Inventions, Innovations and Interesting Ideas for the Inventor in All of Us.

Sprint, AT&T To Get Compatible Versions Of Google's Nexus One

by Austin Keenan

The highly anticipated Google-branded smartphone has seen very limited success with its launch on T-Mobile, but will launches on AT&T and Sprint make up for the disappointing sales numbers?

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Martin by Ibride: A Domesticated Donkey Cabinet Makes A Versatile Design

by Toby

This is Martin - Secretaire, a domesticated donkey whose photo may not indicate his size. Though he carries the old fashioned designation of Secretaire - what is usually assumed to be a small writing table in the corner of a living room - Martin is not petite or old fashioned.

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Top Five Performances At 2010 Grammys

by Ron Callari

The 2010 Grammys seemed more like a 3 1/2 hour concert than it did an award show. For those that missed it, or those that just want to see an encore, there were five performances that stood out from the others (20 in total). As an 'invention" news site, InventorSpot is known for finding the best of the best, and these TV performances were the most 'inventive' I have seen in a long time. Don't be surprised if you don't see the big winners of the night listed (namely Beyoncé and Taylor Swift).

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Kia UVO Challenges SYNC Infotainment System

by George Delozier

Infotainment systems are slowly but surely becoming just as common as air conditioning in today's vehicles, and for a good reason. As we become more dependent on new technologies, it only makes sense that we want to use them all the time. Advancements like these are likely why Kia has introduced their UVO system.

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The Fall (and Rise) of Clowns in Advertising: Part 2

by J. Barker

How does the concept of the clown fit into modern advertising schemes? While I'm not sure I have the answer, I do have several examples of how the idea of the clown has shifted over the decades... and where this image may be heading in the advertising realm... and beyond. But they're still scary to me.

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Volvo Looks to Replace 5-Cylinder Lineup with Turbo-4's

by George Delozier

It seems like all of the world's automakers these days are beginning to realize the potential of smaller turbocharged engines. Thankfully, this rarely comes at the expense of performance, making them extremely versatile when it comes to sportier models. Volvo has given us yet another example of this with their latest GTDi Engine.

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Top Ten Social Media Cartoonists

by Ron Callari

As an online editorial cartoonist, I pay homage here to some of the finest new and established cartoonists that are focusing their editorial commentary on social media. Like myself, many of these cartoonists have found the Web 2.0 world is just as exciting and newsworthy as political commentary. And then again...sometimes worlds collide!

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Australian Facial Recognition System to Halt False License Applicants

by George Delozier

Having your driver's license suspended or revoked is a serious matter. Even more serious is the number of people who have had this happen and then successfully applied for another in a different state or even county in some instances. The Australian Police have developed a new computer system to help cut down on these occurrences which could eventually make its way into the US.

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Solar-Powered Cycle Computer Greens Up Your Life

by Chris Weiss

The Solar Bicycle Odometer is the perfect accessory for the eco-conscious bicycle commuter.

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Jungle Talk,Talk 'n Play: Cell Phone Keeps Pet Birds Active And You In Stitches

by Lady Bee

There are more than 300 members of the parrot family and many of them, from the large macaw to the budgerigar (budgie Parakeets), make wonderful pets. Parrots are very social birds and they love to explore and, of course, "talk." But anyone who owns a pet parrot knows that these highly intelligent birds need a lot of interaction, companionship, and challenging toys to keep them happy and healthy.

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Audi Teams With NVIDIA to Bring Google Maps 3D Navigation to the 2011 Lineup

by George Delozier

As expected, Audi has given us another upgrade to their constantly improving Multi Media Interface for the New Year. This iteration features not only a more impressive visual experience, but will also include a 3 Dimensional representation of buildings and landmarks.

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Neuroimaging Can Spot Schizophrenia Before It Manifests

by T Goodman

"Pharmacological treatments for schizophrenia remain unsatisfactory, so clinicians and researchers like myself have started to dig in another direction," says Professor Ina Weiner, lead researcher. "The big question asked in recent years is if schizophrenia can be prevented."

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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2010: The Interior Design Winners, Part 1

by Toby

Sure, you can get a list of the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2010 anywhere. But you want to see the designs, not just read their names on a list! So, we've gathered them for you. Focusing on the best interior design awards, here are 11 of the 22 winning furniture designs, plus the Wallpaper* Furniture Designer of the Year winner in Part 1.

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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2010: The Interior Design Winners, Part 2

by Toby

Sure, you can get a list of the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2010 anywhere. But you want to see the designs, not just read their names on a list! So, we've gathered them for you. Focusing on the best interior design awards, here are 11 more winning furniture designs in part two of two....

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5 Pieces Of Heated Clothing To Combat Winter

by Chris Weiss

When the cold fully braces, you'll be glad that you invested in an article or two of heated clothing. Get heat flowing from head to toe with this selection of products.

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Trexa Platform Lets You Build Your Own Lithium Ion Powered Hybrid

by George Delozier

One of the most often posed complaints surrounding electric vehicles is the look. While they may be much friendlier to the environment, some people just can't get over the styling. The new Trexa modular vehicle platform solves this problem by letting a buyer custom design their own all electric vehicle.

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Jewelry Your Valentine and The Environment Can Appreciate

by Gloria Campos

If you know me well you know I'm a fan of trash to treasure art. This particular list of art is unique and elegant jewelry made from recycled materials like: piano strings, clocks, bottle caps, broken china and knitting needles. It's the type of eco-jewelry your eco-friendly Valentine will appreciate.

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BMW Brings the 5 Series into the ActiveHybrid Lineup

by George Delozier

BMW's ActiveHybrid lineup has been slowly but surely expanding to encompass nearly every size of vehicle offered by the Bavarian Auto Maker. While the 3-Series ActiveHybrid will likely be enough for much of the market, BMW has also decided to redesign a 5-Series to offer a slightly more upscale variant.

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Zeal Ski Goggles Get High Tech

by Chris Weiss

Zeal Optics ups your skiing/snowboarding game by projecting key performance measurements like speed right inside your goggles. Push yourself to the next level with these innovative goggles.

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Performance Book Caddy--The Fastest (And Most Painful) Bike Ride You've Ever Had

by Chris Weiss

Proving that if you look hard enough you'll find a product for any possible need that you have, the Performance Book Caddy allows you to read comfortably on your bicycle.

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