FireWood Faux Fireplace For Smartphones Adds Heat To The Beat

by Steve Levenstein

Have smartphone and fireplace, will travel! The FireWood portable personal fireplace runs off your smartphone, adjusts its light when blown on and pulsates to the beat of music played on your phone or MP3 player.

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Lucky Buddha: Time To Start Upcycling Beer Bottles Instead Of Recycling

Lucky Buddha Glass Made From Lucky Buddha Beer Bottle

by Laurie Kay Olson

More and more people are getting into recycling these days and if they don't have home pick-up, then they haul it to the nearest recycling center. Then there is upcycling. That is taking an item and turning it into something new without having to reduce it to a bulk form for use in manufacturing. One of the cool products that has come out of upcycling is this cute and kitschy Lucky Buddha Glass, made from old bottles from Lucky Buddha Beer.

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Power Utilities Scared Of Solar Panels

by dendory

As solar panels become cheaper, installation fees lowered, and the effectiveness of this technology goes up, the power utilities describe a frightening scenario where they could become nothing more than a backup grid for many people who will end up producing their own power.

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5 Things You MUST Keep In Mind While Starting Your First Email Marketing Campaign

by ModernMarketing

Now that you have everything in place for your new start-up – domain, business registration, website up and running, you are ready to launch your very first marketing campaign. The success of this campaign depends upon you taking some very important steps from the initial stages.

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Etch A Sketch Art - All Grown Up

by Art Outside The...

For many people, myself included, an Etch A Sketch toy is nothing more than a frustrating memory from childhood that convinced me I would never become an artist. But artist Bryan Madden has used those two maddening dials to create unbelievable cityscapes and portraits in his own version of Etch Pop Art. No Shaking Allowed!

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Robots: How Close is Too Close?

by Katie Gatto

It looks like some people are willing to get really, really close to their robots. A new survey that was out by Huffington Post and YouGov, shows that a number of people who are going to have a robot would be wlling to have sex with it. The number is not that high yet, but the feelings on cheating are mixed.

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Take A "Stand" For Self Defense

by Laurie Kay Olson

No matter which side of the gun debate you fall on, the truth is that you want to be able to defend yourself in case of an intruder in some way. Now you can go no further than the bedside table and don't need to hide that old baseball bat under the bed. If you have the Self Defense Night Stand you are seconds away from being ready for combat.

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LEGOLAND Hotel Puts The FInal Pieces In Place

by John J. Staughton

For years, LEGOLAND has been an epic destination for kids and kids at heart. With the opening of the LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, California, when the sun goes down, the fun doesn't have to stop.

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What's The Least Expensive Way to Get A Smart Home?

by Katie Gatto

A look at the least expensive way, for now, to start on your path to smart home. We will take a look both at the least expensive of the custom system options that are out there and how you might want to hookup with your wi-fi carrier in your area to get the best deal on the start to a smart house. Just be ready for some DIY steps if you do.

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Doggie Fountain Just The Thing For Those Dog Days Of Summer

by Laurie Kay Olson

Your dog's water dish can be a hassle during the summer months as it gets knocked over or filled with dirt, leaves, and bugs. It doesn't require putting in a doggie door to the bathroom so they can get to the toilet either. Just hook the Doggie Fountain up to your outdoor hose and your dog can stop by anytime for a quick guzzle with its muzzle.

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IRS Can Access Your Email To Verify Your Tax Report

by dendory

The ACLU obtained documents that show the IRS may not be getting warrants in order to read your email. Even though the documents do not specify either way, questions remain on what the agency does when it wants to read your private communications.

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Remote Control "Sugoi Mop" From Japan Turns Gamers Into Cleaners

by Steve Levenstein

The remote control “Sugoi Mop” from Japan's Kyosho Egg combines the best features of an old-fashioned floor sweeper and an r/c racing car. It might not be the best mop around but at least it'll help lazy gamers get with the program.

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Branson & Virgin Altantic Use Hard Sell To Poke The Competition

by Ron Callari

When the competition goes highbrow, what's the CEO of a competing airline to do? Well, if you're Richard Branson you might seek out advertising space that goes below the belt. That's right. . . while politicians, the likes of U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner have lost their jobs over public images pertaining to to their 'junk,' Virgin Atlantic's number one publicity junkie exposes himself to the world at large - and to boot - getting off "Scot" free (literally)!

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Rock Your Baby In Two Ways

by Laurie Kay Olson

Babies just love to be rocked and now you can do it two ways with the same piece of furniture. Whether you need to hold baby while she falls asleep or just be near the cradle you are set to handle it either way -- or even shift part way through without getting up. Whether mommy or daddy, you can sit up with a sick or fussy baby, or just spend some time watching that little miracle of yours sleep.

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Forget Time With The Whatever I'm Late Anyway Clock

by Bob J

If you have trouble with punctuality, if you're always running late for your next appointment, the Late Anyway Clock won't be much help. But it should bring a smile to all those people you've kept waiting over the years.

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Calling All Inventors: Submit Your Best Healthcare, Education, Or Sustainability Ideas

by Cornelius Fortune

Got an idea to change the world? Verizon wants to hear it, and it might even get you a cool $10 million.

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Bath Mats Are Going Green -- Literally!

by Laurie Kay Olson

For people who love the outdoors and want to bring the outdoors indoors this bathmat could be a dream come true. This bath mat is made up of several types of moss planted in a tray. You can walk on it, wiggle your toes on it, and feel nature beneath your feet. It is a houseplant that your get to walk all over. The prototype has been around for awhile, but it is now available for purchase -- if you have the Euros.

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6 Ounces Exactly? Bakers Can Now Ask Their Measuring Cup

by Michael McParland

If you like nothing better than throwing on an apron and getting covered in flower whilst baking mouthwatering treats, then the latest technological device aimed at alleviating the stresses of baking could be for you. The Talking Measuring Cup from Hammacher Schlemmer is just that - a measuring device which actually talks to you, telling you in weight or volume the exact amounts of your ingredients.

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ESAF Seeks Minority, Women Developers For Video Games

by Cornelius Fortune

The Entertainment Software Association (ESAF) is currently accepting applications for its 2013-2014 scholarship program for video game-related degrees. The program is targeting women and minority developers.

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Smart Beam Projector Screens Video Content For All To See

by Steve Levenstein

The ultra-lightweight Smart Beam projector from Taro Matsumura of VIVA Japan is one part old-fashioned movie projector and one part Star Wars holographic display, designed for portability inside a stylish 4.5cm aluminum cube.

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