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Subconscious-Led TV Series
Subconscious-Led TV Series
The #WarGames Interactive TV Show on Eko is Inspired by Video Games
An interactive TV show provides personalized programming that’s determined by the viewer’s subconscious. #WarGames is a television series from storytelling platform Eko. It’s a... MORE
Transparent Blockchain Voting Solutions
Transparent Blockchain Voting Solutions
The Agora Digital Voting System Uses Blockchain Technology
This blockchain-enabled digital voting system was recently used to verify votes in the Sierra Leone election. Based in Switzerland, Agora is described as “a blockchain-based digital voting... MORE
Cyberbullying Education Platforms
Cyberbullying Education Platforms
Agree Online Helps Children with Online Conflict Resolution
This platform helps children resolve online conflict before it results in fighting or cyberbullying. Agree Online is an Israeli Internet safety initiative helps kids develop the skills to resolve... MORE
Autonomous Wind Farm Vehicles
Autonomous Wind Farm Vehicles
This Safety-Enhancing Inspection Vehicle is a AUV for Wind Farms
This inspection vehicle is the first autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the world designed for offshore wind farms. From ‘seabed intervention’ company Modus, the rechargeable machine... MORE
Interlocking Home Construction Kits
Interlocking Home Construction Kits
Brikawood Uses Eco-Friendly Wooden Bricks to Build Houses
This French construction company uses environmentally friendly wooden bricks to build sustainable homes. The Brikawood patented system involves using three different sizes of interlocking wooden... MORE
Eco-Friendly Turbine Constructions
Eco-Friendly Turbine Constructions
Turbulent's Micro Hydropower Plants Don't Harm the Environment
Based in Belgium, this startup creates micro hydropower plants that generate affordable, clean and reliable energy without hurting local ecosystems. Turbulent is a new venture in sustainable energy... MORE
Sustainably Farmed Barista Milk
Sustainably Farmed Barista Milk
The Estate Dairy Makes High Quality Milk to Go With Coffee
As cafe culture continues to grow worldwide, many coffee professionals are turning to specialized barista milk to improve and heighten their beverages. UK-based “premium dairy merchants”... MORE
Isokinetic Training Bikes
Isokinetic Training Bikes
This New Bicycle was Designed with Professional Cyclists in Mind
This isokinetic bicycle was designed for professional cyclists to improve their performance and training. Based in Belgium, Bakala Academy is an athletic performance center specializing in sports... MORE
Medication Disposal Powders
Medication Disposal Powders
DisposeRx is a Safe Drug Disposal Powder to Prevent Prescription Abuse
This safe drug disposal system was created as part of the effort to prevent opioid abuse. DisposeRx is a startup based in North Carolina that helps you safely get rid of prescription medication and... MORE
Blind Way-Finding Apps
Blind Way-Finding Apps
This Clever Navigation App Helps the Visually Impaired Around Campus
This navigation app for blind students was designed by five math students as part of a ‘hackathon’ competition. Jakub Kmiotek, Łukasz Ławniczak, Miron Marczuk and Tomasz Urbaszek from... MORE
AI Real Estate Solutions
AI Real Estate Solutions
Restb.ai Uses an Image Recognition System for Real Estate Websites
This image recognition system is specialized for the real estate industry. Based in Barcelona, Restb.ai is an API solution that makes categorizing, organizing and tagging information in real estate... MORE
Geochat-Locating Apps
Geochat-Locating Apps
Private Social Networking Startup Sweep Helps You Find Exclusive Chats
This private social networking platform helps you find a ‘geochat’ close by. Based in Australia, mobile social startup Sweep wants to help you “discover a world around you”... MORE
Human Resources Web Tools
Human Resources Web Tools
SaaS Startup Active PD Provides Modern Employee Management Software
This employee management software for human resources teams is extremely easy to use, with powerful approval features and is cloud-based. Founded by Jeremy Kirkham, Active PD is an Australia-based... MORE
Video Game Art Marketplaces
Video Game Art Marketplaces
Fans Love You is an eCommerce Platform for Video Game Artwork
This marketplace for video game artwork enables artists to sell their handmade fan art and goods. Startup Fans Love You also creates and ships merchandise based on digital art. They provide customer... MORE
Audience Insight Platforms
Audience Insight Platforms
The Social Media Marketing Startup Specializes in Customer Intelligence
This social customer intelligence platform provides real-time insights about your brand’s audience. Based in Warsaw, Poland, startup Metricso will help you to better understand your customers... MORE
Screenshotting Developer Tools
Screenshotting Developer Tools
Screen.rip is Developer API to Take Tons of Website Screenshots
This new programmable API is for capturing website screenshots. Currently in beta, Screen.rip costs $7 to take 10,000 shots. This developer tool was created by Lakshan Perera. Based in Australia,... MORE
Research-Grouping Apps
Research-Grouping Apps
Yipp is a Productivity Software Startup and Social Bookmarking App
