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Rahul Kalvapalle

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What is your favorite trend?
"Guerilla Marketing Trickery". This was an advertising stunt from 2010 in which Heineken - sponsors of the UEFA Champions League soccer tournament - got a bunch of women to convince their boyfriends to attend a classical concert and poetry recitation on the day of the huge Champions League match between Real Madrid and A.C. Milan. It made for great viewing and was a brilliant advertising stunt by Heineken.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Personal jetpacks!
Sustainably Revived Race Cars
Sustainably Revived Race Cars
The 'Lola T70S' Rebuilds a 1960s Racer With Plant‑Based Materials
The 'Lola T70S' is a limited‑edition race car that revives one of British motorsport’s most recognizable designs while reframing it as a sustainable race car built with modern production... MORE
All-Electric Compact SUVs
All-Electric Compact SUVs
Audi's 'Q4 e‑tron' Boasts Customizable OLED Lighting and Faster Charging
The 'Audi Q4 e‑tron' is a refreshed electric SUV that updates the brand’s compact EV format with changes focused on lighting, cabin technology, and charging performance. Well and truly... MORE
Recyclable Bottle Containers
Recyclable Bottle Containers
The 'Recyklobox' Allows For Sustainable In‑Store Returns
The 'Recyklobox' is a recyclable in‑store bottle collection container developed by Mondi for use in retail environments, with the aim of making it possible to gather up returnable bottle... MORE
Diminutive Grain-Sorting Machines
Diminutive Grain-Sorting Machines
The 'InSight Single' Offers Precise Sorting In a Compact Package
BoMill, a company that is headquartered in the Swedish city of Malmo and is renowned around the globe for its industry-leading offerings of grain-sorting and related applications, is offering a... MORE
Squeezable Fruit Snacks
Squeezable Fruit Snacks
The 'Clover Krush' Fruit Pouches are Designed For Portable Enjoyment
Clover, a South African brand that is reputed around the country for its wide assortment of food and beverage products, has launched a brand new fruit snack in the form of the 'Cover Krush,' range,... MORE
AI-Native Banking Platforms
AI-Native Banking Platforms
Backbase is Unifying Bank Systems Under a Singular Operating Layer
Dutch financial technology company Backbase has launched an AI-forward business banking platform that makes it easier than ever for AI agents to work alongside employees and customers in a... MORE
Adaptive Early Learning Devices
Adaptive Early Learning Devices
The 'Ahmi' Combines Baby Monitoring, Preschool Learning and More
The 'Ahmi' is an innovative early childhood device designed to replace multiple nursery and learning tools with a single system that grows alongside a child, positioning it as an early learning... MORE
Child-Centric Landline Phones
Child-Centric Landline Phones
Pinwheel's 'Home Classic' Limits Kids’ Calling to Approved Contacts
The ‘Pinwheel Home Classic’ is a new landline phone that is designed to give children a straightforward way to communicate without access to screens, apps, social media and the like. Shaped... MORE
Agentic Banking Platforms
Agentic Banking Platforms
This Platform Allows AI Agents to Open and Run Business Bank Accounts
Meow Technologies has introduced an agentic business banking platform designed for AI‑led financial workflows, positioning it within agentic banking by allowing software agents to open and... MORE
Self-Custodial Banking Apps
Self-Custodial Banking Apps
The 'Coca 3.0' App Separates Financial Tools From Fund Ownership
The ‘COCA 3.0’ banking app is a financial platform designed to provide everyday banking services without requiring users to hand over custody of their funds. This unique banking app supports... MORE
Wheel-Mounted Smart TVs
Wheel-Mounted Smart TVs
The 'StanbyME 2 Max' Features a Portable Smart TV on a Rolling Stand
The 'StanbyME 2 Max' is a battery‑powered television from LG that is designed to seamlessly move throughout a home on its own wheeled stand, positioning it as a portable smart TV defined by... MORE
Titanium Hammer Multitools
Titanium Hammer Multitools
The 'Eck Hammer' Offers a Basic Hammer & Versatile Wrench Functionality
