The kSafe Smart Jar

For those who can’t resist unnecessary snacking, the new kSafe smart jar is here to help. Developed by Kitchen Safe inventors Ryan Sang and David Krippendorf, the souped-up cookie jar will only unlock its contents once a set goal is achieved. An accompanying app allows users to set either an activity goal, location requirement or time limit—meaning that you’ll have to burn a certain amount …

Boeing’s “Force Field” Patent

Boeing has just filed a patent for “shockwave attenuation via electromagnetic arc” or more simply put: force fields. The defense company plans to use the patent to help protect military vehicles from incoming shockwaves generated by explosions. When a nearby blast is detected, vehicles equipped with the technology will be able to immediately neutralize them by emitting a blast of its own. While it won’t …

Robyn’s Tekla Festival for Young Women

Swedish pop singer Robyn is organizing a new festival called Tekla to support women in technology. The one-day conference will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on 18 April and will play host to a variety of speakers and workshops. Robyn hopes that Tekla will encourage young women to take interest in the male-dominated industry of technology by surrounding them in a “fun and imaginative environment.” …