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Sensor-Stimulating Recording Apps
Sensor-Stimulating Recording Apps
The Vuact Action Capture Shares Your Movements Using Sensor Data
The Vuact Action Capture app is a new way of recording fast video and sensor data using your smartphone. The app can control and record the sensors when riding a bike or vehicle when your smartphone... MORE
Acoustic Aluminum Mobile Docks
Acoustic Aluminum Mobile Docks
The Stage 5 Speaker Dock Charges Multiple Devices with Sound
The Stage 5 mobile speaker dock has a striking aluminum design packed with a dynamic sound. This unit works conveniently with all iPhone models, Android, Windows phones and other Bluetooth-enabled... MORE
Circular Security Tracking Devices
Circular Security Tracking Devices
The Lupo Tracking Unit Protects Your Valuables Remotley
The Lupo is a new circular tracking unit that can be used to protect and control your valuables from a remote distance. With this unit, you can easily manage items through Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity... MORE
Moon-Mimicking Night Lights
Moon-Mimicking Night Lights
The Lunar is an Open-Source Clock Night Light
The Lunar clock night-light is an open source concept inspired by the moon’s structure. It’s a small light fixture and clock face that indicates every hour of the night or day with a glowing and... MORE
Remote-Controlled Crystallized Aircrafts
Remote-Controlled Crystallized Aircrafts
The Crystal Wing is a Wireless Simulated Aircraft
The Crystal Wing is the first remote-controlled flying device for novice or expert pilots. The Crystal Wing is made of clear polycarbonate materials that are specially used for goggles and... MORE
Accurate Microphone Hearings Aids
Accurate Microphone Hearings Aids
The ‘Wear’ is an Effective Portable Hearing Assistant
The ‘Wear’ is a wearable personal hearing assistant that lets you listen proficiently. It’s affordable, attractive, lightweight and fashionable as an advanced hearing aid device needed for... MORE
Whimsical Intricate Puzzle Spheres
Whimsical Intricate Puzzle Spheres
The Marusenko Spheres Resemble the Popular Rubik’s Cube
These intricate puzzle spheres are the modern Spanish version of the famous Rubik’s cube. They are 3D-printed with a spherical exterior design that’s called the Marusenko Spheres. The... MORE
Timber-Framing Mounting Magnets
Timber-Framing Mounting Magnets
The Magwoods are Durable Wooden Magnets That Holds Your Devices
The Magwoods are the strongest wooden magnets ever made that have the ability to hold anything on your fridge. It’s not your ordinary fridge magnet that holds pieces of paper. It has versatile... MORE
Allocating Food Photo Apps
Allocating Food Photo Apps
The Burp App is a Fun Way to Share Your Binging Experiences
The Burp is a new addition to some popular food photo apps to share your tastebud experience. It’s an innovative and creative way for people to share their favorite dishes and food experiences... MORE
Submerged Magnetic Illuminators
Submerged Magnetic Illuminators
The Mogics Light Can be Mounted or Submerged in Water
The Mogics Light is a revolutionary multi-functional light that has a one button control for three different modes. You can change it from normal light, signal light or breathing light. It’s... MORE
Cleverly Sculpted Clay Illustrations
Cleverly Sculpted Clay Illustrations
The Artist Irma Gruenholz Illustrates Her Sculptures
A graphic designer and illustrator named Irma Gruenholz from Madrid has created a series of clay illustrations. She builds each illustration with hand-sculpted modelling clay before lighting and... MORE
Automatic Kitchen Composting Containers
Automatic Kitchen Composting Containers
The FoodCycle Compost Machine Sterilizes Your Waste
The FoodCycle is an indoor compost machine that is designed to accelerate the composting process while also keeping odors clear in your home. This device sterilizes, deodorizes and turns potentially... MORE
Carousal Catering Sound Systems
Carousal Catering Sound Systems
The Big Blue Party Speaker Boasts Blasting Portability
