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The Busted Knuckle Garage. Balmy Palms.  Life is Good.  Johnny Cupcakes. What do all these brands have in common? They all started as bootstrap lifestyle brands, with a few logo t-shirts created by innovative… MORE

With the help of singer Rob Thomas, Atlantic Records recently launched Fanbase Mobile, a novel way for music enthusiasts to connect with their favorite artists. The new mobile phone app extends the reach… MORE

Frito-Lay’s innovative Hotel 626 is a spooky online video game designed to scare the chips out of you. As a participant, or “guest” at the hotel, you awaken to scary noises in... MORE

Toshiba recently rolled out an electronic billboard featuring games that passing pedestrians can play using their cell phones. Computer users are also invited to participate via YouTube. Displayed in… MORE

Roca’s innovative, ultra-modern toilet and sink combination, called W+W (for washbasin + watercloset), recently won the ISH 09 Design Plus Award in Frankfurt. This unique, space-saving bathroom fixture… MORE

LG introduced a colorful new line of cell phones in Korea dubbed “Lollipops,” targeting 17 – 23 year-old users. One of the unique features of these clamshell phones is that they have 220 LED lights on… MORE

Worried about burglars breaking in through your windows? Soon your windows will be able to “watch” for suspicious movement outside your home, and trigger an alarm if they sense a potential intruder. The… MORE

The major automakers are introducing all sorts of high-tech gadgetry to assist drivers with parallel parking, such as rear cameras, backup beepers and guiding sensors. Yet sometimes, the simplest and… MORE

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, a green-conscious UK borough has begun using the world’s first electric garbage truck fueled by the very garbage it collects. Kirklees Council in Yorkshire… MORE

Luxury luggage maker Heys USA is gearing up to introduce the first biometric suitcase, aptly named the BioCase. There are no keys needed to unlock this case, only the owner’s fingers. The built-in biometric… MORE

Who is the hottest woman working in the Russian nuclear industry? According to voters, it’s 25-year-old Yekaterina Bulgakova, who recently won first place in the 2009 Miss Atom beauty contest. The online… MORE

It sounds like an oxymoron: “water-repellent swimsuit.” But it’s for real. The new swimwear line from Sun Dry Swim actually repels water, thanks to its proprietary nanotechnology-enhanced active wear fabric.… MORE

These innovative Cromobox LED shower doors are the latest offering from Antonio Lupi of Italy. Vibrant colors illuminate the mosaic pattern on the doors for a unique and mood-altering chromotherapy shower… MORE

Is your home haunted by evil spirits?  The folks at the Supa Boondee shop in Bangkok, Thailand, claim their new Trisaksri Ghost Repellent will rid your home of these unwanted ghouls. So, what exactly… MORE

Computer keyboards can be a breeding ground for germs, especially in professional settings when they are shared by co-workers.  Think about it--people cough and sneeze into their hands, then touch the… MORE

The Toot Scoot, a new training bike for kids aged 2-5, has no training wheels and no pedals. It also has wider-than-normal wheels, but aside from that, it looks like a normal bike. It is designed to easily… MORE

With the U.S. economy in the tank and unemployment rates soaring, more and more people are turning away from their usual advisers (bankers, accountants, career counselors, etc.) and instead seeking guidance… MORE

Any parent with a baby daughter whose hair is slow-growing or non-existent has undoubtedly encountered a stranger who says, “What’s his name?” or “What a cute little guy!” BabyBangs were designed with… MORE

All the rage in Japan are several hot-selling lines of women’s loincloth underwear, or “pendre shorts.” These undies are a modern take on the traditional white loincloths worn by Japanese men in the old… MORE

There is no mistaking which mailbox is yours with these customized creations--they are built to be an exact replica of your home (albeit on a smaller scale). Designed from photos, each mailbox is handmade… MORE

The latest innovation in reality sports is World Championship Armwrestling (WCA). Utilizing a unique machine called “The Enforcer,” this new approach to armwrestling prevents cheating and levels the playing… MORE

Now your old jeans can be comfortable,even when you’re not wearing them. That’s right - you can sit on them, after they’ve been turned into a cushy denim stool by Japanese sofa maker NOyes. To take advantage… MORE

New breeds of pint-sized pigs are in demand as the latest trendy pet. These endearing creatures are specially bred for cuddling and indoor living--they are small enough to keep in a house or apartment.… MORE

This innovative and environmentally-friendly furnace burns on “Mother Nature’s battery,” i.e. biowaste such as cow manure and other farm animal droppings. It turns this waste into energy that can be used… MORE

No longer does dog-boarding need to mean cages of cold concrete. Pet lovers who detest kennels or don’t want to entrust their house keys to a pet sitter now have an alternative: Rover can be treated to… MORE