 Xbox 360-Branded Ecstasy Popping Up::In June, we featured an article on how Drug Dealers Use Marketing to Establish Brand Loyalty. As an example of that, there are recent reports that XBox 360 branded ecstacy is the latest 'it' brand.
From… [MORE] |
 Jumbo Plasmas - Panasonic 103 inch Plasma Goes on Sale::A new category of Jumbo Plasmas are now on sale. One of the largest is the Panasonic 103 inch HDTV. Soon you'll be able to make your whole wall into a plasma.
"First showcased at CES held in January… [MORE] |
 Bassglow - Sound Activated Wrist Band::In May we introduced you to the T-Quilizer, a t-shirt with a sound activated equililzer. Now you can add to your ensemble with Bassglow wrist bands. They glow to the music. [MORE] |
 Robonova-1 Advanced Acrobatic Robot::Do you need a robot that can dance? Yes you do. For just $2,000 you could stay at home and watch your robot dance all day long.
"This is the advanced programmable robot that can walk, run, kick, stand… [MORE] |
 Self Stirring Coffee Mug::We need more innovation and design for ordinary tools and accessories. Otherwise, we haven't made much progress from the days of the caveman. The device shown is a battery operated self-stirring coffee… [MORE] |
 LG Finger Mouse::LG Electronics launched its new Finger Mouse, a stylish portable mouse that will have you clicking without all the excess mouse-cargo. The chrome mouse includes two buttons and a scrolling wheel. [MORE] |
 Ingestible Robot - Explore Your Inner Self::Earlier this week, we featured ingestible gold pills... but if you are going to drop something expensive in you, why not make it an ingestible robot? At least that way you can get to see yourself from… [MORE] |
 Cyber Crooks on the Increase::The profit motive has never been greater for cybercrooks to take control of a PC to hijack online accounts and commit identity theft. Yet most people don't realise the degree to which their favourite software… [MORE] |
 Police Get GPS Darts - Sci-Fi Cops and Robbers::Star Chase is a revolutionary new crime fighting gadget that lets police shoot GPS darts at vehicles in high speed pursuits. The result is that the dart can be traced, enabling law enforcement to catch… [MORE] |
 Social Money: The Next Big Thing?::Hot on the heels of the explosion of social networking is the emergence of a new market dubbed “social money” – the informal currency between friends. PayPal, MasterCard, Cingular, and a host of… [MORE] |
 Gold Pills - Ingest Your Wealth::Yes, 24k gold pills. If your indulgence can't keep up with the availability of luxury products, then you might want to ingest your wealth with gold pills from Citzen Citizen. Each pill contains 24k Gold… [MORE] |
 China cleaning up Internet cafes::China has launched a campaign to enforce curfews at Internet cafes before schools let students out on summer vacation, a news report said Monday.
The focus of the weeklong crackdown, launched Saturday,… [MORE] |
 360 Degree Television from DynaScan::If you want to gain the attention of a crowd, a flat panel tv isn't going to do it anymore. Luckily, DynaScan has introduced a 360 degree tv. Very cool!
"More than 500 units have been installed in the… [MORE] |
 Emotional City Maps::Bio Mapping is a research project which explores new ways that we as individuals can make use of the information we can gather about our own bodies. Instead of security technologies that are designed to… [MORE] |
 Playful Swiss Knife Couch::This playful Swiss Army-inspired seating landscape is cut, to fold, like a knife. The Swiss knife seating unit is product design done on the scale of furniture, reinterpreted everybody's favorite airplane-banned… [MORE] |
 Apples get Funky - New Jazz Apples::"One of the most exciting new apple varieties to hit international markets, Jazz™ has a tangy sweetness and a crunch that is winning fans worldwide. Conceived in New Zealand from a marriage of sweet… [MORE] |
 Spanish Nightologists Party Requires Dance Video For Invitation::In Spain, J&B;whisky has recently launched the 2006 edition of its Nightology boat. There is going to be a big party on a boat outside the coast of Malaga in a few weeks.
Not everybody is allowed to… [MORE] |
 MotoMan RoboBar - Robotic Bartender::Ever waited in line for a drink? If so the benefit of a robotic bartender is pretty clear. In January, we featured an article on the Asahi Robot Bartender. Now, Motoman takes that concept a leap forward… [MORE] |
 Automatic Blanket Remover - The Ultimate Alarm Clock?::Need to wake up early tomorrow morning? Well this latest invention should ensure you get up on time –whether you like it or not. If you switch off your snooze button, your blanket will be torn down in… [MORE] |
 RFID Tags For Your Kids - Never Lose Them Again::Never lose your child again with an RFID tag that will let you track them down. Soon I am sure you'll be able to embed these under the skin. Big Brother?
From ABC News:
SafeTzone uses radio frequency… [MORE] |
 Dell XCS: Snap-On PC Concept::The concept Dell XCS PC features a modular design that lets you snap modular parts. The design is based on the fact that most users don't want to open up their computer to add components. Plus, it looks… [MORE] |
 Wind Generator for Your Home::Southwest Windpower has released a new windmill that you can use for your own homw. The device costs about $8,000, but it can be expected to pay for itself in as little as 4 years. Very cool.
