Body Armor Fashion II – Defender Hoodie

(TrendHunter.com) If a slash-proof T-shirt that protects you from knife attacks is not secure enough for you (and I must say that it really lacked style), the Defender Hoodie might be a good alternative.

It is a hoodie with 2mm of Type IIA bulletproofing that is strong enough to stop a 9mm full-metal-jacket round at…

Maze Door Chains – Defendius

(TrendHunter.com) Although it’s been reported that this door chain design might just be an April’s Fools day, I fell for it and I think it is just awesome! As long as you do not mind spending a little more time going through a maze to get to the other end than you would on a normal door chain, ofcourse.

The Defendiu…

Advergaming – Coke Zero UEFA 2008 Game

(TrendHunter.com) The hottest trend in ads right now is advergaming; basically building your brand in the gaming sphere. There’s the good the bad and the downright ugly in this field, but notable examples, including the brilliant PlayStation-based BK Games from last year, raise sales, cash and awareness in the noto…

Floor Blow Dryers – Hurricone

(TrendHunter.com) The Hurricone not only warns of a wet floor…it also dries it. An internal fan blowing all 360 degrees up to 15 feet works on battery power for up to 12 hours on a single charge.
This will probably reduce the number of slip and fall lawsuits.

All in One Furniture – The Unit Has A Kitchen, Table, Fridge & Bathtub

(TrendHunter.com) The motivation behind designer’s Philippe Malouin’s The Unit is the fact that the average European flat ranges from 30 to 50 square meters.

Since space has become a luxury, the furniture must be ultra compact and accomplish a maximum amount of tasks.

With this design, Malouin wanted to comprise …

Pole Dancer Alarm Clocks – Wake Me Up Before You Strip

(TrendHunter.com) Instead of spending your money at strip clubs, the £20 Pole Dancer Alarm Clock will give you a show each morning.

It is guaranteed to get you up (in more than just one way) to a seedy looking strip joint with a disco ball and bad lighting and music.

What better way to start our mornings?

Rechargable Outdoor Candles – LED & Silicone Mood Lighting

(TrendHunter.com) Didn’t Glade do this already? Oh sorry…these are “outdoor candles”. Well if they’re for the outdoors, why are they not 100% water proof? After a night of drinking outside I don’t want to have to remember to bring these in. Because if I do forget, there goes my $90.

These LED candles may be good f…

Solar Art – Solar-Powered Swarovski Rainbow Maker (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Rainbow Maker gives you all the joy of one of nature’s most beautiful miracles, but without the rain! It’s the modern day version of the prisms you played with him school. All you need is a bit of sunshine to stimulate the gadget’s solar panel, and the motor that twists the Swarovski Crystal ben…

Notebook Computer MashUps – Quake Catcher Network

(TrendHunter.com) Accelerometers are standard features on notebook computers. When they detect they are in free fall, they move the hard drive to “Oh Sh*t” mode. The Quake Catcher Network was born to collect data from volunteers who have laptops that are compatible to detect unusual movements. A special algorithm can…

iPod Death Clock – iPodMechanic

(TrendHunter.com) Gadgets don’t live forever. If you’re addicted to your iPod, that thought might sting a little. For an estimate into the lifespan on the Apple of your, uh, ears, there’s the iPod Death Clock.

Input the serial number of your device onto iPodMechanic.com, and it will calculate an estimate. Of course…

Lumigram Goes Sexy – Light up Your Boobies (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) After creating illuminated Clubwear, Bags, Tablecloth, Tops, and Heart Cushions the French company Lumigram finally took the next step and went sexy with Illuminated Bras and Shawls. It was only a matter of time…

As a bit of Trivia, Lumigram’s motto is, “i>Light for Style.”

Also check out some…

Photo Journalism in LEGO – Mike Stimpson’s Playful Reproductions (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Mike Stimpson, a British photographer decided to reproduce famous journalism photos with Lego figurines. It is a beautiful project, but I have to wonder if it’s not too much to recreate a dramatic moment with kids toys. Still, it remains an unique idea!

Innovative Stereoscopic 3D Videos – Bjork’s Wanderlust (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter has featured many trends about Björk’s innovations in music. Her latest is a breath-taking music video that is directed by duo Encyclopedia Pictura that has the blogsphere abuzz.

The eccentric Icelandic singer’s music video for the song Wanderlust that was shot in stereoscopic 3D with…

iPod Trumpets – Phonofone II (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is the Phonofone II, designed by Tristan Zimmermann.

I love it when somebody takes a high tech gadget and makes an accessory that is very low tech. There are no electronics for the phonophone, it depends entirely on the ceramic design and horn acoustics to amplify the sound of you iPod by con…

Posh Baby Strollers – Metrolla Strolla

(TrendHunter.com) Finally, a stroller that is designed to traverse stairs. The Metrolla Strolla is an awkward high-chair-on-wheels-looking-thingamajig that would also look good in any urban family’s foyer (pronounced foy-a). Then again this baby-moving machine from designer, Dan Levin, looks like something off of rob…

Wii for Miliary Use – Wiimote Diffuses Bombs

(TrendHunter.com) The Wii Remote now has a new application in the real world. The U.S. Military is experimenting with using the Wiimote to control a bomb-defusing robot. The idea is that this new method will make bomb disposal safer.

Sure wish I could get a chance to play with it…although I’d probably get hurt.

Fan-Inspired Ultra Mobile PCs – F@N UMPC (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) A big problem with current UMPCs is the limited screen size that hurdles multi-tasking or prolonged usage. Inspired by the folding fan of the east, F@N is a concept of a powerful UMPC that looks like a normal one screen device but actually has a hidden keyboard and two other screens that can easily…

Future Tech Predictions – Laptops in 2015 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Compenion, Canova, Siafu, Cario. These are a few names of laptops we’ll be whining for in 2015. The Compenion concept notebook from Felix Schmidberger in Stuttgart, Germany, has designed a laptop that you just slide up to open. The pair of organic LED panels slide into place next to each other, and …

Instant Tea by Twisting Bottle Cap – Matcha Tea With A Twist (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Just by twisting the air-tight cap, 1.4 grams of high-grade green tea, Kyoto matcha is released into the mineral water, serving up fresh instant tea, with no added chemicals or preservatives. In the same manner, CIC Co. also offers health drinks like Ukon (tumeric) and Aoijiro (kale juice). I’m not …

Massaging Backpacks – Airo

(TrendHunter.com) If you don’t mind looking like the Hunchback of Notredom, this Airo messaging backpack will provide you a relaxing massage without having to beg someone for it.

Now that I think about it, having someone walking behind you rubbing your shoulders might not be a good look either.

If my little German …