 Artistic Tattoo Ads - Aquaphor Healing Ointment::I love ads like these that use intricate, beautiful art to deliver their message. Created by the Draftfcb ad agency, the Aquaphor Healing Ointment campaign uses artistic tattoos to show how ointment can… [MORE] |
 iPhone & iPod Projectors - The QingBar MP101::Photos and videos are best enjoyed when shared with friends. We have recently seen the PoGo, a Polaroid on-the-go image printer that allows you to instantly print and share images from your phone or camera.… [MORE] |
 Geeky Kitchen Utensils - PC Keyboard Salt & Pepper Shakers::Add a touch of geek to your kitchen table with these nerdy PC Keyboard Salt & Pepper Shakers that are designed to look like the "S" and the "P" keys from a computer's keyboard.
The PC Keyboard Salt &… [MORE] |
 Keyless Glass QWERTY Keyboards - The No-Key Keyboard::Keyboards with actual keys are so last decade. All the hip gadgets have already eliminated physical keys (iPhone, Surface...), and even upcoming notebooks seem to be over the keys.
Designer Kong Fanwen… [MORE] |
 Get Paid For Your Photographs - Photrade::While there are already many places on the web to host and share your images, a new free photography website called Photrade presents a unique paradigm that protects your shared images and enables you… [MORE] |
 Toy Robots - Tri-Bot and Wrex the Dawg::WowWee, a toy manufacturer, just launched two amazing robots named the Tri-Bot and Wrex the Dawg.
The Tri-Bot is a joke telling, interactive robot with built-in games like Pattern, Minefield and Maze.… [MORE] |
 Foldable 2D Lights - Lamp Chop Light::From sticker lamps to torn lights integrated into wall, designers are coming up with more and more creative designs for tiny steps forward in the quest to save space.
Jeth Koh's Lamp Chop Light is a space-saving… [MORE] |
 LG's New Phones - LG Dare, Decoy and Chocolate 3::LG fans and cell phone junkies are rejoicing the launch of the LG Dare, the LG Decoy and the LG Chocolate 3. All three Verizon Wireless handsets are being welcomed, but it's the touch-screen LG Dare that's… [MORE] |
 Musical Bookshelves - The Wazz AL by NoDesign::The Wazz AL by NoDesign is a bookshelf and music player embedded with a control panel that is connected to a computer. This wooden shelf doubles as a device for sound diffusion and archiving digital music… [MORE] |
 Chairs with 100 Shock Absorbers - The Untitled Chair by Alessandro Bêda::Talented designer Alessandro Bêda is obviously not very good at coming up with names for his designs, as most of them are untitled. However, the creativity and originality of these designs speaks for… [MORE] |
 Double Sided Toothbrush - More Efficient Oral Hygiene::There is now a double-sided toothbrush for those compulsive about their oral hygiene. One look at this nifty little idea provoked several questions in my mind, as the rat kept running faster on his treadmill.… [MORE] |
 Murder News Reports as Promotion - Controversial Ashanti Video & eCard::Singer Ashanti has sparked outrage and protest with a promotional e-card featuring a fake news report about a murder spree inspired by the bloody music video for the single "The Way That I Love You" from… [MORE] |
 Hidden Cameras on Road Tests - "Kid Fails Driving Test 5 Times" Parrot Ad::As of July 1, 2008, using cell phone handsets while driving will be banned in California and Washington, making them the states to enact the law. Poking fun at the new regulation is this YouTube video… [MORE] |
 DIY Facebook Apps - CokeTags Promote Anything You Want::Coca-Cola has launched CokeTag, a Facebook application that allows anyone to promote themselves and their interests via a convenient DIY portable application.
Coca-Cola describes CokeTag as a “personal,… [MORE] |
 Ultra Thin Notebooks - Envy 133::The carbon-fiber Envy 133 by Voodoo will provide some serious competition for Apple’s MacBook Air and Lenovo’s X300. I have to say that even though I am a big Apple fanboy, I would surely go for the… [MORE] |
 BBQ Steam Cleaners - The Grill Daddy::Could the Grill Daddy be the ultimate father's day gift? The barbeque de-gunker is making waves in terms of online popularity, but it probably won't be until after father's day that a good representation… [MORE] |
 User Generated Soundtracks - Samsung F400 Ad Contest::Loads of bands have hit the big time after being featured in adverts including The Dandy Warhols, Devendra Benhardt, Jet and the Ting Tings.