From Wind… [MORE] |
 ZipCars - Rent by the Hour - Parking, Gas & Insurance Included::With rental cars scattered in parking lots throughout the city, ZipCar is a COOL company that is redefining how you rent a car. Unlike a rental car company, you phone (or use the web), choose a parking… [MORE] |
 Smart Bikini with Built in UV Meter::Solestrom has released "The world's first UV Smart Bikini featuring a smart fabric UV meter with Bright LED display" The bikini lets you keep a monitor on your UV rays and thus prevents excessive burining.… [MORE] |
 Big Lens Point and Shoot Cameras - Samsung NV7::Obviously Digital SLR cameras take the best pictures, but the digital camera revolution is driving a trend in enthusiasts who demand more control and quality from relatively portable cameras. As a result… [MORE] |
 Emotion Audio-Prosthesis from Panasonic::Don't worry, I don't fully get it yet either. Essentially, the commercial goal of the product is to provide a device that would help us to 'grasp the issue of the emotional deficits in society'. Then,… [MORE] |
 World's First Eco Scooter::For all you eco warriors out there - Ecodrive has just announced their launch of the world's first battery powered motorcycles and scooters. Given they offer the economy of a bicycle (no licence, registration,… [MORE] |
 Move Your Mercedes-Benz Through 10,000 Songs::Mercedes-Benz is now offers full integration of your iPod into the vehicle’s audio and information system. Your iPod and your Mercedes-Benz are simply connected via "plug and play". The dashboard multifunction… [MORE] |
 Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard - Finally For Sale!::Yes, I know, you've seen this. Trend Hunter featured the laser keyboard about 9 months ago. But now, you can buy it at Think Geek for $189!
From Think Geek:
Remember when you were promised all those… [MORE] |
 EIP Laser Turntable - Nothing Touches Your Vinyl Buy Light::Hey DJ, you like your vinyl records but don't like the fact that you're killing them? The new EIP Laser Turntable plays records without touching them... The catch: a $15,000 price tag.
"The Laser Turntable… [MORE] |
 IV Plant Pot::Drug up your plant (or just water it) with a self-watering plant pot. This curious invention is no doubt inspired by a visit to a hospital. Aside from starting conversations, the self watering plant… [MORE] |
 Giant Robotic Pandas - Solution to Extinction?::Are you worried you'll never get to see a giant panda? Fear note. Giant robotic pandas will help to make sure your life dream comes true. Bonus: you can dance with robot pandas. [MORE] |
 Viagra Ring::The company Viagra Ring has come up with a discreet way to carry around your small little blue pill wherever you go. You can choose from several styles and prices range from $50 to $80. Here’s a testimonial… [MORE] |
 'Smellophone' - The Mobile That Captures Scent::Cell phones are becoming more and more interactive. Inventors at the Tokyo Institute of Technology are on the verge of creating the first mobile 'smellophone', a gadget that can capture a scent and replay… [MORE] |
 SawStop - Safety for the Weekend Warrior::Tired of cutting off your fingers while working on those home projects? SawStop is the miracle that you have been waiting for. The SawStop is a table saw that cuts wood like any other, but as soon as… [MORE] |
 LG Breathalyzer cellphone - End Of Drunk Dialing::The LG Breathalyzer cellphone has introduced an anti-drunk dialing feature. It prevents that day after embarrassment of calling your ex, boss or even ex boss. The phone can be programmed to block those… [MORE] |
 Buy Music From The Radio With Your Cell::UBC Media Group has developed a technology that will allow mobile phone users to buy any song playing on a radio station by the tough of a button. The proposed service uses the same technology to deliver… [MORE] |
 Seeing is believing -- device helps the blind read::whole new world opened up for Tommy Craig as he tested a new handheld device for the blind that converts print to audio.
Craig was able to "read" everything from menus to cooking directions by positioning… [MORE] |
 Flag: Bookmark The Real World::Share where you go, while on the go. Online or from your mobile, place a flag to reveal your location, or keep an eye on your mates, as they leave theirs. A flag is a real-world, geographic bookmark that… [MORE] |
 Migraine Zapper::Unbearable headaches and sensitivity to bright lights could be a thing of the past. The hand-held migraine zapper is a gadget which produces short but strong, low-frequency magnetic pulses that suppress… [MORE] |
 Incognito Maker - Cool Fake ID Machine::Well we have to admit that we try to conceal our names online from time to time. Whether it's the software registration or the social networking site, sometimes it's really hard to create a consistent… [MORE] |
 PowerSki JetBoard - Extreme Sports of the Future::Are normal watersports getting you down? Crank up your adrenaline adventures with an extreme sport of the future. The PowerSki Jetboard is a revolutionary watertoy that takes motorsports to a new level.… [MORE] |
 Egokast Video Belt - Get People to Stare at Your Crotch::If you aren't getting enough attention, you might want an Egokast Video Belt. The belt features a 3" video belt and a slot for an SD card, so you can play movidesm make a photo slideshow or play MP3 players… [MORE] |
 Fixr - Re-Create Lost Memories::Should you ever forget (or lose) your camera – fear not – just brief the guys at Fixr on what you missed out on and they’ll find a photo that best captures the experience and you upload it to y our… [MORE] |
 Food Cosmetics. What Vegetable are you Wearing?::Skin-care products made out of sake, soy milk, natto (fermented soybeans), and other common Japanese fare are now all the rage. Their popularity is thought to be an outgrowth of heightened public interest… [MORE] |
 The Canine Translator::The canine translator was developed in Japan (where else) from the voiceprints of 5000 samples of dog barks. The device was developed by Dr. Matsumi Suzuki, whom we’ve already featured for his work in… [MORE] |
 iPod Covers - Stylish or Stupid?::I'm seeing a lot of different iPod covers lately and trying to decide if they are stylish or stupid. The problem is that the iPod isn't really cool anymore because everyone has one. In fact, it's just… [MORE] |
 Salt Shaker Ring::A stylish and practical ring? The Spiced Lady Ring, designed by Chao & Eero Jewel, is a combination of both. The 1.35-in. high ring is crafted from sterling silver is definitely a conversational piece.… [MORE] |
 Sudoku Loo Roll::Is the end nigh for a relaxing read of the newspaper while you’re in the loo? Well, time is the most precious commodity we have and we should use it wisely, which is perhaps the rationale for the why… [MORE] |
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