Solar-Powered Planes - The Solar Impulse Takes to the Tarmac For First Time::
Evoking similar feelings felt when the Wright Brothers flew their first plane, the Solar Impulse tested the runway for the first time. Planning to eventually take a 20 to 25 day trip around the world,… [More]

72 Cartoonish Robots - From Disco-Dancing Robots to Smelly Emotional Robots::
Although we are making leaps and bounds in regards to robotic technology, I can’t help but note that there are still many cartoonish robots being produced. I admit, some of the robots in this cluster are… [More]

45 iPhone Accessories - From iPhone Lingerie to Rocking Multimedia Docks::
Now that the iPhone has revolutionized the cell phone as we know it, it’s important that the iPhone accessories are just as innovative. Although it may feel as though the iPhone requires no additions,… [More]

23 Cinematic Home Theatres - From Move Theater Showers to Personal IMAX Theatres::
Cinematic entertainment has become such a necessary facet in our lives that we have been trying to perfect the movie-goer experience in our very own home. Actually, we have not only tried to perfect it,… [More]

56 Exercising Innovations - From Fitness Slings to Ottoman Workout Benches::
As it gets colder outside activity decreases and consumption of fatty, rich foods increases. Help fight packing on those extra pounds with these exercising innovations. There is a fitness routine for everyone-from… [More]

29 Rhythmic Drumming Innovations - From Steel Cylindrical Speakers to Musical Air Drums::
December is fast approaching, which means Christmas is just around the corner. One of my favorite Christmas pastimes is to listen to, yes, Christmas carols! My all-time favorite carol is the ‘Little Drummer… [More]

Ear Warming Headphones - The Furry Ear Muff Earphones are Cute and Cozy::
The worst part about winter is that it gets really, really cold. But the upside is that people get really clever and create great gadgets, like the furry ear muff earphones. Perhaps the greatest winter… [More]

Hi-Tech Couches - The USB Sofa Ensures Geeks Stay Connected::
Furniture design just got technical. The USB Sofa is for the geek who wants a comfortable seat but needs to stay connected at the same time. Designed by Cabracega Studio in collaboration with TORKE for… [More]

14 All-Terrain Innovations - From Insectified ATVs to All-Terrain Cabins::
Performance and versatility are the key words for designers these days, especially designers of vehicles. It seems like everything from cars to trucks—even houses and wheelchairs—are created to withstand… [More]

Big Brother Detecting Gadgets - The Camera Detector Lets You Find Hidden Cameras::
It is true, we have been recently inundated with increasingly intrusive video recorders, a lot of which are hidden from our view. So let’s say you are paranoid enough to do something about it, go get yourself… [More]

iPhone Lingerie - The DIY iPhone Corset Makes Your Gadget Sexy::
The corset has been all over the fashion scene so it only makes sense that it would make its way over to the tech arena, too. Now, with this crafty DIY iPhone corset, your phone can look every bit as fashionable—and… [More]

Smooth Riding Innovations - The Integrated Wheelchair iPhone App from Dynamic Controls::
Dynamic Controls is paving the way towards making a smoother ride experience for users of wheelchairs with an integrated wheelchair iPhone app.  In addition to the normal electronic wheelchair navigation,… [More]

iPhone Wind Instruments - The iPhone Ocarina is the World's Most Expensive Ocarina::
When I think of the Ocarina (which isn’t often), I always think of The Legend of Zelda game for Nintendo 64. Now, the ancient flute-like wind instrument played by Link may turn into an everyday musical… [More]

Automatic Caffeine Fixes - The Nespresso CitiZ Perks You Up at Home::
Coffee is like the nectar of the gods, a thick black drinkable version of crude oil. And although you may enjoy a trip to your local, multi-national coffee conglomerate, waiting in massive queues can get… [More]

Exhibitionist Showers - The Transtube 360 is Fully-Encompassed Cleaning::
The Transtube 360 Shower by Spanish design firm Roca is a cleaning cylinder for your body. Containing a motion-sensored rotating door, with no eye-sore-inducing hinges, screws or handles, the Transtube… [More]

Noodle-Making Robots - The Sanuki Shokunin Crafts Delicious Asian Pasta Before Your Eyes::
We need a noodle-making robot in the TrendHunter office, if only to curb the amount of instant noodles consumed on a daily basis. The Sanuki Shokunin robot makes traditional, high-quality buckwheat soba… [More]

Rolling Radios - The 'Rolzy' Interactive Radio from Leeuw & Vormgeving::
Part toy, part media device, the ‘Rolzy’ interactive radio from Dutch design firm Leeuw & Vormgeving isn’t your ordinary radio. The ‘Rolzy’ interactive radio has an integrated wheel that you would roll… [More]

LED Tattoos - Silk Silicon Chip Implants Turn Your Arm Into a TV::
There is a new tattoo coming soon to a body part near you.  LED Tattoos, are being developed by Researchers from MIT,  the University of Pennsylvania and Illinois. Unlike traditional inked tattoos, the… [More]

