Ian Cooke - As the VP of Research for a Canadian hedge fund, Ian is constantly eyeing the market in search of the next hot trends. Ian is captivated by trends in travel, luxury goods, branding and sports. Less [+/-]
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Ian Cooke's Latest Trends
Virtual Air Guitar (VIDEO)
We first published this article last December, but now there’s a video and that’s worth a revisit. Air Guitar is already based on the idea of ‘Pretending’, so why not extend the concept one step further? …Published 3,563 Views
Locust Folding Bike
Last year, TREND HUNTER featured an Origami Bike… Okay, I’m fooling nobody, it was my trend and now I am promoting it again… Either way, I was impressed to see this new folding bike from Locust. “Both…Published 4,266 Views
Modern Urinal Designs
Spoon Urinal and Pale AleUrinals are disgusting. It's a fact. But now, new designs are helping to transform the urinal to a new level in modern design. The Spoon is a "unique derparture" from the traditional urinal. Look for…
Published 6,855 Views
Giovannoni TimeSphere
Alarm Clock with Floating ProjectorYes, you need to wake up every morning. Why not wake up to the time being projected on your roof or wall. That way you know how late you are when you sleep in. "Designed by the world reknown Stefano…
Published 4,630 Views
Soccer Ball Vending Machine
Nike Joga3 in NYCWhat’s new from Nike? Soccer Ball Vending Machines! At Chelsea Piers in NYC, balls are often lost after big goals are scored. Now, the game doesn’t have to stop. I suppose the machines also cater to…
Published 8,888 Views
Mini Ducati Motorcycle for the Kids
Looking for new ways to spoil your loved ones? How about a 4.6 mph electric Ducati? The new Peg Parego Mini Ducati features removable stabilizers and 1 hour of battery life. Pricing is not yet available.Published 5,748 Views
Fiat Introduces Cellphone Line
Fiat has launched a branded line of cell phones. Each phone is stylish Fiat Blue, made of aluminum and branded with the Fiat logo. Like every phone these days, the Fiat phones will offer internet access,…Published 5,103 Views
Diamond-Covered Mercedes SL
Too Much Bling?In what looks like too much Bling, this Mercedes SL was spotted in a recent overseas autoshow. A few months ago, an Audi A8 was made entirely out of Silver for the sheik in Dubai.. Is this something similar?…
Published 7,269 Views
Santiago Chile the Happiest Place on Earth (Google Trends)
According to Google Trends, Santiago Chille has the HAPPIEST web users on Earth. Does your city place? Mexico City, San Fran, LA, and Brussels round out the top 5. This is based on who's searching for…Published 2,852 Views
Top 10 Loneliest Cities on Earth, Dublin is #1 (Google Trends)
According to Google Trends, Dublin has the loneliest web users on Earth. This is based on who's searching for "Lonely". Here are the Top 10 Loneliest cities: 1. Dublin Ireland 2. Melbourne Australia…Published 3,083 Views
Brits and US Dominate List of 10 Angriest Places on Earth (Google Trends)
According to Google Trends, Birmingham UK has the angriest web users on Earth. In fact, the UK and US dominate the Top 10 list. Maybe this will change after the world cup! This is based on who's searching…Published 2,614 Views
16 Year Old Produces Electricity from Magnetic Bacteria
There's big money in science fairs. In fact, at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, students can win $4 million of prizes. A Montreal student, Kartik Madiraju, has found a way to generate…Published 2,836 Views
Giant Slingshot: New Way to Space?
