Like with other simulators, motion sickness – leading to dizziness and nausea – is common in VR. Some people get uncomfortable when they don a headset and dive into virtual reality.  This is because the brain essentially gets disturbed while you stand still and the environment around you moves. This disturbance in brain equilibrium means you begin feeling nauseous or dizzy.

London-based Roto VR is ready to change the game for someone who feels the symptoms with the introduction of a motorized Explorer chair that rotates with the movement of the VR user’s head, making sure there is no indecisive movement in the environment, which the brain cannot register and begins to trigger nausea. Chair intends to make the virtual environment more immersive and less distorting!

Designer: Roto VR

This is a major piece of VR furniture that matches real-world movements with that of the headset. Of course, then it requires a headset to function and would take up a lot of space in your home. But it is significant for all of us who desire complete physical transportation into the virtual world, which is far and above what the headsets have to offer even after evolving rapidly in the last few years.

World’s first interactive VR chair, the Roto VR Explorer, is a sophisticated motion device that provides haptic feedback to the body. The chair looks pretty ordinary until you gawk at its round base integrated with an electric motor. This base rotates the chair 360-degrees at up to 21 revolutions per minute (though the speed matches the intensity and speed of the user’s head). Slow head movement, equally slow rotation, and the faster the movement, the quicker it spins until reaching the top speed.

The chair spins in the direction of the head of the user with a Meta Quest headset on. The head strap of the Quest is attached to a dedicated Roto head tracker, which can capture the motion and head movement for precise motion tracking. Interestingly, the Roto VR Explorer chair is provided with the “Made for Meta” stamp, substantiating that the device is authorized by Meta and meets all industry standards. That said, the rotation of the chair is triggered by the motion sensing tracker attached to the headset, which suggests that the chair can be used with other headsets as well and there is no rigidity despite that Meta earmarking.

The Roto VR Explorer chair is attached with two pedals – right above its base – for running simulation. Of course, the chair does not vouch to eliminate motion sickness entirely; VR users will still experience nausea moving back and forth. If you think, the chair deserves a chance in your VR environment, you can now preorder it at £799. Delivery will begin in October 2024.

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Tuthill Porsche, a UK-based renowned rally and restoration shop is setting the pace in the restomod industry with the recent collaboration with Singer. They’ve recently turned eyeballs at the 2024 Monterey Car Week with the Porsche GT ONE. The restomod inspired by the famous 1990s 911 GT1 race car that featured in the BPR Global GT Series. This later took shape as the road-legal 911 GT1 Straßenversion which was limited to 21 units for the passionate buyers.

Well known for modifying Porsche 911’s, the company wanted to commemorate the homologation special Straßenversion with its version that we see here. The performance car is fully optimized for road use, unlike the Straßenversion. As per Richard Tuthill, CEO, Tuthill Porsche, “We have taken the best bits but focused on producing a wonderful road car. The inspiration from all that we have done in the past and have been inspired by what others have done before us and continue to do.”

Designer: Tuthill Porsche and Florian Flatau

Just like the 911 GT1 Straßenversion, the GT One has the striking styling of the 993-generation 911. The company commissioned designer Florian Flatau for this amazing race car tailored for the streets. The ride’s body is made out of carbon fiber that brings the total weight down to 2,645 pounds. The limited edition car will have a 4.0L flat-six engine under the hood in two configurations. One will be a 493 hp naturally aspired version and the other a forced induction version churning out 593 hp. The gearbox will also be offered in a choice of 7-speed dual-clutch transmission or a manual gearbox.

The impressive specifications don’t end there, as the GT ONE boasts a double wishbone suspension, bespoke calipers and carbon ceramic brakes. For those who want to take advantage of every ounce of the engine power, the car has advanced aerodynamic tuning courtesy of the CFD analysis. Tuthill is also considering an add-on aero package for enthusiasts who want to test it out on the freeway or the race tracks.

According to Richard, this masterpiece takes around 3,500 hours to finish which in itself is a testament to the effort put into the making. Only 22 production examples of the GT ONE will be made and there’s no word on the pricing yet.  That said, the makers believe the car is a piece of art and a machine to be enjoyed while driving.

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Whether the mouse stops scrolling, the sensor begins to glitch, or the switch records twice when you just want a single click; it’s time for you to replace your mouse. You know why, because most mice we have connected to our PCs or laptops are unrepairable, and there’s a high chance, yours is a plasticky one you cannot mend.

Over prolonged usage or when a mouse accidentally drops, most of the time, it fails in ways you wish you could open it up and replace the faulty part, since it looks like new on the outside still. Unfortunately, only a handful (if I’m not wrong) of mice have the option to replace a part or two. In such a scenario, the waruru: easy-to-fix mouse is a class apart. It is the Framework of a mouse!

