http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Hobbyist's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-10-06T19:19:52-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disklavier-mark-iv-yamaha-piano-goes-wireless ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Yamaha is becoming more technologically advanced, taking music a step further with its Disklavier Mark IV, an easy-to-use, yet advanced music entertainment system. Its features and functions are packed… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disklavier-mark-iv-yamaha-piano-goes-wireless Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:21:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-skin-stop-disc-abuse ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Protective disc cases only protect our discs from breaking, but how can we protect our discs from scratching? Norazza has addressed that problem with the d_skin Protective Disc Skins. They're a fast… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-skin-stop-disc-abuse Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:17:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-detector-for-astraphobes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Get a load of this portable Lighting detector.  It can detect lighting up to 40 miles away and would last for about 100 hours with 2 AAA batteries.  It is sold for $79.99 at thinkGeek.com Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-detector-for-astraphobes Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:56:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-medical-information-zaptag ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Zaptag is a water resistant USB flash drive for critical information such as your name, blood type, insurance information, and important notes like drug allergies. The price is roughly $80. n GearLog notes,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-medical-information-zaptag Wed, 02 May 2007 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-army-developing-plasma-shield ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The U.S. Army is developing new weapons that use balls of plasma to confuse enemies. The concept would create a deflection force very reminiscent of Star Wars. New Scientist notes, "The device uses a… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-army-developing-plasma-shield Wed, 02 May 2007 10:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heavy-duty-sahara-tuftab ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Sahara TufTab is a hardcore PC that can withstand just about anything. Gearlog notes, "The Sahara TufTab i310XT is one of the first touchscreen tablet PCs to offer resistance to rain, dust, humidity,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heavy-duty-sahara-tuftab Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-watch-el-modern-timepiece ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Pixel Watch is a modern polycarbonate piece of art available in pink, brown, and white. This nerdy timepiece is also waterproof up to 10 meters. Our friends at Gearlog note, "Besides displaying the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Watches http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-watch-el-modern-timepiece Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:50:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipod-in-pure-24-carat-gold-as-precious-as-your-music ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For $600 and $800 you can have your own iPod plated in 24-carat gold - proving that your music is as precious to you as gold. The iPods currently available in gold include the 8GB Nano and the 30GB or… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipod-in-pure-24-carat-gold-as-precious-as-your-music Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:36:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-first-touch-scroll-mouse-from-genius ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Genius, based in Taiwan, has announced the world’s first Opto Mouse. What makes it unique is that it features a 1600 dpi touch sensor, replacing the scroll with a touch scroll panel, which allows the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-first-touch-scroll-mouse-from-genius Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:28:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-burnt-hands-with-the-digital-bath-spout-cover ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Keep your hands and feet from getting burned when you steps into a tub full of hot water with the digital bath spout cover. This gadget has a large digital display and the colors make it easy to tell the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-burnt-hands-with-the-digital-bath-spout-cover Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:06:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborior-the-future-watch-dog ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Instead of having a old fashioned watch dogs, get yourself a Roborior. With Roborior, you won't have to worry about feeding or petting. This infrared-sensor-equipped puppy will detect break-ins and snap… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborior-the-future-watch-dog Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:49:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juketowek-the-water-proof-mp3-player ]]> (TrendHunter.com) You may not recognize this gadget at first glance. You may think that it is a soap dispenser, special shampoo, or a candle, but the amazing truth is that it’s a water-proof MP3 player called The Juketower.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juketowek-the-water-proof-mp3-player Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:23:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpaa-uses-dogs-to-find-pirated-dvds ]]> (TrendHunter.com) MPAA, FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft), FedEx and HM Revenue & Customs have joined forced to fight DVD piracy. Instead of using hi-tech sensors or sophisticated systems, they’re new approach… Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpaa-uses-dogs-to-find-pirated-dvds Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:06:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-restyles-laptop-as-a-wireless-fashion-accessory ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Metro is a concept laptop from Intel. It’s a one-inch thick laptop with Core 2 Duo processor, Bluetooth support, and WiFi and WiMax radios. It is charged through a wireless charging pad. The charging… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-restyles-laptop-as-a-wireless-fashion-accessory Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-umpc-platform-from-intel ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Intel has officially launched a new platform which has been circling around the web for a while. The UMPC platform, also known as “McCaslin”, features two new Intel processors, the A100 and A110, and… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Video