Opaque search, blind bookings – models which have found their way in to the travel lexicon in recent years. GetGoing, a San Francisco-based startup, aims to capitalise on such trends with its own take: The service asks consumers to pick two flights to two different destinations that they might be interested in (eg. someone who wants to go to Europe […]
Surprise Travel Itinerary
Shop for Men
French dating site Adopte un Mec (Adopt a Guy) is opening pop-up shops around France and flaunting its product range (i.e. available men), in the shop windows. Men who are registered with the site are displayed as though they were life-size dolls, in giant plastic boxes labelled with their top characteristic. Men are displayed as adventurers, geeks, surfers or hipsters, […]
JoeyBra Pocket Bra
The first sexy & comfortable pocket bra, JoeyBra gives you the freedom to go anywhere, do anything, and carry anything without lugging a purse. Discreetly holds a cellphone, ID, and key on the side of your bra with easy access. The unique design will hold most cellphones, ID, key, and other small items regardless of bust size – no amount […]
Tweet for Free Drink
South African beverage company BOS Ice Tea has developed a Twitter-activated vending machine, called BEV, that dispenses a free can of its Rooibos drink when a customer stands in front of it and tweets with the hashtag “#BOSTWEET4T.” An overhead LED screen shows the person’s Twitter handle and a countdown until the “free” can emerges. When the drink is delivered, […]
Retail-Teller-Machine
A creation of KAL, the RTM is a Retail-Teller-Machine that works just like an ATM. Instead of dispensing cash, the RTM prints a secure voucher that is exchanged for cash. RTMs are located inside any store and provide a full range of banking services. RTMs are a tenth of the cost of an ATM to own and operate. No cash […]
Your Dream Job
JobDreaming is a completely new way of finding a job. With JobDreaming, job candidates describe their dream job by completing a fill-in-the-blank form that takes 30 seconds to complete. When a match is found, the job seeker is notified by e-mail, where they answer a few brief questions to confirm their interest and job skills. If it’s a match, then […]
Safety Warning App
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc and Nipponkoa Insurance Co Ltd co-developed a smartphone application that helps auto drivers drive safely. Safety Sight has the “Approaching Forward Vehicle Warning” function, which emits a warning sound when a vehicle ahead is approaching. The smartphone estimates the distance to the vehicle ahead by analyzing the image of the scene in front of the user’s […]
Nokia Releases Bendable Phone Concept
Nokia hasn’t really ever had the coolest phones on the market. They are generally just those reserved for construction workers and project managers; the type of phone that is simply used to stay in touch and get the job done. However, Nokia’s most recent concept, though it’s not exactly breaking news anymore, still has the entire smartphone industry buzzing and has smartphone […]
Compact Residence
Usually when we think of someone living in a truck, our mind paints a picture of extreme disenfranchisement. Not here. This compact residence, built inside the standard UNICAT truck, includes all essentials of a comfortable dwelling – bedroom, bathroom, office, lounge and more – perfect for the adventurous freelancer or man on the run. Of couse, living in such a confined space […]
In-Bed Use
Sometimes, you just don’t want to leave the bed. Maybe it’s because you broke your foot kicking the door in because you lost the keys last night. Maybe you have a hangover and moving any part of your body feels like mild torture. Or maybe you just really love your bed because it’s soft and cushy and smells like peaches. […]