Springwise: There’s been virtually no limit to the vending-machine innovations we’ve seen over the years, and in the latest spotting Swedish Green Cross is using its technology to sell non-prescription drugs. Perhaps even more interesting than its use of automatic vending however, is that it recently began running specials through location-based service Foursquare. With nine vending machines in three Swedish […]
Pharmacy Vending Machine
Meetup at the Metro
Springwise: Metro Mates is the first service we’ve seen targeted at commuters underground, adopting Bluetooth technology to allow usage on the New Delhi Metro. To join the service, users create an account on the Metro Mates website and enter key pieces of information about themselves, such as personality traits, physical build, and whether they are seeking a relationship or a […]
Textbook Chapters for Sale
Springwise: Focusing initially on education, business and the social sciences, UK-based Reference Tree aims to give higher-education students a way to purchase just the portions of the textbooks they need to efficiently complete their coursework. Publishers including Elsevier, Taylor + Francis, Sage, Hodder Education, McGraw Hill and Cambridge University Press have already signed on with the service, which adds features […]
Feminine Table Lamps
Trends Updates: Italamp has taken inspiration from women’s fashions and garments to come up with this new line of feminine table lamps. These are the perfect gift for a girly girl. These table lamps are soft and pretty, without going overboard. Take a look at the Capri lamp. It has a beautiful, chic design. The shade resembles a woven hat, […]
Ideas for 15Gifts
Springwise: UK-based 15gifts uses a proprietary search engine to help users choose from among a curated selection of unique gifts. 15gifts begins by hand-selecting a wide array of gift ideas from independent, unique and quirky online shops. Users in need of a gift idea then indicate whether the gift is for a male, female or a couple, then select their […]
Breakup Survival
Despite how you, or a friend, might feel right now, you know you’re going to bounce back, stand tall, and be back in the game of life in no time. Still, it wouldn’t hurt to give the I Will Survive Kit for breakups a try. This tin comes complete with a “remedy booklet,” “healing bandages,” a “recovery certificate,” and a […]
WindowAlert Decals
WindowAlert is a static-cling or low-tack decal that may be applied to home and office windows. The decals contain a component which brilliantly reflects ultraviolet sunlight. This ultraviolet light is invisible to humans, but glows like a stoplight for birds. Birds have vision that is up to 12 times better than that of humans. WindowAlert decals help birds see windows […]
Crocs Tiles
BornRich: Wall and floor tiles are of substantial importance when it comes to decorating your bathroom. Make every inch of your bathroom space scream opulence with these inviting, colorful crocodile skin tiles by Italian company Petracer. Part of the firm’s Savana collection, these tiles flaunt a textured crocodile skin pattern. The Savana collection tiles evoke the mythical beauty of the […]
Read Articles on Readability
Readability – Enjoy Reading, Support Writing from Arc90 on Vimeo. New Startups: Readability is a way to transform any article on the web into a clean and comfortable reading view, in order to give you a distraction-free reading environment. Designed as a mobile/web app, Readability zaps online clutter and saves web articles in a comfortable viewing opportunity. The writers and […]
Blackjack Watch
Luxist: Massively complicated, the 21 Blackjack has a brand new Christophe Claret movement in it called the BLJ08. It has 501 hand finished parts and two barrels with a 72 hour power reserve. But what really matters is that in addition to the time it lets you play three games. Which games? I am not 100% sure how they will […]