Designer: Jiu Lee

Today, if you want a laptop that you can upgrade and repair effortlessly, it’s the Framework laptop. These repair-friendly laptops have become an exciting option on the market with more people preferring them for their repairability and eco-consciousness. Replaceable parts can save a lot of hardware from reaching landfills and leading to toxic electronic and plastic waste.

Built for high performance, the easy-to-upgrade and customize, waruru comes with replaceable key components. The scroll wheel, the wheel encoder, the click switch are all replaceable and repairable. This is facilitated with a single screw on the top. Unscrew it and you and access the faulty part and instantly repair, upgrade, or replace.

Now with the waruru, Framework laptops have a partner that is repairable and eco-friendly like them. These mice are easy to open, have replaceable parts, and disassemble – at the end of life – so that recyclable parts can be separated from the electronics, making the recycling process easier.

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When stuck in a dangerous situation miles away from habitation, search and rescue is the only hope for a stranded person. A lot of effort has been put into developing such vehicles that have to be capable on multiple fronts. All-terrain capabilities and emergency gear are on top of this list. Add semi-autonomous capabilities to the equation and you’ve got a vehicle that lets the driver concentrate on providing first aid when every second counts.

Meet Deep Orange 15, a semi-autonomous search and rescue vehicle developed by Clemson University’s Department of Automotive Engineering students. The all-terrain vehicle promises enhanced safety in the most precarious scenarios. Its capabilities don’t stop on semi-autonomous features, as the vehicle can drive back to the designated emergency center with two injured people on board while the driver can help in the rescue efforts in a natural disaster-struck location.

Designer: Clemson University Department of Automotive Engineering

The robust rescue vehicle designed for the US Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) comes with an advanced LiDAR and camera setup to map the terrain to create a safe route to help the rescue workers. Deep Orange 15 has a hybrid-powered drivetrain with a diesel engine mounted on the chassis and four electric motors on the wheels. The diesel engine simultaneously runs the generator to feed the large battery pack. To traverse any terrain, the four-wheeler has an active suspension system.

Safety during travel on not-so-smooth terrain creates a challenge for the transport of injured, hence, the vehicle comes with an advanced litter-loading mechanism. The rotating passenger seat further facilitates the safe transit of severely injured people. This project is a combined effort of the two organizations along with big brand names like Brembo, Fox Racing and North American Rescue. To improve the vehicle’s dynamics and function, modeling and simulation runs have also been performed for its use in military operations. In fact, the students working on the project have done an exceptional job, designing the vehicle in just 18 months keeping in mind the requirements of the elite forces of the US Army.

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Way back in 1903 the English mathematician Henry Ernest Dudeney worked out a way to morph a perfect square into an equilateral triangle. The trick involved dissecting the square into rearrangeable four distinct shapes. This method holds merit even after more than a century of varied applications.

Fast forward to 1986, and the mathematical formula was experimented with by architect David Ben-Grunberg and his artist father Maty Grunberg to create a table. This piece of furniture dubbed DTable was a unique creation at that time since it doubled as a storage solution, seating, or a centerpiece for the living room. Furthermore, the eight different configurations from a square to a triangle shape brought an element of freshness and the freedom to put in any space with any arrangement. The individual pieces could be detached to act as stand-alone pieces too.

Designer: DHaus

In that era, the table design by DHaus was as exclusive as it could get and the high-end offering was manufactured in Denmark for an exorbitant price. The design studio has now reincarnated the DTable as a low-cost flat-pack furniture piece, initially as a prototype, that’ll later hit production lines with the option to customize the finish. Dubbed DTable Deco HACK, it is designed in Paris and prototyped in London by Base Models. The table is crafted from recycled plastic materials for a modern, eco-conscious element.

DHaus is going to showcase the new-age prototypes – DTable Deco, Deco GREEN GOBLIN and the Deco HACK at the Paris Design Week. We’re more interested in the Deco HACK version as it has an integrated vinyl player for music lovers. The buck doesn’t stop there as the flatpack table has a Bluetooth speaker, wireless charger, alarm clock and bottle opener. This modern-day inclusion and the highly configurable features of the table make it ideal for apartment living and blend in with contemporary interior décor as well.

There’s no word yet on when the DTable will be available to buy but we can expect some revelation post the Paris Design Week from 5th to 14th September, 2024.

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The see-through aesthetics of the Nothing earbuds and then the Phone (1) have inspired numerous concept designs. All these products spill the transparency of consumer electronics hardware into forms we never thought of, but love. CMF By Nothing is a more accessible brand that carries the same design philosophy and we’ve not seen many CMF-inspired designs until now.

