Remember the second part of the movie “Back to the Future” and famous Marty McFly hoverboard? More recently, such things seemed a fantasy. Now it is a reality. If you do not go into too much detail, of course. Let’s see what method to use Canadian.

Canadian Catalin Alexandru Duru did not speculate whether it is possible to make such a board. I took built.

Moreover and he is personally experienced the prototype and even got into the Guinness Book of Records. Your flight Quebec lake with the machine.

Without incident, hoverboard overcame 275.9 m. Its constructor he stood on the platform.

The system is controlled and feet similar to multicopter (just great). Unfortunately, no other technical details.

Why chosen as a testing ground water surface? For reasons of safety. “Unpleasant” fall to the ground from a height, which is gaining the invention.

On the commercial prospects of the project no information.

Source: Engadget

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Portable Universal Adapter Twist – this charger network device with multiple ports and user-friendly design. The model is designed for those travelers who are often sent to international travel and have to look for “charging” for its gadgets in accordance with local electrical standards.

The device is designed by Canadian engineers and designers. Originally it was designed to work MacBook, but now offers a lot more features than similar device from Apple called the World Travel Adapter Kit. Main advantages – intuitive design and the presence of four ports for charging USB.

According to the developers, the device is the first and only one in the world, able to fully meet the nutritional needs on every continent with different standards of sockets and voltage. The developers claim that the existing plugs fit into the outlet at least 150 different countries of the world.

At the moment, the network adapter has been tested on demand on Crowdfunding. The model is presented in two versions. Twist Plus has 4 USB ports and a special outlet for MacBook MagSafe, model Twist has no special exit. Devices are available for about $ 50.

Source: Kickstarter

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