This social bookmarking app allows users to create and curate collections of web pages. Yipp is collaborative productivity software that enables you to simplify the process of sharing information... MORE
Camera-Replacing Subscriptions
Camera-Replacing Subscriptions
GoPro Plus is Now Offering Camera Replacement and Other Perks
GoPro is beefing up its Plus subscription model to offer a camera replacement for your old broken one. GoPro Plus subscribers also get access to auto cloud backup, the ability to share your cloud... MORE
In Vitro Ear Regeneration
In Vitro Ear Regeneration
New Ears Have Been Grown in 3D-Printed Molds for Kids Born with Microtia
In the recent past, 3D printed ear prosthetics have been used as new ears for children with microtia, where you are born with one underdeveloped ear. However, five children have now received new... MORE
Playlist Streaming Experiments
Playlist Streaming Experiments
Stations by Spotify is a Free Music Streaming App for Playlists
Stations by Spotify is a free app experiment that would allow you to listen solely to playlists. The standalone Android app is devoted exclusively to quick and easy playlist and radio station-... MORE
VR Ski Machines
VR Ski Machines
The SkyTechSport Ski Simulator Uses Virtual Reality to Recreate the Slopes
If you have always wanted to learn how to ski but don’t live anywhere close to the slopes, this ski simulator uses virtual reality to recreate a ski resort. From SkyTechSport, the... MORE
Customized Sports Streaming
Customized Sports Streaming
Hulu Live TV Lets You Experience Personalized Olympics Coverage
Through the Hulu Live TV app, you will be able to watch personalized Olympics coverage. The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeonngchang, South Korea are scheduled to take place from February 9th to 25th.... MORE
3D Printed Violins
3D Printed Violins
College Student Sean Riley 3D Printed a Functioning Six String Violin
3D printing has proved to be an affordable design alternative in a wide range of applications, from health care to construction, and now a music arts student has used the technology to create his... MORE
Sculptural Emoji Artwork
Sculptural Emoji Artwork
Laura Owens's iMessage Sticker Pack is Exhibiting at The Whitney Museum
This iMessage sticker pack features emojis made out of real-life sculptures. Released by The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, the Emojis by Laura Owens can also be downloaded in the... MORE
Cheating-Sanctioning Board Games
Cheating-Sanctioning Board Games
Hasbro Will Release a Monopoly Cheaters Edition This Autumn
Over the years Hasbro has released many variations of their classic board game, from an anti-hero Guardians of the Galaxy Monopoly to digital crossover versions—but now they will release a... MORE
Collaborative Checklist Apps
Collaborative Checklist Apps
This Work App for Collaboration Helps Teams Communicate and Work Well
This new app for collaboration enables you to get your work from anywhere. Based in India, task management startup Zala helps you share files and checklists, manage projects, communicate and track... MORE
Karaoke Battle Proposals
Karaoke Battle Proposals
This Carpool Karaoke-Inspired Proposal is a Dating App Success Story
This dating app success story recently let to a surprise carpool karaoke proposal. In a proposal video posted to YouTube by Tyler Stafford, he and his girlfriend EB revisit a carpool karaoke battle... MORE
Sound-Measuring Tsunami Warnings
Sound-Measuring Tsunami Warnings
Mathematicians Measure Sound Signals to Predict Tsunamis
Researchers at Cardiff University discovered sound signals could be used to form an early warning system for tsunamis. Using sound signals, mathematicians are able to measure the size of waves and... MORE
Moisture Management Clothing
Moisture Management Clothing
HYDRO_BOT Apparel Tech Uses Superior Moisture Transportation
This apparel tech is massively changing the way moisture is transported in clothing. HYDRO_BOT is perfect for sports and intense climates as it allows you to sweat but not feel wet. The moisture... MORE
Crypto-Integrating Chat Apps
Crypto-Integrating Chat Apps
LINE is Getting Into Cryptocurrency Trading and Financial Services
The most popular messaging app in Japan just launched a new business that will deal with cryptocurrency trading, insurance, loans and other financial services. Chat application LINE just established... MORE
Free High-Tech Schools
Free High-Tech Schools
Lambda School Offers Free Higher Education Until Graduates Get a Job
This institution for free higher education doesn’t cost students anything until after they graduate and land a $50,000 salary in the tech industry. At that point, they pay a percentage of... MORE
Winter Tech-Embedded Accessories
Winter Tech-Embedded Accessories
This Bluetooth Beanie and Glove Set Keeps You Warm and Connected
Perfect for braving freezing winter temperatures, this Bluetooth beanie comes with touchscreen gloves so you can still listen to your music and use your phone outside. Available for purchase online... MORE
Speedy Sustainable Abodes
Speedy Sustainable Abodes
This Prefab Dwelling Designed by Barchitects Took 5 Hours to Build
This prefab dwelling only took five hours to put up. Produced by Barchitects over a four month period in Madrid, Casa Montana is a family home located in the Asturias area of Spain. The 1076 square... MORE
AI Service Management Platforms
AI Service Management Platforms
