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China to get world’s first man-made moon by 2020

Sunil ChandelNovember 1, 2018November 1, 2018 OFFBEAT, TECH

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.

Dutch couple to drive to South Pole in solar-powered vehicle made from plastic waste

Sunil ChandelOctober 31, 2018 AUTOS, ECO/GREEN

Plastic waste has become one of the most serious problems for our planet. Well, most of us dispose plastic into the trash can after use but for a Dutch couple it has turned out to be the most valuable resource for their project. In an effort to promote zero waste living, Liesbeth and Edwin ter Velde of the Clean2Antarctica project will be making an adventurous journey all the way to South Pole. The couple will be driving Solar Voyager, a solar-powered vehicle which is built from recycled plastic waste.

CES 2017: Smart hairbrush by L’Oreal will give you hi-tech hair care

Sunil ChandelJanuary 4, 2017 GADGETS, TECH

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.

Acer Predator 21X is the world’s first curved gaming laptop

Sunil ChandelSeptember 1, 2016September 2, 2016 GADGETS, TECH

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.

Pizza Hut delivers Bluetooth-enabled playable DJ pizza boxes

Sunil ChandelAugust 18, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, TECH

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.

Pokemon GO helmet turns gameplay into a robotic adventure

Sunil ChandelAugust 16, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, OFFBEAT

Pokemon GO has forced citizens from around the world to leave their couches and get out of their houses to capture all Pokemon creatures. Although the fun game has managed to combine technology with the benefits of physical exercise, but the slight problem with the game is that it keeps your hands busy and also stresses your neck. Not any more! YouTuber Simone Giertz, also known as the Queen Of Shitty Robots, has come up with another shitty invention – the world’s first Pokemon GO Helmet that offers completely handsfree gaming experience.

Sukhoi unveils world’s first private jet for sports teams

Sunil ChandelJuly 14, 2016July 14, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, LUXURY

At Farnborough air show, Russian plane maker Sukhoi has recently unveiled the world’s first private jet for sports teams. This latest high-tech SportJet concept is based on SSJ100 aircraft and comes equipped with diagnostic booths, exercise equipment and wearable tech. The 100-seater plane has been divided into four zones each with different functional equipment for sports teams.

Light Rider: World’s first 3D printed motorcycle by Airbus APWorks

Sunil ChandelMay 23, 2016 AUTOS, TECH

From 3D printed guitars to 3D printed bikes, 3D printing technology is taking the world by storm. But that’s not all, now brace yourself for the world’s first 3D printed motorcycle called Light Rider. Created by Airbus subsidiary APWorks, the Light Rider looks like an electric bicycle and supported by web-shaped aluminum structure. As the name indicates, body of the electric motorcycle is lightweight and weighs just 35 kilograms (77 pounds), which is much less than its potential rider.

Catterbox: Hi-tech collar gives human voice to cats

Sunil ChandelMay 7, 2016 GADGETS, TECH

If you have ever wished of understanding the meows and purrs of your beloved cat, your yearning has been granted. adam&eveDDB, a creative communications agency has come up with a hi-tech 3D printed collar for cats that can translate their meows into human speech. Dubbed Catterbox, the smart wearable for felines is claimed to be the world’s first talking cat collar by its makers. To give cats a voice and to bring them closer to their owners, adam&eveDDB set up The Temptations Lab in 2015. The task was to infuse some serious fun into cats’ lives and make people understand them better.

Matt Tuck performs world’s first continuous gig across air, sea and land

Sunil ChandelMarch 15, 2016March 15, 2016 OFFBEAT

Matt Tuck, frontman of Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine has teamed up with Jägermeister to complete the world’s first continuous gig across air, sea and land. This extreme gig was performed as a part of Jägermeister’s Ice Cold Gig 2016 series. The fifth chapter of the series took place amidst (and above) the Lyngsfjord region, near Tromsø, in the spectacular setting of North Norway.

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