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Concept Computer Based on Tea Cup

Using a computer has become second nature to many in the course of their career, their interests, or just at home for personal use. What new technology could come along and rattle the cages of human/computer interaction and the way we display pictures and data? The tea cup concept PC goes a long way to doing just that.

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Rubik's Cube Speed-Cubing Kit

by Steve Levenstein

Speed-cubing - the "sport" of solving Rubik's Cube as quickly as possible - just got a little easier (or at least, faster) with the introduction of the Speed Cubing Kit from MegaHouse.

Build a House Out of Newspapers and They Will Come

by Diana Eid

A house made from 60,000 newspapers was on display in Gillett Square, East London.

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Design Your Own Dress

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari

Ever dreamt of designing your own clothes, and wearing your creations?

Imagine This, a New York-based company has launched a product called Designer's Portfolio which shall help every girl realize her dreams of being a fashion designer.

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Great Invention Idea? Bed Simultaneously Promotes and Repels Action!

by Elizabeth Valeri

Who among us doesn't like some action in bed? Naturally, we all do. But there's action, then there's ACTION. If you're more the "ACTION" type then United States patent 7,137,881 the Quantum Sleeper, is just the thing for you because it brings a sort of Sopranos' style edginess to the notion of a good night's sleep.

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Knit One, Pearl Two - The Lampshade that Knits Itself

by Sarah O

Nadine Sterk, the designer of this Sleeping Beauty lampshade, is a graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven, currently displaying this piece as part of an alumni exhibit at the Design Huis. According to Stark, this is "a lamp that develops like a living organism," slowly growing its lampshade at the rate of three rotations per hour.

An East Coast School In Central China: The University Of Massachusetts Moves Into Asia

by Andrew Domino

Are you a University of Massachusetts alumnus? A current student? You might not be alone in the world soon. The school is working out a deal to bring online classes to China.

Can A Sport Boat Be Eco-Friendly?

by George Delozier

It can if you are talking about the new "Ao." The Ao is the brain-child of a Spanish Design Team known as "Ubica." They specifically engineered to boat to fast, luxurious and eco-friendly.

Sleeping With the Stars with Twilight Turtles

by Tammy

Imagine drifting off into dreamland with the constellations as your companion. Now this is possible for nurseries and the bedrooms of young children (and even adults), thanks to the Twilight Turtle, the newest creation by Cloud B.

Nightmare Playgrounds Equal Family Fun?

by Tammy

There is no question that kids love playgrounds – but unfortunately some adults have lost sight of what truly has “kid appeal”, as these terrifying playgrounds around the world prove!

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Dislike Burial and Cremation? Try Resomation!

by Thomas A. Parmalee

If you are planning on dying - and let's face it, we all are - you might be trying to answer the following question: Burial or cremation? Well, now there is a third option - resomation.

No More Needles (Again)? P.L.E.A.S.E. Delivers Medicine Without Needles

by Mariella Moon

P.L.E.A.S.E. can deliver medication through your skin without the pain that comes with injections.

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American Inventor Season Two - Backless Bra Runner Up or True Winner?

by Alexis

In the summer of 2007, Season Two of American Inventor aired. One of its contestants, Elaine Cato, introduced the Six in One Backless Bra. In the season finale of American Inventor, Elaine Cato was announced as the runner up to the Guardian Angel (a fire alarm for christmas trees). Norah Alberto, a Senior Style Director from Maidenform, came on stage and offered Elaine a chance to work with Maidenform. Nine months later and just in time for the spring fashions, Maidenform and Elaine Cato has announced the production of the Breakthrough Backless bra by Maidenform®.

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Robot Pill Bugs Put Out Fires

by Lisa Zyga

Sometime in the future, 200-pound bugs may be roaming around the forests. That's not due to any increase in oxygen levels, but rather because these bugs are robots whose job it is to extinguish forest fires.

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A Surfboard That Works Without Waves

by George Delozier

What do you do when you want to try sufing but a trip to either coast is out of the question? Well you can try to make your own massive waves...but the easier way would be to simply buy a Monojet Surf Board.

Can One Wheel Be Better than Two?

by George Delozier

The monocycle design has been around since the late 1800's, but it has taken quite some time to refine it. From the first pedal powered version, to today's 4-stroke engine powered setup, the monocycle has been a very popular item.

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Have Environmental Floor Designers Gone to the Pits?

by Gloria Campos

When you eat a peach and finally get to the pit do you ever wonder, “this pit would make a great floor”? Floor designer, Alla le Roux has.

McDonalds Japan Bucks Fast Food Trends With Big Fat Burgers

by Steve Levenstein

You'd expect McDonalds Japan to be ahead of the game when it comes to providing healthy, calorie-conscious meals to a nation that boasts the world's longest average lifespan. Well, expect to be disappointed... BIG time!

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Touch-Screen Functionality Comes to Digital Photo Frames

by Ben Arnold

New touch-screen capable digital photo frames have been released from Pandigital. The PanTouch line boasts an impressive feature set including connectivity via bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, and via 6-in-1 card reader. Can Pandigital hit another home run with its latest product line?

The Genius of Wile E. Coyote

by Guest Blogger

There have been numerous Inventors throughout the ages that have helped push human progress to the next level. I want to discuss one such Inventor that has been sadly overlooked. His name is Wile E. Coyote.

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