Meet the CMF Clock concept that reimagines the reliable ticker on your wall in modern attire. The design leverages the harmonious integration of color palettes, material choices and surface finishes to mimic the CMF’s philosophy. According to the designer, this ensures the final product is a true reflection of the brand and timeless design sensibilities.

Designer: Kedar Bagaria

The aspiration for this project is to elevate the status quo of the good old wall clock, creating a balance between both form and function. Also, the vision of the concept is to pen down a design that functions as a timepiece and elevates the aesthetic appeal of any interior space – whether it’s your home or office. The depth of perception is portrayed via the shorter seconds hand while the hours and minute hands are signified by the semi-circular shaped disks running along the diameter of the clock dial.

The color palette chosen is a balanced Sierra of white, grey, black and the signature orange. The concept is imagined in three different color variants – one emphasizing the whites, the other the blacks, and the last one going for an overpowering orange look. While the design here looks gorgeous for a geeky den, we longed for an integrated functional approach that is aligned with modern needs. Things like connected features for showing important notifications, calendar updates, schedules, or preferred pings from social media apps.

The technology to superimpose a thin smart display on top and connected hardware modules like WiFi or Bluetooth will enhance the overall appeal of such a consumer product.

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When you’re caught in the line of duty or are stranded in the wilderness and things suddenly begin to get serious, a knife can be your friend to carry out survival tasks like splitting firewood, starting a fire, skinning game, or opening a can. This is why survivalists do not compromise on what knife they carry in their backpacks. Cut, chop, dig whatever it is, a folding knife is a second choice against the fixed blade options owing to its complexity in design and risk of failure in hardcore tasks.

While many blade makers would settle for this perception, Benchmade in the US is redefining the wheel with a folder that is positioned to become a hardcore warhorse for camping tasks and survival experiences. Benchmade PSK, short for Personal Survival Knife, is an efficient and ambidextrous folding knife, engineered for outdoor enthusiasts inside-out.

Designer: Benchmade

I think it would be unfitting to back all the claims, but from the looks of this stunning folder, you wouldn’t want to write it off either. The corrosion-resistant CPM MagnaCut blade with a black Cerakote coating is the first instant heartwinner. For those who wouldn’t know, CPM MegnaCut is Crucible Industries’ premium steel that boasts toughness, corrosion resistance, and most importantly edge retention. The Cerakote finish enhances this quality manyfold, which the survivalists would leverage.

The interesting blade, measuring only 3.4 inches, houses – when folded – within a black G10 handle with a textured carbon fiber bolster. It also comes in a choice of carbon fiber handle. Measuring a total of 8.4 inches, the PSK, which tips the scale at slightly over 5 ounces, is built sturdy with a set of full liners. The “palm-filling” foldable knife features a quick and reliable AXIS Assist opening and locking mechanism.

Provided with a striking choil at the base of the blade to light a fire with a Ferro rod, this pocket-friendly survivor knife is a comfortable EDC you’d definitely want to try. It should be hand-washed and kept dry and lubricated, the maker notes. The Benchmade PSK retails for $450 in its carbon fiber model.

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There is a substantial increase in the number of portable home exercisers taking the crowdfunding route. The most recent was the table-size foldable rowing machine for an all-inclusive gym experience at home. During the pandemic, gyms were adversely affected by attendance; people confined themselves to their homes – stocked with exercise equipment somehow – and never looked back at gyms.

Arguably, this number has been constantly increasing since then. Even though, in most cases, this setup is nothing compared to the gear and variety at the local gym. To fill the void, compact all-in-one home exercisers, which look perfectly in place at home and are versatile to permit a range of workouts, are dropping faster than the gyms sprouting in my locality.

Designer: Gympad

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Gympad Bench is the latest one to jump onto the bandwagon of an all-in-one home gym system. It is a professional-level home gym that fits into a compact size for easy transportation and values the precious space in your apartment. Despite its small form factor, it can let an enthusiast indulge in a range of workouts, offering dumbbell racks, stretching space, cardio equipment, a strength training machine, and a bench among other options.

Designed for everyone, who fancies a versatile home gym facility, but doesn’t have the luxury of extra space to create a gym, the Gympad Bench takes as little as 0.35 sqm of space at home. It is made to look like a contemporary piece of furniture; so, when it’s not in use, and is just sitting there unattended, it won’t look off. The compact bench will fit seamlessly in your living environment while opening up to various workout options and comprehensive strength training.

When sitting there on a bench, the Gympad hides all the equipment within, other than the set of dumbbells on the sides. The bench is equipped with a pair of wheels for moving it conveniently from the sitting location to the action spot when you need it. While the standard variant comes integrated with full-body workout machines like dumbbells and barbells, weight machines, leg presses, chest fly, and cable crossover machines; all fitted into one unit, its Plus version adds a rower to the equation, unlocking a whole new range of exercise options.

