 Mini ATM Machines - The Piggy Bank of the Millennium::The portable, mini home ATM takes piggy banks to a new level. It keeps record of how much hard cash you deposited and lets you withdraw money by using your card and entering your PIN, just like with a… [MORE] |
 Branded Gadgets On The Go - Best Buy Vending Machines::While we've shown you some really innovative vending machines before, there's a new type of vending machine in town well worth mentioning. If you happen to be at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport, you may… [MORE] |
 Ornamental Eco Wasp Traps - Stylish with no Pesticide::Not that spraying wasps with Raid and neutralizing them mid-flight, isn’t fun.... But these decorative wasp traps are pretty cool too.
Available in the beehive, cylinder, and bell designs as pictured… [MORE] |
 14 Scentsational Aromatherapy Gadgets (SUPER GALLERY)::After being inspired by an article on scented earbuds by fellow Trend Hunter, Pearl, I thought I'd take a look back at all the neat innovations that integrate the sense of smell.
Trend Hunter has done… [MORE] |
 Toys for Children With Cancer - The Dilus::Designed by Bruno Oro, the Dilus toys are not only a visual treat, but the art is functional too.
Oro was inspired to create them while conducting field research on child chemotherapy patients. He saw… [MORE] |
 11 Solar Cell Phone Technologies (SUPER GALLERY)::As consumers gain a heightened sense of responsibility for the environment, they're seeking out innovative energy alternatives to power their electronics, and that includes the ultimate must-have gadget,… [MORE] |
 Aromatherapy Via Earphones - Sweet Honey MP3::Sweet Honey, complete with a bee logo, is where a scented tablet can be placed inside an MP3 player.
While the music plays, sweet smells waft up through the earphones and into your ears. Yes, your ears.… [MORE] |
 Ferrari of Tool Chests - Kobalt Integrates LEDs, Music, Fridge::Until today, working under the hood of your car was kind of a monotonous task. To spice it up, one may bring the boom box for some tunes, a cooler for some brews and of course the tools. But carrying all… [MORE] |
 Segway-Style Standup Transit - The Toyota Winglet::Even though the Segway is still a rich man’s toy, Toyota thinks The Winglet is needed. They have three sizes, and one of them doesn’t even have handle bars, no doubt a design meant to appeal to the… [MORE] |
 Caffeinated Soap Bars - Shower Shock::Apparently this is not a hoax. Shower Shock caffeinated soap allows the user to enjoy an extra morning stimulant while exercising good hygiene.
This novelty 2 in 1 product, invented by ThinkGeek has… [MORE] |
 Fashionable USB Cables - Lisco Doubles as Bracelet::USB cables come in very handy to charge our mobiles, music players and access pictures on our cameras, however it's not very convenient or fashionable to carry such cables around. Enter Lisco, a USB cable… [MORE] |
 Kinetic Eco Gadgets - The Shake MP3 Player::I love simple and practical gadgets, that's why I use my iPod Shuffle the most. Designer Kenneth Tay one ups Apple with his Shake MP3 player that utilizes kinetic energy to both charge the player and control… [MORE] |
 Personal Flight Vehicles - Glenn Martin’s Jetpack::Jetpack travel is just around the corner, or so says Glenn Martin from New Zealand.
Martin is getting a lot of press for a flight that lasted a few seconds and only got him a few feet off the ground.… [MORE] |
 Control a Man (or Woman) - Gag Gift Remote::These hilarious remote controls are definitely for wishful thinkers. They will make great gag gifts for couples to truly celebrate that men are indeed from Mars and women from Venus.
The POWER button… [MORE] |
 Top 17 Gadget Rings (SUPER GALLERY)::What makes a ring buzzworthy beyond fashion magazines and the jewelery blogosphere? High tech functionality and geek-chic design, for one!
