Noora Abu Eitah, Trend Hunter

Green Children's Toys - SEE Toys Charge by Crank (GALLERY)

Last fall, ZenDesign Group launched the toy collection SEE (safety, ecology, economy) which are electric toys that don’t need batteries. Instead, the toys are powered by the energy created by moving the hand cranks on the toys; 60 seconds of cranking leads to 15 minutes of fun-filled, charged play. Each toy makes a themed sound to encourage kids to keep powering up. For example, when cranking the “Dynatiger”, the toy makes a purring sound and roars when the light comes on. It’s kind of… [More]

Precocious Fashion - Beyonce’s Children's Line Raises Controversy

Beyoncé Knowles launched the House of Deréon clothing line for kids. The ads for the line depict a series of young girls with heavily made up faces, wearing five inch high heels and posing inappropriately, as if they were posing for a provocative men’s magazine. According to MediaTakeOut.com,… [More]

Robot Bartender Festivals - Roboexotica (VIDEO)

Robots are now man's new best friend. Thats right dogs, you are not good enough anymore. You know why? 'Cause you can't make cocktails. Roboexotica, a yearly festival that usually takes place in Vienna, is taking place in San Fransisco this year. The event happened this weekend and featured good m… [More]

Branded Products that Bomb - The Matrix Phone and More (FLASHBACK)

Some movies were made with the intention of having merchandise sales as part of the overall revenue in the marketing plan. Products associated with movies about superheros or racing are obvious, and they made a whole lot of cash, selling action figures, model cars and gadgets. Among big Hollywood … [More]

Social Networking for High Society - 6 Networks that Reject You For Sucking

In the past, Trend Hunter has covered social networks which are exclusively for the elite. This month, Forbes picked up on the trend, running through their own list of sites for the social elite. I used to think that the internet was the only place where I could feel as equal as everyone else. D… [More]

##### Original: the Vaginal Fragrance for your Own Smelling Pleasure. (VIDEO)

German "perfumery" Viva Eros has captured this elemental fragrance in a spray bottle, ##### Original. This product contains organic substances that arouses and stimulates yours senses beyond your imagination. To apply, gently shake the phial, spray on your hand, take a long whiff, and "let your lib… [More]

Badassed Eco Bikes - Badass Bikes That Are Good for the Environment (GALLERY)

There have been many articles about hybrid cars, gas alternatives and other discussions of what technology could do to save the environment. Now, the manufacturers such as Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki, want in, as they design and produce a new wave of Electric and alternative-fuel motorcycles. Whats r… [More]

Homemade Fuel - EFuel 100 MicroFueler (VIDEO)

With the never ending increase in gas prices, people have started to think about fuel alternatives. E-Fuel Corporation, a company in California, has introduced the EFuel 100 MicroFueler, a device that weighs about 200 pounds, that uses 110 or 220 volt power supply and a wastewater drain that is jus… [More]

Teach Fish Tricks - R2 Fish School (VIDEO)

I am a great believer in education, but sometimes I question whether it is necessary to teach skills to creatures other than humans. Dogs are trained to find drugs or chase criminals, so I guess that's fine, but goldfish? Now, thats a stretch.... The R2 Fishschool provides a training kit that is fa… [More]

Motion-Capture Suits - Virtual Sex Based on Real Movement

There is nothing more sensual than the movements of hot and bothered bodies when having sex. Kevin Alderman, creator of the sex animations for Second Life, is developing a wireless, consumer-level motion-capture suit that will allow people to contribute sex animations to any virtual world of their c… [More]