Holographic Chat

As useful as Google Hangouts and Skype are for staying in touch, the screens that divide people while chatting remain a barrier to intimate conversation. Getting us one step closer to more realistically imitating the familiarity of an in-person encounter, researchers at Queen’s University have invented a life-sized, 3-D video conferencing pod that enables users to see the person with […]

Closet Marketplace

Threadflip is pioneering a new social shopping experience by offering women a simple way to convert their closets into a dynamic boutique-like experience, connecting buyers with sellers, and capturing the collaborative energy of shopping with friends. Essentially, it is a social marketplace for buying, selling, and discovering new, unique, and pre-loved fashion. With a few clicks, users can upload images […]

Sleek Futuristic Coffee Maker

Redefining simplicity, the sleek, ceramic MEM-COFFEE maker is devoid of distracting buttons and panels. When turned on, the minimalistic machine’s laser-projected interface appears to brew the perfect cup o’ joe. Users make their selections by tapping the touch-activated icons that light up on the adjacent countertop, similar to a Bluetooth laser keyboard. The designers of Studio MEM developed the futuristic […]

Hoppit Searches Restaurants by Vibes

Hoppit is your personal concierge with an extensive knowledge of the world around you. As the world’s first ambience search engine, it’s the web’s simplest way to curate the world around you. Hoppit provides highly curated recommendations for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and lounges based on your taste preferences. It finds the perfect ambience for any occasion. Hoppit’s tailored recommendations, […]

Flixel Living Photos

For those who prefer art house films to box office blow-ups, Flixel may be more to their liking. Recognizing that the technical expertise that Beck and Burg pour into their category-defining works is not attainable by the everyman, Flixel co-founder Mark Homza wanted to introduce a systemized way for people to add discreet animations to their photos. The resulting “living […]

Bedroom in a Box

Boxetti‘s most recent attempt is much like the original idea, but by integrating surrounding storage spaces (drawers, cabinets and closet area) the goal is less to ‘hide away’ the bed than it is to celebrate the modern modular nature of this dynamic sleeping unit. Murphy Beds started one of the longest and strangest trends in bedroom design: the concealed, fold-down […]

SPARX Game to Treat Depression

SPARX is a self-help computer programme for young people with symptoms of depression. The programme has been developed by a team of specialists in treating adolescent depression from the University of Auckand. The project was led by Associate Professor Sally Merry. Metia Interactive designed the software. Funding has been provided by the Ministry of Health. In order to actively engage […]

iPad Sound Prism

The onboard speaker in your iPad sucks. If you want to hear the movie, your music, or your lady when you FaceTime, the Sound Prism bluetooth speaker is a good add-on. It also happens to be designed to fit neatly into your Smart Cover, too. Rocketfish Sound Prism for iPad [Werd]

Triposo Offline Travel App

Triposo is the perfect app for travelers with in-depth destination guides for the whole world. Not just Paris, but also Palembang, Porto and Pula. Available on iPhone and Android, Triposo gives smart suggestions based on your location and time. The app will suggest a great coffee place nearby just when you need a shot of caffeine. Triposo lets you log […]