Invention Of The Week? Oombrella Is A Smart And Connected Umbrella

We all know that it sure can be a drag when it rains. But a new start-up company in Paris, France, will now help turn the rain into something fun for everyone. Wezzoo has developed Oombrella, which is a smart connected umbrella that actually lets you know when it’s going to rain and sends you notifications to your smartphone so you will never leave it behind.

Invention Of The Week? MicFlip Is First Ever Reversible Micro USB Cable

A start-up company in New York City feels that today’s USB cables and plugs are not meeting the needs of millions of people who need them daily. And this is why WinnerGear has developed the MicFlip, which is the first ever reversible micro USB cable. The question is will the MicFlip fly on the market?

Invention Of The Week? SkyBell: A New WiFi Doorbell For The Smart Home

There is a new WiFi video doorbell that just hit the market and it should be a real hit among homeowners across North America. Called SkyBell, this is a video doorbell that lets you see, hear and speak with visitors at your front door from your smartphone. Sure there are all sorts of WiFi video doorbells on the market. But what makes SkyBell stand out from the rest?

Invention Of The Week? Turn Any Bulb Into A Smart Light With Emberlight

Now there is an easy and secure way to control your lights while at home or from across town. You see, a team of inventors in San Francisco, California, have developed Emberlight which turns any bulb in your home into a smart light. So, is this new technology affordable? And will it really be a hit among homeowners?

Invention Of The Week? Turn Any Bulb Into A Smart Light With Emberlight

Now there is an easy and secure way to control your lights while at home or from across town. You see, a team of inventors in San Francisco, California, have developed Emberlight which turns any bulb in your home into a smart light. So, is this new technology affordable? And will it really be a hit among homeowners?

Record Calls And In-Person Conversations With JIC

There is new technology out on the market that will greatly aid journalists, secret agents and office workers who want to bust  the bullies. Called JIC (Just In Case), this is the world’s first iPhone case that will let you record calls and conversations. While JIC is now on the market, the big question is this: how will certain US states deal with its citizens using this new technology?

TAPP Is A Smart Fingerprint Padlock

The days of forgetting your combination code or keys are officially over, according to a team of inventors in Toronto, Canada. Pishon Lab has unveiled TAPP (also called Tapplock), which they claim is the world’s first padlock that allows user to unlock their valuables using their unique fingerprint. So, will this new technology be a hit on the market? And when you are getting one?