{"id":16148,"date":"2022-08-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/?post_type=purple_issue&#038;p=16148"},"modified":"2022-08-22T11:38:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T09:38:05","slug":"ideas-we-like-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/2022\/08\/15\/ideas-we-like-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas we like\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center intro\">Our pick of the month\u2019s smartest tech <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1656\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/adafa5e7-c1ee-4e5d-8898-750362a1f3ea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-16142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/adafa5e7-c1ee-4e5d-8898-750362a1f3ea.jpg 1656w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/adafa5e7-c1ee-4e5d-8898-750362a1f3ea-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/adafa5e7-c1ee-4e5d-8898-750362a1f3ea-828x1024.jpg 828w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/adafa5e7-c1ee-4e5d-8898-750362a1f3ea-768x950.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/adafa5e7-c1ee-4e5d-8898-750362a1f3ea-1242x1536.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u2026running sunglasses get a major upgrade <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">\u201cThe mindset of a god. The image of a warrior\u201d \u2013 that is the cringe-inducing, hyperbolic introduction Oakley chose to go with for the Xeus_AG glasses. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Sadly, they don\u2019t offer omnipotence or barbarian abs, they\u2019re just a pair of glasses for runners. They feature trademarked PhysioMorphic geometry, which is a fancy way to say aerodynamic curves, and two-tone chromatic lenses that Oakley claims allows runners to see far more colour and detail. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Not for the average runner, these are all about the little wins needed for high-performance, which we\u2019d expect with that price tag. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Oakley Xeus_AG \u00a3384,<\/strong> <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakley.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.oakley.com\">oakley.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#c30028;color:#c30028\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"716\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/553e0dd3-aae9-4d03-8acb-79bffe780b92.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-16143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/553e0dd3-aae9-4d03-8acb-79bffe780b92.jpg 716w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/553e0dd3-aae9-4d03-8acb-79bffe780b92-300x284.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u2026.advanced augmented reality <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">There have been plenty of virtual reality headsets, but augmented reality hasn\u2019t had quite the same attention. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Few companies have made a convincing headset that blends the real world with a digital one, but the Magic Leap 2 is hoping to change all that\u2026 for a cool $3,299 (\u00a32,700 approx). The Magic Leap 2 is trying to create realistic augmented reality experiences for education. This could mean interactive planets floating in your living room, or even a digital cadaver in the classroom. Neat. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Magic Leap 2 $3,299 (\u00a32,700 approx),<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.magicleap.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.magicleap.com\">magicleap.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#c30028;color:#c30028\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"631\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/6c5fdc76-b981-4d41-a180-8527b78e74e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-16144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/6c5fdc76-b981-4d41-a180-8527b78e74e6.jpg 631w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/6c5fdc76-b981-4d41-a180-8527b78e74e6-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u2026a fridge on your back <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">There are those people who are organised for a barbecue, bringing food and drinks. Then there are those that forget everything. Then there\u2019s that one friend who brings a 36-litre, \u00a3255 backpack that keeps your drinks cool. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">It can hold up to 24 cans, plus ice, while also having a separate six-litre reserve for water (or chilled white wine, naturally). Everything stays cold for 70 hours, and there are separate pockets for your phone, wallet, keys and other belongings. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>CamelBak Chillibak \u00a3255, <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.camelbak.co.uk\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.camelbak.co.uk\">camelbak.co.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#c30028;color:#c30028\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"729\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/613b26da-aa58-4fd5-893b-bb5aa0b6e3db.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-16145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/613b26da-aa58-4fd5-893b-bb5aa0b6e3db.jpg 729w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/613b26da-aa58-4fd5-893b-bb5aa0b6e3db-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/613b26da-aa58-4fd5-893b-bb5aa0b6e3db-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u2026a keyboard and screen all-in-one <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Mostly, mechanical keyboards are all similar, offering a small change to the clicking and clacking of keys, the size of the board or even just how it lights up. Kwumsy clearly decided that it would go slightly further with its K2 keyboard by slapping a 12.6-inch screen on the top. Is this necessary? Not even slightly. Do we want one? Definitely. