Panasonic ES-LV81-K

This top-of-the-line wet/dry rechargeable shaver trims the competition

One of the best things about electric razors is their low environmental impact. I love to shave in the shower but am always concerned about wasting water, and even though the indispensable Razor Pit extends the life of overpriced razor blades I cringe every time I throw a pack in the garbage, knowing it will sit in a landfill for way too long. Electric shavers …

Airdrop

A lo-tech air harvester aims to alleviate the effect of drought on agriculture

Dependent on regional agriculture for sustenance and economic security, rural communities are often the hardest hit by droughts. Following a twelve-year dry spell in southeastern Australia’s Murray Darling basin, Edward Linnacre saw the need for a lo-tech solution to maintain agriculture in particularly arid climates. The Swinburne University of Technology student created Airdrop, an “air harvester” that collects and distributes critical moisture to crops during …

Jawbone UP: Now Available

Track and manage your wellness with a stylish bracelet, iPhone app and site

We wrote about the Jawbone UP when it was announced in July, and spoke with designer Yves Behar about its many attributes. The stylish, rechargeable, accelerometer-powered device may not be revolutionary in its abilities, but like the iPhone it has brought everything together in a pretty impressive and accessible package. The easy-to-wear bracelet keeps track of your activity and sleep, and syncs with an iPhone …