Patent reform struggles on the Senate floor while presidential hopefuls debate NAFTA’s influence not just on business, but innovation. Yet even with innovation under fire, American entrepreneurs step up to a stellar challenge. Google’s Lunar X Prize non-profit organization recently announced the 10 teams participating in its robotics competition to the moon. Out of 560+ inquiries from 53 nations, 5 […]
Google Announces Lunar X Prize Teams
Deli Touch Auto Ordering System
Teraoka’s new the Deli Touch pen allows customers to place orders without human contact. Using a menu with barcodes embedded in the photos of the items, the pen’s camera scans the codes and transmits the information via wireless to a server, which is connected to a printer in the kitchen that prints out the order. On both sides an automated […]
Read Out Loud
USATODAY: Even those of us who don’t gab on cellphones appreciate having one for an emergency. For a blind or visually impaired person, the Nokia N82 promises much more: It’s a liberating day-to-day tool that grants access to printed materials not otherwise easily available. A sightless person can use the phone to snap a picture of a menu, book, printed […]
Easy Groom
I’ve tried a number of battery-operated nose hair trimmers hoping one of them would last, be easy to clean, and remain sharp. Every one of them failed. This stainless steel trimmer is simplicity itself! No whirring motors, wimpy foil blades, batteries or delicate electronics. It costs a little more than some electric models but works elegantly and reliably. I also […]
Fishy Treatment
TrendCentral: Imported from Turkey and used as a cure for skin ailments such as psoriasis, Garra rufa (aka Dr Fish) are the latest trend in Japanese spa treatments. But be warned, this treatment is not for the squeamish: the fish feed off of the dead and affected areas of skin and leaves healthy skin to grow. Basically, you stick your […]
Wearable Electronics
Australian IT: Like the promise of the paperless office, wearable electronics – specifically gadgets integrated into clothing for ease of movement – is a concept that has been long hyped but not really delivered until now. Rod Tanks of Smart Fabrics is looking for a market for wearable electronics. In many ways, that’s surprising. At first glance, particularly in an […]
Dulux Easy Roll
Painting walls just got easier with Dulux. The pigment-pusher has just unwrapped the PaintPod , a device that pumps paint directly to a roller attachment. Hit a button and the PaintPod , loads its roller with the correct amount of paint. What’s more? It even cleans itself up when you’ve finished decorating, taking a mere ten minutes to rinse all […]
Turn Actions into Good
TAG or Turning Actions into Good, is a web-based non-profit charity which revolves around the kindness of strangers. The concept allows anyone to participate in a charity, regardless of financial status. Here is how the process works: Member’s would print off pre-made TAG-cards. Commit an act of kindness. Give the person a TAG-card which asks the stranger to do another […]
Wholesome Fast Food
Springwise: Zen Burger aims to revolutionize the fast food world with natural, wholesome vegetarian foods that have the look, feel, texture and taste of meats without the negative effects on health and the environment. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant specializes in meatless comfort foods that mimic those sold in traditional fast-food environments, such as the ZenSausage breakfast sandwich, […]
Share Your Room
Normal Room shows you interior design and home furniture from all around the globe. Search the image database and explore the differences and similarities in architecture and home decoration between people in different countries. As a member you can post your own photos to Normal Room, comment on other photos and even send your favourite picture as an email-card. http://www.normalroom.com