 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] |
 Wing Takes Stripe - CH 445 Wing Chair::For most, it doesn't take much convincing that Modern Classics are deserving of the title. Simple forms, clean lines and thoughtful detail characterize these timeless pieces.
The CH 445 Wing Chair designed… [MORE] |
 White, Light, Leather Lounger - Limited Edition Grasshopper::Fabricius/Kastholm has produced 40 limited edition Grasshopper lounges in white leather.
The piece is graceful and aptly named - Its lighter-than-air quality is achieved through its slim and gently curved… [MORE] |
 Behind The Scenes Of Wallpaper Magazine - 5 Urban Farms::With ongoing education about reducing our impact on the environment there has been a definite shift towards sustainable living. The flipside is finding a balance of being ecologically aware without compromising… [MORE] |
 Paper-Thin, Flexible Battery - Charging Mobiles In Your Pants Could Soon Be Possible::From a design element, these batteries look like they were inspired by Listerine PocketPacks, the paper-thin mints that dissolve on your tongue. Their function, however, will be even cooler! The black,… [MORE] |
 Laser Backpack Zaps Grit and Grime - Portable, Battery-Powered Dirtbusters::Unfortunately the best thing they could find to do with this thing was clean stuff, but still it is a laser freakin’ backpack. This is as close as you’re going to get to the Ghostbuster's rig. So if… [MORE] |
 Print Custom Artifical Bones - 3D Printer Recreates Skeletons::Researchers at the Tissue Engineering Department at the University of Tokyo Hospital and venture capitalist, Next 21, use specialized 3D inkjet printers to print custom artificial bones for implantation. [MORE] |
 MS Treatments - DNA Vaccine Could Bring New Hope::Effective DNA treatment is the medical holy grail, it has not yet lived up to its promise, but for MS sufferers, a new experimental vaccine has opened a window of hope. There are over 400,000 MS sufferers… [MORE] |
 Slick MacBook Pro Notebook Hard Shell adds Color and Personality::Speck’s colored transparent hard shell covers for the 15" MacBook Pro notebook add color and personality to a laptop that used to a rarity but now it seems almost every geek and chic’s got to have… [MORE] |
 UK Book Encourages Naughty Fun Over Being Nice - The Naughty Girl's Guide To Life::A new book published in the UK advocates the philosophy that, listen closely girls, it’s more fun to be naughty than nice. Maybe there’s something in this book that Paris, Britney, and Lindsey have… [MORE] |
 Marketers Drop Money Around London - Carlsberg Don't Do Litter Ad Campaign::This is an interesting idea of guerrilla marketing from Carlsberg beer. The company promoted their “Don’t do litter” campaign by dropping £5000 in £10 and £20 notes randomly around London. Each… [MORE] |
 Alcoholic Breast Augmentation - Boob-Boosting Bulgarian Boza Beer::Chug your jugs! Any woman who's ever wished for bigger boobs is in luck. A Bulgarian company has invented a beer that contains breast-enhancing stimulants proven to increase your cup size.