The Gympad bench is a smart machine that syncs up with your smartphone, using a dedicated app, to display workout data such as fat burns, range of motion, strength score, sets, reps, or even dynamic weight adjustments. Weight adjustments are digital and an external knob is added to control the resistance ranging between 16 to 80kg; the highest in a smart gym bench on the market, the company behind the Gympad claims. Further stating that unlike most other home gyms competitors, which require subscriptions to use their training modules, Gympad bench delivers a comprehensive app for no additional fee.

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If you reside in the US, Harbor Freight is a good option to seek for anything related to multi-tools. Their in-house brand Gordon caters to survival and outdoor products that can have anything from an emergency kit to a high-grade metal detector. Having added functionality and the perk of added tools is their USP when compared to the likes of Leatherman or Gerber.

Their latest multitool reiterates that fact, as functionality takes precedence without compromising in the number of tools at your disposal. In fact, the 20-in-1 Multi-Tool comes with useful options like the freedom to go for both pliers or scissors without having to choose one. The regular pliers also double as needle-nose pliers and on the other side there are a pair of scissors, wire stripper, and a window breaker.

Designer: Harbor Freight

You’ll never be left longing for a tool when this stainless-steel multi-tool is around. On the side of the scissors rest the saw, gut hook, screwdriver and bit driver. The other side holds the can opener, crimper, gut hook, three different files (a diamond coated one, wood infused and metal one), and a 2.86 inches long serrated knife. When opened fully, the accessory reveals an eight-inch ruler too. While in closed configuration, the multi-tool measures 4.06 inches in height and 1.53 inches in width. The Total weight of approximately 300 grams (including the packaging, woven polyester pouch and belt clip) is lightweight enough to carry in your pocket.

Other than that, the multi-tool does everything your trusted $200 Leatherman would do. Sure, it does not come with a clear-cut warranty, but still it does the job at a reasonable price of $40. Obviously, this accessory is for casual campers and someone who doesn’t require a top-notch multi-tool every time they undertake a dangerous adventure. If you happen to have a Harbor Freight store nearby, the multitool is up for grabs right now. For those seeking to buy it online, sales will become available by mid-August.

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Of course, the future of van camping is electric. Arguably, in that future, the much-anticipated all-electric ID.Buzz from Volkswagen is going to be the lead. This modern, electrified variant of the retro VW Bus was expected in a campervan variant. Still, the company thought otherwise, and pushed the release back to fall 2024, citing lack of demand on the market as the reason for its thoughtful delay.

Before the camper version of the electric VW Bus can hit roads, there is a hardcore VW campervan repair and restoration outfit in Seattle, United States, by the name of Peace Vans that has introduced three fitting options to uplift the 2025 ID.Buzz into a capable campervan right from the word go when launched. Two options: either purchase an ID.Buzz directly from Peace Vans with your choice of the camper conversion option, or bring your own vehicle and return with it ready for the camping excursions.

Designer: Peace Vans

Peace Vans has been at the forefront of retrofitting Volkswagens with camping solutions. Furthering its experience, it has three customizable units for camping enthusiasts who want their ID.Buzz to an adventure-ready vehicle. These are Buzz.Box, Buzz.Box.Sleeper, and Buzz.Camper. Ideal for tailgating or a day ride with a kitchen integrated into the back of the vehicle, the campers can go with the Box. But if you want the Box with a sleeping solution, opt for the Sleeper or you can go with the Camper for a full-fledged camp on wheels with a queen bed and indoor kitchen.

The Box, as we said, is designed for day trips. It comprises a kitchen complete with an integrated cooktop, a fridge, a sink, and some prep area. The Box would fit in the back of the ID.Buzz and would require the third-row seats removed to accommodate the kitchen setup. If you want some sleeping area along with the Box kitchen – so you can spend at least a weekend in the wilderness – choose the Sleeper option that includes a fold-out bed to transform the back of your van into a comfortable sleeping area.

For the more hardcore, of course, is the Camper add-on that would convert the ID.Buzz into an ultimate adventure van with a fully functional internal kitchen, a queen-sized bed, storage cabinets, and much more. The Camper unit would require the removal of both rows of seats, leaving you with just two seats up front. If you’re a couple wanting a campervan, you shouldn’t look beyond this. To make the integration somewhat lucrative for you, the three units are fairly priced by Peace Vans. The Buzz.Box would be $7,995, while Buzz.Box.Sleeper would cost $10,995. The price of the Camper unit is still under wraps even though the company has started taking pre-orders for all its variants with delivery expected in November.

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