Now mobile phone company Samsung is letting young, up-and-coming… [MORE] |
 Sculpting with Moon Dust - NASA's Lunar Telescope::It sounds romantic to use lunar dust as a tool for creation, but it's not just an ethereal dream. NASA thinks they may actually be able to utilize the dust to construct a lunar telescopes and light-collecting… [MORE] |
 Cooking With Cellphones - Popcorn Popping Is Another Hoax::A few days ago we featured a video showing how to hard boil an egg using your mobile phone. Well if you are into mobile cooking, here is a great new recipe you should try. The video shows a group of friends… [MORE] |
 Surprising Yourself With Mystery Gifts - The Something Store::Feel like buying something, anything, but just don't know what? Try the Something Store! Upon receiving your $10 payment, the online store will ship you something completely random from their inventory.… [MORE] |
 Diagnostic Toys - PC Technician Diagnosis Dice::Ever wanted to diagnosis your own PC problem? Now you can with the PC Technician Diagnosis Dice. Just roll them and soon you will be able identify just about any PC problem with no training, no prior… [MORE] |
 23 Unique and Bizarre Alarm Clocks::Waking up isn't always easy, especially now that the internet has practically made the 9-5 concept non-existent. People are working around the clock, and sleep is being jeopardized as a result. Catering… [MORE] |
 Facebook-Compatible Digital Photo Frames - eStarling’s WiFi Frame::Addicted to Facebook? So am I, which is why I love eStarling’s WiFi digital photo frame that instantly uploads photos of you and your friends through your Facebook account. Each frame gets its own email… [MORE] |
 Supercomputers Made from PS3 Parts - IBM Roadrunner Is World's Fastest::A US military supercomputer built with Sony PlayStation parts is now the world's fastest computer. The IBM machine, affectionately dubbed "The Roadrunner," is more than two times as fast as the previous… [MORE] |
 Next Gen Mac OS X - Snow Leopard::Steve Jobs revealed details on the Mac Snow Leopard OS X 10.6 operating system at 2008 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today, the same time he announced details on the new iPhone and MobileMe.
"Snow… [MORE] |
 Free iPhone Upgrades - iPhone 2.0 Firmware::Steve Jobs unveiled at WWDC that iPhone Firmware 2.0 will be out in July free of charge for iPhone owners. On the other hand, iPod touch owners will have to shell out $9.95 to upgrade.
New features include… [MORE] |
 Uber Geek Biopics - Leonardo DiCaprio as Atari Founder::Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play Atari super nerd Nolan Bushnell in an upcoming biopic produced by DiCaprio’s Appian Way production company.
Born in 1943, the gaming innovator founded Atari in… [MORE] |
 Being Undressed by Heavy Machinery - Woman's Clothes Removed By Digger::An Italian TV show recently featured a woman who voluntarily allowed her clothes to be removed by a mechanical shovel. The clip shows the blond looking terrified in the show's studio as the giant, clawed… [MORE] |
 iPhone Clones - Samsung Omnia i900::The Samsung Omnia i900, which is being hailed as one of the top iPhone clones to date, was unveiled today. Not only does the all-touch smartphone look much like Apple's mobile, but the Omnia i900's features… [MORE] |
 iPhone AppStore Products - Loopt (UPDATE)::Loopt, the "social compass" that transforms your phone into a pinpointing device to show you where your contacts are at any given moment was just demonstrated on the iPhone at WWDC. The GPS application… [MORE] |
 $26,000 Crocodile Skin Phones - "Lady Dior" Mobile::In case the $5,000 My Dior phone was too cheap for your taste, Christian Dior has unveiled a $26,000 mobile model that's even more high end. The upscale version features crocodile skin and a whopping 640… [MORE] |
 Projected Monitors - Computers in Pens::We've been introduced to virtual-keyboards - the ones that are projected onto a flat surface. This computer prototype utilizes the same technology but also includes a projected monitor. All you apparently… [MORE] |
 Skeleton Furniture - The Bone Chair::The Bone Chair, by designer Joris Laarman, is inspired by bones and trees, and was created using a process that copies the way evolution constructs.
