Liftware makes two kinds of spoons - one for people with hand tremor, and another for people with limited hand and arm mobility.
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Dec 5, 2016
Self-leveling spoon for people with disabilities
An AI that invented two things can't receive patent
The US Patent and Trademark Office said an AI that invented a food container system and a warning light that flashes in a “hard to ignore rhythm” is ineligible to receive a patent, reports the BBC. The creator of the artificial intelligence system, a researcher name Steven Thaler, said he cannot be considered the inventor […]
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Clever inventor designs sock removal device
“I design Unnecessary Inventions for fun,” says IMGURian @rightcoastguy, who was challenged by fellow users to make this truly silly and wacky invention. “Meet the SockNoMore.”
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The game Operation was born as a test of desert survival skills
We all know the game Operation in which the player must conduct surgery on a curious character named Cavity Sam. As the commercial goes, “It takes a very steady hand.” But as sci-tech historian Allison Marsh writes in IEEE Spectrum, Operation evolved from a very different electrified game called Death Valley that was invented in […]
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This emergency kit has all the provisions for the day you truly need them
“It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.” – “Lonesome Dove,” Larry McMurtry If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that we need to be prepared now more than ever. Emergency situations can happen quickly and there’s no telling when you may need […]
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Take the fast-track to project management certification with this three-course bundle
Just as in almost any industry that seeks high-demand, well-trained workers, certification often becomes key. For project managers, that means anyone who’s serious about serving in that role with a respected company knows they’re going to need the seal of approval in one of the field’s most recognized methodologies before they stand much of a […]
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This borescope camera snakes you into all the hardest to reach places for a good look
Popping a new battery in a smoke detector or adding salt to your water softener are easy fixes. But if you run into trouble or a necessary repair in a cramped, tight place, sometimes with no obvious fix or easy access, it can be a pretty frustrating exercise. Since flying blind is the absolute worst, […]
