TrendCentral: While in-theater dining has long been appreciated in the few cities where it exists, the culinary cinema model is set to become more widespread as theaters provide menus replete with gourmet meals, table service, and cocktail-permitting 21+ viewings. Take for example, Brooklyn’s new reRun Theater, which touts a full bar and gourmet snacks prepared down the hall at parent […]
In-Theater Bar
Personal Phone Badge
PicturePhoning.com: Turn your phone into an interactive name badge. Instead of giving your new friend your printed business card, text them your virtual one. This action automatically places them in your online contact list and if they have a profile on contxts.com you both are connected. The mobile badge displays a user’s name alongside a QR code that when scanned […]
Kinetic Powered Watch
Trends Updates: The new timepiece designed by Ventura is called the SPARC MGS and has mechanisms incorporated in it that uses the movement of the wearer’s hand to generate electric power for its LCD display and other digital bits. Ventura has installed an oscillating mass just above the display of the watch that will turn on an average about 4,000 […]
Open Doors with Toepener
Iconoculture: Opportunity knocked and a group of business students at the University of Minnesota opened the door, using their feet. Their product, the Toepener, is designed to be installed near the floor and provides a hands- and germ-free operation of restroom doors. The group, Forge, LLC, aims to develop products that solve everyday problems like the clean hands/dirty handle conundrum. […]
Temp Bed and Breakfast
TrendCentral: In 2007, roommates Joe Gebbia and Brian Chesky conceived the idea of creating a temporary bed & breakfast as a way to subsidize the rent on their beautiful San Francisco apartment. Fast forward three and a half years and their idea is now a rapidly growing online platform—it saw nearly 800% growth in 2010—with listings in more than 9,000 […]
Innovative Herb Mill
Place mint, oregano, sage and other fresh green leafy herbs in this herb mill, then just twist the handle – the ultra-sharp scissoring blades quickly mince even large quantities of herbs for flavorful salad dressings, sauces and more. The patented dual-action stainless-steel scissor blades minces quickly and smoothly, without tearing, bruising or blemishing herbs’ delicate leaves.
Ride The Beast
M55 aims to build hybrid bikes. Its flagship model, the Beast, has the greatest performance among e-bikes. 1,500 Watts of power can accelerate this machine to a stunning 40 miles per hour and it can go as far as 75 miles with a single charge, even off-road. The M55 Beast represents state of the art in its every detail. The […]
Free Report – Top 50 New Business Ideas of 2010
What were the most interesting new business ideas in 2010? Which business innovations were brilliant and outstanding? What went through the minds of the radical entrepreneurs in the past year? If you are interested in the answers to these questions, you’ll find this free report by CoolBusinessIdeas.com a good read. This free 23-pages PDF ebook (worth $38), “Top 50 New […]
EVOtainment Entertainment System
Engadget: The so-called EVOtainment System is a Wii racing wheel from Nerf that’s been drilled out and augmented to enable a Classic Controller to join the party, backed with a strip of 3M Dual Lock. Up top a universal GPS mount clings desperately on to his HTC EVO, which connects over Bluetooth to the Wiimote. EVOtainment System brings emulation greatness […]
Wooden Wallets
Luxist: Maison Martin Margiela never fails to surprise us. The always risk-taking fashion house keeps us guessing with what they’ll produce next by creating unique and unconventional pieces. As part of their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection, a set of Wooden Wallets ($425) caught our attention. Made from solid wood with a lacquer finish, the grains are emphasized beautifully. The interior is […]