The Big Blue Party speaker by Brookstone aims to provide bumping sound for on the go entertainment at all your festivities. This unit has an easy grip carry handle that is also powerful, wireless... MORE
Wallet Encased Mobile Chargers
Wallet Encased Mobile Chargers
The 'TravelCard' is a Slim Wallet Charger for All Your Devices
The ‘TravelCard’ is a newly designed slim wallet charger that fits conveniently in your pocket. It is a credit card-sized charger for iPhone and Android users that will ensure your... MORE
Modular Mobile Docking Stations
Modular Mobile Docking Stations
The Arq Dock is a Nesting Charger for All Your Devices
The Arq Dock is a nesting charger that can hold your iPhone, iPads, Android smartphones and tablets. It has a sleek aluminum design that places three or more devices at once in a compact form. It&#... MORE
Rear-Facing Portrait Illustrations
Rear-Facing Portrait Illustrations
These Back Portrait Drawing Series Depict People and Places
This back portrait series was illustrated by a Lithuanian artist named Karolis Strautniekas. The emphasis of these drawings denotes distinctive portraits from behind of ordinary people within many... MORE
Paper-Binding Notebook Clips
Paper-Binding Notebook Clips
The Eco Clip is a Reusable Personal Notebook Binder
The Eco Clip is a simple notebook binder that can hold your personal stacks of papers in place. This clip is only valued at $5 as the most versatile unit that will solve your problem of having loose... MORE
Leveraging Titanium Letter Openers
Leveraging Titanium Letter Openers
The Tiletto Can Open Your Mail With Titanium Durability
The Tiletto is one of the most durable letter openers made of real titanium. It’s simple and sleek to use with a bit of style every time you need to open your mail efficiently. The Tiletto... MORE
Space-Saving Food Containers
Space-Saving Food Containers
The Stackerware is a Simple Storage Container for Your Cupboard
The Stackerware is the ultimate space-saving, clutter-free food storage container that fits perfectly in your cupboard. It’s the only set of containers featuring a mountable holder base for all... MORE
Wireless Gesture-Controlled Jewelry
Wireless Gesture-Controlled Jewelry
The 'Ring' is a Wireless Device That Works With Gestures
The ‘Ring’ is a gesture controlled jewelry piece that can sense your movements. This newly designed ring connects wirelessly with your smartphone app. It has a wearable input device that... MORE
Nostalgic Animated Gaming Cars
Nostalgic Animated Gaming Cars
This Drivable Super Mario Kart Toy is for Kids
This new Super Mario Kart toy is a ride on vehicle for kids to race in the playground. The retro game-inspired concept has finally become a reality for many children who want to experience the... MORE
Socially Embellishing Dating Apps
Socially Embellishing Dating Apps
The Twoo Social App is a Playful Matchmaker Aid
This new social app called ‘Twoo’ allows single people to connect within their local area. The app features real-time activities like sharing photos, games and essentially interact with people... MORE
Flammable Switchblade Survival Tools
Flammable Switchblade Survival Tools
The LighterBro is a Versatile Survival Unit
These switchblade-replicated surviving tools resemble ordinary lighters, but the ‘LighterBro’ is far from ordinary. This fascinating unit was previously a disposable ‘Bic lighter’ that had... MORE
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The Andrea Air Purifier Uses Plants to Clean Your Surroundings
The Andrea Air Purifier is powered by plants to clean your environment. The best thing you could possibly use to clear up the air in your home is a natural resource. This air purifier creates... MORE
Lightweight Fitness Training Bars
Lightweight Fitness Training Bars
The Monkii Bars are Portable Lightweight Workout Devices
These training bars are the most lightweight and practical accessories that you will need for your workout. The Monkii Bars are a portable suspension training tools that ignites adventure and... MORE
Superhero Winter Sports Comics
