 Bots Better than Humans - Poker Bot Beats Pros::A bot has beaten a top poker professional at a popular poker game called Limit Texas Hold ‘em. Its the same game you see all over the cable channels, except there is a limit on the money one can bet.… [MORE] |
 Massive Shoes - Petros Chrisostomou Giant Collection::Check out this giant shoe installation from Petros Chrisostomou. I enjoy the giant shoes as much as I love shoes in general.
The artist, Petros Chrisostomo, also creates GIANT cheese, cakes, corsets… [MORE] |
 Replacement Body Parts - Shocking In-Pharmacy Campaign by Voltaflex::Imagine having unbearable pain in your knee or hands... You'd certainly be interested in a new pair. In this in-pharmacy promotion, you can buy a replacement hand or foot. After using the product, his… [MORE] |
 Wear Your Sexual Preference & Status - Orientation Cufflinks::In this era of metrosexuality, it’s often hard to tell someone’s sexual orientation. Hell, sometimes it’s hard to tell someone’s gender. Leave all this confusion and awkwardness behind by wearing… [MORE] |
 Radio Delay - 30 Second Delay to Slow Down Tour de France Riders?::There has been a change to the rules for this year’s Tour de France that may have a huge impact on the race outcome. Riders commonly cycle with small helmet-mounted radio receivers of which the original… [MORE] |
 Leather Reusable Bags - The Ultimate in Reusable?::"I must have one!" That was my first reaction when I saw the collection of these bags from Natalie Thakur.
Everyone is so anti plastic bag at the moment I love the fact that reusable bags are being made… [MORE] |
 Japanese Inspired Gazebos - Arioso TORO::Designed by Gaspard in Thailand, Arioso TORO is a Gazebo inspired by the the traditional Japanese paper lantern. You can set it up outside in your backyard or rooftops.
It will keep you warm inside with… [MORE] |
 DIY Shoe Design Tutorials - Bobsmade Colors You World::German artist 'Bobsmade' has been selling her DIY-like shoes, belt bags, tees, and hats for years. Recently, due to popular demand, she made a tutorial video for those wanting to follow in her footsteps.… [MORE] |
 Arc Mouse - Stylish Collapsible Input by Microsoft::The “Arc Mouse” is Microsoft’s newest futuristic-looking mouse that will be released this summer. This optical mouse, features a revolutionary new design shaped like a crescent moon.
It can be… [MORE] |
 Unique Eco Advertising - 6 WWF Ads That Make You Look Twice::The WWF advertising peeps are on fire at the moment with several awesome advertisements. Each urges us to protect the environment in its own unique way.
My personal favourite is the human fish head -… [MORE] |
 Sinking Titanic Ice Cubes - Gin and Titonic::The Titanic tragedy has long captured people's morbid fascination and the movie was, as we know, wildly successful. So the next time you plan a cocktail party, make some unusual ice cubes with the Gin… [MORE] |
 Extreme Digital Makeovers - The Photoshop Diet::You've heard about them doing it to models and celebrities, and now ordinary people are doing it too. The Photoshop diet is the digital manipulation of photos to make the body look slimmer or in some cases… [MORE] |
 Solar Powered Loungers - The Tech Chair::Are you a sun worshiper that's also addicted to gadgets? Meet the Tech Chair, a solar powered lounger that will allow you to nerd it up under the summer rays without draining your laptop or MP3 player… [MORE] |
 Little Humans as Caged Pets - Amazing Photography by Julian Wolkenstein::Reversing the wheel and depicting humans as caged pets is not a new concept; however, the execution of this idea in these amazing photographs by Julian Wolkenstein is absolutely superb.
