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Surfing in the rain-Internet capable umbrella

Stay dry and surf the internet in a rain storm. Just be careful not to walk into anyone while looking up. This is new umbrella invented by Japanese researchers. The Internet Umbrella, conceived by a team at Keio University, acts as a photo browser by displaying images from the Internet as the user walks along. The handle of the umbrella contains a projector that displays images on the underside of the umbrella. The handle of their creation contains a camera, a motion sensor, GPS, and a digi… [More]

Back Shavers - iShave Telescoptic Razor For Carpet Backs (GALLERY)

This gadget isn't as exciting as the iPhone, but for those of us with masses of bear fur on our backs, the telescoptic iShave razor is salvation. With this gizmo, there are no more muscle cramps from twisting our arms around our shoulder blades to get that last patch of hair. The iShave extends up… [More]

Bikini Lawn Service - A New Way to Create Controversy (VIDEO)

You seen it before in other business ventures from bikini car washes to women advertising for beer. Now, Tiger time lawn care is a lawn care business that has women cutting lawns wearing bikinis. The price: $65 - $85. The best part of the video is that the company's founder offers the anchorwoman… [More]

Writable Graffiti Sneaker - 'Grafeeti' Shoes Communicate Your Message (GALLERY)

Graffeeti has launched a new line of 'Re-Markable' shoes that let you be the artist. The shoes allow you to design a style that’s just right for you. And change it over and over again. Graffeeti Shoes are retro high-top sports sneakers with writeable areas on them. One pen attaches to the sh… [More]

Naughty Haircuts - Knockouts Combines Pretty Girls, Short-Shorts, Hair Cuts and Free Beer (VIDEO)

Knockouts is a sports-themed franchised salon chain providing haircuts and grooming services including coloring, massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, hair waxing and FREE BEER while you wait. It caters specially to men. The attractive women are in Knockouts Girls boxing uniforms, large leather ch… [More]

Frozen-in-Time Photography - From Splashing to Smashed Piggy Banks (GALLERY)

Life moves too fast for us to notice our surroundings. Accordingly, frozen-in-time photography slows us down to appreciate the moment. The rise in high speed digital photography enables this style of photography more now than ever before. One of the most interesting aspects of these photos is t… [More]

Jacket that lets drivers behind you aware or your turns-Cyclist built in signal jacket

Safety for cyclists is paramount. Turn signal gadgets for cyclists is nothing new, but now it is infused in clothing. Ph.D student Leah Buechley on the other hand, has designed several items of electronic clothing, but her signal jacket for cyclists really stands out. LEDs are embedded in an arrow… [More]

Japanese Anti Rape/Mugging Dress Transforms Into Vending Machine Disguise-Vending machine dress

Imagine walking by yourself at night and you think you are being followed, now you can quickly transform into a vending machine. To ward off criminals, fashion designer Aya Tsukioka has conjured up some neat transforming clothes/accessories to deceive potential muggers. Whether there would be time … [More]

Adjustable Products - Dave's Gourmet Adjustable Heat Sauce

Dave’s Gourmet has created the world’s first adjustable hot sauce spray. Dave's, already famous for their Insanity Sauce, may have the answer to my spicy dilemma, by way of the Adjustable Heat Sauce. The Adjustable Heat Sauce is a pretty clever kind of spice dispenser, you twist the nozzle at … [More]

Eco Nightlife 2 - Sustainable Dance Clubs Use Piezoelectricity (VIDEO)

A club where patrons generate the power? If this is not green, then I do not know what is. Sustainable Dance Clubs are designed to reduce the outside energy needed to get your groove on in a dimly lit room with a bunch of other people partying. The first is opening in Rotterdam this weekend and fe… [More]