 Beer Phones - Budweiser Can and Bottle Phones::These goofy phones sure give new meaning to double fisting beer! The RJ11 Budweiser telephone shaped like a brown beer bottle and comes with the traditional Bud logo. Prefer shot gunning from a can? There's… [MORE] |
 Gesture Activated Remote Controls - The Licentia Has No Buttons::Designers are so over buttons. After recently featuring the sleek sPult, Trend Hunter brings you an even more minimalistic gesture-controlled remote that does away with all buttons.
Designed by Jason… [MORE] |
 Air Piano - No Need to Touch Keys With Omer Yosha's Airpiano::Omer Yosha's Airpiano is very similar to the famous Theremin invented in Russia around the year 1919.
"The theremin is one of the earliest electronic musical instruments, and the first musical instrument… [MORE] |
 23 Teenie Tiny Gagets + Pico USB (SUPER GALLERY)::I found the world's smallest flash drive, Pico USB on ThinkGeek. Its physical dimensions are 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm, yet it holds a larger memory capacity than any other USB flash at 8 Gigs! It's sold… [MORE] |
 Hard-To-Read Watches - The Galaxy by Tokyoflash::On Trend Hunter, innovation and originality take the pedestal. In the world of watches, Tokyoflash takes design to a new level with their newest watch, the Galaxy. The watch allows you to make a fashion… [MORE] |
 Super Kegs for Tailgates - The Party-A-Cargo::According to partyacargo.com, the Party-A-Cargo "offers the perfect hitch-mountable, self-contained beer kegerator/entertainment system". Simply put, it's a complete tailgating system, minus the grill.… [MORE] |
 Noise Sensitive Tables - ‘Reflect’ Illuminates Whoever is Dominating Conversation::Reflect is a meeting table system that shows who’s dominating the conversation by monitoring the sound levels of people’s conversations.
Reflect visualizes the current state of the conversation via… [MORE] |
 USB Turntables - Urban Outfitters Brings the LP Back::Of all the hundreds of USB gizmos, this is my favorite. A plug and play USB turntable. I know I’m not the only one that has a few 45’s and LP’s in the back of the closet. I am? Well anyway. This… [MORE] |
 Controversial Depictions of Children - Energizer Wins Cannes Lions Grand Prix::I have to say that even though I think this Energizer campaign is pretty funny, I do not believe it is worthy of a Cannes Lions 2008 Press Grand Prix. We are talking GRAND PRIX, people. Not just a gold… [MORE] |
 35 Retro Gadget Revivals - From The Boombox to the Rotary Phone (SUPER GALLERY)::Brace yourself for how old some of the following features will make you feel! This super gallery highlights some of the best retro and old-school tech designs that have recently made their way back in… [MORE] |
 23 Toys from the Past That Are Still Getting Love (SUPER GALLERY)::The following gallery will evoke the inner geek who has ever engaged in gaming, as it highlights some of the modern ways retro past times have been brought back. Scroll though and you'll see how Lego,… [MORE] |
 Geeky Babooshka Dolls - The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes::A matryoshka (or Babooshka) is a set of dolls that are placed one inside the other. Art Lebedev uses this popular nested doll mechanism in their nerdy Matryoshkus Nero.
Matryoshkus Nero is a set of Matryoshka… [MORE] |
 Movie Inspired USBs - Darth Vader Hub Breathes, Moves & Glows::Any Star Wars fan should own this awesome, animated Darth Vader USB Hub.
It's much more than just a hub in the shape of Darth Vader.
