Umbrella Photo Browser
Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
The Pileus System is an umbrella with a projector and a little wireless computer so you can browse through photos on Flickr, videos on YouTube, etc. “The Pileus System is a mobile tangible browser to make rainy days fun. The system is constructed by the Pileus Umbrella and the Pileus WebService. User can see and take a photo and video with the PileusUmbrella. User can hand on own experience in rainy day to next user with an umbrella type photoset. User Connects the Grip with the Screen, then…Read More at TrendHunter.com
Active hypoxic training is a drug-free alternative to accelerating endurance performance. Essentially, you simulate training at different altitudes by controlling the density your oxygen intake. The training method has recently been the focus of a lot of attention as the World Anti-Doping Agency has decided not to ban the practice. From Giz Magazine: The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has decided not to ban Hypoxic Training systems and has not added artificially-induced…
Enjoy vodka in the rocks with an ice jacket that freezes around your vodka bottle. In short, an ice jacket is a special case that you put your bottle in, fill with water, and place in the freezer. Then, you’ve got a stylish ice encased vodka bottle that you can use to impress your friends.
The Moonbeam is a 100 MPG car that you can build yourself for just $2,500 and 1000 hours. The inventor, Jory Squibb, has provided detailed instructions on his website. “In a world where the price of oil is trending towards infinity, large companies are quickly seeking alternative energy sources for transportation. Jory Squibb decided he’d build his own fuel-miser, and set about creating it from second-hand motorcycle parts. The resultant vehicle, christened MOONBEAM, gets 80-85 mpg…
Hold your girls in place with Hollywood Fashion Tape. If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities (sometimes) manage to contain themselves in teeny gowns, now you know. A little Hollywood Fashion Tape in the right area and you can prevent fashion mishaps too. So keep your clothes on and check it out. “Armed with Hollywood Fashion Tape’s Red Carpet Assortment, we’d wager even fashion critics, who pounce on any pucker, slippage or gap in a gown, will have to acknowledge…
At Modern Convenience they’ve designed the first skateboards that are made for your home. Nifty. “Hop on this custom embroidered vinyl longboard for a soft cushioned ride down your hallway or around your office desk. When not skating, Indoor Longboard is cool art; it is sculpture you can ride! Designed for indoor cruising, conversation and fun. An upholstered vinyl longboard with custom designed embroidery, Indy 215 trucks, clear and aluminum wheels & 1/8” risers,…
Bloom cards are three dimensional pop-up greeting cards. They run for $5.
“A pop-up card that can be used as a greeting card, gift tag, gift ornament, decoration, ornament sticker, book mark, or a gesture of love to your dear ones. To attach simply remove from the packaging, remove the sticker on the back, and apply.”
The traditional game “rock, paper or scissors” is considered a children’s game but some adults use it to solve their problems and it is also a “sport” controlled by an international association and it is played in tournaments in many countries. According to several sources, the highest authority in RPS is the World Rock Paper Scissors Society located in Toronto, Canada (with branches spread in several countries). This society regulates and promotes this sport and it also organizes…
Cool Business Ideas is one of my favourite new blogs. As you can imagine, the site is dedicated to cool business ideas, and the editors do a pretty good job filtering out innovative content. “Based in Singapore, CoolBusinessIdeas.com is dedicated to the gathering of brand new promising business ideas and opportunities from around the world and informing our newsletter subscribers of emerging trends in the business world so that our worldwide subscribers can gain an edge over the relentless…
Nothing says it better than buying nothing. It’s actually true, and you can buy Nothing for $6. From I Want One of These: What better present for the person who has everything than a poignant reminder that they want for nothing? This lovingly crafted vial of emptiness is filled to the brim with unfettered nothingness. Free from the burden of possessions, the weight of responsibility, Nothing is as idiotic as it is brilliant. Indeed even old Macbeth, though mad as a kipper, realised that…
The new Sietz camera boasts 160 megapixels. That’s actually really scary. It means some dude on the corner of the building can take a picture of the street, and later search through it to see that you were picking your nose. The camera also has many of the other features you’d expect of a $32,000 camera, including a 1/20,000th shutter, 300MB/second read-out, and a ISO 500-10,000 range. It goes on sale in 2007. Key features Seitz D3 digital scan back - Very high…
If you’ve been looking for a ring that will heat up your finger on your anniversary, then… well, then you’re wierd. But now you’ll be happy. From Alaska Jewelry: The Remember Ring™ utilizes patent pending Hot Spot™ technology to deliver a reminder that it’s “That time of the year again!” 24 hours before your special day, the Hot Spot™ on the interior surface of your Remember Ring™ will warm to 120º F for approximately 10 seconds, and continue…
From Sky Ceilings: How SkyCeilings Work Ceiling Grid - SkyCeilings fit into standard 2’x2’, 2’x4’, 60cm, or custom grid systems. Luminous SkyCeilings require 9” of overhead clearance from the bottom of the grid to the hard ceiling. Elevators (patent-pending) Elevators are aluminum frames that snap into the “T-bar” of the ceiling grid. Elevators raise the translucent image tiles of Luminous SkyCeilings 1-¼” above the ceiling grid, creating a 3-dimensional…
Lighten and brighten your outdoor experience with colourful flat folding plates, cups, mugs dishes and bowls. The concept reminds me of Origami, the ancient eastern art of folding paper into beautiful shapes. Orikaso Dinnerware is not made out of paper however, it is manufactured from PVC a greenpeace approved polypropylene plastic, very easy to clean (no corners because it is flat) and indestructable. The more you fold it the more durable it becomes and it is able to withstand boiling liquid up…
The Mini Three keyboard (designed by Art Lebedev) is the first OLED keyboard in the world available for purchase. It has three keypads, each key is a standalone computer and monitor thanks to integrated OLEDs ( organic light-emitting diodes). Once you have downloaded the configurator software and connected the keyboard to a free USB port, you are able to begin using your Mini Three. While browsing the web, Mini Three can be configured to tell you that you have new mail, at the same time you can have…