He used a dynamic digital tool developed by International… [MORE] |
 Bringing Back Wooden Toys - Take G Toys::In the modern age where video games are the hottest birthday presents, and toys seem to be based on cartoons, Take-G Toys continues to produce elaborate wooden toys that are every bit as detailed as their… [MORE] |
 $14,000 African Blackwood Cell Phones - Gresso White Diamonds Mobile::Gresso, a Russian phone maker, recently wowed the world with its luxurious new mobile phone models. The company just launched the White Diamonds Collection which includes two cell phones bejeweled with… [MORE] |
 Animals Made of Recycled Electronics - Eco Art-Deco Machinery::Designed by Ann Smith, these unique robotic animals are a creative method of recycling old electronics and machine parts.
As toys, art, or environmental statements, the marketing possibilities are endless.… [MORE] |
 Faster, Cheaper iPhones - $199 3G iPhone is Twice as Fast::Steve Jobs has finally revealed the much anticipated 3G iPhone at WWDC 2008. The phone will be available on July 11 with the 8GB model being priced at a fantastically low $199, while the 16GB model (available… [MORE] |
 9" Laptops - Dell Mini Inspiron::This candy apple red laptop is a first look at Dell's new 9 inch PC. Built for those who tote their mobile office on a frequent basis, the Dell Mini Inspiron is set to hit shelves this August.
"The Mini… [MORE] |
 Solar-Powered Wineries - Far Niente::Solar energy is really becoming popular these days. Last Tuesday a Napa Valley Winery opened a farm powered by the sun’s prowess.
Far Niente which is a vineyard is the first floating solar farm. It… [MORE] |
 Real Life Drag & Drop - Hilarious Samsung F480 Ads::I am totally digging this Samsung world. From preventing helicopter collisions with skyscrapers to replacing your grumpy girlfriend with a team of three very cheerful cheerleaders, I would love to try… [MORE] |
 Steampunked USBs - From Russia Handmade with Love::This intricate steampunked USB flash drive could quite easily be a fine piece of jewellery. Handcrafted from brass and copper in Russia, few details are available in English, but the designer has posted… [MORE] |
 Teen Cell Phone Coaches - Bellendoejezo Workshops for Adults::Cell phone workshops conducted by teens for adults is a brilliant business idea, offering youth the opportunity to teach their tech-savvy to unskilled older users.
Bellendoejezo, a Dutch company, came… [MORE] |
 Bomb Alarm Clocks - You Disarm it to hit Snooze!::This silly clock is really quite functional, albeit annoying.
Unlike a traditional alarm clock, this one not only resembles a time bomb, but also shares some of the same attributes. When woken up by… [MORE] |
 Gameboy Plushies - Felt Cushions by CloudSparrow::These 30 cm tall hand-stitched felt cushions are in the shape of the popular video game consoles. Young Gameboy enthusiasts will love having the cushions in their bedrooms or perhaps in the family room.… [MORE] |
 Solar Skin Cell Phones - Eclipse Intuit::Following Apple's recent solar skin patent which promises portable gadgets that are covered with solar cells, we bring you the Eclipse Intuit Phone by designer Eddie Goh which follows the same concept.… [MORE] |
 Steak Stencils - Meaty Marketing Grill::But at least it's not cheesy! You don't get personalized meat, here. What you're getting is a stainless steel stencil that you can place over your t-bone steak and scorch with a propane burner. This product… [MORE] |
 Lipstick Digital Cameras - The Curventa Compact Fashion Camera::Commissioned by The Gadget Show, which is a British TV series focusing on the world of technology, the Compact Fashion Camera was created by British design studio Curventa . Their aim was to take an innovative,… [MORE] |
 Golf Ball Sized Speakers - Sony HT-IS100::Shrinking hi-def speakers to new levels, the new Sony HT-IS100 450 watts power system features five incredibly small speakers, each about the size of a golf ball.
The 5.1 channel system includes a subwoofer… [MORE] |
 Customizable Lunch Boxes - Ogg Studio Personalization::These customizable lunch kits let you tote your food to school or work while simultaneously reflecting images of that which you deem important. Having the ability to personalize your meal carrier is a… [MORE] |
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