Ian Cooke

We first published this article last December, but now there’s a video and that’s worth a revisit. Air Guitar is already based on the idea of ‘Pretending’, so why not extend the concept one step further? … MORE

Last year, TREND HUNTER featured an Origami Bike… Okay, I’m fooling nobody, it was my trend and now I am promoting it again… Either way, I was impressed to see this new folding bike from Locust. “Both… MORE

Urinals are disgusting. It's a fact. But now, new designs are helping to transform the urinal to a new level in modern design. The Spoon is a "unique derparture" from the traditional urinal. Look for… MORE

Yes, you need to wake up every morning. Why not wake up to the time being projected on your roof or wall. That way you know how late you are when you sleep in. "Designed by the world reknown Stefano… MORE

What’s new from Nike?  Soccer Ball Vending Machines!  At Chelsea Piers in NYC, balls are often lost after big goals are scored. Now, the game doesn’t have to stop.  I suppose the machines also cater to… MORE

Looking for new ways to spoil your loved ones? How about a 4.6 mph electric Ducati? The new Peg Parego Mini Ducati features removable stabilizers and 1 hour of battery life. Pricing is not yet available. MORE

Fiat has launched a branded line of cell phones. Each phone is stylish Fiat Blue, made of aluminum and branded with the Fiat logo. Like every phone these days, the Fiat phones will offer internet access,… MORE

In what looks like too much Bling, this Mercedes SL was spotted in a recent overseas autoshow. A few months ago, an Audi A8 was made entirely out of Silver for the sheik in Dubai.. Is this something similar?… MORE

According to Google Trends, Santiago Chille has the HAPPIEST web users on Earth. Does your city place? Mexico City, San Fran, LA, and Brussels round out the top 5. This is based on who's searching for… MORE

According to Google Trends, Dublin has the loneliest web users on Earth. This is based on who's searching for "Lonely". Here are the Top 10 Loneliest cities: 1. Dublin Ireland 2. Melbourne Australia… MORE

According to Google Trends, Birmingham UK has the angriest web users on Earth. In fact, the UK and US dominate the Top 10 list. Maybe this will change after the world cup! This is based on who's searching… MORE

There's big money in science fairs. In fact, at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, students can win $4 million of prizes. A Montreal student, Kartik Madiraju, has found a way to generate… MORE

"All space projects get into orbit pretty much the same way – by burning lots of rocket fuel, a spaceship powers itself past the sky. But what if there was a different approach? What if we could throw… MORE

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Eddie Griffin is starring in "Redline," an auto thriller that will feature the destruction of one of the producer's own Porsches. The film, shooting in Las Vegas and… MORE

Video game product placement is about to take off. Neilson suggests that the market will top off at around $75 million this year, but grow into a $1 billion market by 2010. In a recent Washington Post… MORE

I came across this bike in a random adventure in Vancouver last week. The bike folds up just like origami so you can carry it around under your arm, stick in your trunk, bring on the bus, stuff into a… MORE

Over the last decade, North America has seen a drop in smoking, driven byaAnti-smoking campaigns, tougher legislation and a lack of cigarettes in the media. Accordingly, an image like this one instills… MORE

A perfect blend of Russian Vodka with the smoothest Elizabeth Shaw chocolate can be found in trendy tubes of Vodka Shots. Each large tube contains 24 succulent chocolates with neat, orange, vanilla and… MORE

I can't wait to go back to China so I can skateboard. "When Chinese officials conceived of New Jiangwan City - a "planned metropolis" on the outskirts of Shanghai - the centerpiece of downtown was supposed… MORE

Want to be a spy on the slopes? From decoding rails to documenting the destruction, the Ronin™ Espionage™ Jacket, complete with a low-profile custom digital camera, is the stealth solution for winter warfare.… MORE

"Thanks to a whole new direction in growing tomatoes, your crop will be bigger, better tasting, healthier, and easier to grow than ever before. You can water, feed, trim and harvest without bending or… MORE

"Robots may not invade anytime soon, but there's no denying that they're getting smarter. The ball-shaped ApriAlpha uses advanced voice-recognition technology to distinguish between voices coming from… MORE

"If you were looking forward to soon purchasing "Jesus Juice" wine, well, you'll have to wait a bit longer. The California couple who filed an application to trademark the term so that they could slap… MORE

The hard shelled Forza Hardpack will go well with your new Honda CBR F4, and it only costs $125. "The all-new 2006 Axio Forza Hardpack features aggressive aerodynamic styling, racing inspired graphics… MORE

Rave meets traditional fashion with electric iKuffs. iKuffsâ„¢, a creation born of a passion for fashion by Ivan Nogalo Jr. Having always been a fan of French cuffed shirts and cuff links, but not finding… MORE

Bright new watches from Nike challenge traditional style norms. The Mettle collection took a long time to research, design and build because these watches are in it for the long haul. They're geared specifically… MORE

Part 2, same story... The Mettle collection took a long time to research, design and build because these watches are in it for the long haul. They're geared specifically to the needs of those who value… MORE

Lego has a new program online that lets you create anything you want using their Lego Digital Designer Software. However, if that's not hardcore enough for you, you can make your own working lego creations,… MORE

Officially titled ‘Boxbands’ these four way elastics bands sure look powerful.  However, the site loses its creativity when it explains the joke: “Sample shown above holding a... MORE

Rapper Snoop Dogg is leveraging his cool image by launching a new line of foot-long Snoop Doggs. His brother and business manager said, "Imagine a long, skinny hot dog, just like Snoop." I'm still not… MORE