Startup Astound Does Automated Service Requests for IT Issues
This new artificial intelligence venture wants to reimagine service management with automated service requests for employees. Startup Astound automates answers to frequently asked employee questions... MORE
Delay-Predicting AI
Delay-Predicting AI
Google is Using Artificial Intelligence Technology to Predict Flight Delays
AI-powered predictive tech is being used in a number of ways, from mobile messaging to smart diapers, and now it’s being used to predict flight delays. Google’s Flight feature provides... MORE
Electric Bike-Share Programs
Electric Bike-Share Programs
Uber is Teaming Up With JUMP to Make Bike-Sharing More Accessible
Electric bike-share startup JUMP is teaming up with Uber to make bike-sharing more convenient. Uber Bike is a pilot program based in San Francisco for the moment. It will allow people to book JUMP e-... MORE

Featured Ideas

Alternative Cauliflower Sandwiches
Alternative Cauliflower Sandwiches
The Vegan Sloppy Joes are Gluten-Free & Free of Most Allergens
These vegan sloppy joes are perfect if you miss a meaty sandwich but now adhere to a vegetarian diet. From Tasty Yummies, the gluten-free recipe for Cauliflower Sloppy Joes is ideal for those with... MORE
Video Content Management Tools
Video Content Management Tools
The Epoxy Video Publishing Platform Makes Life Easier for YouTubers
Now that being a YouTuber (a professional YouTube video maker) is a viable career option, many who upload video content to the web on a regular basis would benefit from a Hootsuite-like tool in the... MORE
Infinite Light Series
Infinite Light Series
Endless by Bram Vanderbeke Uses Mirrors and Light Pattern to Create Art
Playing around with mirrors and light pattern can be a fun experiment, but Bram Vanderbeke’s Endless shows how the two can come together to form futuristic and innovative artwork. The series... MORE
Twirling Petit Plant Vases
Twirling Petit Plant Vases
The Huni Single Flower Vase by Muff Design Spins on its Axis
This Huni single flower vase from Muzz Design twirls on its own axis. The playful plant holder can only contain one flower at a time. Huni was inspired by hand-made wine glasses, as the shape was... MORE
Suggestive Sarcastic Tees
Suggestive Sarcastic Tees
The Zazzle Sarcasm T-Shirt States Irony Finishes Second
This sarcasm t-shirt compares the art of making cutting remarks to intimacy. The shirt reads, ‘Sarc: my second favorite -asm.’ The sexual nature of the top is only implied, and could... MORE
Movie Notification Apps
Movie Notification Apps
The AlertFilm App Provides Cinema Lovers With New Releases Updates
If you are the sort of person who wants to see every new movie and rely on streaming services to help you out, you need this app for new releases updates. AlertFilm is a new app that notifies the... MORE
Hidden Social Features Charts
Hidden Social Features Charts
This Infographic Lists Social Media Features You Should Know
This infographic lists some social media features you probably didn’t know about from popular platforms. Created by Salesforce, ‘Hidden Features for Facebook, Google+, Twitter, &... MORE
Sleep-Improving Charts
Sleep-Improving Charts
The Infographic Covers the Best Sleeping Positions for the Sleep-Deprived
If you suffer from sleep deprivation—and 48% of Americans do—this infographic on the best sleeping positions will hopefully come in handy. From The Back Store, ‘Dreaming the Right... MORE
Smiling Skull Shaped Molds
Smiling Skull Shaped Molds
This Skeletal Halloween Egg Mold Transforms Your Breakfast
This delightful Halloween egg mold turns your breakfast into a smily skeleton. From ThinkGeek, the Egg-o-matic Skull Egg Mold is a fun way to make even your morning meal more seasonally appropriate... MORE
Awesome Archeological Cakes
Awesome Archeological Cakes
This Indiana Jones Cake From Green Jello has Detailed Decorations
This incredibly detailed and epically awesome Indiana Jones cake was for a themed birthday party featured on the Green Jello blog. The tiered cake is so well done it should be preserved as an... MORE
Iconic Cheeseburger Pierogies
Iconic Cheeseburger Pierogies
This Unconventional Pierogi Recipe is Inspired by McDonald's Bic Mac
This pierogi recipe is far from traditional, as it clearly takes inspiration from the classic McDonald’s Bic Mac burger. Created by Perry Santanachote at the Thrillist, the Bic Mac Pierogies... MORE
Daily Wage Fundraisers
Daily Wage Fundraisers
Imagine1Day's Education Campaign Notes the Difference One Day's Pay Makes
In an effort to show people the impact one day’s pay can make, Imagine1Day launched a bold education campaign. To provide education for a lifetime, the charitable organization is asking people... MORE
Chocolate Peanut Butters
Chocolate Peanut Butters
The New Reese's Spread is Going to Change How We Eat Almost All Food
Giving Nutella a run for its money is the recently announced Reese’s Spread. The chocolate peanut butter spread is about to revolutionize the way you eat foods like celery, waffles, toast,... MORE
Tin Man Espresso Makers
Tin Man Espresso Makers
This Wizad of Oz Like Italian Espresso Machine Has a Lot of Heart
When looking at this beautiful Italian espresso maker, it’s hard not to be reminded of the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. While the character needed regular oiling and was missing a heart,... MORE