Nicole Chia - Graduate of a Radio and Television program, Nicole now manages 7 different television networks in Toronto. However, her real kicks come from trending she finds in the entertainment and technology areas. Currently a writer of the Weekend Word Up newsletter, Nicole thought she would bring her unique writing style and eye for future trends to Trend Hunter. Less [+/-]
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Weather-Sensitive Chocolate Billboards
Cadbury’s Interactive Marketing Campaign Lets the GooToday, Cadbury launches their new unique interactive billboard in downtown Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square that has been constructed to respond to the city’s weather conditions. The billboard, designed…
Published 2,260 Views
Animal Balloon Lights (GALLERY)
Blown Up Lamps Take Lighting to The Next LevelThese playful light bulbs were designed by Thelermont Hupton and are called Blown Up lamps. Inspired by balloon animals and other objects, these unique and eye-catching designs are sure to make for interesting…
Published 2,301 Views
Manga-Inspired Friendship Dolls (GALLERY)
Momiji Dolls Are Cute Harajuku Toys for Adults or KidsMomiji are tiny, colorful friendship dolls that are designed with Japanese street fashion, manga and Harajuku in mind, according to designer Joanna Zhou. Each Momiji doll represents a unique combination…
Published 2,575 Views
Personalized Robot Replicas
Little Island Will Create Mini Me MachinesA Japanese company called Little Island has just revealed that they will make a custom robot version of you--for the right price, of course. The doll will be created in your likeness, will be able to…
Published 2,194 Views
See-Through Billiards (VIDEO)
The Glass G-1 Pool Table Takes Luxury to the Next Level of FunPriced at $25,150, you really have to love the game in order to buy this ultra luxurious glass pool table. Made by Craig Nottage, the G-1 table was part of his industrial design course’s final assignment…
Published 2,068 Views
Round Rubik's Cubes
The Classic Puzzle Game Gets a Spherical Twist With the Rubik's 360With a new take on an old classic, the Rubik’s 360 is meant to be unveiled this week in Germany at a national toy show. The new cube features six balls trapped inside three transparent plastic spheres.…
Published 3,393 Views
Rotating Home Revolutions (VIDEO)
Spinning Houses Considered Next Global Design WaveWhile the idea of having a rotating house isn’t a new one, having them commonplace is. It is becoming more and more of an architectural trend to build houses that can rotate and is now being considered…
Published 1,294 Views
Pop Culture Icons as Bunnies (GALLERY)
Amigurumi Knit Rabbits Inspired by Famous Horror FlicksCute is mixed with macabre with these little Amigurumi crochet creations. We've written about Amigurumi--the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures--previously…
Published 5,430 Views
Cube-Shaped MP3 Players (VIDEO)
Invention Uses 3-Axis Accelerometer to Control PlaybackThe concept of a small cube MP3 player has been circulating for a while; however, this little one is unique in that it’s controlled by motion. To skip songs or power it off, just turn the cube onto its…
Published 1,602 Views
Prizes For Web Searching (GALLERY)
SwagBucks.com Lets You Score Big Just by SearchingEver want to get something out of nothing? Well this time you actually can! Swagbucks.com is a new search engine that allows you to collect prizes JUST from doing what you regularly do on the internet:…
Published 1,181 Views
Carnival-Colored Gaming
Handheld Sony PSP Tastes The Rainbow With 4 New ColoursKeeping up with the times, Sony has just unveiled 4 new “carnival” colours for their handheld PSP system. Named “Vibrant Blue,” “Radiant Red,” “Bright Yellow” and “Spirited Green,” they will be available…
Published 1,078 Views
Interactive Tech Tourism (VIDEO)
NYC and Google Create NYCGo.com and Tourist Info CenterThe city of New York and Google have paired up to bring to the big apple a new high tech tourist center which will contain many interactive Google maps. Visitors can browse the big city on Google Maps-powered…
Published 1,091 Views
Career-Boosting Gadgets (GALLERY)
Innovations For Job Seekers In A Bad EconomyNo one can resist hiring a person that has a little special something! Check out these six gadgets that could land you a brand new job in the wake of the economic layoffs! 1) Funky business cards: A captivating…
Published 4,391 Views
Gummy Bears on Sticks (VIDEO)
The Stick Makes it Infinitetly More Awesome Than its Stickless CounterpartAre the little gummy bears no longer cutting it? Well, now is your chance to buy a BIG Gummy Bear! If that’s not enough, it comes on a stick. And if we have learned anything from our 200,000 years on this…
Published 1,519 Views
Chocolate For Gamers
The Chocomiis Turn Gaming into an Act of Love For Valentine'sFor a second year, Chocomiis are available just in time for Valentine's Day. Chocomiis are white and dark chocolate duplicates of Nintendo Wii Avatars and comes with a little candy heart attached to their…
Published 1,936 Views
Voyeurvertising (GALLERY)
