Howard Wu, Trend Hunter

Jumbo Remote Controls - You Can't Lose this One

The picture here doesn't do justice to this invention... clearly, SIZE MATTERS! The massively oversize universal television remote measures 5"x11"x3/4", and is near impossible to lose. I saw this invention live once, and I had to be convinced it wasn't a toy. As far as being a functional invention, there is absolutely no question here. It can't be lost, and has large enough keys that even the fattest of fingers can't fumble around with. [More]

Battery Racks - Ideal Storage + Gimmicks

This battery rack falls into the category of "I can't believe this isn't more commonly used!" The convenience of this single-unit battery organizer goes far beyond its ability to house 53 batteries of assorted sizes. The additional features include capacity for fuse storagel an included light bu… [More]

Pet Strollers - Walk the Cat in Style

The pet stroller allows cats, and less mobile dogs to accompany their owners on leisurely walks in style. The basic pet stroller, as pictured here, can comfortably carry a pet of up to 25 lbs. Like most mobile devices though, there are available upgrades. The SUV version of the pet stroller has a… [More]

Tweezer Lights - Multi-Functional Tool

This pair of tweezers is more like a stainless steel appliance, armed with an LED light for illuminating those hard-to-reach places. Although it's intended for traditional tweezer use, judging by all its additional features, this one must be multi-functional. Here are some possibilities: -a make… [More]

Butter Sticks - Grease Sticks for Toast

The glue stick butter applicator is just the right combination of functionality and silliness. I’m not sure that this idea is a commercial reality, but I can definitely see the potential. One can't help but look at this picture and think, "Why not?" It may not be worth a thousand words, but def… [More]

Viagra Reflex Hammer - It's not what you think!

The Viagra percussion reflex hammer, made by Pfizer is in fact a reality. It took some research, but it is a commercial item, selling for $4.99 USD. Contrary to one's initial cognitive reflex (no pun intended), this reflex hammer is intended to be used below the patient's knee... not somewhere els… [More]

Mutant Guitars- Pikasso

The Pikasso, created by Linda Manzer, quite simply makes regular guitars look boring. With two sound holes, four necks, and 42 strings, you can just imagine the range of chords that could be produced! This wooden beast is surprisingly light, at under 15 lbs. It is also surprisingly easy to handle,… [More]

Good Clean Fun - Breast-Shaped Soap Dispensers

These shower boobies are soft, refillable, and not for everyone. “Shower Breasts” don’t leave a whole lot to the imagination, and I don’t know if I’d want to touch them depending on who had just used the shower. [sorry if I created a visual image for anyone]. I'm don't know if they're … [More]

The Serpent - Reviving a Vintage Musical Instrument

This instrument has been around since the 16th century, and has somehow largely escaped popular culture. I stumbled upon this attractive machine as I searched for alternative instruments that I had seen on the TV show Home Improvement. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The serpent is a… [More]

Doorbells for Dogs - Pet Chime

I'm a little surprised this nifty little wireless device is not more commonly used, as the typical doorbell is not as easily accessible to most household pets. According to comforthouse.com, it is possible to use the Pet Chime both indoors and outdoors, so that the pets can inform their owners when… [More]