Cell Phone Bag Opens Automatically – Serene by Bang & Ulufsen (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Bang & Ulufsen yet again has managed to out do itself with this highly featured innovative mobile phone that acquaints a clean and clear acoustic sound. And while in it’s presence the Serene sort of takes your breath away because of it’s elegant stature. The Serene encompasses the basics usages an…

Timepiece Merges Old and New – Nike Presto Hourglass Watch

(TrendHunter.com) Are you anal about being exactly on time? Then you probably want to avoid this Limor Yaron Presto watch designed for Nike. As you can see it takes it’s uniqueness from an hourglass. The lower dial shows the hour and as it fills up, it indicates the minutes of the hour. Half full is half past! See no…

Cheap Pens No Limit for Talent – Biro Art (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I have come across all sorts of biro art sites and artists lately – and as a form of drawing it appears to be trend on the up. Biro Art is featuring more and more in blog discussions and they are even entire exhibitions dedicated to the art of making art with Biro’s. One in Spain had to be cancelle…

Furniture Design for Nature Lovers – Birdy Chair Chirps Love Me

(TrendHunter.com) Aww, isn’t this tweet? It’s an iddy-biddy birdy chair. Every chair is handmade of wood, liana and leather. Liana is made flexible using steam and then dried to become very sturdy. The chair is not available covered in feathers yet, only leather and faux leather. Put this out on the balcony and wait …

Deceptive Electronic Scales – For Those Paranoid About Their Body Weight (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) There are three electronic scales in the Alice Wang designed Asimov’s First Law range that highlights the fixation and psychological harm people can have with their (what they believe to be) ideal bodyweight. The collection is named after the first of the Laws of Robotics set out by author Isaac Asi…

Using Technology To Mourn Loved Ones – Digital Remains (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We live in a world where computers, internet, portable media players, and wireless handheld devices are a vital part of our life and identity. Our data is stored on remote networks, creating digital archives of entire generations of people. So What will happen to all of this information when we or a…

Robot out of Recycled Cell Phones – The TeMo (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Finally, something to do with that old cell phone when it has outlived it’s original purpose!

Introducing – the TeMo (short for “Telerobotics over Mobile packet data services”), a robot made of Legos, a few microchips, some motors, and a cell phone. Software Engineer and self-professed “techie” Ja…

Swoopy Aero Clean Furniture – Jetson Furniture from Phillips Grass (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Jetson furniture is finally here! Doesn’t this furniture from Phillips Grass remind you of something old George Jetson, Jane his wife, would snuggle up in? The smooth lines with the jet engine like armrests and the swooping aerodynamic back all have the markings of the Boeing company lounge. Caution…

Convertible Top Scooter – Advia 250 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Small scooters are huge in most parts of the world, so it only makes sense that one with a convertible top be introduced. The Advia 250 has a retractable roof and windshield with a wiper. Riders will still have to pack some rain pants and a jacket for to avoid the splash over, but with the price of …

Pimped out Powder Room – RotoRooter

(TrendHunter.com) RotoRooter is giving away the ultimate ladies bathroom, tricked out with gaming gadgets, tech goodies and all sorts of pinkness.

The pink bathroom boasts a Nintendo Wii, a pink Sony Vaio laptop, a flat screen TV that functions as both a monitor and a heated towel rack (oh yeah!), an iPod, a pink fr…

Human Dog Food – Candy Shaped Like Dog Food

(TrendHunter.com) As with some trends you think what on earth were they thinking. I has never been truer than with this post. Why someone would decide there is a market for dog food shaped treats is beyond me but so there is, and here it is. Yummy!

Hurricane Weather Simulator – Disney’s New StormStruck Exhibit

(TrendHunter.com) Have you ever experienced a hurricane? Do you know how to stay safe? Soon, you will be able to do both at Epcot’s Innoventions. Slated to open in late summer 2008, the highlight of the new exhibit, entitled “StormStruck: A Tale Of Two Houses”, will be the special effects simulating inclement weat…

Geeky Best Friend Rings – Nerd + Dork Ring Set

(TrendHunter.com) I was just having a conversation with friends about how geeks represent the new cool. As a self-proclaimed gadget freak who also reads too much, I would wear this Nerd ring by Fred Flare with pride. An adorable twist to your typical best friend jewelry sets, this pair is gold-plated and goes for $18…

Rental Culture Explained – P2P Renting

(TrendHunter.com) According to Wikipedia “Peer-to-peer renting services and Platforms are often referred to as Ebay for rentals, or Craigslist for rentals, as these latter two services are the most famous Consumer-to-consumer marketplaces and classifieds platforms.”

The fast development of this market is due to a co…

Spice Gun – Salt & Pepper Shoots Salad (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Like it or not; cringe or choose to ignore the multiple ethical issues it raises in an already gun-happy world this Spice Gun loaded with salt, pepper, sugar or any other spice of your choice, makes the job of spicing up your food at the least, a conversation hot-spot. Designed by Chinese designer Z…

Eco Friendly Fold-Up Bike – Cube Urban Street

(TrendHunter.com) Fold up bikes are usually really dorky looking. Not the Cube concept bike called the Urban Street. Front lights are built in to brake levers and the front wheel hub will turn on lights when needed.

It is fantastic when unfolded and ready to ride and when it is folded, it’s small enough to carry to…

Turn Your Washing Machine Into a Lamp – Reestore Ideas (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Since recycling is on everyone’s mind, the designers at Reestore have been turning what some would consider “no longer of any use” into fully-functioning household furniture. The ideas Reestore have come up with are fresh, unique, and stylish where recycled items can often “look” recycled and not so…

New Convergence Approach – Couple-IT

(TrendHunter.com) With the current obsession with convergence and the trend of cramming features and functions into a single gadget, even when it sacrifices quality. It is refreshing to see UK industrial design consultancy Alloy take a different and more logical approach to convergence, at least until the technology …

Under-Ice Robot Practices For Trip To Jupiter – Endurance Probes Wisconsin Lake

(TrendHunter.com) A new robot named Endurance – an acronym for Environmentally Non-Disturbing Under-ice Robotic ANtarctic Explorer – spent last week probing the depths of Lake Mendota, near Madison, Wisconsin. The University of Illinois at Chicago team that developed the robot traveled to the icy lake to test the rob…

Auto Themed Dishware – Fun-ctional Snackware for Car Nuts

(TrendHunter.com) Know a gear head or general car nut that you would like to buy something special for? Have an automotive themed room? These dishes and utensils are perfect. 6″ diameter tire bowl can be used for snacks. Knife, fork and spoon are stainless steel and come in a tool case. Chrome plated piston mug round…