The 'Eck Hammer' is a compact hammer multitool whose signature feature is complemented by several workshop-style functions in a form sized for pockets and packs alike. Designed by Eck Studio, the... MORE
Camera‑Centric Flagship Smartphones
Camera‑Centric Flagship Smartphones
The 'Find X9 Ultra' Features a Handy Clip‑On Teleconverter
The 'Find X9 Ultra' is a flagship smartphone from Oppo built around an unusually elaborate imaging system, with its hardware and optional accessories shaping it as a camera-centric smartphone... MORE
Electric Urban Hatchbacks
Electric Urban Hatchbacks
Volkswagen's 'ID.Polo' Blends Electric Power With Tactile Controls
The 'ID.Polo' is a compact urban hatchback, offered up by none other than the venerable German automaker Volkswagen, that reintroduces a familiar model name in a battery‑powered form, with size,... MORE
Featherweight Camera Drones
Featherweight Camera Drones
The 'Lito X1' Offers Heavyweight Sensing in a Lightweight Package
The 'Lito X1' is a compact camera drone, introduced by DJI, whose low weight of only 249 grams makes it possible to avoid running afoul of regulatory requirements while still offering features... MORE
Multi‑Zonal Camper Vans
Multi‑Zonal Camper Vans
The 'Escape 540' Expands the Possibilities Of Six-Sleeper Layouts
The 'Escape 540' is a camper van developed by German builder Algovia with a focus on clear interior separation. Based on the venerable Fiat Ducato, this particular camper van uses a split-room... MORE
Reconnoitering Robotic Vehicles
Reconnoitering Robotic Vehicles
The 'Ripsaw M1' Offers Reliable Reconnaissance In Risky Terrain
The 'Ripsaw M1' is a wheeled robotic vehicle, developed by Textron Systems, that aims to tackle challenges faced by marine corps by providing advanced reconnaissance. Built to move ahead of... MORE
Low-Maintenance Tiny Houses
Low-Maintenance Tiny Houses
The 'Shanti' Dwelling is Designed For Minimalist Living
In a tiny house market that has increasingly been known to veer into decidedly non-tiny territory with growing footprints and expanding cornucopia of features and amenities, the 'Shanti' tiny home... MORE
Remote Mini-Split Thermostats
Remote Mini-Split Thermostats
This Smart Thermostat Can Be Used With New & Legacy Air Conditioners
As room-based cooling systems continue to grow in popularity, mini-split thermostats are fast becoming a distinct product category, with the 'Boldr Smart Thermostat' looking to distinguish itself... MORE
Streamlined Industrial Shredders
Streamlined Industrial Shredders
These Mobile Shredders Introduce a Flexible Setup Model
Vecoplan's 'VEZ 3300' is a single-shaft shredder that is designed to be able to quickly and easily process a diverse array of materials including waste wood, biomass and mixed commercial... MORE
Recycled-Material Coffee Machines
Recycled-Material Coffee Machines
The 'Eletta Ultra' is Forged From 70% Reclaimed Thermoplastic
The 'Eletta Ultra' is a coffee machine that features exterior components made with 70% recycled ABS, which is a form of thermoplastic. Developed through a partnership between plastic compound... MORE
Zero-Wood Camper Trailers
Zero-Wood Camper Trailers
This Squaredrop Trailer Expands Into a Compact Two-Level Shelter
The 'Skookum' is a camping trailer from Tactical Overland that fits squarely within the nascent movement of off-road camper trailers that are well and truly shifting toward all-season use. This... MORE
Pawprint-Adorned Door Mats
Pawprint-Adorned Door Mats
This Door Mat Proudly Conveys the Presence Of Your Home's Furry Friends
Huntington Home knows a thing or two about offering products that cater to discerning yet budget-minded customers, and the introduction of the 'Home Sweet Home Paw' door mat is a fine example of... MORE
Thermostatic Cat Beds
Thermostatic Cat Beds
K&H’s Extreme Weather Pad Keeps Cats Cozy During Outdoor Winter Siestas
The onset of winter is known to bring about gloomy moods in any humans, but the same is also undeniable true of their feline companions, particularly those who are resigned to a life of hybrid or... MORE
Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys
Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys
