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Switzerland Rocking chair serves as a charging device for iPhone and iPad

on November 19, 2012 and filed under: Life Hacks

iRock is a charging device in the form of a rocking chair capable of converting motion into energy to power an iPhone or iPad.

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Switzerland Rowboat can be folded away

on October 29, 2012 and filed under: Lifestyle & Leisure

The Ar Vag by design student Thibault Penven is a DIY canoe that can be packed away after use.

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Switzerland Sensor alerts farmers via SMS when a cow is in heat

on October 18, 2012 and filed under: Life Hacks

Swiss company Anemon is testing sensor technology that alerts farmers via text message when a cow is in heat, enabling them to better time the expensive insemination process.

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Switzerland App makes replying to text messages easier for illiterate users

on July 11, 2012 and filed under: Telecom & Mobile

EasySMS uses text-to-speech technology to read out text messages and translates visual symbols into text replies.

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Switzerland Digital research assistant tailors itself to find most relevant content

on July 6, 2012 and filed under: Media & Publishing

Squirro aims to provide researchers with a data filtering platform that offers content based on the way the service is used.

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Switzerland Bulletproof vest features built-in cooling

on May 28, 2012 and filed under: Health & Wellbeing

Swiss company Empa has created a new bulletproof vest with built-in air conditioning, designed to make protective gear more comfortable.

Zürich Airport launches high-tech interactive information center image

Switzerland Zürich Airport launches high-tech interactive information center

on February 22, 2012 and filed under: Tourism & Travel

Zürich Airport, in collaboration with ART+COM, has revamped its Dock B with an observation deck featuring state-of-the-art equipment designed to deliver information about the airport to travelers.

Service to link physical objects through dedicated digital identities image

SwitzerlandUnited Kingdom Service to link physical objects through dedicated digital identities

on February 9, 2012 and filed under: Life Hacks

EVRYTHNG is a new service which can connect physical objects through a digital dialogue.

Ridesharing platform automatically matches travelers’ journeys image

FranceSwitzerland Ridesharing platform automatically matches travelers’ journeys

on December 6, 2011 and filed under: Transportation

In France and Switzerland, Green Monkeys aims to create a safe carpooling community.

Smartphone app brings digital benefits to print publications image

Switzerland Smartphone app brings digital benefits to print publications

on November 17, 2011 and filed under: Media & Publishing

Paperboy uses image recognition technology to enable users to share, save and explore printed media, online.

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