Through app, diabetes is gamified as a monster to be tamedmySugr makes it more fun for diabetics to monitor and treat their condition by treating it as a virtual monster that reacts to their actions.
From Austria, iPad app lets users create and project digital graffitiTagtool is an iPad app that allows users to create digital graffiti and then project it on any surface, wall or building.
Pen vibrates when the user makes a mistakeLernstift is a pen that vibrates every time the user makes a spelling, grammar or legibility mistake.
Living Christmas trees, delivered and replanted for freeGreen Rabbit is encouraging consumers in Austria to purchase a Living Christmas Tree that can be picked up and replanted after the season is over.
Roadside system uses lights and sound to keep deer safe from trafficThe DeerDeter system uses strobe lights and sound to keep deer off the road while vehicles pass.
Empty store converted into hotel encourages exploration of the local areaLocated in Vienna, the Urbanauts project has converted a street loft into a hotel room, where the usual amenities are outsourced to the local community.
In Austria, virtual library contained in public QR code stickersProjekt Ingeborg has seen 70 stickers placed in public locations such as bus stops, containing QR codes and NFC technology that enable citizens to download e-books.
Foldable mountain bike doubles as rucksack for the uphill climbThe Bergmönch is a mountain bike that can be worn as a backpack for the uphill climb, but can be unfolded for a two-wheeled ride back down.
RFID-enabled watch offers contactless MasterCard paymentsWatch2Pay devices include prepaid MasterCard PayPass technology to let consumers pay for purchases with a swipe of their watch anywhere PayPass is accepted.
Wise Words with Carina Schichl and Tanja SiederCarina and Tanja are co-founders of Nectar & Pulse, a personalized travel guide creation service already harboring plans to encompass an additional 9 cities.