This Oversized Plush Toy Will Keep Your Canine Occupied For Hours
The procurement of entertainingly effective dog toys is known to get increasingly complicated over time, as once-innocent and easy-to-please puppies eventually graduate into high-maintenance... MORE
Durable Canine Soccer Balls
Durable Canine Soccer Balls
This Dog-Friendly Ball Can Withstand Puppy-Bite Punctures
Jolly Pets, the Streetsboro, Ohio-based company that is widely known for its creative pet products that are designed to help you stimulate your pets and keep them happy, healthy and well-exercised,... MORE
Cotton Candy Bacon Beers
Cotton Candy Bacon Beers
This Blonde Ale Offers a Tantalizing Trip Through Festive Flavor Profiles
Texas-based Lakewood Brewing has launched a beer that is just as delicious as its description would suggest - a Cotton Candy Bacon Blonde Ale that is well and truly designed to cover all the bases... MORE
Cookie-Flavored Milk Stouts
Cookie-Flavored Milk Stouts
This Festive Stout Bears a Distinct Peanut Butter Cookie Character
One of the most highly anticipated events of the festive season for beer lovers is the release of seasonal special brews by the Cleveland, Ohio-based Great Lakes Brewing Company, and the 2024... MORE
Robust Hard Iced Teas
Robust Hard Iced Teas
The 'LiiT' Hard Iced Teas Come In At Nine Percent ABV
The Shock Top Company, a name that is well and truly synonymous with the iconic Belgian white ale that was launched nearly two decade ago now, has been hard at work expanding its portfolio of... MORE
Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts
Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts
The 'Heart X1' Demonstrator Craft Can Take Off From Small Runways
A Swedish company by the name of Heart Aerospace is preparing to unleash a demonstrator version of its futuristic electric aircraft that is eventually set to be able to perform commercial... MORE
Outdoorsy Harvest Lagers
Outdoorsy Harvest Lagers
This Collaborative Amber Lager is Designed to Be Enjoyed In the Sunshine
Venerable outdoor gear brand L.L. Bean has been roped into a unique collaboration with Harpoon Brewery in order to create a delectable amber lager that is well and truly designed to be enjoyed in... MORE
Optimized Short-Throw Projectors
Optimized Short-Throw Projectors
This Projector's Display Can Be Tweaked to Suit Ambient Light
Panasonic is well and truly preparing to take the European multimedia projector market by storm with the planned introduction of a brand new short-throw projector that is designed to be able to... MORE
Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes
Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes
This Motorbike Combines Consummate Performance & Easy Handling
Chinese-based motorcycle company Benda has been unabashed in its desire to churn out motorbikes that are aesthetically and visually striking whilst offering an assortment of hidden features and... MORE
Projector-Boasting Tablets
Projector-Boasting Tablets
This Rugged Tablet Can Withstand Punishment & Project Clear Imagery
China-based company 8849, which is fast gaining a reputation for putting together exceptionally durable and rugged tablets and other mobile devices, has lifted the curtains on the ‘Tank Pad,&#... MORE
Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers
Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers
This Three-Wheeled Car Boasts a Low Center Of Gravity
The ‘Dragonfly’ is an innovatively engineered and aesthetically striking three-wheeled car, designed by a team led by none other than the noted engineer Greg Kunsch, that puts forth a... MORE
Low-ABV Brown Ales
Low-ABV Brown Ales
This British-Style Brew is Designed For Carefree Wintertime Sipping
Schlafly Beer, by far the largest independent craft brewery based in the city of St. Louis in Missouri, is inviting customers to step forward and have a taste of the ‘Dark Mild,’ a beer... MORE

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Zero-Wood Camper Trailers
Zero-Wood Camper Trailers
This Squaredrop Trailer Expands Into a Compact Two-Level Shelter
The 'Skookum' is a camping trailer from Tactical Overland that fits squarely within the nascent movement of off-road camper trailers that are well and truly shifting toward all-season use. This... MORE