The images depict… [MORE] |
 19 Creative Coffins - From Coffee Tables to Eco Caskets (SUPER GALLERY)::Coffins are no longer just a casket for the dead or even a symbol of morbidity; they’ve become a key influence for many innovative designers who are inspired by features such as their function and shape.… [MORE] |
 Floral Men's Shoes - Gucci Spring 2009 Menswear::The Gucci Spring 2009 menswear show was full of flowers, fringes and even ‘shoe shirts’ for men! TrendHunter previously showcased the clothing of the show, but this time we are taking note of the footwear… [MORE] |
 8 Fashionable Gas Mask Designs (SUPER GALLERY)::Gas masks as fashions statements... as our society becomes increasingly paranoid, could this safety accessory become a ubiquitously worn trend in the future? While we don't see full on gas masks worn on… [MORE] |
 18 Tech Education Concepts (SUPER GALLERY)::Life has always been a journey full of lessons, but since the internet has begun to play a more integral role in our daily lives, the pace of educational innovation has picked up rapidly. Education takes… [MORE] |
 Gameboards for Extreme Conditions - New Wave Chess & Checkers::The New Wave chess & checkers board, created by Paradoxy Products, is a simple but ingenious design. The game board is made of an 8-3/4” square of corrugated board with the checkers and ‘royalty figures’… [MORE] |
 Mega-yachts - Designer Unveils Futuristic "Vision Line"::This summer, yacht architect Ward Setzer of Setzer Design Group, one of the world's most respected yacht design studios, is unveiling a new line of mega-yachts that redefines what these magnificent vessels… [MORE] |
 Olympic Coca-Cola Commercials - 3 Fun Beijing Ads::Coca-Cola is amping up its marketing efforts with three TV commercials celebrating the much anticipated Beijing Olympics in China next month.
The above featured commercial celebrates the opening of the… [MORE] |
 Green Celebrity Dream Cars - The Tesla Roadster & Stars Who Love It::The Tesla Roadster is one of the most-desired cars of the future. The eco-friendly electric supercar has car aficionados and celebrities as anxious to check them out as the rest of us. 1,000 customers… [MORE] |
 Microwaveable Marshmallow Gadgets - Progressive International S'mores Maker::Are s'mores an international food group or just a North American one? Showing my world ignorance on nutrition, I bring to you a Progressive International Microwaveable S'mores Maker. S'mores are graham… [MORE] |
 FriendFeed On Steroids - Frienderati on AllTop::AllTop.com, Guy Kawasaki's new aggregator, has introduced Frienderati, where visitors can see the "top ten people on FriendFeed" on one page. 94 top names on FriendFeed are listed in alphabetical order… [MORE] |
 10 Ugly Sports Logos - What Were They Thinking?::Here are 10 truly ugly sport team logos. Some were used for a very short time before graphic designers existed, some are the work of probably highly compensated graphic designers. The teams are the Jets,… [MORE] |
 Gas Mask Portraits - Michel Valentino's Wasteland Children::"Wasteland Children of the Evolution" is an inspired title for an exhibition of wild art by Michel Valentino which starts August 1st in Vockerode, Germany. Many characterize his work as controversial.… [MORE] |
 Wal-Mart Computer Repairs - Solution Stations vs Geek Squads::Proving once again that installation of electronic doo-dads is just too darned hard, Wal-Mart will get into Best Buy's "Geek Squad" business by launching Solution Stations. Walmart and Dell (initially)… [MORE] |
 Soda Free Summers - California Health Campaign::The "Soda Free Summer" campaign is currently running in San Francisco and Santa Clara, encouraging children and adults alike to make the switch to water instead. With obesity rates skyrocketing, cutting… [MORE] |
 Crude Jokes at Political Events - Bernie Mac at Obama Fundraiser::Comedian Bernie Mac has got himself into some pretty hot water after he made inappropriate jokes at a Barrack Obama fundraiser this weekend. Not long after, stories of the stand-up act have gone viral… [MORE] |
 Fashion Helmets for Runways - Protection for Next Miss USA?::Since the contestants for Miss Universe from the USA have a hard time staying upright when wearing dresses, perhaps it’s time for the organizers to consider the health and welfare of the contestants… [MORE] |
 Camouflaging Human Rights Violations - Amnesty International Flags Campaign::Following the 15 body paint innovations cluster, TrendHunter brings you a strong body paint visual by Amnesty International.
In the campaign, body paint is artistically used on models to camouflage terrible… [MORE] |
 Disaster Housing Designs - The Octagon Post-Earthquake House::Earthquakes are an all too real threat in Japan and other areas of the world. If you ever find yourself without a home due to such a natural disaster, it would be nice to have one of these cardboard homes… [MORE] |
 Air-Conditioned Sports Equipment - Control Freek Tennis Racquet::Having a firm and tight grip on a tennis racquet is essential to good performance. If you suffer from sweaty hands, these innovative, cool Control Freek tennis racquets might be a good investment.
