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Butter Sticks - Grease Sticks for Toast 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 definitely at least a laugh! The no-nonsense design can save small amounts of time in every aspect of a meal. It's also eco-friendly. For example, fewer butter knives will need to be washed, and also re… [More]





Rainbow Earbuds - Radius TruTunes in 10 Shades (GALLERY) Rainbow Earbuds - Radius TruTunes in 10 Shades (GALLERY)

No matter what your product, people want choice. Radius, a earphones manufacturer, realized the need to address this demand which is why they are offering their TruTune line of headphones in just about every colour of the rainbow -- the ten shades of the iPod Nano -- so there's one guaranteed to mat…[More]



Cell Phones for Seniors 2 - Easy Mobile Calling (GALLERY) Cell Phones for Seniors 2 - Easy Mobile Calling (GALLERY)

The EMC (easy mobile calling) phone by designer Matthias Pinkert is targeted at growing baby boomer demographic. As they age, designers are trying to come up with products and designs to keep them up to date with technology while still taking their age into consideration. The EMC phone features fou…[More]



Oral Pressure Washers - Philips Spraying Toothbrush Oral Pressure Washers - Philips Spraying Toothbrush

The next home dental hygiene tool to enter the consumer market could well be high pressure tooth spray. Sonic toothbrushes, while relatively effective, can’t reach tough spots. Water picks, well, just pick at things. The idea of adapting high pressure hoses used to clean houses and cars to cleanin…[More]









iMac-Simulating iPhone Stands - Just Mobile Xtand (GALLERY) iMac-Simulating iPhone Stands - Just Mobile Xtand (GALLERY)

This has got to be the best looking iPhone stand yet, and somehow it makes your iPhone look like a minature iMac. The Just Mobile Xtand can hold your iPhone vertically or horizontally, and rotates a full 360 degrees offering the ultimate flexible viewing experience with adjustable viewing angles. …[More]



Disguising Technology - Fake Book Hardbox Drive (GALLERY) Disguising Technology - Fake Book Hardbox Drive (GALLERY)

Now you can hide your data with this stylish Hardbox enclosure that looks like a hard cover book. In addition to keeping your desk looking more “educated”, you can hide the data on your 3.5 inch hard drive from prying eyes. This disguise would blend in too well next to your Harry Potter books. …[More]



Doorbells for Dogs - Pet Chime 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]



Car Mirrors With Games - Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System Car Mirrors With Games - Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System

Shenzhen MCD Electronics is selling the "swiss army knife" of rearview mirrors. The Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System sports "a 3.5-inch touch screen, satellite navigation, audio and video players, speakers, SD card slot, five games, and even a stylus." Want to pop it off and play…[More]



Top 37 Nerdy Fashions - Geek Chic (SUPER GALLERY) Top 37 Nerdy Fashions - Geek Chic (SUPER GALLERY)

It’s time to face reality: geek has become chic. Being computer savvy is no longer just for nerdy computer lab dwelling geeks, it’s a must for anyone who will see success in the wired future of tomorrow. People are celebrating their geekiness in a variety of words, from geek chic apparel to ul…[More]



Sign Language Translators - HandTalk Glove (GALLERY) Sign Language Translators - HandTalk Glove (GALLERY)

The sassy term, "talk to the hand" takes on a whole new meaning with HandTalk, a sensor equipped glove that translates finger and hand gestures into spoken words on a cell phone. The motivation behind HandGlove, a project by engineering students at Carnegie Mellon University, was to enable easy com…[More]









Top 11 Innovations in Bartending - Modern Mixology (SUPER GALLERY) Top 11 Innovations in Bartending - Modern Mixology (SUPER GALLERY)

High-tech highball, anyone? To thrive in today's wired ways of partying, alcohol-related innovations really need to push the boundaries of traditional mixology. As seen in this super gallery, more tech means more buzz. This cluster packs in everything from robotic bartenders to touch-screen bars …[More]



Extreme Sports Cameras - Rush (GALLERY) Extreme Sports Cameras - Rush (GALLERY)

Who’s going to snap your photo while doing those oh-so-cool moves climbing walls, surfing, skating, or playing with your dog? Well, according to designer Martin Ruegg, with the help of the RUSH camera, that photographer could be you! The idea behind his innovative sport and action camera is to mo…[More]



GPS Handbags - Marilyn Light Bag GPS Handbags - Marilyn Light Bag

Blue jeans handbags are very cute in and of themselves. This, however, is no ordinary denim tote; it’s the Marilyn Light Bag, a prototype which comes with a GPS devise tucked inside the seams. The embedded GPS system allows its owner to track down the bag in case it is lost or stolen. The trend…[More]



Universal Remotes v2.0  - David Chacon’s Tablet Concept (GALLERY) Universal Remotes v2.0 - David Chacon’s Tablet Concept (GALLERY)

We’ve seen a number of fully integrated universal remotes, such as the Logitech Harmony, but they tend to lack style. David Chacon has a design in mind for a universal remote that would exude design AND function. The flash capable device would display every thing from channel listings to elabora…[More]



Surveillance Via iPhone - iSpy? (VIDEO) Surveillance Via iPhone - iSpy? (VIDEO)

A company called Lextech has created an application that utilizes the iPhone's revolutionary multi-touch technology to allow easy control of advanced surveillance devices via your iPhone. In addition to watching a live stream of the surveillance camera on your iPhone's screen, control features suc…[More]



Game Controller Furniture - Coffee Table / Storage Box / NES Controller Works! (GALLERY) Game Controller Furniture - Coffee Table / Storage Box / NES Controller Works! (GALLERY)

