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Fun and Games. Internet of Things Infographic. Over the last several years, stories of the technologies making up an Internet of Things have started to slip into public consciousness.

Internet of Things Infographic

As this is occurring, we believe the whole story of Smart Systems and the Internet of Things is not being told. Many dispatches coming in from the “front lines” of technology innovation but mostly fragments of a much larger narrative. Postscapes collaborated with Harbor Research on an infographic to tell a more complete story about the Internet of Things. From our perspective, this story is not just about people communicating with people or machines communicating with machines. Smart, connected systems are a technological and economic phenomenon of unprecedented scale, encompassing potentially billions if not trillions of nodes -- an Internet of infinite interactions and values... Internet of Things.

The Grommet. OneLogFire, The Grommet. From the fresh pines of northern Minnesota comes OneLogFire, a handcrafted log that’s as easy to light as it is beautiful to gather around and enjoy.

OneLogFire, The Grommet

Nobody knows for sure exactly when fire was first discovered. Needless to say, it was a long time ago. So it’s surprising that in today’s day and age, starting a fire can still be quite tricky. That’s why the Bies family created OneLogFire – a transportable, quick-light log that provides a self-contained fire for backyard barbeques, camping trips and other outdoor activities. Felled from local, renewable forests, each handcrafted, kiln-dried log is made in Minnesota and built to burn for two hours. The inspiration for this unique design dates back to the days of the Vikings. Bottle Bright, The Grommet. Reusable water carriers are tough to clean, especially the spouts and tubes where bacteria can fester.

Bottle Bright, The Grommet

Using harsh detergents can be a health concern and sometimes they leave a leftover soapy flavor. Seth Friedman and Justin Koehneke realized this when they came off a dehydrating bike ride and bemoaned their less than refreshing water. So, the two friends developed Bottle Bright, an effective, all-natural cleaning solution for canteens, travel mugs, and other drinking vessels. These effervescent tablets just plop in and fizz up for easy sanitizing.

Certified by The Natural Products Association, Bottle Bright tablets clean more effectively than other solutions by gently bubbling into tight spots that hands or dishwashers can’t reach. Rubber Bungee Cords by StrapGear. Travel Vest by ScotteVest. In Sun Valley Idaho, the makers at Scottevest, Laura and Scott Jordan, make tech enabled, pocket filled clothing for recreationists and travelers. Their recently launched Q.U.E.S.T. Vest has, not 10, not 20, but 42 hidden pockets, elevating this sporty travelwear to a whole new level. Fishing, camping, hiking or sojourning, it safely stores your essentials and keeps them close at hand. Modern Rain Bonnet by Hood to Go. Rain happens, but that’s no reason to get yourself in a frizzy tizzy.

Modern Rain Bonnet by Hood to Go

Just put on your Hood To Go and brave the elements without compromising your plans. This water-resistant rain hood is attached to a small, lightweight vest designed to fit under any jacket to protect you from passing showers. It's as good for your commute as it is for your outdoor exercise routine. No need to tote an umbrella or wear bulky rain gear just because the sky looks gray. Nautical Necklace by Chart MetalWorks. With handcrafted, nautical map jewelry, chart not just the depths of water, and the heights of land, but special places and times in your life.

Nautical Necklace by Chart MetalWorks

Married on Nantucket? A one of a kind CHART Metalworks’ pendant of the Sound and harbor will keep memories of that day close to your heart. These customizable pieces are set in pewter and covered in clear, durable resin. Back in 2006, CHART’s founder, Charlotte Leavitt was making jewelry in coastal Maine. She loved the work, but was frustrated by an inability to differentiate from a crowded field. Virtually any landmark in the world can be used.

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Electronics. Innovative Ideas. Personally Backed. Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence. Gecko-like adhesives now work on real-world surfaces. The integrated tendon-skin morphology in the gecko foot (credit: UMass Amherst) University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers report in Advanced Materials how they have expanded their design theory to allow Geckskin to adhere powerfully to a wider variety of surfaces found in most homes such as drywall, wood, and metal, not just glass — an elusive goal of many research teams across the world.

Gecko-like adhesives now work on real-world surfaces

“Imagine sticking your tablet on a wall to watch your favorite movie and then moving it to a new location when you want, without the need for pesky holes in your painted wall,” says polymer science and engineering professor Al Crosby. Unlike other gecko-like materials, the UMass Amherst invention does not rely on mimicking the tiny, nanoscopic hairs found on gecko feet, but rather builds on “draping adhesion,” which derives from the gecko’s integrated anatomical skin-tendon-bone system, making a strong adhesive connection by conforming to a surface while still maximizing stiffness.