16 Stunning Stun Guns - From Personal Protection Devices to Props for YouTube Videos::
Even though they’ve been touted as the non-lethal alternative to fire arms, stun guns remain a controversial topic. The problem may be their wide availability and ubiquitous presence. If you’re a fan… [More]

53 PlayStation Selections - From Skinny Gaming to Video Gamer Furniture::
The Sony PlayStation is to video games what Jay-Z is to rap. Definitely not the first, ripped off some predecessors, but all in all took the game to a new level. From skinny gaming to video gamer furniture,… [More]

Vampire Power Slayers - iGo Power Smart Wall & Power Smart Tower Reduce Standby Power by 85%::
Today’s economy has us all thinking of ways to save money. We add an extra can of water to frozen juices, walk or bike to work and yet every time you sleep or leave your home; a phantom lurks. It’s Vampire… [More]

Sporty City Car Concepts - Fantastic Fiat 500 Monte Carlo Renderings by Bogdan Urdea::
Fiat is far from a luxury sports brand, but the Fiat 500 Monte Carlo didn’t get the memo. Check out Bogdan Urdea’s renderings of the car, which has a serious attitude considering its small frame. The… [More]

Illusory E-Shirts - 'See-Thru-Me' Looks Like LED Lights Are Shining Through Your Torso::
Meg Grant, the inventor of the 'See-Thru-Me' top, has created a clever techno-fashion garment using a rather simple concept. The 'See-Thru-Me' top consists of 36 individual circuits, each with a light… [More]

67 Superb Belts - From Belt Buckle Boots to Male Chastity Belts::
Belts. They are extremely common, although not exactly necessary anymore. When was the last time you wore a belt to hold up your pants rather than for fashion reasons? I know lawyers that find more loopholes… [More]

17 Terrorizing Tanks - From Hummer-Tank Hybrids to Massive Muscle Machines::
Tanks are the epitome of powerful military weaponry. Capable of blowing up city blocks in a single bound, tanks can face up to basically anything standing in their way. From Hummer-tank hybrids to massive… [More]

66 Captivating Capsules - Pods, Capsules, and Private Space for the Agoraphobic::
If you crave the comfort of womb-like design (or simply want your privacy), these captivating capsules provide personal space for the home, the office, and even transportation. There is definitely something… [More]

13 Hilarious Hamsters - From Human Hamsters to Hamster Housekeepers::
I never wanted hamsters when I was growing up. They were kind of boring and smelled funny. Now that I am a little older, I still don’t want a caged rodent in my house, but that won’t stop me from making… [More]

Dripping Mannequins - Ferdi Rizkiyanto 'Mannequin Series' Tweaks the Standard Storefront Model::
This Ferdi Rizkiyanto 'Mannequin' series turns a standard, stiff mannequin into a water-like dripping piece of digital artwork. Mannequins aren't known for their fluid movement, so this surreal vision… [More]

Tardy Game Consoles - Brazil Officially Gets Sony PlayStation 2, Nine Years Later::
Suffice it to say, do not move to Brazil if you are an avid gamer. The Sony PlayStation 2 just now landed in the South American country and is going for a staggering $462. Not that I would ever want to… [More]

72 Sweet Stickers and Decals - From Geeky Laptop Decals to Scatterbrain Helper Stickers::
Stickers and decals are an easy way to express yourself without any permanence. Like tattooing your possessions, stickers but a personal spin your personal effects. I know of one Trend Hunter with a sweet… [More]

Neon-Washed Editorials - Benedikt Kranz Uses Red & Pink Lights for 'Glow in the Dark' Shoot::
This 'Glow in the Dark' shoot by Benedikt Kranz features model Moritz Meyer in a wash of red and pink neon light. Christian Brach styled Meyer in an array of mixed patterns, which serve to make the neon… [More]

41 Solar Transportation Innovations -  From Futuristic Bus Stops to Solar-Powered Semis::
Solar energy is leading the charge towards more efficient energy. One of the areas in which solar energy is being implemented is in transportation. Cars, boats and roads are being fitted to take full advantage… [More]

Bottle Cap Tripods - Clever Camera Mount Ensures You Can Take a Photo Anywhere::
There are a bunch of handy portable tripods out there these days, like the Gorillapod, now that everyone and their brother carries a digital camera with them on the go. But perhaps no tripod is more portable,… [More]

50 Curious Calendars - New and Unusual Ways to Mark the Passing of Time::
Outlook, iCal, and Google Calendar have had a devastating effect on the paper calendar industry. These curious calendars try to get around that fact, however, by offering innovative and interesting ways… [More]

USB Heating Kneepads - Keep Your Knees Toasty With This Warming Gadget::
Oh USBs, what can’t you do? The USB Heating Kneepads are the latest in USB heating devices—we’ve seen chest heaters and mug heaters among others—and stands to be the most necessary for the winter season… [More]

37 Grand Piano Innovations - From Typewriter Pianos to Musical Subway Stairs::
Nothing says “I am classy” like sitting down and playing the piano. People seem to be genuinely impressed with a person when they can sit down and play something more advanced than the song from Jaws.… [More]