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Mural Dishwashers - Horizontal Design Hangs On Wall (GALLERY)

Tired of unloading the dishwasher when the dishes are clean? A totally new dishwasher concept designed by Marie-Christine Lacasse and Marie Claude Savard, and unveiled at the University of Quebec in Montreal Design Grad Show, could prove to be a very interesting addition to your home. Their version is essentially a horizontal "bookcase" that holds the dishes to be washed. The "washer" portion automatically travels from one end to the other, cleaning the dishes as it goes. And when it is finis… [More]

Magnetic Puzzles With Infinite Solutions - The NeoCube (VIDEO)

Ever figure out a puzzle, like a Rubik's Cube for example, and get bored with it? No, I haven't either. But if you're one of those lucky few who have, the NeoCube may be the ideal puzzle for you. The puzzle toy is made up of 216 magnetic spheres that can be combined in almost any orientation, result… [More]

Chinese Oreos - Kraft Reformulates Cookie For New Market (VIDEO)

Although extremely popular in North America, the Oreo cookie proved not to be so well received when it was first introduced to the Chinese market. It turns out that the Chinese generally found the original version of the cookie too sweet, the traditional round shape was very different than the more … [More]

Adult Heart Stem Cell Breathrough - Potential Treatment For Heart Attack Victims

A breakthrough new technique has been developed by Dutch researchers at University Medical Center Utrecht and the Hubrecht Institute to grow new heart muscle tissue from adult heart stem cells. According to the medical center website, the researchers were able to coax stem cells from the heart itsel… [More]

Smart Stick-On Notes - Electronic Version Of The Popular Post-It-Type Reminders

Stick-on notes are about to become digital and re-usable! One of the problems with the popular Post-It brand notes can sometimes be that they are just too darn popular. It is so easy to write yourself a note and stick it up somewhere, that you can easily create a Post-It jungle in no time at all.… [More]

Anime Halo Robots - The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character (VIDEO)

Anime is hotter than ever, and if you're a fan, you might want an Anime Halo Robot. Not speaking Japanese definitely puts me at a disadvantage with this one. Meet 'Halo', a character from the Japanese anime series Gundam 00 (or at least so I gather from the translated website). The Robot tells ti… [More]

Green Pool Cleaners - Solar Breeze

The Solar Breeze robotic pool skimmer can float continuously in your pool, operating on solar power directly during the day, and on battery power at night. However, no electrical connections are needed, nor is manual recharging. The solar panels not only run the skimmer, but recharge the battery dur… [More]

High Brightness LEDs - Safer, More Efficient Than CFLs

A major effort is being made by various groups worldwide to replace traditional incandescent lighting with more efficient compact fluorescent lights, or CFLs. However, some serious concerns exist regarding the safety of the extensive use of CFLs in the home as well as with respect to environmentall… [More]

Marshmallow Archery - Bow & Mallow For Campfire Wars

Ever been sitting there by a campfire, blissfully enjoying the peace and quiet, only to be pegged with a flaming marshmallow by someone frantically waving their stick? Well now you can get your revenge with the Bow & Mallow. According to Areyougame.com, the bow will launch mini-mallows up to 30 fe… [More]

Lipstick Stun Gun - Shocking New Self Defense Gadget

Picture this - one of your female loved ones had to work late. She locks the door of the office and is walking through a dark parking lot to her car. Suddenly, a threatening figure appears and begins to approach her. She quickly reaches in her pocket and whips out her....lipstick? Ah, but not ju… [More]