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Bicycle Washing Machine Will Clean Your Clothes While You Exercise

Posted: 01 Mar 2016 01:27 AM PST

Laundry workouts might soon be the new fitness trend, thanks to a new invention by a group of students at China's Dalian National University. They've created a washer that's powered by a stationary bike, and they're calling in '

Staffless Store in Sweden Allows Customers to Scan and Buy Items Using Smartphone App

Posted: 01 Mar 2016 12:55 AM PST

We've seen unmanned restaurants in the past, but this is the first time we're hearing of a completely staff-free convenience store. The shop, located in the Swedish village of Viken, is open 24×7, all year round; its doors can be unlocked at any time using a simple smartphone app. It's pretty much like a physical version of an e-commerce website – customers walk in, pick up merchandise, and scan their purchases through the app. The entire transaction is completed within minutes.  

Scottish Company Launches Made-to-Measure Bulletproof Furniture

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 06:45 PM PST

In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris an other parts of the world, Scottish company Osdin Shield has come up with a new bespoke range of bulletproof sofas and chairs. These made-to-measure pieces will come with armor-plating sewn into the cushions, ensuring ballistic protection during a shooting.

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