Cool Hunting: Though not quite in production yet, Si Hill Design has been getting a lot of praise for his clever (w)rapping paper that features the instantly recognizable lyrics to popular rap songs. The pun of the gift wrap itself is as funny as it is to read the familiar words in print. The UK-based designer’s prototypes include the old […]
Rapping Paper
Dental Hygiene
Dental Economics: Zenith Dental introduces Kolorz, a new hygiene line that includes a Topical Anesthetic Gel, Prophylaxis Paste, and Foam and Gel Fluoride. To develop this new product, Zenith went to gourmet food industry experts to develop products with a superior taste and smell. Care has been taken to assure that these products contain no controversial sweeteners such as aspartame […]
What’s the Deal?
Personalized comparison shopping site, DealMine.com announces the launch of its wireless application for consumers to access their membership deals on the road. With thousands of discounts, miles, points and cash back rewards from credit cards, frequent flier programs and associations, DealMine.com guides shoppers how to take advantage of the programs where they belong as well as learn about new programs. […]
Scented Bus Stops
Strange New Products: Arcade Marketing Inc., in tandem with the California Milk Processor Board, is putting up a new type of advertisement at bus stops that emit the smell of chocolate chip cookies. The ad, which will be placed at five bus stops in downtown San Francisco, utilizes the company’s technology called MagniScent®, which disseminates smell via scent-infused adhesives affixed […]
Eco- Pots
Springwise: EcoForm pots are made from by-products of renewable and sustainable crops, namely grain husks and natural binding agents. Under average use and conditions, they’ll last five years and are freeze and thaw resistant. Once discarded into a landfill, decomposition will take place. Combining sustainability with eco-chic, the pots have a smooth finish and come in a variety of shapes […]
Inflatable Steam Sauna
Uber-Review: The Inflatable Steam Sauna is a sauna for the poor man. In 5 minutes you can be up and sweating in 160 degree Fahrenheit steam with the included pump and some water. The sauna does not require installation, plumbing or specialized electrical connection but it does require you to provide your own chair. The sauna even has “useful ‘hand […]
Play iPod from Backpack
Popgadet: Nike has introduced the C.O.R.E. Backpack iD, a new customizable backpack that features integrated iPod controls. No more digging for that iPod. The backpack’s keypad, located on the right shoulder strap, has controls for volume, tracks and play/pause, and connects to iPods via a dock connector. The coolest feature is the online customization feature — pick your color and […]
Your Own Photostamps
Cool Tools: Vanity postage. This pretty-easy-to-use website will generate official US postage stamps featuring a photo or illustration of your choosing (works well with iPhoto for instance). When the service was first introduced two years ago it was abused by clever pranksters — my favorite hack was a Unabomber postage stamp. The Post Office shut the program down. The service […]
Convenient Reading Chair
Popgadget: The Bibliochaise is book storage with a difference. Apart from the fact that it has a higher than average creativity quotient, the Italian designers, nobody&co have thrown in an added utility factor by creating a literal “arm-chair library.” With the Bibliochaise, you can pick off your books right from where you are seated. Because this chair-cum-library is designed to […]
Babyplanners Services
Springwise: As Babyplanners state on their website: “your dedicated babyplanner takes care of all aspects of life concerned with the upcoming arrival: we help you decide what you need and when you need it.” Think sourcing the best baby carrier, create the baby’s bedroom, or pre-selecting and arranging birth prep or parent confidence classes. Babyplanners offer two programs: the ‘Good’ […]