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 […]
Meetup at the Metro
Waterless Car Wash
No more hose, bucket, or soapy mess. How? Simply spray your car with our waterless car wash formula, wipe clean and admire away. The Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash’s unique blend of plant-based surfactants break down surface grime, while polymers leave your surface smooth and protected. Eco Touch will leave your car — and your conscience — clean.
Floating Hotel
TrendOriginal: Riding on the waves of global warming comes the Ark. The Ark Hotel is a concept for a vacation home designed to protect from extreme weather and created to be self-reliant. The arch-shaped building, has a structure that enables it to float and exist autonomously on the surface of the water. The Ark was also designed to be a […]
Last Minute Jet Card
BornRich: For those who are ready to splurge on a private jet-setting experience to celebrate the New Year in ultimate luxury, Air Partner proposes to Christmas 2010, the Jet Card, a card to climb with 25-hour flight to be used at will. The cardholder can plan a last-minute vacation anytime to use the actual flight hours, and aircraft availability is […]
Holidays in a Box
Springwise.com: Offered under the Mumbai-based SOTC brand of global travel company Kuoni, Box Holidays are tangible, prepackaged travel offerings that can be purchased online or off the shelf in a participating retail store. Rather than having to spend time and effort researching options with a travel agent, purchasers can simply buy a Box Holiday, which features all the key details […]
Nhow Music Hotel
Springwise: Located directly on the banks of the river Spree, the Nhow Berlin bills itself as the only hotel in Europe offering two professional music studios. A dedicated music manager is on staff, as is a team drawing heavily from local music colleges. Regular live events and concerts take place in the hotel’s event spaces and terraces, while first-rate DJs […]
Bicycles Forever
TrendWatching: Forever is a Shanghai based bicycle brand that was founded in the 1940s. Having fallen out of favor in the 1990s, the brand has now relaunched under the leadership of 23 year old Chen Shan, offering a range of bikes in bright colors, appealing to younger consumers. The company now sells 1.3 million bikes a year. EXCEPTIONALL [TrendWatching]
ASSET for Cars
CNet: This astounding conjunction of art, technology, and justice–known as Asset (Advanced Safety and Driver Support for Essential Road Transport)–is so packed with gizmos that it can discover you are breaking a multitude of laws all at the same time. Yes, Asset can check whether you’re insured, whether you’re wearing your seat belt, whether you’re too close to the car […]
Regenerative Bike Brakes by Ebike
Trends Updates: The ebike, that has been developed in collaboration with GRACE, essentially generates power through the kinetic energy produced by the rider’s pedaling and this electric power in turn is used to assist the riders in their journey. The electric power is generated via a 250W brushless direct current wheel hub motor and the electric support while riding the […]
Social Biking
The Social Bicycle System from Ryan Rzepecki on Vimeo. TrendBlog: SoBi allows users to interact with the service through their mobile phones. One can find nearby bicycles tracked by GPS, then unlock those available bikes using a mobile app. Instead of the pre-built and deployed docking stations employed by other services, SoBi bikes will have a “lock box” attached to […]