Once you plug it into your computer, Darth Vader starts to breath,… [MORE] |
 Diamond Enrusted iPhones - Goldstriker 3G iPhones::On TrendHunter, we featured the Gold & Diamond Encrusted iPhone by Amosu and Peter Aloisson's Princess Plus. Now, I would like to present the new 24k Gold and Diamond iPhone by Goldstriker. According to… [MORE] |
 Bouncing Boobs to Charge iPods - The Chest Charger::A very innovative research experiment examined the possibility of boobs charging iPods. The questions is, could the energy created by bouncing boobs during exercise generate enough electricity to power… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Robots - Interactive Elvis Bust::The King has been reincarnated, this time as a lifelike, singing and talking robot. WowWee has used motion capture to recreate the expressions of the best selling solo artist in U.S. history. The Robot… [MORE] |
 USB Power Bars - The CheckTap Saves 70% More Energy::The CheckTap is a power bar that plugs into your USB port, allowing you to power all those non-computer-related gadgets you want in your office. Not only is it really functional, providing plugs for half… [MORE] |
 9 Surprisingly Fun Band-Aids (SUPER GALLERY)::Remember how much better your wound felt when mom put a fun band-aid on it as a kid? Why should adults deny themselves that same comfort? There are so many unique bandage designs on the market, there are… [MORE] |
 Mega Gadget Hybrids - X-Box 360 Handheld Is Microsoft Zune + X-Box 360 + Cell Phone::We all know that Microsoft's Zune did not live up to its hype and hasn't come close to being an 'iPod killer'. And with the success of the iPhone, it's certain that Microsoft will be tapping into a handheld… [MORE] |
 11 Very Innovative Vacuum Cleaners::Vacuums have come a long way since the first manually-powered one was invented back in 1868. Judging by the range of innovations for the floor-cleaners in recent years, they have a long way to go too.… [MORE] |
 31 Awesome Suitcases & Luggage That Stand Out (SUPER GALLERY)::Having been fortunate to travel a lot, I've seen my fair share of luggage. Oddly enough, while there are so many unique innovations in travel bags and hip suitcases, the majority of people still opt for… [MORE] |
 Funky Projector Desktop PCs - The B-Membrane::Desktop computers are known for being bulky and having too many peripherals; that is why notebooks have become such an attractive alternative. Korean designer Won-Seok Lee brings the attention back to… [MORE] |
 Gigantic Gadgets for the Visually Impaired - Oversized Keyboard::If you type under low-lit conditions and have difficulty recognizing keys on your keyboard, maybe you should try the Oversized Keyboard.
The Oversized Keyboard is designed for people who are visually… [MORE] |
 Power-Assisted Suitcase - LiveLuggage::Finally, luggage that pulls itself! LiveLuggage boasts motor technology built into the wheels and an anti-gravity handle putting 85% of the weight over the wheels. For goodness sake, it even has umbrella… [MORE] |
 GPS That Predicts Your Behavior - Sense Networks::Macrosense by Sense Networks could substantially change the way you live your daily life. Imagine a GPS that didn't just tell you where you are or where your programmed destination is, but a GPS in your… [MORE] |
 Fashionable Remote controls - The Minimalist and Sleek 'sPult'::Typically, all-in-one universal remote controls come with too many buttons and lack in the department of style. Designer Yurii Smitana Perfilov tries to overcome these shortcomings with her elegant “sPult”… [MORE] |
 Black Box for Your Car 2 - RoadScan Records Your Accident for Evidence::Here's a second example of a black box for your car.
The RoadScan Drive Recorder is the auto industry's equivalent to the black boxes found in commercial airplanes. It records video 14 seconds before… [MORE] |
 Edgy Branding and Kitchen Innovation - The ‘Juicy Boobs’ Double Citrus Press::What did the inventors of this juicer drink to come up with the name ‘Juicy Boobs’? Why not call this device the Mammogram Machine? I suppose because Juicy Boobs is just so much more fun to say.… [MORE] |
 Walking Workstations - The Steelcase Walk Station and The JW Treadmill Desk (ANIMATION)::One of the big office furniture companies, Steelcase, decided that making a “walk” station would be pretty cool. And it kinda is.
Especially when you add four monitors. Remember Gordon Gecko of the… [MORE] |
 Music-Playing and Dancing Robots - The Automated Music Personality (AMP) Robots::Hasbro’s Tiger Electronic and Sega Toys have announced the release of their Automated Music Personality dancing robot music speakers. Known by its acronym of A.M.P, the 2.5 foot, 15 LB bot runs upright… [MORE] |
 GPS Convergence - The GPS Map Shot Bracelet, Camera and Post Card::The GPS Map Shot Bracelet is one of those dream-come-true gadgets my nerd alter ego would not mind flaunting down the mean streets of New York. A stylish combination of a bracelet, digital camera and… [MORE] |
 Segway Without a Motor? - Exercise With The Zingsniuoklis (or Walk Instead)::Take the segway concept and adapt it for health-conscious people who are not afraid to put in some effort, and you have the Zingsniuoklis.
Designer Regimantas Vegele has come up with this innovative transportation/sport… [MORE] |
 Snobby Sporting Equipment - World's Most Expensive Surf Board::I love extreme sports. I can’t go surfing in my own country as the waves are too small but if I could, I would definitely go.