What an awesome idea and execution. Kyle Downes wanted a convenient place to store his growing collection of video games, but instead of settling for a normal storage box, he came up with this totally awesome Coffee table/ Storage Box/ NES Controller that actually works!! He made the 3-in-1 piece f…[More]



Laptop Backpack That Hugs You - BUILT (GALLERY) Laptop Backpack That Hugs You - BUILT (GALLERY)

The BUILT Laptop Backpack is an unusual design that looks more like a bulletproof jacket than a typical case for carrying your notebook. Made from lightweight neoprene, a water-resistant exterior and breathable air mesh, BUILT accommodates and protects laptops from 12–17" with extra room for boo…[More]



Animated iPod DJs - FUNkit Animated iPod DJs - FUNkit

I have seen a lot of weird iPod speakers. Some can be taken underwater, some look like eggs, but this one certainly takes the cake. The FUNkit DJ Animated iPod Speaker System is a robot which is programmed to twist, turn and even scratch the dummy turntables to the music, always keeping up with the…[More]



Converting Color into Sound - Bright-F Helps Color-Blind (GALLERY) Converting Color into Sound - Bright-F Helps Color-Blind (GALLERY)

If you're suffer from color blindness then you're more likely to miss that vibrant red t-shirt in your white load. Ending up with pink undies is no fun as a guy, losing the ability to color coordinate your outfits is so frustrating due to your inability to recognize colors. Designer Lifeng Yu has …[More]



Sculptural Heaters - The Octocube (GALLERY) Sculptural Heaters - The Octocube (GALLERY)

The strange-looking Octocube was created by designer Vivien Muller. The contraption is actually a heater created entirely from a single, 90 degree elbow, and that's quite remarkable. "The Octocube builds up into a radiant heater with a large surface area, and the inherent flexibility and modularit…[More]



Zipper Clasps - ZipHolder (GALLERY) Zipper Clasps - ZipHolder (GALLERY)

As most guys know, an open zipper can be pretty embarrassing. Well, worry no more. The ZipHolder makes sure you avoid such embarrassing situations, as it neatly and securely holds the zipper in place. The mechanism is achieved by attaching a small "rope" to the zipper handle which can be hooked to…[More]



Weird Inventions - Bruce Brodie's Creations From The Attic (GALLERY) Weird Inventions - Bruce Brodie's Creations From The Attic (GALLERY)

Finding the notes of an artist who likes to "think up crazy stuff" would always be exciting, but when the notes come with detailed building instructions, things can get a little bit crazy! Some of the artist Bruce Brodie's crazy inventions include an indoor sundial, wedge-proof underwear, an anti-s…[More]



Self-Cleaning Glass - Window with Built-in Squeegee (GALLERY) Self-Cleaning Glass - Window with Built-in Squeegee (GALLERY)

Cleaning the outside glass of a window can be both dangerous and tiresome. This window design by Jung-In Jang is perfect for those with lots of windows and who live in rainy areas. Each time you slide the windows, a built-in squeegee cleans the glass for you. You obviously need to clean the inside…[More]



Fun Bucket Printers - Canon Selphy (GALLERY) Fun Bucket Printers - Canon Selphy (GALLERY)

Canon proves that printers can be fun with their Selphy CP770 bucketastic design which is aimed at kids. The printer comes in a typical toy bucket with the printer being the cover. Unclip it and you have access to all the wires and accessories. Besides the playful design, the printer features a 2.…[More]



Gem-Filled Watches - Vlad Icobet's Shine Gem-Filled Watches - Vlad Icobet's Shine

The Shine, designed by Vlad Icobet, is a high tech watch which combines luxury and fashion with advanced materials. The concept watch, which is made of ceramic filled with white gemstones, uses an advanced touch-sensitive laser technology system. This is what I'd call bangin' high-tech bling.[More]



DIY Home Night Clubs - Disco Designer (VIDEO) DIY Home Night Clubs - Disco Designer (VIDEO)

If you like the idea of installing a European-style, in-home lounge and your very own disco at home, Disco Designer will be more than happy to help. The business, which has an online store, will install unbreakable LED Disco-Panel Bubbles that can be affixed on any wall or floor. These lights pulse …[More]



Ultra Portable DJ Decks - DJ GO (GALLERY) Ultra Portable DJ Decks - DJ GO (GALLERY)

The ultra portable DJ GO concept is designed for "on the run" DJs who want to minimize their load. DJ GO features two turntables and a mixer combined into one unit that conveniently folds up into a carry bag. Forget about carrying vinyl, CDs or even iPods, the internal hard drive stores thousands …[More]



Revolutionizing Mobile User Interface - Nokia People First Revolutionizing Mobile User Interface - Nokia People First

Nokia's People First concept takes three human universals of the way people think about communication – time, lists, and people – to inspire and examine new user interface ideas. People First is part of “Homegrown”, a long term research project that explores more sustainable mobile phone ch…[More]



Heartbeat-Controlled Gadgets - Heart-Beans Coffee Grinder (VIDEO) Heartbeat-Controlled Gadgets - Heart-Beans Coffee Grinder (VIDEO)

Heart-Beans is not your typical coffee grinder, as it is set to operate according to the user’s heart-beats. The taste of the coffee changes each time according to your heartbeats. Heart-Beans is a critical design piece, aimed to criticize our consumerism and consumption culture. In a world obse…[More]



Wallet Cameras - Sony Snap (GALLERY) Wallet Cameras - Sony Snap (GALLERY)

Young Hwan Kim designed this concept camera for Sony dubbed the Snap.. "Inspired by a man’s wallet, the surface is covered in leather. Like other ultra compact Cybershot cameras, you slide the cover to activate, only it pivots from a corner for easy one handed operation," Yanko Design notes. "Ou…[More]



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