Month: August 2019

Open-source language for writing interactive fiction games

Spotted: Independent narrative game company inkle has created an open-source language for writing interactive fiction. The language, ink, encourages gamers to try it out and have their stories turned into basic-level, playable web pages. The UK company’s latest release, Heaven’s Vault, is available on PS4 and Steam. The game follows archaeologist Aliya Elasra and her…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 13, 2019 Off

A smart flowerpot to purify indoor air

Spotted: Italian startup Vitesy has developed an air purification system to monitor and clean indoor air. The device, called Natede, has become the most crowdfunded anti-pollution product ever — raising €1 million since last April. Natede is essentially a smart flowerpot, combining the natural purification of plants with a photocatalytic filter to purify indoor air.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 9, 2019 Off