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Coffee Clash - Look Out Starbucks, Here Comes McCafé!
by Steve Levenstein
If your impression of McDonalds is wall-to-wall plastic, "fries with that?" and a garish clown named Ronald, then you've never enjoyed coffee at a McCafé. Which is precisely what McDonalds has in mind. Be afraid, Starbucks, be VERY afraid!
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2 comments Crosswalks Of the Future
by George Delozier
It's common knowledge that crosswalks, although very handy, can also be very dangerous. It only takes one driver who isn't paying attention and you have a situation that could end very badly. Thankfully, a new concept design from the mind Hanyoung Lee should help to reduce the number of such instances drastically.
Smarten Up With BabySmarts
by Tammy
New moms will receive a lot of advice before baby arrives, but now they can make a game of it with the high-selling BabySmarts game.
Chill Out With Wine Chilled To Perfection
by Toby
Most of us don't have wine cellars or even wine refrigerators in our homes. But, never mind; the Ravi Instant Wine Chiller chills your wine in just a few seconds, takes up infinitely less space, and saves you a whole lot of money. So chill out! You can drink your wine as you like it.
The Answer to Gridlock in the Next Decade
by George Delozier
So I was heading across Denver the other day and in the process I must have seen a dozen Smart for2's. So I started to think about how amusing traffic jams are going to look in the next 10 or 15 years. Assuming all of these concept cars make it into production.
11 Eco-Innovative Gifts For Mom
by Gloria Campos
This year, you could go for the organic bouquet, eco-chocolate, organic clothing, recycled jewelry, tree donation, organic fruit delivery to a green spa gift ideas, if you would like. There is absolutely nothing wrong with these gifts. They are wonderful for the environment and for your mother, but the greener we become the more options we have and you should know about those options. So, if this year you want something a little more unique for your mom take a look at the gifts below.
Computers in the Palm of Your Hand - Computerized Combat Glove
by Ben Arnold
Soldiers may soon be getting a wearable computer device in the form of a glove. The Handwear Computer Input Device by Rallypoint, an MIT startup, allows soldiers to initiate communication, control digital maps, and send commands all while still holding their weapon.
"Green" Products Get High Marks at New Jersey Expo
by Thomas A. Parmalee
People concerned about the environment turned out in droves for the Global Green Expo, which was held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City from April 25 to April 27 to celebrate Earth Day, and they were met with scores of new, innovative products.
Get a Load of These Noggins
by Diana Eid
Noggins are works of art created by Joseph Seigenthaler. They are morbid yet fascinating at the same time.
The Invisible House
by Alison Storm
In an image-obsessed, visually accelerated world, disappearing may be the ultimate retreat, according to architect Patrick Keane, founder of EnterArchitecture. When a client came to him with the desire to build a home that would be designed to disappear, Keane stepped up to the challenge.
Dogs Cloned For Drug Sniffing Jobs
by Lady Bee
These dogs are sweet-looking, aren't they? According to the South Korean Customs Service, they are all very good natured dogs, very trainable, and exceptionally good at sniffing out drugs. They should be; they've been cloned from Korea's best drug sniffing dog.
BMW M1 Homage Concept Revealed!
by George Delozier
Back in the mid 1970's, BMW exploded into the Midship Engine realm with a sexy little car called the M1. It has since been laid to rest and been reflected upon with sadness and envy. Jump to 2008, and BMW has released a concept design that they are dubbing the "M1 Homage."
Clean Your Desk as you Surf the Net with the USB Cleaner Mouse
by Ben Arnold
Tired of having to dust your computer desk all the time? Do you spend inordinate amounts of time using the computer? Then kill two brids with one stone and clean your desk as you use the computer with Thanko's new USB Cleaner Mouse.
Batteries Not Included? Not a Problem for these "Green" Toys!
by Thomas A. Parmalee
If you have children, you already know: They have boundless amounts of energy. No matter what you do, it cannot be contained, right?
Well, think again.
Zen Design Group, based in Berkley, Mich., is now offering a line of toys that convert children's energy into electricity'Kenny Blankenship' of MXC Featured on Novelty Tissue Box
by Steve Levenstein
Remember Kenny Blankenship? You know, Vic Romano's girl-chasing, hard-partying sidekick on Spike TV's overdubbed laugh-fest MXC? Today, "Kenny" is the governor of a Japanese province... let the most extreme marketing campaign begin!
Got Wine? Let It Flow™
by Toby
Real elegance exists in simplicity, and the simply elegant design in this photo is a perfect example. It's called the Flow™ and its sensuous path was inspired by the flow of liquid. Add function to the Flow, and mysteriously, it becomes a rather elegant wine rack for the wall!
Airwaves City Car Concept Focuses on Safety
by George Delozier
We have seen quite a few City Car Concepts over past few months. However, most of them only solve the problem of fuel consumption and harmful emissions. The new Airwaves City Car Concept was designed to not only help with fuel and pollution, but also to save lives and money.
Luxury Bach Miso Sounds Good, Tastes Great!
by Steve Levenstein
Call it "food that bites Bach"... Bahha no Yuraku Kyoichiraku miso made by Marujyu, a Japanese food manufacturer, owes its excellent taste to the music of J.S. Bach pumped into miso fermentation chambers. At least, that's the tune they're playing.
Fixing Broken Hearts With Menstrual Blood
by Steve Levenstein
Could "the curse" become the cure? It could happen, if Japanese scientists have their way. Experiments performed at the Keio University school of medicine have succeeded in growing sheets of heart muscle from connective tissue cells harvested from menstrual blood.
New Wireless Adapter Promises 6x the Range
by Ben Arnold
Wireless internet is great, until you find yourself out of range of the nearest access point. Carry the ultimate geek trump card with you at all times, the Hawking Technology Hi-Gain Wireless-300N USB Dish Network Adapter.