Boza beer… [MORE] |
 World's Most Expensive Dessert - $14,500 Fortress Aquamarine::If you think the cheesecake you had last weekend was expensive, wait until you try the The Fortress Aquamarine. Sold at a restaurant in Sri Lanka, this dessert made the Forbes Travelers list of the world's… [MORE] |
 Bicycle Vending Machine - BikeDispenser.com::This urban bicycle-rental stand was one of the winners of the 2007 Spark Design & Architecture Awards. It's supposed to work like a U-Haul with one way trips to other stands. The bikes would be equipped… [MORE] |
 Ford Targets Sally - Warriors in Pink 2008 Mustang For Breast Cancer::Ford Motors is joining forces with breast cancer researchers to release a limited edition Mustang GT later this summer. The auto manufacturers are hoping that their latest marketing approach will capture… [MORE] |
 Hunter's Holy Book - Praying For Game With Camouflage Bibles::Finally! Now there is a camo Bible for you to read and pass time as you're hiding in a shrubbery, waiting for the perfect shot. The Good Book is covered with tree bark and leaves. There is even a waterproof… [MORE] |
 Giant Pencil Coat Hanger - The Pen(cil) is Mightier Than The Sword::Designed by Banal Extra, this coat hanger is made of metal and is said to be 'VERY HEAVY' on DesignMyWorld.com, where it is sold. It would fit perfectly into a kindergarten class, the sign-in desk of the… [MORE] |
 Eco-Friendly Digital Pen - The Techie Way To Save Trees::EPOS has invented the ultimate gadget for writers. Whether you're a journalist by trade, a student who takes a lot of notes, a business man who needs to record office meetings, or you simply love writing,… [MORE] |
 Winter 2007 Accessories - Chic Designer Hats::It may only be mid-August, but it's time to start thinking about what fashion you'll be stocking your winter wardrobe with. You don't have to buy anything yet, but get an idea of what's going to be cool… [MORE] |
 Naughty Surrealism Used to Sell Shoes - Fashion Mag Gets Controversial::V Magazine used a controversial fashion editorial to showcase this season's must-have shoes. Combining images of the female form and stylist Brian Mollov's foot-wear picks for the fall, the magazine spread… [MORE] |
 The $20,000 Sound Of Music - iPod Golden Shuffle::Hello, my little golden Shuffle. I couldn't help but notice you are missing from my exquisite collection of conspicuous consumption. Ah, for a mere $20,000 you will join me? Say no more. Are there others… [MORE] |
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 550% More People Retouching Photos - Photoshopped Faces Becoming The Norm::Because of the huge popularity of dating and social networking sites like Facebook, business at stores that specialize in retouching photos is way up. According to the English photo specialists Snappy… [MORE] |
 Greasin' The Wheels Of Marriage - "Lube Jobs" Empowers Women To Tune Up Love Lives::A new book has been launched for women who are unhappy with their spouses. It's a light hearted look at how women can tune-up their old wreck of a marriage, take a look under the hood and get their hands… [MORE] |
 First Plug-in Electric Car in Market - Chevy Volt Hybrid Races To The Top::In January, Trend Hunter covered the release of the Chevy Volt. Now, General Motors announced that it will begin road testing its Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid in the spring of next year and remains on… [MORE] |
 Elvis, 30 Years Dead and as Big as Ever::As the 30th anniversary of his death approaches, Elvis is a presence still strongly felt. He is the second biggest-earning dead celebrity after Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, according to Forbes magazine, with… [MORE] |
 Floating Houses - Four Seasons Ocean Residences::On August 13, 2007, a limited showing of private residences will be take place in London. This is no ordinary open house, however. These living quarters are aboard a giant luxury ship. Thirty of 112 residences… [MORE] |
 Cybersex Leads To Real Life Lawsuit - Second Life Hack Causes Controversy::Let’s start at the beginning: It seems Second Life avatars begin life with no 'nads, and if you want your online-self to be packing heat, you have to pay real dollars to some cartoon plastic surgeon… [MORE] |
 Liberace-Inspired Tennis Shoes - New Kashi Kicks Collection::Sneaker manufacturer, Kashi Kicks, is now offering the Liberace Collection of 'kicks'. As you can imagine, the shoes are as over-the-top as the entertainer himself. Kashi is known for their extravagant… [MORE] |
 Ceilingless Airplanes - Emirates Airbus A340-500::Well, not really ceiling-less, because that would be a little windy. Emirates, a recent airline company, does offer their unique stars and moodlighting system. This display simulates the time of day at… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Designers - Penelope Cruz Launches Fashion Line::What celebrity doesn't have their own clothing line? Well, hot on the heels of Madonna's H&M;line comes Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica. The Spanish starlets will be designing a 25-piece line for Mango's… [MORE] |
 Celeb Charities - Coco Rocha Wants Kids Dancing Irish::If Coco Rocha had her way, all underprivileged kids would be prancing like leprechauns. The Canadian model is setting up a charity to let kids, who couldn't afford it otherwise, learn to dance. Close to… [MORE] |
 Lingo 2.0 - Windorphins, An eBay By-Product::As with every time period, a new vocabulary accompanies the latest trends. Web 2.0 came with its own set of jargon that to the unfamiliar, would be absolute jibber-jabber. Here's the term of the day:
Windorphins… [MORE] |
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