Box-O-Box allows you to send your college student the most hip, unique and fun care packages, right to his/her door. Box-O-Box is an independently owned and operated company that was started by Mike and Justin, former students of various schools who have witnessed the effects of junky care packages for far too long. In their own words: “We know that […]
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Peppod
examiner.com: There are so many thing which are going right for Peppod, an energy product produced by a small company in Boulder, Colorado. These little alka-seltzer-like tabs are perfect for so many people. They are not easily destructible, taste absolutely fantastic, dissolve quite easily and fit easily into a normal opening of a water bottle. I would not hesitate to […]
Brain Games
CScout: In the game Mind Flex the player wears a headset that measures the brainwaves to control a ball that floats on a cushion of air. The point is to navigate the ball through a maze of hoops. The more you concentrate the harder a fan will blow. The product will be available in retail for $80 later in 2009. […]
The Speak-er
Gadgetell: Novelty speakers are a dime a dozen these days, but this pair in particular is pretty amazing. The “Speak-er” is for the most part your average run of the mill speaker, except it looks like a speech bubble. The bubble measures in at 4 x 6 x 2, so it’s not terribly large, and is made of white ABS […]
Breath Mints for Dogs
PopGadget: As with most dog owners, we love our small “herd” ( three beautiful rescue doxies) but their breath is another matter. My husband uses that old expression, “It could stop the windmill on an old Dutch painting,” or something like that. So along comes DogToids of course, doggie breath mints. Made with parsley to freshen breath. these “yummy” dog […]
Shiso – the new White Tea?
The Wall Street Journal: Could shiso be the new white tea in beauty products? The Japanese mint-like herb that popped up in trendy cocktails and sushi rolls a few years ago has surfaced in a host of new beauty products, much like the way white tea became ubiquitous in beauty lines several years ago. Niche beauty brand Zelens just started […]
Mobile ATM Finder
Springwise.com: Finding an ATM in an unfamiliar city or neighbourhood can be a real hassle. So it’s no surprise that various applications have been developed for the iPhone and other mobile devices, that use built-in GPS to map the nearest cash machines. ING Wegwijzer, a new application built for the T-Mobile G1 (Google) phone, takes the concept a step further. […]
JetBoil Stove
Cool Tools: It’s the quickest, handiest, most efficient hot water maker yet. It takes the piezo-ignited butane trail stove to maybe a 50% overall improvement—worth converting for many. The main tricks are: fin-like heat exchanger (“FluxRing”) where the flame meets the pot; pot attaches to stove (vastly less fiddly); pot has a cozy on it to hold heat and make […]
Necco has a Change of Heart
Daily Herald: After 162 years, the New England Confectionery Co. wants to be more than your Valentine. The maker of Sweethearts — the tiny heart-shaped candies inscribed with messages like “I Love You” and “Kiss Me” — and other sugary nostalgia such as Mary Janes, Necco Wafers and Clark Bars says now is the perfect time to broaden its offerings, […]
Your Sex Life Online
Springwise: Bedpost is an entirely personal application, password-protected from the prying eyes of others, and stresses that it offers absolutely no social networking features. Rather, it is a way for consumers to keep track of the sexual encounters they’ve had by logging in and entering some key details after each one. Users begin by creating a profile for the partner […]