Trendwatching.com: Nokia Money is a new mobile financial service enabling consumers to send money to another person just by using the person’s mobile phone number, as well as to pay merchants for goods and services, pay their utility bills, or recharge their prepaid SIM cards. Nokia is building a wide network of Nokia Money agents, where consumers can deposit money, […]
Nokia Money
Lowest Cost Refrigerator
Trendwatching.com: Scheduled for launch next month (March 2010), Indian Godrej has announced the world’s lowest-cost refrigerator, the Chotukool. Weighing 7.8kg, the refrigerator uses a cooling chip and fan alongside high-end insulation, meaning that the appliance uses half the power of a conventional device and can also be run from a battery. At a price of USD 69, the Chotukool also […]
Paving Power
TrendCentral: Harnessing the energy from your left-right-left, UK company Pavegen Systems plans to power the path you walk on. The rubber sidewalk tiles, made from 100% recycled tires, depress each time they’re stepped on. The kinetic energy generated is then converted into electricity and stored inside the tile. A very small percentage (about 5%) of that energy makes the tiles […]
Nano Bulbs
Inhabitat: Want to ditch your inefficient incandescent bulbs for some energy-saving compact fluorescent (CFL) ones? Be prepared to deal with toxic chemicals inside the bulbs. Now there’s another option: nanofiber bulbs, which are safe, energy efficient, cost-effective, and emit a warmer, more pleasant light than CFLs. The new bulbs, developed by RTI International, contain nanofibers — materials that are the […]
Wooing Elite Travelers
Born Rich: As the luxury travel takes on to woo the elite travelers, British Airways has also introduced their new first class cabin being installed on a B777, which flies from London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare. The new cabin features a personal wardrobe, a 60 percent wider bed at the shoulders, leather-bound writing table, a 15-inch in-flight entertainment screen, USB […]
Ooh Local Activities
If you can find and do great, local stuff at home, why not do great local stuff that’s run by local people when you’re away too? Ooh.com is an online notice board and listings site where anyone in the world who offers trips, courses, classes and events can list their activities for free, and take direct bookings and payments through […]
Necktie Reuse
New Startups: Narwhal Company is the inspirational idea of an everyday person that was looking to move away from the 9-5 lifestyle and thrive in their entrepreneurial spirit. Thus, the idea to provide fashionable accessories from the re-use of neckties was born. Narwhal Co. is a unique and green product that hopes to be a catalyst for the funding of […]
Dog’s Collar Comes with Tweets
“Puppy Tweets” dog’s collar allows dog owners to follow their dog on twitter. This plastic tag (introduced by Mattel), comes equipped with a sound and motion sensor, and with pre-recorded tweets. In accordance to the dog’s movements and behavior, it’ll post tweets to the dog’s Twitter account announcing its status. (Via: CNNMoney) Pets focused devices: * A collar tag from […]
Friend of Trends
Trend Friend is an online (and smartphone accessible) gift idea database that allows users to quickly find the trendiest gifts based on their search criteria. The site then lists which physical retailer carries the item allowing buyers to walk into a nearby store and walk out with their gift. The website is the first of its kind to offer consumers […]
Local Paper Wrapper
Inhabitat: Here’s a source for gift wrap paper that is as beautiful as it is eco-conscious. Known as The Local Paper, these couture coverings are based on unique themes that are inspired by the designers’ travel, nature, and life. Each elegant wrap comes in 24×36 inch sheets that are Forestry Stewardship Council certified, made with papers that are 30% recycled […]