 Virtual World Marketing - Toyota Scion Makes 4th Virtual Debut::Trend Hunter has mentioned real life marketing in virtual worlds before, particularly in Second Life. It's a huge advertising niche that is ripe for tapping into, and Toyota is right on top of it. The… [MORE] |
 Floating Pools - Berlin's Badeschiff Floats In The Spree River::Berlin’s funkiest bathing destination is well worth taking a look at. The pool is located in the hull of a container ship in the Spree River. Inside the boat you'll find a bar and café, both of which… [MORE] |
 Facebook Fraud - 41% Leak Personal Info To Fake Frog::So here's a scary fact: 41% of Facebook users are ready and willing to give away personal information to a complete stranger. No, not preferences about what they're looking for in a mate, what their secret… [MORE] |
 Menswear-Inspired Ladies Fashions - Masculine For Fall::Looks like you'll both be wearing the pants this season. Designers from Ralph Lauren and Diane von Furstenberg to BCBG and Guess are showcasing masculine tailoring in their fall and winter lines, a practical… [MORE] |
 Celeb Autographs From A Distance - LongPen Designed By Margaret Atwood::Beauty, another Canadian invention, and this time by a woman! Margaret Atwood invented the LongPen, a device that let's celebrities and authors sign autographs for fans from the comfort of their homes.… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Authors - Victoria Beckham Writes Fashion Guidebook::Posh Spice a best selling author? Her fashion guide "That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between" has already hit bestseller status in the U.K., where it was published earlier this year,… [MORE] |
 Desert Art - Shoes & Chairs In Desert Theme::This Kansas city native prides herself on her unique masterpieces that are inspired by life in the desert. Desert Dada is the creative work of Carolyn Schmitz. Both her shoe and chair paintings strictly… [MORE] |
 Exclusive VIP Fashion Shows - Luxury Week in Hong Kong::Wealthy Asians have an affinity for high end luxury goods and over-the-top service. As the Asian population grows, so does its buying power. Particularly affluent Chinese and Japanese are becoming key… [MORE] |
 $51 Plastic Cups - Wine Glasses For The Upper-Middle Class::No, these are not plastic cups made to look like wine glasses. These are wine glasses made to look like plastic cups. Made in the Czech Republic and priced at around $51, these delicate vessels differ… [MORE] |
 Supersize My Kids - Parents Pass On Plump Genes::America’s obesity epidemic has swelled the pool of plumpers to the brim and overweight people tend to seek out larger partners. This is no surprise; it is known that people tend to seek out people with… [MORE] |
 Toxic Interiors - "New Car Smell" Proven Dangerous::You have heard all the discussion on urban air quality. Well, it looks like what is in the car is dangerous, as well. The Ecology Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. says that the off-gassing chemicals inside of… [MORE] |
 Back To School Fashion 2007 - Chic Backpack Alternatives::Backpacks may be practical, but they're really not the way to complete your fabulous new back-to-school wardrop. With September right around the corner (I know, I know, you don't want to hear it), it's… [MORE] |
 National Cannonball Championship - Canadian Sport A Total Flop::Canada's newest sports competition looks like it could be a bomb... a water bomb that is. Brian Utley, 54 was the cannonball champ in the Trident Splash National Cannonball Championships in Toronto today.… [MORE] |
 Glow-In-The-Dark Yamaha Scooter With iPod Dock::Face it, our lives revolve around the iPod. So why not have an electric scooter that glows in the dark and has a dock for the iPod? The Yamaha EC-02 may be the only thing Yamaha will be selling when oil… [MORE] |
 Teaming With Teens - Advertisers Work With Target Market::Tweens, teens and young adults are a major target for online advertisers, and they're willing to help each other out. 96% of this demographic use social networking sites, and 55% of them willingly got… [MORE] |
 Luxury LCDs - LG 24 Carat Gold 71" TV::In this case LG stands for Luxury Gold, instead of the company's motto Life's Good. This 24 carat monster 71 inch LCD has 1080p hi def as well as receivers, media players and a 500 watt sound system all… [MORE] |
 Dangerous Toys - Toy Makers Expect Sales Drop Over Recall::Toy makers fear a backlash from angry consumers over the recalling of 19 million Chinese produced toys by Mattel because of either lead paint or small magnets that can be accidentally swallowed. Sources… [MORE] |
 Multi-Purpose Portables - DMP Sub-Compact MP3/CD Player::Great idea, beautiful design concept, hope there is a motor small and strong enough to make it happen... [MORE] |
 Bike and Eat Marathon - Nosh On Your Bike at the Tour de Blintz::If you happen to live in Vancouver, Canada you can take part in a cycling even that while not matching the Tour De France in physical endurance will test your gastronomical fortitude. The leisurely 15-kilometre… [MORE] |
 Bedrooms Are The New Bordellos - Sexy Boudoir Decor::And God Created Woman is a new company creating bedroom decor and accessories for couples.