Superhero Winter Sports Comics
These Superheroes Were Illustrated as Part of the Winter Olympics
These winter sports comics depict clever illustrations of Marvel superheroes posed as Olympic athletes. The Olympic-inspired illustrations were created by an Italian comic book artist named... MORE
Product Interior Paper Prints
Product Interior Paper Prints
These Intel Paper Cut-Out Prints Depict Everyday Objects
Intel’s campaign on paper cut-out graphic prints depict the digital contents of everyday objects. The clever use of paper was created by an Estonian artist named Eiko Ojala. The artist created a... MORE
Remote-Controlled Minature Shops
Remote-Controlled Minature Shops
This Pop-Up Shop in Japan is Controlled Wirelessly
A Tokyo-based British designer named Duncan Shotton has created an intriguing and ingenious way to sell his ‘Real Boy Pins’ as a miniature, remote-controlled pop-up shop. He intends to sell... MORE
Parcel-Inspired Hyperrealistic Paintings
Parcel-Inspired Hyperrealistic Paintings
These Two-Dimensional Oil Paintings Look Extremely Real
These hyperrealistic paintings look like 3D parcels that essentially float off a wall. This Swedish artist named Yrjö Edelmann creates his artworks as two-dimensional oil paintings. His realistic... MORE
Lustrous Soccer Brew Bottles
Lustrous Soccer Brew Bottles
The Budweiser World Cup Bottle Has Been Revealed
The new limited-edition Budweiser World Cup Bottle has finally been revealed for the upcoming 2014 FIFA tournament. This redesigned bottle features the iconic World Cup trophy that will take place... MORE
Self-Sterilizing Compost Containers
Self-Sterilizing Compost Containers
The Greenlid Compost Bin Can be Disposed Outdoors
The ‘Greenlid’ compost bin is an innovative, self-cleaning container that eliminates manual labor. This eco-friendly bin does not require bag liners or physical cleaning after disposing your... MORE
Obscure Camera Reflecting Photography
Obscure Camera Reflecting Photography
This Camera-Imposed Photography is Portrayed Within Objects
A photographer named Maria Cristina Travaglio started a camera-imposed photography series tilted the ‘Tiny Tiny Camera’ last year. She now executes a new series where she places the camera... MORE
Humorous Self-Obsessed Animations
Humorous Self-Obsessed Animations
This Animated Selfie Video Shows Unfortunate Some Outcomes
This animated selfie video was created by an animator and illustrator named Andy Martin. It’s a short film that shows some of the bad things that can happen to one when taking a selfie. The most... MORE
Elegantly Curved Concept Timepieces
Elegantly Curved Concept Timepieces
The New Creoir Ibis Smartwatch Concept Has Been Unveiled
The new Creoir Ibis Smartwatch has been revealed as a concept for consumer production. These concepts have been continually refined as new technology is developed to make smartwatches less bulky and... MORE
Clamping Camp Grill Tires
Clamping Camp Grill Tires
These Tires Have a Camp Grill Attached for Cooking Outdoors
The Front Runner spare tire mount is your solution for efficient camping outdoors with this camp grill. It’s a stainless steel cooking grill lets you simply strap it to your vehicle’s... MORE
Bontanical Blasting Sound Systmes
Bontanical Blasting Sound Systmes
The World's First Panasonic Plant Opal Loudspeaker is Coming Soo
Panasonic is ready to launch the industry’s first bamboo plant opal loudspeaker very soon. The new Bamboo Plant Opal Loudspeaker has a diaphragm made with plant opals within delicate bamboo leaves.... MORE

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Dapper Convenient Key Carriers
Dapper Convenient Key Carriers
The Orbitkey Compacts Your Keys Into a Sleek Leather Case
The Orbitkey conveniently carries your keys in a compact leather case. It brings key carrying to a discrete form with style and minimal design. Your keys can be organised within a quiet leather... MORE
Ornately Noble Insect Drawings
Ornately Noble Insect Drawings
These Ornate Insects by Alex Konahin are Drawn with Ink Precision
