AutoTuned Cows

AutoTune doesn’t always get the respect it deserves—it’s brought us “Believe” by Cher, T-Pain, Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak, a slew of viral video remixes and now a herd of mooing cows. For no apparent reason, YouTuber Bla Monk decided to apply the vocal enhancer to the moans and groans of a bunch of cattle, turning their moos into a mini concert of robotic vocal warm-ups. …

Open Bionics’ Affordable Robotic Prosthetic

UK-based Open Bionics has been awarded the 2015 James Dyson Award for creating an affordable robotic prosthetic arm. While many prosthetics can cost as much as $50,000 and take months to custom fit, Open Bionics can tailor and deliver a fully-functioning prosthetic to a customer within days—and at a cost of just $3,000. This breakthrough opens up the much-needed technology to a massive pool of …

Esbee’s Handmade Leather iPhone and iPad Charging Cables

A world's first aimed at preventing fraying and strong enough to tow a car

While the leather encasement might be the most aesthetically alluring feature of Esbee Cables‘ iPhone and iPad charging wires, it’s arguably not the most important. Yes, electric insides are wrapped in luxuriant, handmade leather that prevents fraying and even tangles—but the wiring itself is an advancement. Traditional copper wires have been tin-plated for extra-durability. Four wires run inside each cable, two dedicated to power and …