Below are some of the most fascinating gadget rings featured… [MORE] |
 Compact Guitars - The Folding Electric Nomad::Are you a rockstar that has to catch the metro bus because your tour bus isn't done yet? Previous guitar makers tried making a guitar that folds once. Good idea, but still, it's a pretty awkward instrument… [MORE] |
 Laser Air Writing - The Flowlight::The Flowlight is a hyped up laser pointer that enables writing and sketching in the air. The streams of light are created when the base unit - a cone shaped device - focuses a laser beam 100 times per… [MORE] |
 Chic Solar Bags - Noon Solar Collection::Solar bags are a great way to juice up your gadgets in a free and environment friendly way. Trend Hunter has previously featured a few bag designs with embedded solar panels, but I have to admit that they… [MORE] |
 Artistic iPod Covers - 10 iPod Styles by 'People Like Us'::Even though Apple’s iPods are beautifully designed, it’s hard not to want to stand out and be unique with the ubiquity of these players. Also, if you are clumsy like me, you would want something to… [MORE] |
 Portable Power - Duracell Chargers for Blackberrys, IPods & PSP::Duracell has a couple of portable chargers available that will give users just 'that little bit extra' in terms of gadget time. The device helps out in those times of need when you can't find a power… [MORE] |
 Adult ID Tags - RoadID Could Save Your Life::Anyone who rides a bike, goes running or hiking, should not leave home without a RoadID. There is nothing high-tech about it. It just features your name, address and contact details laser engraved onto… [MORE] |
 Female Robots - Femisapien::A recent YouTube video featured on TrendHunter showed robots reenacting a famous scene from "The Shining". Now a new breed of robot is heading straight towards your home, and they'll add a feminine twist… [MORE] |
 Hard Drives for Fashionistas - The Samsung Costume::In this age of tech savvy women and the rise in female fashion bloggers, there is a need for fashionable hard drives. Women need chic devices that will hold all their information, yet look right at place… [MORE] |
 Digitally Record Your Scribbles - The Zpen::The Zpen is a mixture of technology and a throwback to the old days when we used to use pen and paper to record things instead of PDAs, mobiles, and computers.
All you have to do is attach the receiver… [MORE] |
 13 Soaps That Make Washing Fun (SUPER GALLERY)::Sure you could just wash your hands with ordinary soap, but why would you want to when there are so many innovative soap options on the market?
There's a good chance every guest that comes through your… [MORE] |
 Beverage Buggies - Personal Drink Delivery::This little gift idea from Hammacher Schlemmer conjures up images of a wife or mother in the kitchen, while men are watching the football or kids are screaming for drinks.
Not wanting to miss what could… [MORE] |
 14.7 Megapixel Digicams - Touch Screen Samsung NV100HD::The new NV100HD camera from Samsung has to be the highest resolution camera on the market with a massive 14.7 megapixels. Following the trend of the latest mobile phones, it also has a touch screen.… [MORE] |
 Rocket Launcher Alarm Clocks::If you are one of those people that finds it impossible to wake up in the morning, you might want to try the Rocket Alarm. Not only does it play the usual annoying beep that only die-hards can sleep through,… [MORE] |
 Alarm Clocks That Make You Excericse - The Shape Up Alarm Buzzes for 30 Reps::Do you have trouble waking up? If you're a sleepyhead in the morning and the snooze button gets overworked, then the solution may be the Shape Up Alarm clock! The clock, which is in the shape of a dumbbell,… [MORE] |
 Fake Food Wallets - Toast and Bacon Wallets::This item is just plain silly. The wallet resembling a buttered piece of toast is rather realistic, or at least more so than the uncooked bacon wallet.
Regardless of this, the $9.95 price tag for this… [MORE] |
 Retro Wooden Mobile Phone - Russian Craftsman 'Brings it Back'::For all those who love stainless steel and black devices, there are people who hanker for the organic feel of wood. Hence, we have wooden mobile phones.
The Russian craftsman who made this wooden cell… [MORE] |
 Ethical Bug Removal - The Spider Catcher::Ewww.....gross! It's a spider! I don't know about you, but if I see a spider, I scream very loudly and run very far away. I then commission my lovely boyfriend to brutally murder the bugger as soon as… [MORE] |
 Disposable Glow Watches - The TX54 Thumb Watch::The TX54 is a unique concept of a disposable timepiece that is worn on the user’s thumbnail. It is a runner up in the 2154: the future of time design contest, which was held by Timex and Core77.
