Animated Birthday Cakes – Celebrate With Moving Food

(TrendHunter.com) How fun is this?

With the continued media growth of the entertainment, food, and children’s birthday party industries, animated birthday cakes seem to be the product of natural demand progression.

On Coolest-Birthday-Cakes.com, there is a wide selection of themes to choose from. The animated pa…

Banned Video Graveyards – YouTomb

(TrendHunter.com) Have you ever wondered what happens to videos YouTube is forced to remove because of copyright infringement claims? I myself haven’t, but the YouTomb project will tell you all you want to know about such videos. When a video take-down occurs because of a request, YouTube retains the video’s meta…

Competing with Compatibility – Napster Rivals iTunes (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Steve Jobs better watch out, because Napster is giving Apple a run for their money.

This week, Napster launched a music-sharing portal on the web with over six million MP3s, a move that could seriously hurt rivals like iTunes.

For reference, iTunes also has around six million songs, but the major…

Online Medical Records – Google Health

(TrendHunter.com) Google has released a new service that will allow people to track their medical records online. Google Health will track all your medical visits as well as track your tests results.

The password protected service will take the frustration and anxiety out of the wait for results like mononucleosis,…

Indiana Jones LEGO – The Video Trailer (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Fans of the Indiana Jones LEGO game and pop culture phenomenon trilogy films must be really excited about the Indy game to be dropped shortly after the fourth film- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull- hits theaters in the USA on June 3rd. The latest trailer of the LEGO game includes …

Dancing Chips – Terra Chips Activated by Clapping (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Terra Chips are really unusual chips. While in their bags, these Japanese chips jump around when you clap, make a loud noise or shout at them. The bags are battery-operated and they sell for $14.00.

These chips could come in handy on a lazy Friday afternoon at the office when you’re just looking…

Overly Stimulating Ads – Swedish McDonalds Coffee Ads (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Featuring cheesy family shots and corny music just won’t make the cut for Swedish McDonald’s commercials. In a way, it only makes sense to develop something as outrageous as this.

Since McDonalds has pervaded every urban city on this planet (hasn’t it?), people don’t notice it anymore. It’s like a…

Giant Human Nest – Benjamin Verdonck’s Skyscraper Nest (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Benjamin Verdonck is living in a giant nest hanging from a high-rise building in Rotterdam. The Belgian man says he will be there until May 22nd.

Judging by the images in the gallery, the nest looks like it was made out of twigs as well as more resistant and durable materials.

Benjamin built thi…

Cigarette Drawings – Smoking Kills More Than Hitler & Bin Laden

(TrendHunter.com) If only Hitler could charge a fee for his face being used in so many ads! Following the Malaria campaign which painted Hitler & Stalin with mosquitoes to illustrate the danger of the disease, a new anti-smoking campaign uses a similar approach by drawing the Nazi leader and the notorious Osama Bin L…

Muslim Girl Power – Deeyah’s Sisterhood Project (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Deeyah, a Norwegian artist who has been referred to as a “Muslim Madonna,” is using her talents to support young Muslim women.

The singer, composer and producer is a versatile artist and a passionate human rights activist who has recently launched the SISTERHOOD project to support and encourage yo…

14 Fake Taxidermy Mounts (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) OK, I can’t hold off any longer. As a tribute to my love of fake taxidermy, I’ve created this list of the top 10 faux animal heads mounts. They range from classy white cast antlers and gorgeous chandeliers to goofy robots and complete fantasy creations.

For reference, my fascination goes back to l…

Online Love for London Mayor – I Did Not Vote For Boris (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) London has a new mayor, and the story of how he got elected is very interesting. A ton of people thought it would be funny to vote for someone called Boris Johnston (see video); in fact, so many that he actually got in!

The web is alive with sites dedicated to Boris or Bo Jo. The blog roll is real…

Geeky Kamasutra – Positions For IT People (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We all know that geeks love their gadgets, but according to this funny illustration of love positions for IT People, maybe they love them a little too much…

The hilarious picture which is floating across the tech-loving blogosphere shows a young geek apparently trying to open his PC tower case de…

Interactive Gaming Urinals – Place to Pee (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’re into gaming, then clearly, this is the “Place to Pee.”

In this interactive, sensor-filled toilet, the better your aim, and the stronger your stream, the higher your chances of winning the game.

Two Belgian entrepreneurs came up with the innovative idea to combine their addiction t…

22 Fashionable Weapons for Women (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Guns, grenades and other weapons were typically designed for men, but now that women are more involved in combat, both in Hollywood and in real life, an influx of stylish weaponry has hit the market. While not all of the following stylish items are actually functional, all are inspired by weaponry. …

Fashion Designers As Art Icons – Marc Jacobs as Andy Warhol for Interview Magazine (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Continuing the trend of fashion designers posing as models, Marc Jacobs channels his inner Andy Warhol in a very interesting and unique shoot featured on the cover and inside the pages of the upcoming June/July 2008 issue of Interview Magazine.

The special feature is a celebration of Andy Warhol’s…

Slimming Fitness Sandals – FitFlops (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Just in time for summer, here’s a sandal that helps you tone up your gams. FitFlop recreates the feeling of walking barefoot in the sand, working the calf, hamstring, thigh and gluteus muscles. The multi-density foam soles also have health benefits like reducing joint strain and possibly aiding with…

Celebrity Wedding Photographers – Ashton Kutcher Nikon Ads (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) A while back Trend Hunter told you about Nikon’s new campaign starring comedy actor Ashton Kutcher. The campaign has been very successful in reaching out to geeks, the celebrity-obsessed and the cool kids, all at the same time, thanks to the casting of the likable Kutcher.

Here are some of the pr…

Felt Animal Trophies – Feltidermy (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These whimsical, felt animal trophies made me smile the first time I saw them. The handcrafted beasties are the creation of girlsavage. These custom plaques are sure to please animal lovers and those who share the designer’s impish personality.

Girlsavage says, “I still love to create things that …

Controverisal Fashion for the Blind – Braille Tees

(TrendHunter.com) If one day you decide to wear the Blind Tee, designed by Barbara Loomis, do not blame the visually-impaired for reaching out to touch your breasts. Chances are, he only wants to decipher the message written on your clothing.

Because the blind can and do appreciate art, it is with designs like the …