Tech Bites: Members only wash and go

19 September 2016 - 10:24 By Shelley Seid

The Urinal 2.0 is the answer for gents who fancy a hands-free wee. Three Spaniards have developed what has been termed a "penis bidet" and nicknamed the "smart dick" bidet. Still in the prototype phase, the gadget gives the willy in question a quick wash after it has finished its business. The device sprays the genitals with hot, soapy water followed with a blow dry. And this smart service will adjust the temperature of the water depending on the temperature of the bathroom and take into account the length of the pecker in question, thereby avoiding any watery mishaps.NICE ice, baby - Martini's new cube-shaped 3D-printed device bobs around in your glass looking exactly like an ice cube and, when it senses that things are getting a little dry, it notifies the barman that you are in line for a refill. Thanks to its bluetooth technology, it can also figure out exactly where you are in the establishment to ensure you get your new drink. The Smart Cube, created using a Nasa technology invention, Aerogel, allows it to behave like a real ice cube, keeping your tipple cool. Developments are in the pipeline for the Smart Cube to track your consumption and will handily let you know if your drink has been tampered with.PLANS are afoot to glide to the edge of the universe. The Perlan Mission 2 expedition that takes place in Patagonia, South America, will see a glider use air currents to fly the two-person crew to a height of 27430m. The expedition is being undertaken primarily to conduct climate and weather research. The glider will launch when high altitude wind conditions are optimum. Should the plan come to fruition, it will make aviation history by soaring to the highest point any winged craft has ever reached. ..

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