The… [MORE] |
 Braille Watches - The X-Watch::The X- Watch by Damian Kozlik is a sexy X shaped L.E.D. timepiece that is designed for both sighted and blind people.
Blind people can use the X-Watch by moving their fingers along the graduated watch… [MORE] |
 Belly Loungers for Laptop Users - The Lazy Geek's Cushion::Laptop computers are designed for, well, laptops. But after a hard day's work at a desk, the last thing some people want is to do is sit on a chair again. The back is aching and lying down on one's front… [MORE] |
 Disappearing Chess Pieces - The Alice Chess Set::Remember the Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland"? It slowly disappeared, leaving nothing but a smile. Well, this unusual chess set by Yasmin Sethi does that same disappearing trick. The chess pieces… [MORE] |
 Rewarding People to Break the Law - Jawbone Offers $20 for Hands Free Law Violations::In a genius marketing effort, Bluetooth headset makers, Jawbone is capitalizing on the recent hands-free law by offering a $20 discount on their new Jawbone model to anyone who has gotten such a traffic… [MORE] |
 30 New Games at E3 2008 - Your Next Geeky Game Addiction::Since we can't be at E3 2008 in LA this week, we're grateful that the Edge released a comprehensive list of "The 30 Most Anticipated Games of E3." They anticipate that Fallout 3, Halo Wars and Rockband… [MORE] |
 E3 2008 Highlights - Wiimtoe::At E3 2008, the Wii MotionPlus was unveiled by Nintendo, and Wii fans can't seem to control their excitement. It's a tiny little chip, about the size of a Lego cube, that plugs into the bottom of your… [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] |
 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] |
 Geeky Soap - PC Mouse Soap::Bring your geekiness to the shower with this adorable mouse-shaped soap by Yeduo.
Complete with a realistic scroll wheel, the mouse comes in black or white.
According to the Taiwanese company, "This… [MORE] |
 Mini Eco Chargers - Solar Charger Keyring::You can now carry around a renewable source of power for your gadgets. This solar-powered keyring device is mainly intended for emergencies where important conversation are cut off due to battery power.… [MORE] |
 Woodovation - 12 Cool Gadgets Made of Wood (SUPER GALLERY)::A major design movement of the moment goes back to nature and uses organic materials like wood. We’ve done a special on bamboo before, but ordinary wood is a current favourite of many designers too.… [MORE] |
 Rebellious Technology Ads - Kingston Uses Piercings & Tattoos Sell Memory::This campaign from Kingston, India tries to promote flash drives, SD cards, USB drives and computer memory through the notion that you need your own space. Rebel against the, 'don't wear a mini', 'don't… [MORE] |
 DIY Pixel Luggage - Pop Top by Public::When you are groggily waiting for your checked luggage to appear at the airport after a long flight, there's a chance it could pass by you three times on the luggage carousel before you notice. At least… [MORE] |
 iPhone 3G Voice Dialing & Control - iSpeak::An obvious functionality omission in Apple’s 3G iPhone is voice dialing. Fonix fills this gap with iSpeak, a voice activation application for the iPhone 3G. Thanks to the iPhone’s developer’s SDK,… [MORE] |
 DIY Wrinkle Zappers - PerriconeMD Cosmeceuticals Light Renewal Skin Rejuvenation::With the PerriconeMD Cosmeceuticals Light Renewal Skin Rejuvenation Therapy gadget, you won't even have to book an appointment with a dermatologist to have those pesky wrinkles smoothed.
The hand-held… [MORE] |
 Potato Gun Contests - Spud-Launching Science::Some people take potato guns VERY seriously.
It is unclear how the SpudFiles.com sanctioned Spud Gun Contest is judged by their website, as access is restricted to registered members.
My guess though,… [MORE] |
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