These insect drawings by Alex Konahin are a series of ornate insects. Konahin is a Latvia-based graphic artist and illustrator who is known for drawing with precision. His new insect series is... MORE
Swanky Wireless Controlling Rings
Swanky Wireless Controlling Rings
This Fin Bluetooth Ring Was Revealed at CES 2014
The Fin Bluetooth ring is a unique and fashionable unit that can connect with other supported mobile devices. It allows you to control devices by making simple finger gestures when in use. The rings... MORE
Aerial View Cityscape Dioramas
Aerial View Cityscape Dioramas
These Wooden Dioramas Depicts Aerial Views of Tall City Buildings
A Spanish artist named Isidro Blasco has been taking photos from the top of tall buildings around the world for the past seven years to create beautiful wooden dioramas of cities. The use of high... MORE
Extravagant Executive Jets [UPDATE]
Extravagant Executive Jets [UPDATE]
The Spike Supersonic Jet Will Have Live Window Displays
The Spike Supersonic Jet has been announced as a luxury aircraft for business traveling. This jet is being developed by Spike Aerospace with the intention of creating the ultimate traveling... MORE
Menacing Robot Toy Illustrations
Menacing Robot Toy Illustrations
The Artist Aaron Liu Tranforms These Toys into Distructive Robots
These robot toy illustrations depict famous cute and friendly characters that were transformed into menacing robots. The Hong Kong-based designer Aaron Liuartist recreates such toys as Hello Kitty... MORE
Uplifting Iconic Inspirational Posters
Uplifting Iconic Inspirational Posters
These Posters Portray Iconic People with Famous Quotes
Manila-based art director and designer Gabriel Paulo Benito created some heartwarming inspirational posters for his family. Each poster is designed for every family member as a special tribute.... MORE
Hue-Bursting Graffiti Videos
Hue-Bursting Graffiti Videos
Ivan Discusses His Interest in Graffiti with Exploding Colors
Trend Hunter’s Ivan Doudin explains his interest in graffiti videos that features exploding color. The live graffiti was portrayed by playful and energetic artists named the SOFLES. This video... MORE
Integrated Shower Sound Systems
Integrated Shower Sound Systems
The Gator Sound is a Bathroom Speaker That Lets You Make Calls
The Gator Sound is a bathroom speaker that is the latest product from the New York-based Pyle Audio company. It’s a hands-free unit that lets you have phone conversations and listen to your... MORE
Inutitive Childrens Learning Tablets
Inutitive Childrens Learning Tablets
The New Kurio 4G Kids Tablet Was Revealed at 2014 CES
The Kurio 4G Kids Tablet is a new device that was released by Techno Source and KD Interactive. This tablet has 7x 4G LTE capability that provides a 4-inch display offering a resolution of 800 x 480... MORE
Auto-Smart Bike Lights
Auto-Smart Bike Lights
The Xlerad Is an Auto-illuminating Smart Light Perfect for Night Riders
The Xlerad bike lights are auto-illuminating devices attached to your bike. It’s equipped with sensors and a smart algorithm to automatically adjust the brightness of your light like a car.... MORE
Towering Arc Sound Systems
Towering Arc Sound Systems
The BeoLab 18 Was Crafted by Musicians and Designers
The new Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 18 arc sound system has a striking modern design that can deliver exceptional crisp sound. It was crafted by both musicians and designers to execute flawless... MORE
Literal Hand-Sculptured Table Lamps
Literal Hand-Sculptured Table Lamps
The FontanaArte Mano is a Handy Table Lamp
These hand-scupltured table lamps by FontanaArte are a necessity for contemporary home decor. They are titled ‘Mano,’ meaning hand in Italian. It was originally designed in 1932 by Italian decor... MORE
Paper-Binding Notebook Clips
Paper-Binding Notebook Clips
The Eco Clip is a Reusable Personal Notebook Binder
The Eco Clip is a simple notebook binder that can hold your personal stacks of papers in place. This clip is only valued at $5 as the most versatile unit that will solve your problem of having loose... MORE