Rainer Takahashi

The MAC 'Tartan Tale' line of cosmetics is the makeup brand's latest ambitious fantasy foray. This slightly twisted yet posh line of Dazzleglass Cremes and Lush Lipsticks is sure to take you away to a… MORE

While people are still buzzing about the recent and rare East Coast earthquake, CafePress has already released a line of "I survived the 2010 quake" t-shirts. This earthquake survival memorabilia is sure… MORE

To build on the recent success of the M·A·C AIDS Fund Viva Glam Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper campaign, M·A·C will introduce these limited-edition lip-shaped makeup bags. These bags are autographed by either… MORE

This MAC Acrylic Paint promo brought 22 MAC cosmetics artists together to showcase live typographic body painting. Type designs--a feature readers don't always notice--were blown up and hand-drawn on nude… MORE

For its MAC Fabulous Felines fall line, MAC was inspired by the world of big cats. The feline-inspired cosmetic line will allow fashionistas to create attention-grabbing cat eyes with their new Superslick… MORE

Light Blue Optics has introduced a portable projector that allows users to project a 10 inch screen on any surface that also doubles as a touch screen. This flash driven device has 2GB of flash memory… MORE

If you really want to help a struggling couple this year, get them a Divorce Voucher from Lloyd Platt & Company in London, England.  These vouchers will get the recipient a half hour session with a divorce… MORE

Sunglasses are for the real world while Gunnar glasses are for the digital world. Made for professional gamers, designers, musicians, and programmers that are always in front of their computers Gunnar… MORE

Buzapp Inc. has introduced an iPhone app called iDistress that increases the chances of getting assistance in an emergency situation more efficient. Dubbed ‘The app we hope you never have to use,’… MORE

Just when you thought the world was finally running out of places to put advertising messages, a team in Germany has found a way to tie small paper ads on to insects, specifically flies.  These inset… MORE

We’ve all heard of guitar hero, but what about 'Football Hero'? It's basically guitar hero while playing soccer simultaneously. That’s what a group of enthusiasts did recently when they rented out an abandoned… MORE

Every year, MAC gets their artists from around the world to submit their fantasy Halloween makeup looks that can be recreated using MAC cosmetics. Just as with past years, many inventive, off-the-wall… MORE

Japanese engineers at Nissan Motor Co. have been studying fish and their ability to swim collision-free in large groups, and are trying to apply their discoveries to future vehicles. So far, these engineers… MORE

CardSwap is disrupting the gift card phenomenon by allowing members to sell their cards at decent discounts to other members. Somewhat similar to eBay, CardSwap acts as an intermediary, and takes a 6%… MORE

You might think that with the speed at which electronics evolve these days, nobody would be crazy enough to give you cash for old (working or not) electronics, but Gazelle.com does exactly that. Started… MORE

Makeup has always been highly associated with the fashion industry; it is no surprise to see makeup artists bustling behind the scenes at fashion shows. In most cases, makeup is seen as secondary to the… MORE

For fashion junkies worldwide, getting a sneak-peek of upcoming designs means getting a head start on those waiting to attend the shows. Equally, designers are always looking for ways to peak the interest… MORE

As cosmetic brands continue to shift towards the ‘green movement’ with plant, flower and fruit-inspired products, MAC has taken a completely different approach. Coming this fall, MAC will introduce… MORE

As visual technology shifts towards high-definition, greater demand is put on makeup artists to give the perfect look in close-up situations. With this in mind, major cosmetics producer MAC has introduced… MORE

Food writer Mark Bittman of the New York Times has created a diet where dieters are only vegan by day.  The regimen is simple: No animal products, processed food, etc. during the day and anything is fair… MORE

Images of bikinis on the beach are a dominant part of summer beauty, but to throw a twist in this summer’s collections, the Wall Street Journal and photographer Francesco Carrozini teamed up to showcase… MORE

Flashy, one-of-a-kind jewelry is no long reserved just for royalty. Thanks to Trisha Laurel Designs, any woman can look like a queen, without having the royal income. Trisha Laurel Designs offer everything… MORE

After months of secrecy, MAC will launch its new Baby Bloom Studio Moisture Tint Treatments and Lip Balms on June 30, 2009. The Studio Moisture Tint comes with SPF 15 protection and contains healing emollients.… MORE

Hiding from corporate messages and advertisements just got harder. (Magpie) is offering to pay Twitterers to post ad messages on their individual timelines.  Magpie claims to match advertisements to… MORE

Let loose the wild-side this summer with MAC’s new Style Warrior line. Inspired by the jungles of the Amazon and sands of the Sahara, this new line will turn any woman into an exotic princess.... MORE

Recreate a championship celebration in the shower with the Bottle Squirting Full Body Shampoo from Bandai in Japan. Commonly seen after a professional team wins a championship game where players douse… MORE

This summer, beauty products inspired by sweets are a must for any cosmetics collection. From chocolate and vanilla to honey and milk, these products are sure to make you look and smell sweeter than ever!… MORE

Tribal leaders and exotic divas around the world will envy MAC’s upcoming Colour Craft lineup. In this new collection, which will debut in the US this July, MAC Lipglass intertwines three shades to create… MORE

Banks and credit card companies have started offering products specifically tailored to new immigrants in hopes of attracting life-long customers, while capitalizing on this niche market. Traditionally… MORE

Brassage, a bra the inventor claimed would improve breast health by massaging away toxins, has been pulled from the market. Once sold by Intimate Health for $59 USD, the bra had received rave reviews in… MORE

As the green movement gains further momentum, the majority of people are switching to reusable eco-bags in place of the traditional plastic grocery bags.  Even top designers are giving away free eco-bags… MORE

From the beginning of capitalism, companies have been trying to get into the heads of consumers in order to optimally produce and market their products. Statistical analysis, expensive consultants and… MORE

Name the newest Doritos flavor and win $25,000 + 1% of the flavor’s sales. Spend six month on a tropical island and get paid over $100,000 to blog about the experience. These are just some of the large… MORE

After almost a decade of secrecy, the art of meeting beautiful women has become mainstream. With multiple books, DVDs and classes available on the subject, hundreds of thousands of average men around the… MORE

As mobile application companies continue to pump out new applications for the iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm, and so on, one company is taking e-commerce or mobi-commerce to a whole new level. Mobi Express,… MORE