Technology
Prometheus Materials uses algae-based cement to make masonry blocks
Fold-up Shine Turbine offers “wind power that fits in your backpack”
MIT Media Lab trials modular tiles that self-assemble into “entirely novel type of space architecture”
Oio and Space10 envision IKEA furniture that can evolve and adapt to users’ needs
Taste-Adjusting Chopsticks makes food taste saltier without adding salt
Damla Aras incorporates OLED display into Tiny foldable desk and shelf
Domus Image Search uses machine learning to source products and materials for architects and designers
Snapchat releases “friendly” selfie drone called Pixy
Smart Circular Bridge built with flax completes in The Netherlands
MB>CO2 installation visualises internet’s hidden impact on the environment
Olive Union introduces intelligent wireless hearing aids that look like earbuds
Meta to open first physical retail shop for virtual reality products
Cagatay Afsar integrates transparent OLED screen into a desk to reduce clutter
Dyson reveals home robot prototypes that can carry out domestic chores
Hyeona Kim and WooSeok Lee design portable OLED display in the form of an artist’s easel
Polyformer is an open-source machine that recycles plastic bottles into 3D printing filament
SFMOMA exhibition explores the architectural provocations of Neri Oxman
Studio WA+CH designs movable OLED screens that double as room dividers
Studio BooBoon designs a rollable LG television that doubles as a soundbar
MIT engineers build load-bearing structures using tree forks instead of steel joints
Drift’s Elbphilharmonie installation cancelled due to “aggressive disruption” by unknown drones
Nike takes steps towards circular design with glueless ISPA Link trainers
Layer designs Viture One smart glasses to stream immersive video anywhere