Kia Soul Ad Campaign Gives Mobsters a Sneak Peek InsideKia has just released a new ad campaign for the Kia Soul that is quite unconventional, and at times disturbing and downright scary. It’s quite a different tactic to take to sell a car, especially with…
Published 3,210 Views
DIY Laser Eye Surgery (GALLERY)
You'll Shoot Your Eye Out, At Least If You're RalphieInsurance doesn’t cover your laser eye surgery, so why not do it yourself? Check out the Eye Power home laser surgery device, which allows users to correct their vision from the comfort of their own home.…
Published 2,713 Views
Spiderman Robots (VIDEO)
Tmsuk T-34 Robot Shoots Nets and Makes You Its PreyThere have been a lot of robots lately that are equipped to do human jobs, and the Tmsuk T-34 is no exception. From a remote location, an operator can send the T-34 after you and then fire a net to capture…
Published 1,222 Views
Elevators for Extraterrestrial Travel
Push-Button Access to Space Stations Now PlausibleA revolutionary new ribbon created by a team at Cambridge University out of a cylindrical strand of carbon now makes the idea of an elevator between Earth and space stations plausible. Such an innovation…
Published 1,191 Views
Abacus-Inspired Watches (GALLERY)
The Kisai Keisan Uses Vertical Addition to Tell TimeTokyoflash released its newest watch today which just may be one in a line of hardly any that is easy to read! The Kisai Keisan has a curvy frame and uses a rippled convex lens that magnifies the lighting…
Published 1,979 Views
Self-Powered Tech Homes (GALLERY)
Microsoft Unveils the Futuristic New American Home (UPDATE)Check out the sleek new home that Microsoft and a few other companies have created on the outskirts of Las Vegas. The half-acre-wide home is built just down the street from Wayne Newton and boasts loads…
Published 5,747 Views
Double-Wide Home Televisions
Philips Cinema Announces 21:9 Widescreen TVIf your widescreen TV is just not wide enough and you're always looking for bigger and better home entertainment, Philips is about to bring just that to you with their new 21:9 aspect ratio widescreen…
Published 1,703 Views
One-Click Wedding Planners
WeddingWire Places 100,000 Matrimonial Experts at Your FingertipsGetting married can be one of the most stressful times of your life, but now there is a website that helps make it just a bit easier! WeddingWire.com is a free searchable database of over 100,000 wedding…
Published 1,360 Views
Gay Superheroes
Stan Lee Unveils Thom Creed, High School Basketball PlayerStan Lee has recently announced that he’ll be unveiling the world’s first gay superhero in a new UK TV drama that follows Thom Creed, a high school basketball player, who is trying to hide his newfound…
Published 2,664 Views
Fashletic Collaborations (GALLERY)
Puma and Alexander McQueen Team Up for Shoe LineIn this hot time of fashion and accessories, the industry has actually gotten it right this time with this collaboration between Puma and Alexander McQueen--two big names in fashion that will definitely…
Published 2,031 Views
Apps for Swingers (VIDEO)
‘Sway’ from Illusion Lab Lets You Play Like Tarzan on Your iPhoneSway is the latest release for your iPhone or iPod touch brought to you by Illusion Labs, the makers of the super addictive Touch Grind. In Sway, the goal is to move your character from object to object…
Published 1,858 Views
Face-Contour Home Accessories
Candlestick Sculptures Mimic Human ProfileIn the latest of sculpturist Brian Cox’s work, the artist is now turning people’s faces into real-life stainless steel object illusions. These remind me of those once-popular pin-holders which you placed…
Published 1,092 Views
Automated Instant Noodles
Cup Noodles Vending Machine Gives Ramen Push-Button SimplicityAs if opening the lid of a cup and pouring hot water in was truly too much work, Nissin brings you the Cup Noodles Vending Machine. Ramen is pretty much a staple to the poor Japanese student population--or…
Published 1,778 Views
Zip-Up Leggings
Zipper Leggings From American ApparelYes, these leggings zip from hip to ankle. This is one trend I hope I don’t see too often. American Apparel has recently started selling in store and online Zip-away tights. Leggings can be gaudy enough,…
Published 2,763 Views
Porky Accessories
The Bacon Watch Ensures You Always Know When It’s Breakfast TimeIn the latest line of fad bacon products comes the Bacon Watch. Geared towards “bacon addicts only,” the Bacon Watch is pretty typical as far as watches go, with a simple face and band. Its distinguishing…
Published 1,223 Views
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 Stirrup JeansThese are certifiably awful. Comment by Nicole Chia |
 $1/Night HotelsThis is awesome and very tempting. Looks like this is what I'll be doing on Monday when I'm supposed to be working. Comment by Nicole Chia |
 Cross-Cultural CoutureLove love love kimono's. And these are even more beautiful with the African print. Cant wait to buy my own on my trip to Japan. Comment by Nicole Chia |
 Real Life Cartoon PetsI do wish this was real. I would buy one...okay maybe not for that much... Comment by Nicole Chia |
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