http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Nigel's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T12:50:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddard-the-latest-commercial-spacecraft ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There is nothing cooler than spaceflight. Nothing. And now we're getting closer. Jeff Bezos, the billionaire visionary behind Amazon.com, has joined the race to bring commercial spaceflight to the masses.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddard-the-latest-commercial-spacecraft 2007-01-06T21:03:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horny-taxis-advertising-for-bull-riders ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This week in New York, five normally yellow taxi cabs have been covered in fake brown and white cowhide and decorated with bulls' horns. It's part of a promotion for a bullriding event to be held from… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horny-taxis-advertising-for-bull-riders 2007-01-06T13:47:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-bobbleheads-pretend-youre-famous ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The macro-trend of personalization has scored again, and this time it's personalized bobbleheads. You know, we're talking about those little plastic caricatures of athletes and other celebrities with the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-bobbleheads-pretend-youre-famous 2007-01-06T13:34:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-cent-snoop-dogg-publish-street-novels ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Rappers 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg are both publishing novels about street life. 50 Cent has co-written a series of novels featuring characters based on members of his G-Unit crew. The books' themes are… Technology Trends and Gadgets Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-cent-snoop-dogg-publish-street-novels 2007-01-06T11:06:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slentrol-slimming-pills-for-overweight-dogs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The dieting and slimming craze has moved to a whole new playing field. The world's first weight loss drug for dogs -- yes, dogs -- has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Slentrol, made… Business Trends Market Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends Life and Hobbies Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slentrol-slimming-pills-for-overweight-dogs 2007-01-06T07:09:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-gutsche-founder-of-trend-hunter-interview ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Simply put, Jeremy Gutsche IS Trend Hunter Magazine. As the founder and publisher of Trend Hunter Magazine, Jeremy scouts the frontiers of the virtual world in a bold search for new ideas. He is the publication's… Interviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-gutsche-founder-of-trend-hunter-interview 2006-12-27T08:40:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-anger-bar-now-thats-a-new-niche-market ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Here's a bar that caters to a very specific niche market -- angry people. The Rising Sun Anger Release Bar in Nanjing, China lets customers smash glasses, rant and even hit specially trained workers.… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Life and Hobbies Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-anger-bar-now-thats-a-new-niche-market 2006-12-25T06:31:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-gender-gap-closing-fast ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Forget the shoes and the diamonds, buy her a flat-screen TV. A recent survey found that three out of four American women would prefer a plasma screen to a glittering necklace. The survey, entitled (I… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Digital Cameras and Photography Business Trends Market Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-gender-gap-closing-fast 2006-08-03T10:16:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-most-expensive-homes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The world's most expensive homes sell at fantastic prices -- some in excess of US$100 million -- and those prices are rising ever higher. New wealth is being created around the world, affluent buyers… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Home Trends Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-most-expensive-homes 2006-07-28T08:33:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launching-gangsters-music-careers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A British businessman and marketing expert is searching for the next rap stars -- by going into LA's most dangerous neighborhoods and recruiting gang members with lyrical talent. Jon Nokes has invested… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launching-gangsters-music-careers 2006-07-27T12:54:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarlett-johansson-ties-up-with-reebok ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has signed a deal to create a new line of clothing and footwear with Reebok. The Scarlett Rbk line will feature t-shirts, track jackets and hoodies and will appear in… Business Trends Market Trends Marketing Strategy Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarlett-johansson-ties-up-with-reebok 2006-07-27T07:26:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-science-of-hit-music ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It looks like popular music is going to get even more commercial than it already is. A computer program has been developed that supposedly increases a songwriter's chance of scoring a hit. The program,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-science-of-hit-music 2006-06-21T09:00:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-advertising ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Why just tell people what you do when you can actually show them? Take this ad from Adidas' "Impossible is Nothing" campaign as an example. Sure, the bus is plastered with the campaign's regular ads --… Marketing Strategy Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Reviews Trend Jargon http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-advertising 2006-06-21T00:00:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-the-aged-video-games-keep-brains-young ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Here's some welcome news: video games are actually good for your brain. And in Japan, older people are increasingly picking the games up to keep their brains sharp. Video game makers are responding to… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Business Trends Market Trends Life Stages Trends for Seniors Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-the-aged-video-games-keep-brains-young 2006-06-20T11:37:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-movie ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is cool -- now anyone can make a feature film using only a cell phone. It