Engadget: And you thought non-stick chewing gum was the heat. Turns out, Coca Cola may be plotting a new version of Sprite that actually chills itself upon opening. Apparently, the drink has to be kept at a specified temperature before being snapped up, and once the oh-so-thirsty consumer pops the top, “a mechanism inside creates ice made from the drink, […]
Instant Chilled
Paper Work
Coolhunter: Computers could have been the biggest tree-saving invention of all time, yet here we are, “paperless office” still just a dream and trees being cut down faster than ever. Award-winning creative architect duo Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen at molo design in Vancouver, Canada, are not discouraged by this. They have decided to ensure that paper does some serious […]
Baby Advisor
Springwise: Baby-oriented websites provide a unique marketing opportunity, since they’re aimed at a highly motivated readership—new parents—who have a strong desire to learn and share their experiences. For advertisers, the value stems from bonding with new customers at a moment when they’re experiencing a major and (mostly) positive life transition. When a new baby arrives, families must make new purchase […]
Flying Billboards
Cherryflava: We remember that a couple of years ago SAA painted on of their 747’s in hideous colours in an apparent celebration of managing to send an entire Olympic team overseas without loosing all of their luggage. That plane is probably still lurking around, ’cause it would have been too expensive to repaint the thing. But, in an ongoing strategy […]
EatSmart Nutrition Scale
Eating a healthy diet is one of the most important ways you can maintain an active lifestyle and protect against health problems. The EatSmart Nutrition Scale™ provides nutrition information that helps you make informed food choices. It is extremely valuable to individuals that are at risk of developing certain medical conditions—such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol and […]
Green Eatery
Iconoculture: Brooklyn, New York’s Habana Outpost restaurant combines Latin American food, environmentally friendly operations and community activism. One of a chain of three restaurants, Habana Outpost is an avant-garde eco-eatery and gathering place for neighbors, environmentalists and artists. The solar-powered restaurant has a courtyard with recycled plastic picnic benches and uses plates made of sugar cane and biodegradable cornstarch cups. […]
YOKANG the New Japanese Fashion
YOKANG is a fashion label out of the beautiful island of Okinawa in southern Japan. Okinawa used to have the independent dynasty as the Kingdom of Ryuku, and people have different images for Okinawa from those of traditional Japanese culture. Its unique culture, developed from the interactions between Southeast Asian countries and Japan, as well as the subtropical climate and […]
Sweet Choco Museum
The Cool Hunter: The Nestlé Chocolate factory in Mexico City’s Paseo Tollocan near Toluca has never been a site anyone went to see for its beauty. It is what is inside that has always interested chocolate-lovers. That changed earlier this year when Michel Rojkind, the 38-year-old principal of Rojkind Arquitectos, decided that he was not satisfied with the original idea […]
Consumers’ Seach Engine
3LUXE: has launched a new editorially-driven review site designed to simplify the online research/purchase process by giving consumers a means to “Simply find the best of everything.” Instead of returning an overwhelming number of choices as search engines do, 3LUXE only provides the three best products or services. “We started 3LUXE to help people save time, and possibly their sanity, […]
Map N Rep
MapNrep.com is an online T-shirt store that provides people with a unique opportunity to represent their favorite country with style. Our t-shirts feature on the front a detailed map of a country, blended with the country’s colors. On the back, is a stylish design of the country’s Emblem (Coat Of Arms). The idea of a detailed map allows people to […]