innovations

Startup Idea: Retrofitting Old Homes With Internet of Things

Apple’s recent WWDC had it’s gaze firmly fixed on the Internet of Things with the introduction of HomeKit

Startup Idea: Medicine Bottle Holders That Track Missed Doses and Alert Caregivers

Giving seniors their independence is important, but it can be hard for family members and caregivers whose elderly relatives live alone to ensure

Startup Idea: A Device That Lets You Cook From Your Smartphone

The internet of things is slowly turning homes into smart devices themselves,

Startup Idea: Turning cow farts into green fuel

It’s common knowledge that certain types of organic waste can be harnessed as energy sources, with UK firm 2OC even recently turning huge greaseballs found in the country’s sewers into power for local...

Startup Idea: Soap Dispenser Sounds Alarm if You Don’t Wash Your Hands

A new campaign from P&G Safeguard in the Philippines is now trialling the Germ Alarm, a soap dispenser and warning device that only turns off when guests wash their hands.

Startup Idea: Japan’s Turtle Taxi Gives Passengers the Option to Ride Slowly

Taxis typically pride themselves on getting their customers from A to B as efficiently as possible, but not all customers require the quickest journey.

Startup Idea: Instagram Project Aspires to Clean Up Abandoned Bikes on NY Streets

We’ve already seen Canada’s Trashswag help document the useable goods that are left on the sidewalk. Now the Dead Pedal NY project is getting residents to document the city’s abandoned bikes via Insta...

Startup Idea: Marketing Ideas For You To Steal

While a concept that looks good on paper might not work for one person, it could still provide inspiration for the masses of entrepreneurs and marketers that are always looking for the next big idea.

Startup Idea: Wearable Tech That Allows You to Pay With a Swipe of Your Sleeve

Cards offering contactless payments have arguably made retail transactions easier, but haven’t got rid of the wallet altogether.