China is aiming towards a unique accomplishment in the field of space technology. Chinese space industry is planning to launch its own artificial moon to light up the night sky. Expected to launch in 2020, the world’s first man-made moon will replace street lights in urban areas and will save millions of dollars annually. The artificial moon basically will be an illumination satellite which will be put into orbit above Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Adorned with a reflective coating, the man-made moon will deflect sunlight back to Earth similarly to moon.
HiPer Sub 2: U-Boat Worx unveils the fastest sports submarine
U-Boat Worx, Netherlands-based manufacturer of high performing submersibles has unveiled the all new HiPer Sub 2 sports submarine. A modified version of the HP Sport Sub 2 which was set for release two years ago, the HiPer Sub 2 is the fastest submarine on the market. This ultimate underwater toy is meant for two occupants who sit beside each other to share the underwater experience together. Furthermore, both occupants can take control of the submarine without switching seats.
CES 2017: Smart hairbrush by L’Oreal will give you hi-tech hair care
If you are one of those people who likes to care extra for their hair, here is a smart hairbrush for you. Kerastase, a hair care brand owned by Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal has teamed up with French electronics company Withings to create the world’s first Bluetooth-connected smart hairbrush. Unveiled at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, the smart hairbrush comes embedded with numerous sensors that will assist consumers in improving their brushing skills.
Oakley x Intel Radar Pace smart eyewear is your personal trainer
You may have seen various fitness trackers that are meant to be fixed on your ankle, wrist or collar of your shirt. But now Intel and Oakley, a subsidiary of Italian company Luxottica have teamed up for a cool fitness tracker for your face. The stylish Radar Pace smart eyewear is equipped with various biometric sensors and a voice-activated AI coach to completely revolutionize your workout regimen.
Acer Predator 21X is the world’s first curved gaming laptop
At IFA 2016 conference in Berlin, Acer turned the beast mode on with Predator 21X – the world’s first curved screen gaming laptop. It not only looks an absolute monstrous machine with a huge 21-inch curved IPS display, but also comes with built-in eye-tracking technology, and Nvidia’s latest 10-series GTX graphics chips, which gaming enthusiasts would love.
Philips Hue Motion Sensor turns lights on when you walk into a room
No more fumbling in the dark to switch on your lights. Philips Hue Motion Sensor is here to turn lights on whenever someone walks past. It is a tiny square-shaped device, measuring roughly 2- x 2-inches, with built-in sensor that can detect motion within 16-feet range using infrared technology.
Pizza Hut delivers Bluetooth-enabled playable DJ pizza boxes
Pizza Hut wants you to tap to your favorite tunes with your crispy pies. That’s why the fast-food giant has created the world’s first playable DJ pizza boxes that are integrated with Bluetooth-enabled turntable. The company’s UK division has turned folding cardboard containers into a complete turntable setup, which includes two decks, pitch controls, volume sliders and a crossfader.
FAST: World’s largest radio telescope is the size of 30 football fields
The world’s largest radio telescope is finally complete and ready to explore the infinite depths of our universe and find extraterrestrial civilizations. Christened Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope or FAST, the telescope is situated in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, China. The construction was completed on July 3, 2016 with the installation of a final triangular panel to the reflector. All set to commence operations in September, the world’s largest radio telescope is the size of 30 football fields and is equipped with 4,450 panels. With its completion, scientists are ready to start debugging and trial observation of the $180m (£135m) FAST telescope.
Dread folding laundry? FoldiMate makes the task easier for you
If you hate the annoying task of folding laundry and always pass it on to some other family member, then have a look at this miraculous laundry-folding appliance called FoldiMate. It is almost the size of a washer and meant to be placed on top of a washer or dryer. Once your clothes are washed and dried, you have to clip them onto this machine for neatly folding them.