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Archive for June, 2009

Bus stop ad uses eye-tracking technology to shine a light on domestic violence

A bus stop in Hamburg, Germany is turning heads with its anti-domestic violence message. Using eye-tracking technology, the ad can detect when someone is looking at it. The ad shows a perfectly content couple when you look at it. Turn away, and an image of the man hitting his partner is displayed. [...]

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Wearable towel

First there was the Slanket, now the Wearable Towel!
The towel is sold as a one-piece unit with 3 slits down the side. It can be worn in a toga or tunic-style without the need for fasteners, clips or buttons. Good for the beach, pool or right after a quick shower. Retails [...]

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Japanese Blue Beer

Okhotsk Blue (aka Ryuho Draft) is the latest in Japan-based Abashiri Brewery’s colored beer line up which includes Hamanasu Red draft and Shiretoko Green draft.
Okhotsk Blue is made using water melted from icebergs and seaweed, which gives the beer its blue tint. Initial reports state the beer isn’t too bad, either. I’d be willing to [...]

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The Voice Stick helps visually impaired

The Voice Stick enables blind persons to read any book or text by
scanning the corresponding words and sentences and reading them out loud.
Designed by Sungwoo Park.
via LikeCool

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Umbrella changes color when wet

The Squidarella umbrella changes color when the rain hits! This unique umbrella houses a ho-hum black & white pattern when dry. When the rain pours, the graphic on the umbrella changes to reveal vibrant colors! It’s the hydrochromic ink in the graphic that allows for the transformation.
It’s pretty hard to [...]

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Inflatable Jet Ski from Gravitix

If you love jet skiing but don’t want to shell out thousands of dollars for one, check out Gravitix’s Inflatable Jet Ski SC-1.
Made of high-grade PVC and battery-powered, this jet ski is controlled via a throttle and adjusts to various speeds via a steering wheel. Like a standard jet ski, this model shuts off with [...]

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Coleman Rechargeable Blender

Summer’s here and that means parties, picnics and camping trips. Now you can enjoy the great outdoors without worrying about cables and cords. Mix drinks and smoothies right at the campsite with the Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender .
makes a 48oz pitcher of frozen drinks in under a minute
lid has 3 pouring [...]

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The BoGo (buy one, give one) LED Flashlight

This BoGo LED flashlight is great for camping trips because it’s shock and water resistant, and contains built-in solar panels that charge in 8 hours (providing up to 5 hours of illumination). It also has a glow in the dark strip so you can easily find it at night.
But perhaps the best part of [...]

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Less waste with the Reusable Fresh Snack Pack

If you love Ziploc bags, but hate the waste that comes with throwing them out (or the inconvenience of washing/drying them), try the Reusable Fresh Snack Pack. Not only can you use it to safely store and transport food on the go, but it doubles as a makeshift placemat when you get there. Hand [...]

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Stone Islands add life to your backyard

These Stoneislands from UK-based organicstone are a unique way to add design zest to your yard. Founded by Sue Jones and her two daughters, organicstone creates made-to-order stones from recycled materials such as granite and volcanic ash. Stone islands come in three sizes, (mini, midi and
maxi) and in a variety of shapes, materials and [...]

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