The… [MORE] |
 Eco Planes - Bombardier Reveals The CSeries Jet::The Bombardier CSeries jet is proof that Canada’s token airplane manufacturer is series about going green. Analysts are predicting that the line of more environmentally-friendly planes will be a tremendous… [MORE] |
 Contorted Bodies as Art - Figure Studies by Bill Durgin::Bill Durgin’s incredible ‘Figure Studies’ series transcends traditional photography into sculpting a piece of art with one’s camera. The images are the result of complex arrangements of the body… [MORE] |
 Unbreakable Fighting Umbrellas - New Philippine Secret Weapon::The government of the Philippines recently used a not-so-recent product as a secret weapon to protect its president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The Unbreakable Fighting Umbrellas are the $180 multi-purpose… [MORE] |
 Personified Designer Tools - Creepy Hand Wrench::This hand wrench, designed by Paul Julius Martus, looks pretty awesome but is also very scary looking at the same time. It's human-shaped hand, complete with detailed fingers, was cast in bronze and looks… [MORE] |
 Social Sports Photography - NASCAR Spring Cup LifeLock 400::Kyle Busch, 23, won the Spring Cup LifeLock 400 in a Toyota Camry this weekend, but NASCAR is just as much about fans kicking back with beers on lounge chairs as it is about cars ripping around to earn… [MORE] |
 Bubble Wrap Calendar - A Pop a Day::You don't have to be 10 years old to like popping bubble wrap. It is irresistible. If you are also the kind that likes to cross off each day on the calendar to mark time, then you've got to get the bubble… [MORE] |
 $20 Million Baby Photos - First Shots of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's Twins::Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's new babies are the new obsession of money-hungry paparazzi -- the first image of the new Jolie-Pitt twins is estimated to sell for $20 million! The press has been ravenous… [MORE] |
 SMS Controlled UFOs - Untitled (UFO) with 3,000 LEDs::What a way to celebrate the 4th of July! New York artist Peter Coffin collaborated with London-based Cinimod Studio, on this awesome, 7-meter UFO-ish piece of art that is remotely controlled via SMS.… [MORE] |
 Insects As Brand Boosters - Nikelab Promotes With Spiders::Nike is introducing new super light shoes that utilize the innovative Flywire technology. I am not exactly sure what's going on in this spanking new ad for their Nikelab division, but I think it has to… [MORE] |
 Offensive New Yorker Covers - Obama Loves Osama::Presidential hopeful, Barack Obama and his wife are featured on an extremely controversial and bigoted cover on the new issue of the New Yorker magazine. Where do I begin? Everything about the cover screams… [MORE] |
 Computer Programs for Babies - Babysmash! for Windows::Scott Hanselman wrote the Babysmash! program in order to protect his computer when his small children banged away at his keyboard. The free program is the Windows equivalent of the Apple program, Alphababy.… [MORE] |
 Google Wrap Dresses - The Ooogle Sari::Slowly but surely, Google has become so much a part of our lives that we often find we are "wrapped" up with their services. So why not a Google wrap like this sari or saree? This one has the familiar… [MORE] |
 Super Sized Motorcycles - The Gunbus 410 by Clemens Leonhart::The oversized Gunbus motorcycle is complete. Despite the seemingly overwhelming engineering challenges of putting a 410 cubic inch V Twin engine on a frame that wouldn’t crumble, Clemens F. Leonhardt… [MORE] |
 Falling at Miss Universe - Miss USA 2008 Stumbles, Miss Venezuela Wins::While Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza won the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant title, it is Miss USA Crystle Stewart who’s buzzing around the web with her fall.
Stewart followed in last year’s Miss USA… [MORE] |
 Body Painting Evolved - Emma Hack, The Ultimate Body Artist::Australian artist Emma Hack really shows the potential of what can be done with body painting. It’s not surprising as she has won 1st prize at the CIDESCO World Congress Professional World Body Painting… [MORE] |
 Animal Porn - Not What You Think, But So Amazing::Animal porn is probably not what you think. It consists of animals dressed up in porn outfits... Wow. Happy Sunday!
It is very wrong indeed but also very amusing. I can't find out where this collection… [MORE] |
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