is increasingly common for video footage shot on cell phones to appear in the mainstream news media. This is largely due… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Digital Cameras and Photography Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-movie 2006-06-16T05:52:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-class-hamburgers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Many star chefs are now turning to burgers and fries to make their mark. So forget the foie gras and pass me the chilli sauce. A few examples of this fast food / haute cuisine: David Burke of New York's… Business Trends Market Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-class-hamburgers 2006-06-15T06:33:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-weddings-something-different ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Let's be honest: weddings are repetitive. Just the same old show with different faces. So why not escape the local country club or community hall and find an alternative? An all-inclusive destination… Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Wedding Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-weddings-something-different 2006-06-15T06:11:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-cloak-for-real ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If this works, it'll be the greatest invention in history and the coolest gadget known to mankind. Researchers at Duke University and Imperial College London have developed the blueprint for an invisibility… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-cloak-for-real 2006-05-31T10:55:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-movie-theatre ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At least one movie theatre owner -- or exhibitor, as they're known -- is trying to lure consumers back to the big screen with a luxury cinema. In 1946, the average American went to the movies 28 times… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Business Trends Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-movie-theatre 2006-05-28T09:08:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-army-gets-into-video-gaming ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The US Army has found a new way to raise its profile and attract new recruits: through an online video game. The game, entitled America's Army, simulates both combat and life in the military service.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-army-gets-into-video-gaming 2006-05-18T15:54:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-and-faith ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In Manchester, Christians found a way to breathe new life into their religion -- through rock 'n' roll. During last week's Easter proceedings, the Crucifixion was retold with the help of the city's incredible… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Live Arts Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-and-faith 2006-04-20T07:46:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/india-massive-market-for-high-tech-products ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Technology companies from the western world should stop thinking of India as a place to dump low-cost, low-tech versions of their products, says one of the country's senior technologists. Ajay Gupta, who… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends Market Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/india-massive-market-for-high-tech-products 2006-04-20T06:26:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-fashion-comfy-sweaters ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bolivia's casually dressed new president has inspired a fashion craze in his country: casual sweaters. Evo Morales became famous during the recent election campaign for wearing a comfortable red, white… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Social Trends Political Trends Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-fashion-comfy-sweaters 2006-04-20T03:53:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-will-organize-your-life ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A search engine, email and now a calendar. Google has found another way to attach itself to your life. Google's new web-based calendar lets people store appointments, receive reminders and share schedules… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-will-organize-your-life 2006-04-20T03:19:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweden-invades-china ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Did Sweden invade China? Well, not really. But Ikea did. The Swedish furniture giant opened its biggest Asian store in Beijing on Wednesday to capitlize on China's home improvement trend. The new Beijing… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweden-invades-china 2006-04-13T10:30:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-your-teenager ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Disney is lauching a new service in the US to allow parents to monitor how their kids use mobile phones. Parents will be able to keep track of voice, text, video and picture messages and set limits on… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Business Trends Life Stages Youth Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Lifestyle Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-your-teenager 2006-04-13T06:34:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-switzerland-to-comfort-world-cup-widows ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Switzerland is using male sex appeal to attract female tourists while their boyfriends and husbands take in the beer-swilling football hooliganism of the World Cup soccer finals in neighboring Germany… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-switzerland-to-comfort-world-cup-widows 2006-04-13T06:03:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-golf-at-home ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The new Real World Golf game for PlayStation 2 lets you play a round of golf in the comfort of your own living room. With a foot-long plastic club attached to a motion capture unit, your swing will be… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-golf-at-home 2006-04-13T05:18:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smell-o-vision-in-japanese-cinemas ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Movies will now be a treat for the eyes, ears... and nose. A Japanese cinema screening Colin Farrell's latest film, The New World, will enhance the film by filling the theatre with a variety of fragrances.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smell-o-vision-in-japanese-cinemas 2006-04-13T05:02:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-fashion ]]> (TrendHunter.com) My dog’s too sexy for Milan, New York and Japan. And he does his little turn on the catwalk. Pet fashions have become big business. A year or two ago pets were fashion accessories (a la Paris Hilton),… Business Trends Market Trends Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-fashion 2006-04-07T07:10:13Z