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Two things, both the labels and water-resistant wax, are really annoying elements that I never want to see on my apples. But they’ve still been there for quite a long time, until the Fruit Wash Label to end them. From Amron, the new label can serve as an organic soap to wash off the water-resistant wax, when it is rubbed with water. In that case, labels are never discarded to leave a footprint to the environment, and meanwhile the fruits we eat will be much cleaner for healthy diet.

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Sofa is not merely furniture, because it actually has a free soul too, with which the furniture not only creates different configurations, but also offers your room a stylish look. Each piece is built with a giant zipper, which allows several modules to be connected together and then to meet your various needs.

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The material is really magic, as it can fold up itself automatically once you shine the light on it. But as a matter of fact, the principle of the origami is quite simple: different types of materials feature different levels of ability to absorb energy. So you can successfully do the experiment too: prepare a sheet of pre-stressed plastic, print bold black lines onto it, trim the sheet into the shape you want, and shine an infra-red light on it – look, the material then  folds itself. Incredible? You should have a try too.

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Colorful gadgets that serve as both a measuring spoon and a fridge magnet to bring you a new experience of cooking, available in several different colors.

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How small do you think an electric vehicle would be? Scientists from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have created the world’s smallest electric vehicle that is made from a synthetic molecule. The EV comes with four motors too, and powered by electrons to make it move forward. There’re some limitations to this micro-EV of course, as it could only operate at low temperatures and the molecules need to be kept still by a vacuum before they are activated.

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While we don’t need to take a bullet-resisting device all the time, it is still nice to see this Ballistic Clipboard launched by Impact Company. Initially designed to ensure the safety of corps who might get attacked by the violent people, the clipboard is lightweight for easy portability while really serves to stop the moving bullets. Sounds great, right? Check the video below for more information.

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With several years spent on observing southeastern Australia’s Murray Darling basin, the Swinburne University of Technology student Edward Linnacre has created a low-tech device to solve the problem of water-lack in arid climates. His idea is the Airdrop, which collects moisture from the air and then store water under the ground for use. The results turned out good, and in his initial prototype Linnacre produced about a liter of water in one day. Also due to Airdrop‘s wonderful performance, the device now brings to Linnacre this year’s James Dyson Award. Congratulations.

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Ever used to look for somebody to shot a video or take photos of you when you’re out for a trip? That’s kind of sweet, but in fact your situation could get much better if you have this Swivl Movement-tracking Camera Dock.

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You don’t have a Windows Phone?! Hmm, apparently the Microsoft Company thought you should have been using their products and they unveiled a 55 feet high Windows Phone at NYC’s Herald Square recently, to let you know and use their products. It is announced “the World’s Largest Windows Phone”, comprised of control rooms, display stages and decorative tiles too. Whenever the phone is demonstrating its perfect functions such as music or game, several people would then appear on the stage and offer a live show. Really impressive, how I wish I could be there!

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MegaPhone by Ene&is is an amplifier made of ceramic for iPhone. Except for the ceramic piece that helps to accomplish the best sound, there’s also a thin wooden frame on bottom to let the object float off the table. With those two parts working together, the MegaPhone features really strong vibrations to create a nice sound.

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Can balloons be used as an input device? Even though currently they cannot serve as functionally as keyboards or touchscreens, the system invented by a research group from Osaka University indicates that a balloon is really able to input and send your messages. With a pressure sensor and a microphone built inside the balloon, it can detect the distinctive sounds of stroking, striking the balloon or feel the change the pressure when it is squeezes, so as to recognize your actions.

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The Zoological Institute at the University of Kiel has drawn an inspiration from geckos and insects which have an ability to defy gravity, to develop a new dry adhesive tape that features quite outstanding performance. Moreover, the super-strong tapes can maintain its boning strength even when it has been used for thousands of times. It can also work under water, and leaves no sticky residue.

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You know I have three little pigs and a young sow that has recently farrowed, and I’d like to share with you my joy… So look at my pig buddies, wow, they’re so cute USB flash drivers and USB hubs as well.

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Seemingly as ordinary as common instant coffee bags you’ve ever seen? Well, you’ll find you’re completely wrong when split the bag apart, because a stirrer is built inside the package to allow for a more convenient use. Got it? You no longer need to take a spoon or stirrer around, once you’ve had the Spoonin Instant Coffee.

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Wood, stone, steel… Forget those traditional materials used to build furniture, and have a look at these carbon fiver furniture set. They all have merely thin surface plate that measures 1 cm, but can actually bear great strength and work for a long time. As an additional bonus, the carbon fiber furniture is very lightweight, so you can conveniently move it in or out of rooms according to your needs.

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