"All space projects get into orbit pretty much the same way – by burning lots of rocket fuel, a spaceship powers itself past the sky. But what if there was a different approach? What if we could throw…Published 3,378 Views
Producer To Destroy His Own Carrera GT For Movie
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Eddie Griffin is starring in "Redline," an auto thriller that will feature the destruction of one of the producer's own Porsches. The film, shooting in Las Vegas and…Published 3,397 Views
TAG Heuer's Radical New Belt-Driven V4 Watch
The stunning blend of breakthrough technology with advanced integrated mechanical movement design, encased upside down in a daring evolution of the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco "If at first the idea is not…Published 2,758 Views
Product Placement in Video Games
The 90th or so time you speed by the same Burger King in Rockport, it starts to dawn on you: There aren't any other types of fast food joints in this fictional, video game town. Also, what's with the…Published 4,776 Views
Supercar Projector Clocks
The Ferrari Alarm ClockYou’ve seen the notebooks and MP3 monitors. Now you can get a sporty clock that projects the Ferrari logo and the time all over your office walls. Finally.
Published 3,110 Views
Bazooka Explorer X 6
An Origami BikeI came across this bike in a random adventure in Vancouver last week. The bike folds up just like origami so you can carry it around under your arm, stick in your trunk, bring on the bus, stuff into a…
Published 4,478 Views
Three Year Old Smoker: This Is Our Future
A three year old smoker in Chna displays his ability to smoke. The website shows the disturbing sequence of photos. Where do we go from here?Published 2,893 Views
Cell Phone Carriers Testing Video Ads on Phones
Verizon and Nextel both plan to test out services that would display video ads on subscribers' phones. All plans mentioned will require customers to opt in to receive advertisements. Initial tests will…Published 4,123 Views
Pong Clock
Now Taking OrdersWhile this game of pong randomly plays, the so called players score the time. The left player scores the hours, and the right player scores the minutes, creating an unusual timepiece, ideal for those friday…
Published 3,028 Views
Chocolate Vodka Shots
Tasty!A perfect blend of Russian Vodka with the smoothest Elizabeth Shaw chocolate can be found in trendy tubes of Vodka Shots. Each large tube contains 24 succulent chocolates with neat, orange, vanilla and…
Published 4,349 Views
130,000 Square Foot Skateboard Park New Jiangwan City China
I can't wait to go back to China so I can skateboard. "When Chinese officials conceived of New Jiangwan City - a "planned metropolis" on the outskirts of Shanghai - the centerpiece of downtown was supposed…Published 4,151 Views
Inspector Jackets
The Espionage Coat Comes With a Wide Array of Gadgets Built InWant to be a spy on the slopes? From decoding rails to documenting the destruction, the Ronin™ Espionage™ Jacket, complete with a low-profile custom digital camera, is the stealth solution for winter warfare.…
Published 6,407 Views
Topsu Turvy: Hanging Garden from Felknor Ventures
"Thanks to a whole new direction in growing tomatoes, your crop will be bigger, better tasting, healthier, and easier to grow than ever before. You can water, feed, trim and harvest without bending or…Published 3,044 Views
Follow the Leader AI Robots That Will Freak You Out
"Robots may not invade anytime soon, but there's no denying that they're getting smarter. The ball-shaped ApriAlpha uses advanced voice-recognition technology to distinguish between voices coming from…Published 3,630 Views
Jesus Juice Merlot
TM Application Down The Drain"If you were looking forward to soon purchasing "Jesus Juice" wine, well, you'll have to wait a bit longer. The California couple who filed an application to trademark the term so that they could slap…
Published 3,591 Views
Forza Hardpack Protective Backpack
The hard shelled Forza Hardpack will go well with your new Honda CBR F4, and it only costs $125. "The all-new 2006 Axio Forza Hardpack features aggressive aerodynamic styling, racing inspired graphics…Published 4,457 Views
iKuffs Stainless Steel Cufflinks with Neon Lights
Rave meets traditional fashion with electric iKuffs. iKuffs™, a creation born of a passion for fashion by Ivan Nogalo Jr. Having always been a fan of French cuffed shirts and cuff links, but not finding…Published 3,841 Views
Nike Mettle Watches: a Funky New Collection
Bright new watches from Nike challenge traditional style norms. The Mettle collection took a long time to research, design and build because these watches are in it for the long haul. They're geared specifically…Published 5,450 Views
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