Games and Consoles Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-umpc-platform-from-intel Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-helmets-for-monitoring-football-players-head-injuries ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Virginia Tech has started a program which may become the standards for all football programs around the world. They are taking the danger of head injuries incurred during football games which may have… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-helmets-for-monitoring-football-players-head-injuries Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:11:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robots-works-as-sex-club-touts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Laws in Osaka prohibit humans from engaging in many immoral activities, including the recruitment of new customers into sex clubs. Fear not, technology has come to rescue. Sex clubs in Japan are now… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robots-works-as-sex-club-touts Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:29:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-beatbots-dolls-dance-to-the-beat-video ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Japanese BeatBots are one of the latest viral sensations.  In less than a month, nearly a million viewers have watched this odd little robot dance on YouTube. This dacing robot was created by the researchers,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-beatbots-dolls-dance-to-the-beat-video Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:50:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-usb-drum-kit ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The USB Drum kit has six pads that mimic an actual arrangement of drums. Since it uses a USB, it doesn’t require a sound card or connector card. Unlike many keyboards and other instrument when you want… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-usb-drum-kit Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:43:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-your-vinyl-into-the-digital-age ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Vinyl still has a better sound quality than CD but where can you play it if your grandfather’s turntable won’t play anymore. Here is Stanton DJ's new professional turntable. The T.90 USB "offers a… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-your-vinyl-into-the-digital-age Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bullet-proof-range-rover-vogue ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Range Rover has launched a new model which includes built in bullet proof armour. Unlike most bullet proof equipment, this can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Auto and Motor Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bullet-proof-range-rover-vogue Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/control-the-flight-of-a-pigeon-using-microelectrodes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Microelectrodes, planted in the bird's brains, are used by the Chinese scientists to control the flight of the pigeons. The scientists were able to force the birds to fly left and right or up and down… Technology Trends and Gadgets Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/control-the-flight-of-a-pigeon-using-microelectrodes Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:23:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rein-of-the-robo-jockey ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Having a lightweight riders means everything when it comes to horse racing. Same concept applies to camel racing in quatar. Because of that, in the early 1990s, kids as young as 5 and 6 were replacing… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rein-of-the-robo-jockey Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:24:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cell-phone-flask ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cell Phone Flask looks like a regular cell phone but it's got capabilities other phones don't. It is made of stainless steel and itch about 5" long and can be filled up with 4 oz of your favorite drink… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cell-phone-flask Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:23:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewsonics-lcd-for-your-ipod ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Viewsonic's VX2245wm has a built in iPod dock. It charges your iPod and streams your video and images to the 22" screen just incase you're tired of watching on the tiny screen of your iPod. Viewsonic… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewsonics-lcd-for-your-ipod Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:41:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-jacket-has-power-up-its-sleeve ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Matsushita Electric Industrial (producer of Panasonic) and Activelink have partnered with Kobe Gakuin University to develop a "power jacket" that helps rehabilitate paralyzed individuals with slightly… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-jacket-has-power-up-its-sleeve Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:53:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/direct-camera-phone-printing-with-pictavision-teleprints ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Have you taken a picture using your mobile phone but don't have the necessary hardware or cable connections to print it on a home printer? Pictavision Teleprints have your needs covered with mobile phone… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Digital Cameras and Photography http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/direct-camera-phone-printing-with-pictavision-teleprints Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:29:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facescan-iii-makes-3d-modeling-easy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Create a bust of your own head or start to ante up your building's security... The FaceScan III is a hard core 3D scanner that's a pretty good example of where technology is headed.. Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facescan-iii-makes-3d-modeling-easy Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:21:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-stilettos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If ladies love stilettos and guys like stereo equipment... then everybody should love stereo stielettos, no? Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-stilettos Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:36:01 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-automatic-eye-massager ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Do your eyes need a massage? Yes they do! Well, now the Japanese have created a device to look after that problem. Technology Trends and Gadgets Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-automatic-eye-massager Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:43:00 -0500