However, I would not have a board like the one designed by Kenny Scharf… [MORE] |
 Man Purses Made Cool - The 'Setgo Transport' Maintains Your Manhood::So you want a cool bag to hold all your accessories (mobile phone, iPod, money, keys,...) without riding that metrosexuality wave too hard and ending up with a murse (Man-Purse)?
Designer Nathan Leon… [MORE] |
 Portable Karaoke Systems - The Tiny Hi-Kara::For karaoke enthusiasts who value the ability to let their voice be heard everywhere, Japanese inventors have developed Hi-Kara, a tiny portable karaoke system.
Being hailed as the world’s smallest… [MORE] |
 Hi-Tech Vibrating Make-up - Estee Lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara::Apparently, there is “a relationship between vibration, length, volume, separation and curl.”
Or so Estee Lauder claims of their new TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara, which is being hailed as… [MORE] |
 iPhone 3G Cases - 4 Beauties from Incase::As we impatiently await the release of the new iPhone 3G in a couple of a weeks, Incase has whetted our appetite with four cases. From sleek Slider Cases to stylish Leather Folios and Protective Covers,… [MORE] |
 Laptop Sleeping Bags - The Mini Sleeping Bag Air::The Mini Sleeping Bag air is a cute idea designed and built to fit Macbook Air.
Forget about the brown envelope hype and its imitations,start carrying the sleeping bag air mini to catch some stare from… [MORE] |
 Giant Light Bulb Shaped Lamps - The SO1 Lamp::These days, light bulbs have been mostly replaced by LEDs and other new energy-efficient lights.
Designer Sarah Olaerts pays homage to these iconic bulbs with her SO1 lamp design.
Made from polyethylene,… [MORE] |
 MP3 Doorbells - Replace 'Ding Dong' With 'Kanye West' Using iChime::Innovation in door chimes; it’s about time. California based Microsystems Development, Inc. has designed the iChime, a door chime that the company calls, “the play anything doorbell”, and that’s… [MORE] |
 Leather Gadgets - Kazuharu Sakura’s Leather Keyboard::Finally, the leather keyboard you've always been wanting. It could be a hit among both luxury enthusiasts and the S & M crowd.
Created by Japanese artist, Kazuharu Sakura, this unusual handmade keyboard… [MORE] |
 Animated LED Name Tags - DigiBadge::Next time you go to a big shindig or networking event, why not make sure you really stand out from the crowd? Stick on an animated LED Digi-Badge and watch no one forget who you are or the organization… [MORE] |
 Safety Pin MP3 Players - The Cool Man by Newman::The Cool Man by Newman is a cute little MP3 player that looks and functions more like a lapel button pin or a safety pin than a music-playing devise. The Cool Man supports WMA and MP3 and it features control… [MORE] |
 Motion Controlled Gaming Phones (Leaked) - Sony Ericsson F305 Works Like Wii::On June 17th, Sony Ericsson will be releasing the world’s first Motion Gaming-enabled phone, the F305 . The device has typical features like EDGE speed, 2-inch 176 x 220 display and music playback. However,… [MORE] |
 11 Kinetic Energy Innovations, Free Green Energy::In the quest for eco-friendly gadgets and toys, we are seeing more and more designs that utilize kinetic energy. In addition to helping the planet, kinetic charging provides a convenient and free energy… [MORE] |
 Stylish Gadget Organizers - The Lacquer Docking Station::Do your gadgets clutter up your apartment? Want a simple yet stylish solution for organizing their messy wiring while they charge?
The Lacquer Docking Station is an elegant space-saving station for… [MORE] |
 77 iPhone Innovations (and iPhone Worship) (SUPER GALLERY)::Whether you like Apple's iPhone or not, there is no denying it started a revolution that has forever changed phone design. It was an iPod, an Internet device, and a phone without having buttons.
From… [MORE] |
 10 Unique Salt & Pepper Shakers::We all have different taste when it comes to how salty or spicy we like our food. So a pair of Salt & Pepper shakers at the table is important to keep everyone happy and satisfied. But what about design?… [MORE] |
 3-in-1 Computer Mouse - The Canon LS-100TKM Mouse, Calculator & Numeric Keypad::If you think the world is going convergence crazy, they you won't be surprised to see Canon's new multi-function mouse.
When I think of Canon, I think DSLR cameras and printers, not a computer mouse.… [MORE] |
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