Made from the finest textiles and tactile treats -- silk, Egyptian cotton, ostrich feathers -- in a rich but… [MORE] |
 Canada Introduces $10,000 Speeding Ticket::Canada has introduced its highest speeding ticket and one of North America's most expensive. Anyone daring enough to zip down the road at 50 km/h (31 MPH) over the posted limit can now be dinged with a… [MORE] |
 Hair Transplant Robot - Restoration Robotics Help Docs Plug Heads::Time to turn your six-head back into the forehead you had in your youth! With hair transplant therapies on the rise, doctors are struggling to keep up with the demand for fuller bushels of hair. Instead… [MORE] |
 Lung Ashtray - German AOK Anti-Smoking Campaign::AOK, a German health insurance company has installed see-through, lung-shaped ashtrays in metropolitan areas in an attempt to raise consciousness on the dangers of smoking. No smoker in today's world is… [MORE] |
 Tailored Jumpsuits Hop Into Style::Tailored jumpsuits have been spotted on runways, on celebrities, and now even on Second Life avatars.
If the words "tailored jumpsuit" instantly cause images of an auto-mechanic's heinous blue one-piece,… [MORE] |
 James Bond Computer Screen - The Window Switchero::Let's say you're surfing some juicy web sites at work and the boss walks in. As he steps into a position to see your screen, you step on the foot switch and change the window to your Microsoft Word document.… [MORE] |
 Virtually Conquer Your Fears - Play Away Your Phobia::Are you ready to let go of your fear of spiders? What about the angst of flying? Virtual reality therapy can erase your fear. Instead of laying back on a couch and recounting your fears to a shrink, this… [MORE] |
 Robotic Guitar Tuner - Motorized String Master::This gizmo combines an eletronic tuner with a motor to automate the tuning of your instrument. You actually place the tool over each tuning knob, pluck the string, and the string Master tightens or loosens… [MORE] |
 Top 7 iPhone Scams::ScamBusters.org helps people protect themselves scams, identity theft and urban legends. Here are ScamBuster's predictions for the top 7 iPhone scams.
1. iPhone eBay scams: If you see an iPhone on sale… [MORE] |
 Detox Your Desktop - Clean Up Your Life With Evian::For those who over-did it this summer with beer, hot dogs or frappucinos, it's about time for a cleanse. Bottled water company, Evian, has a detox feature on their website that makes purifying your body… [MORE] |
 Secrets Of The Stars - Celeb Dermatoligst Reveals::The secrets of the stars are about to be revealed. No, I'm not talking about airbrushing and photo re-touching. I'm talking about looking picture perfect in real life. Now, ladies, I know some of you are… [MORE] |
 Guidebook For Gay Travelers - Traveling In Our Fabulous World::There's a class of modern day nomads that include homosexuals, and a new publication was written catered just to them. In "Traveling in our Fabulous World", Donald Pile and Ray Williams go beyond the regular… [MORE] |
 Drawer Fridge - Norcool Scandinavian Designs::Let's face it, fridges are ugly. They're big, chunky and take up a whack of space. The Norcool Drawer Fridge takes the bulk out of your kitchen and kicks it up a notch on the trendiness scale. The sleek… [MORE] |
 Elephants Get Photo ID - Photographic Capture-Recapture::Elephants in Asia are getting their own photo IDs now in an effort to help monitor their survival rates and track their movements. Unlike African elephants where both genders have tusks, valuable ivory… [MORE] |
 Sophisticated Softdrinks - Bottlegreen By Winemakers::From the appealing sophistication of the labels, to the company's values, this is one fine product. With a fine wine appeal, they've branded their products with crisp, refreshing design and modern labels.… [MORE] |
 Sony Women's Walkman - The Walkwoman?::Sony has decided that women are now an important target for the Walkman. Targeting women is as simple as adding glitzy colors like pink, violet, black, blue or gold topped with Swarovski glass crystal… [MORE] |
 New Font On Roadsigns - Good Bye Highway Gothic, Hello Clearview::Every country has a distinct highway sign font (lettering design) that adds local personality and style. In American, Highway Gothic has been the official font for the last fifty years. It was designed… [MORE] |
 Seat Suitcase - Attache with Chair::With the congestions and waiting lines at the airports this is a nifty gadget: A suitcase trolley with chair.
