Fujitsu Ltd. is a natural to adopt the concept of a notebook PC model, which will be held in Milan, Italy Design Exhibition “-JAPAN DESIGN INNOVATION-2008” exhibition. Will be held on April 16 to 20 (local time) for five days. Engadet: That’s Fujitsu’s WoodShell concept PC. It joins an increasingly common trend of so called “natural” products already demonstrated by […]
Wooden PC
Instant Fresh Tea Innovation
With a twist of the air-tight cap, 1.4 grams of traditional Kyoto matcha (high-grade green tea) is released into the mineral water below, creating a serving of fresh (yet instant) tea with no added chemicals or preservatives. In the same fashion, CIC Co. also offers Ukon (tumeric) and Aoijiro (kale juice) health drinks. Bottle Innovations: Instant fresh tea [Trends in […]
StickK To Your Word
TrendCentral: Whether your personal goal is to drop 20 pounds, quit smoking, hit the gym, or even stop biting your nails, stickK uses the power of a “commitment contract” to encourage you to “stickK” to your word. Developed by two Yale professors with backgrounds in law and economics, the stickK concept is based on the idea that most people will […]
Scout Music For Cash
Iconoculture: For anyone who has ever said, “If I had a dollar for every time I turned a friend on to a new band … ” — well, now you can cash in, thanks to Surrge. Publicly launched at this year’s South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, Surrge is an iTunes for populists, empowering its listeners, dubbed “scouts,” […]
Dinner in a Bottle
What happens to all the moisture when a juicy hunk of sirloin is transformed into chewy beef jerky? Truth is, we don’t know. But the salty, savory flavor of this vitamin and mineral packed concoction will make you think we collected all that sweet, meaty juice just for you. Flavors: Beef Jerky, Chicken Teriyaki, Texas BBQ, Fish ‘N’ Chips and […]
Cloakscan Tech
Springwise: Who hasn’t checked their coat at a restaurant or other venue and worried about losing the claim ticket? London-based Idscan aims to put those worries to rest with a biometric cloakroom system that it claims is a world’s first. Cloakscan records a customer’s thumbprint via a small scanner, while a digital camera records the transaction. When customers return and […]
Kids-Friendly Web
TrendCentral: For parents, leaving children unsupervised with the Internet is basically as scary as sending them to the playground alone. Created for kids ages 3 to 12, this G-rated browser takes out the fear and intimidation of web surfing for both parents and children. Kids can explore and research any topic as all links offered have been approved as child-friendly […]
DNA Art
Trendwatching.com: DNA 11 creates personalized art from DNA and fingerprints. For DNA art, a simple method of non-invasive collection includes a mouth swab. The company then harvests a sample of the client’s DNA to capture their genetic fingerprint and transforms it into an artistic representation of a person’s life code. Prices range from EUR 299 to EUR 892. To get […]
Ketchup Pistol
Gizmodo: This oversized cartoon-esque pistol can be filled with your favorite condiments and fired at your food for the ultimate in BBQ fun. Naturally, the temptation to misuse this device will be overwhelming, but at least you can take solace in the fact that you will have the upper hand in any food fight you instigate. Tabasco anyone? Available soon […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 66
Marketing In Your Local Community For most small businesses, all marketing is local marketing — as it should be. But even if your company is regional or national in scope, it’s a good idea to “go local” to select, targeted communities. The keys to effective community marketing….. Continued in BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 66 >>> – Easy Parties – Meet The […]