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Radical new tire design by Michelin

These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon. Michelin had a pair at the Philadelphia car show. These tires are made in South Carolina, USA with Carbon fiber spokes. [More]

Stupid Names Get Attention - Catchword Branding Creates: Vudu, Promptu, BooRah, ItzBig

According to the LA Times, "Naming a company is far more difficult than naming a child. The name needs to sound snappy, separate its young company from the pack, and provide a unique Web address. 'Old-school… [More]

Endangered TV - Hours Online Rival TV Time, Study (VIDEO)

It looks like television may be facing extinction. As the common media element competes with the modern possibilities of interacting in the online world, it looks as if we may belong to some of the last… [More]

Media Causes Sleep Deprivation, Study Shows (VIDEO)

According to the New York Times, "People who spend more pre-bedtime hours using the Internet or watching television are more likely to report that they don't get enough sleep, even though they sleep almost… [More]

Americans Slow To Adopt Mobile Multimedia - Study Shows US Lags Behind

According to AdAge.com, "American mobile users are still using cellphones primarily for calls, falling behind other countries in adopting them as multimedia devices, a new study by Universal McCann discovered." [More]

Car Companies Collaborate With Schools - Under 21 Can Finally Rent (VIDEO)

Car rental companies have been reluctant to provide services for drivers under 21 in the U.S., and in Canada, many agencies won't rent to anyone under 25. For young adults entering the workforce, it can… [More]

An 18-wheel semi becomes a motel with 11 bedrooms and private bathrooms

According to Business 2.0 Magazine, "What could be more American than a recreational vehicle? How about an 18-wheel semi that, at the press of a remote control, "pops up" into a motel with room for nearly four dozen people? Surprisingly, however, this supersize RV is being made not by a U.S. compa… [More]

Gay Athletes - High School and College Athletes Coming Out Sooner Than Ever

The acceptance of being gay is more accepted in teenagers than ever before. Earlier in the year, Trend Hunter published an article about gay teens coming out earlier than ever. Now, research is showing… [More]