Multi‑Zonal Camper Vans
Multi‑Zonal Camper Vans
The 'Escape 540' Expands the Possibilities Of Six-Sleeper Layouts
The 'Escape 540' is a camper van developed by German builder Algovia with a focus on clear interior separation. Based on the venerable Fiat Ducato, this particular camper van uses a split-room... MORE
All-Electric Compact SUVs
All-Electric Compact SUVs
Audi's 'Q4 e‑tron' Boasts Customizable OLED Lighting and Faster Charging
The 'Audi Q4 e‑tron' is a refreshed electric SUV that updates the brand’s compact EV format with changes focused on lighting, cabin technology, and charging performance. Well and truly... MORE
Thermostatic Cat Beds
Thermostatic Cat Beds
K&H’s Extreme Weather Pad Keeps Cats Cozy During Outdoor Winter Siestas
The onset of winter is known to bring about gloomy moods in any humans, but the same is also undeniable true of their feline companions, particularly those who are resigned to a life of hybrid or... MORE
Featherweight Camera Drones
Featherweight Camera Drones
The 'Lito X1' Offers Heavyweight Sensing in a Lightweight Package
The 'Lito X1' is a compact camera drone, introduced by DJI, whose low weight of only 249 grams makes it possible to avoid running afoul of regulatory requirements while still offering features... MORE
Camera‑Centric Flagship Smartphones
Camera‑Centric Flagship Smartphones
The 'Find X9 Ultra' Features a Handy Clip‑On Teleconverter
The 'Find X9 Ultra' is a flagship smartphone from Oppo built around an unusually elaborate imaging system, with its hardware and optional accessories shaping it as a camera-centric smartphone... MORE
Pawprint-Adorned Door Mats
Pawprint-Adorned Door Mats
This Door Mat Proudly Conveys the Presence Of Your Home's Furry Friends
Huntington Home knows a thing or two about offering products that cater to discerning yet budget-minded customers, and the introduction of the 'Home Sweet Home Paw' door mat is a fine example of... MORE
Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys
Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys
This Oversized Plush Toy Will Keep Your Canine Occupied For Hours
The procurement of entertainingly effective dog toys is known to get increasingly complicated over time, as once-innocent and easy-to-please puppies eventually graduate into high-maintenance... MORE
Remote Mini-Split Thermostats
Remote Mini-Split Thermostats
This Smart Thermostat Can Be Used With New & Legacy Air Conditioners
As room-based cooling systems continue to grow in popularity, mini-split thermostats are fast becoming a distinct product category, with the 'Boldr Smart Thermostat' looking to distinguish itself... MORE
Low-Maintenance Tiny Houses
Low-Maintenance Tiny Houses
The 'Shanti' Dwelling is Designed For Minimalist Living
In a tiny house market that has increasingly been known to veer into decidedly non-tiny territory with growing footprints and expanding cornucopia of features and amenities, the 'Shanti' tiny home... MORE
Sustainably Revived Race Cars
Sustainably Revived Race Cars
The 'Lola T70S' Rebuilds a 1960s Racer With Plant‑Based Materials
The 'Lola T70S' is a limited‑edition race car that revives one of British motorsport’s most recognizable designs while reframing it as a sustainable race car built with modern production... MORE
Wheel-Mounted Smart TVs
Wheel-Mounted Smart TVs
The 'StanbyME 2 Max' Features a Portable Smart TV on a Rolling Stand
The 'StanbyME 2 Max' is a battery‑powered television from LG that is designed to seamlessly move throughout a home on its own wheeled stand, positioning it as a portable smart TV defined by... MORE
Recycled-Material Coffee Machines
Recycled-Material Coffee Machines
The 'Eletta Ultra' is Forged From 70% Reclaimed Thermoplastic
The 'Eletta Ultra' is a coffee machine that features exterior components made with 70% recycled ABS, which is a form of thermoplastic. Developed through a partnership between plastic compound... MORE
Titanium Hammer Multitools
Titanium Hammer Multitools
The 'Eck Hammer' Offers a Basic Hammer & Versatile Wrench Functionality
The 'Eck Hammer' is a compact hammer multitool whose signature feature is complemented by several workshop-style functions in a form sized for pockets and packs alike. Designed by Eck Studio, the... MORE