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">You can use the screen as an on-the-go monitor, for Spotify controls, to stream YouTube or just to replace your mouse. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Kwumsy K2 keyboard $399 (\u00a3328 approx),<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kwumsy.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.kwumsy.com\">kwumsy.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#c30028;color:#c30028\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image article-in-image photo\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"1304\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/phone1-white_preview.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-16447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/phone1-white_preview.jpg 900w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/phone1-white_preview-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/phone1-white_preview-707x1024.jpg 707w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/phone1-white_preview-768x1113.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><strong><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u2026a fun take on the mobile phone <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Like the first iPhone or folding smartphones, the start-up Nothing has tried to create a revolution with its new handset, the Nothing Phone 1. It offers a familiar phone experience with some cool new additions, such as a built-in ring light to softly illuminate photo subjects. The transparent back on the phone has flashing LEDs to indicate battery life, phone calls, texts and more. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">The phone\u2019s affordable price tag and impressive spec sheet are tempting us. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c30028\"><span style=\"color:#c30028\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Nothing Phone 1 \u00a3399, <\/strong><\/span>nothing.tech <\/p>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-a2a42dde-03d2-4d4b-9258-b3c07c34dbd3 article-boxout\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"article-subhead\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-brown-color\">IDEAS WE DON\u2019T LIKE&#8230; <\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-brown-color\"><strong>\u2026HIGH FASHION TAKES A CONFUSING TURN<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"no-tts wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"no-tts aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dj9jqhxgw9833.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/BALENCIAGA-OBJECTS-THE-SPEAKER-BAG-IMAGE-2_preview-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-tts wp-image-16445\" width=\"256\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/BALENCIAGA-OBJECTS-THE-SPEAKER-BAG-IMAGE-2_preview-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/BALENCIAGA-OBJECTS-THE-SPEAKER-BAG-IMAGE-2_preview-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/BALENCIAGA-OBJECTS-THE-SPEAKER-BAG-IMAGE-2_preview-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2022\/08\/BALENCIAGA-OBJECTS-THE-SPEAKER-BAG-IMAGE-2_preview.png 1468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"> \u2018Haute Couture Hi-Fi\u2019. That is how Bang &amp; Olufsen describes its new collaboration with Balenciaga which, we can\u2019t help but feel, is another way of saying \u2018eye-watering price\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">The two companies that pride themselves on premium design have joined to make just 20 bags that probably require selling off your worldly belongings to just put down a deposit. It\u2019s a solid aluminium, pearl-blasted, polished speaker\u2026 that is also a handbag. That means it has three functions: you can blare out your tunes, store an item or two, and inform everyone around you that you have too much money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-brown-color\"><strong>Speaker Bag<\/strong><\/span><br>\u00a3TBC, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bang-olufsen.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.bang-olufsen.com\/\">bang-olufsen.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-ccp-brown-background-color has-ccp-brown-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-ccp-brown-color\"><strong>\u2026A WORLD RECORD WATCH AT A RIDICULOUS PRICE<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">\u2018Because we can\u2019 are three words that when put together always result in something unnecessary. Need proof? Look no further than Ferrari\u2019s new watch. The legendary car company has created the world\u2019s thinnest mechanical watch. At 1.75mm thick, it is slimmer than an American quarter, but it can\u2019t quite take on the British penny for size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">Want to buy one for yourself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\">With only 150 available and an absolutely insane price tag, you\u2019ll probably want to think again. Unlike some other pricey watches packed with features, apps and mechanisms, the price you\u2019re paying here is fully invested into the thinness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"article-full-body sans-serif\"><strong>RM UP-01 Ferrari <br><\/strong>$1,888,000, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.richardmille.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.richardmille.com\">richardmille.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our pick of the month\u2019s smartest tech \u2026running sunglasses get a major upgrade \u201cThe mindset of a god. The image of a warrior\u201d \u2013 that is the cringe-inducing, hyperbolic introduction Oakley chose to go with for the Xeus_AG glasses. Sadly, they don\u2019t offer omnipotence or barbarian abs, they\u2019re just a pair of glasses for runners. 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