The only disadvantage is the same as with a convertible car: Not much space for your luggage....or… [MORE] |
 You As Art - Transform Yourself Into Pop Art With TrendyPortrait::Trendy Portrait makes designed & illustrated portrait based on your photo.
It can be printed on a variety of products including posters, canvas, holiday cards, and wedding invitations. It can also be used… [MORE] |
 In-Store Butt-Cams - Scrutinize Your Own Rear View::Forget rear-view mirrors. The future is all about rear-view cameras, and the rear I'm referring to is your own.
No more listening to your friends beg you to answer one of life's most touchy questions:… [MORE] |
 Robot Bartenders Get Digital - MyFountain Smartini Cocktail Mixer::We've seen a handful of Robot Bartenders at Trend Hunter, but this is the first that does not look too gimicky. It even has a digital display.
If you tend to forget the great lounge drinks you've sampled… [MORE] |
 Puke Saber - Non-Lethal Weapon Induces Vomiting::It looks like another one of the many kinds of LED flashlights on the market, but it’s a new non-lethal weapon that, when flashed in the eyes, causes disorientation, temporary blindness, nausea, and… [MORE] |
 Conservation Holidays - Giving Back On Vacation::A new trend in vacations is arising, corresponding perfectly with our society's growing awareness for our planet. People are opting to use their vacation time to help those in need rather than indulging… [MORE] |
 Green, Clean, Stylin' Machines - The Most Eco-Friendly Cars::So you want to do your part and help the world be a better, cleaner place. Your conscience is riding on your for contributing to global warming each time you crank over your gas-guzzler. You want to do… [MORE] |
 188 MPG Diesel Prototype - Loremo To Debut in Frankfurt::What can you say about a car that has no doors, at 188mpg makes the Toyota Prius look like a gas guzzler and will sell for around €11,000 ($15,000).? This could be the 21st Century VW Beetle. It manages… [MORE] |
 Earless Earphones - Bone Conduction Headphone Vonia EZ-4200P::The Bone Conduction Headphone Vonia EZ-4200P does what normal headphones do - they let you 'listen' to music. They do this, however, by vibrating your ear bones. I thought we had already accomplished this… [MORE] |
 Everything Old is New Again - Pony High Top Sneakers::The shoe that was endorsed by Pele, Dan Marino and Muhammed Ali is now endorsed by Snoop Dogg and Jenna Jameson. "While Pony is planning a vintage line that re-creates top-sellers from the glory days,… [MORE] |
 Where Kids Do What They "Wannado" - M-Lab At Wannado City::Motorola teamed up with Wannado City to introduce a new theme park. With over 200 jobs to try, kids are immersed in role-playing activities that allow them to do what they "Wannado." In a sophisticated… [MORE] |
 Sony's Latest Mobile Debut - K770i Slim Chocolate Cyber-Shot::Sony Ericsson's K770i Cyber-shot cellphone has been announced today: it's only 14.5 mm thick, has a 3.2-megapixel camera with Photo fix function and is expected to launch in Europe sometime in the last… [MORE] |
 Flexible Mobile Phone - Electrowetting Design By Roman Kriheli::From sleek and hard to dull and soft. This could be the start of a new cellphone design trend. Designer, Roman Kriheli, uses a process called “electrowetting” on his 'paper' phone (it's not really… [MORE] |
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