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Chinese Cloud-Making Machine Makes Clouds AND Money

Two's company, three's a cloud? A Chinese businessman is generating some much larger numbers preceded by dollar signs by renting out an artificial cloud-making machine.

Underwear Innovation: Unmentionables Gain Honorable Mention

by M Dee Dubroff

Slick Chicks is an intimate apparel brand offfering that which no other underwear manufacturer can; a way to take them off without removing outer clothing. Read on for more on this most interesting wearable tech innovation.

I'm Glovin' It! Japanese Rubber Glove Vending Machines

by Steve Levenstein

Looking for gloves in all the wrong places? These Japanese rubber glove vending machines are a godsend for those washing dishes, conducting cavity searches or dating Greg Marmalard after all the shops have closed.

Nicotine-Consuming Bacteria Offers Key to Anti-Smoking Drug

by Marjorie Dorfman

Find out more about the results of a recent study that has indicated hope for a new anti-smoking drug may lie in a bacteria that consumes nictotine. Read on to learn more about this amazing scientific innovation.

Frito-Lay Japan Jumps On The Minions Bandwagon With New Banana Cheetos

by Steve Levenstein

The billion-dollar grossing film Minions has made the titular characters a worldwide phenomenon while endowing products they promote with a rare appeal... or should that be a peel? Case in point: Banana Cheetos from Frito-Lay Japan.

Haute Couture Joins Wearable Tech: Designer Purse Can Charges Smart Phones

by M Dee Dubroff

Few names have been more enduring in the world of iconic fashion than Diane von Furstenburg. Read on to learn more about her fusion with wearable tech as demonstrated by her creation of a purse that can charge a smart phone.

Thumbs Up For Zion Harvey:Child Receives Bi-lateral Hand Transplant

by Marjorie Dorfman

Meet Zion Harvey, eight-year-old recipient of the world's first bi-lateral hand transplant. Learn more about this amazing boy whose courage and marurity far exceed his years.

Hallucinogenic Sunglasses Render A Sober LSD-Style Kaleidoscope

by M Dee Dubroff

If you are so inclined, dazzling visuals can be yours without the negative aspects associated with hallucinogenic drugs. if you are wondering how, read on to learn more about Hungarian deisgner, Bence Agostin, and his unique pair of psychedelic mood sunglasses.

Tesla Meets Knight Rider: The Youxia X Electric Sedan

by Motors.new

Youxia Motors' striking X sedan might look like a Tesla Model S but its inspiration according to the company's CEO is KITT, the talking Firebird driven by David Hasselhoff in the hit 1980s television series Knight Rider!

Electric Runway Closes Gap Between Fashion and Technology

by M Dee Dubroff

The boundaries separating fashion and technology are only limited by the confines of the human imagination. Read all about Toronto's Electric Runway and how its recent showing explores the integration of these two important elements in modern life.

Tablet Offers New Light at The End of the Visually-Impaired Tunnel

by Marjorie Dorfman

Meet the world's first braille tactile tablet for the blind that is made without mechanical components. Read on for more about liquid-based technology and how it is improving the everyday lives of the visually impaired.

Turtle Taxi: For Travelers Who Like Life In The Slow Lane

by Motors.new

An innovative cab company called Turtle Taxi caters to those who aren't in any rush to reach their destination. As their name implies, Turtle Taxi drivers take it slow and steady – they might not win any races but the ride won't cause you to lose your hare, er, hair.

It’s Fashion; It’s Technology; It’s Wearable Drones!

by M Dee Dubroff

The merging of fashion and technology is a cultural phenomenon that is bursting at the seams. Meet the drones of the future which can be worn around your neck, on your wrist, on your feet and God knows where else. Check out these amazing devices of tomorrow.

'Weird Hotel' In Japan: The Robotic Future Of The Hospitality Industry?

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Little by little, we're approaching a day and age where businesses that once relied on humans are using technology instead. I say "approaching" because we're not quite there yet; people are still valued in many fields, particularly where customer service is concerned. But that doesn't mean that many businesses aren't already embracing alternatives, and some of them happen to be a little strange.

Hair Loss and Restoration: Gone Today and Back Tomorrow

by Marjorie Dorfman

For millions of people who have suffered hair loss, advances in cutting-edge technology are offering new hope for successful transplants, with the aid of a robot. Read on for more on this amazing scientific innovation.