Movable Moisture: Tiny Humidifier Fits on Any Water Bottle

Has dry air got you (and your skin) feeling a little parched? The Amazing Humidifier wants to make every space moister and more comfortable. It’s a tiny USB-powered humidifier that fits on top of any plastic water bottle to shoot out a steady mist of filtered water. It can even be used in the car thanks to a cigarette adapter.

Most water bottles use the same size openings, so the Amazing Humidifier will fit a wide variety of bottles. The little gadget also acts as an aroma diffuser when you add scented oils, and its soft glow makes it a calming night light as well.

We can’t say how safe it would be to run a humidifier as close to your computer as they do in the video, but the Amazing Humidifier looks intriguing. Its included filter needs to be changed approximately every three months, and the whole thing costs around $32 US. Its low price and super-compact size make it the perfect travel humidifier for that dry, dusty hotel room.

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Tiny Apartment in Paris

Unused space under the roof of a building in Paris, France was converted into a 170 square foot apartment by talented French architect Sylvie Cahen.

Modern studio apartment is filled with custom designed furniture. Large windows provide natural light.
Renovated attic has been transformed into a living space for a student.

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Kokeshi Brand Matches Have Tiny Faces on Them

Kokeshi brand matches are matches with a face and with a huge personality.

They’re available in a variety of colors, each sporting different expressions and even different species.

From kitten paw prints to mustached men and yellow chicks, it seems like Kokeshi has made them all.

These matches are only available in Japan.

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Tiny Medical Lab Will Measure Health From Under Your Skin

Frequent trips to the doctor and invasive poking and prodding could soon be relics of the past if this fascinating little device makes it to the market as planned. The tiny medical monitor, measuring just 14mm (or a smidge over half an inch), can be implanted under the skin to perform remote monitoring of patients.

Whether the patient is suffering from diabetes or being treated with chemotherapy, the miniature medical lab takes note of the levels of relevant substances in the body. Using Bluetooth, the chip could then send timely and important notifications to a patient’s doctor via cell phone.

The device is powered via a small patch that is worn on the outside of the skin. The patch transmits power wirelessly through the skin, eliminating the need for a battery built into the implant itself, which allows for its tiny size.

In addition to monitoring the body’s chemical levels, the device could also provide early warning of impending health emergencies like heart attacks. The sensors which measure relevant substances can currently only operate for about six weeks before the chip needs to be replaced, but that is long enough for plenty of applications. Future iterations will undoubtedly have longer possible lifespans. Scientist Giovanni de Micheli, who headed up the effort, says the implants could be on the market within just four years.

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