Molecular Mixology – Mojitos With Orbs of Mint (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) When Bacardi wanted to reinvent the mojito, they turned to Molecular Mixologist Eben Freeman. Freeman devised a shot in which tiny orbs of mint seem to defy gravity.

He starts by blanching the mint then shocking it in an ice bath. He strains it, adds a gelatin, xantham gum and rum medly, then drop…

Tiny 2 in 1 Washers and Dryers – The Clean Cube

(TrendHunter.com) The Clean Cube washer dryer combo in for reduced spaces. It operates on 110 volt and it features ventless drying and LCD touch screen display. The Clean Cube was designed for students who live on campus within the limited confines of a dorm room.

Projector Alarm Clocks – Shine Time on the Ceiling

(TrendHunter.com) Oregon Scientific has put out two really cool retro alarm clocks. The projector alarm clocks feature a projector that shines the time on the ceiling. The clocks also feature atomic-clock synchronization and a temperature display with a wireless thermometer. Very creative.

Ergonomic Coffee Cups – Antispill Mug

(TrendHunter.com) Designers have a lot of fun with coffee cups and mugs, weird shapes and handles – but none really try to improve the utility of the mug. Here’s a design that takes into account that lips are used in the drinking of coffee. This design has a small indentation around the rim of the cup to prevent spil…

Beauty Recognition Software – PC Detects Female Attractiveness (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) More than 2,000 years ago the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras observed the connection between math, geometry and beauty. He reasoned that features of physical objects corresponding to the “golden ratio” were considered most attractive.

Though the saying goes “Beauty is in the eye of …

Canine Robots – G-Dog

(TrendHunter.com) Before we get carried away with robotic soul mates, let’s start out with man’s best friend. HPI has produced a robotic G-Dog. This isn’t the name of the latest rap star – it’s a robotic canine. Set to go on sale in July, the G-Dog is powered by 7.2 volt nickel hydrogen batteries, is equipped with th…

Print Your Own Tattoos – Inkjet Tattoo Paper

(TrendHunter.com) The best part of tattoos is being able to design your own; that’s one advantage the real ink and needle has over temptoos. If it’s that ability to customize your own that has you wanting to get inked, wait, because now you can finally print your own tattoos, letting you bypass the risk of contractin…

$300,000 Day & Night Watches – Watch Only Shows 2 Times

(TrendHunter.com) “Excuse me, sir. Would you happen to have the time?” “Certainly, my good fellow. It is… day.” This is about as close to time that the owner of Romain Jerome’s Day & Night watch can tell.

The timepiece runs off of Tourbillon movement and only reveals two times – night and day. It was recently f…

Outdoor Air Conditioning – Intelli Cool

(TrendHunter.com) Do you hate going outside on summer days? Is it because you can’t bare the heat of the sun? You won’t have to stay cooped up indoors with you air conditioning blasted anymore thanks to a remarkable invention!

The Intelli Cool is said to be the first ever outside air conditioning unit that uses a s…

Reversible Water-Repellent Batteries – Nanonails

(TrendHunter.com) University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers, working with Bell Laboratories, have invented a new nano-structure that is not only able to repel almost any liquid in its normal state, but can also reverse that ability on command. A simple jolt of electricity changes the behavior of the material from l…

Paraplegic Support Suits – ReWalk Exoskeleton

(TrendHunter.com) I think this is a fantastic concept. ReWalk exoskeleton is working on a design that would enable paraplegics to not only walk but to stand and even climb the stairs. The concept is based on batteries and sensors and a computer-based control system. “The challenge here is to design something that imi…

Functioning Toy Baseball Parks – Lego Miller Park (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Tim Kaebisch, an engineering student from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has built a working model of Miller Park….out of Lego! Tim has built several versions over the past few years, his first attempt taking place in 2001. His latest version, version 4B, is the most detailed and feature rich, and took him…

Color Coded Chopping Boards – For OCD Chefs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is a very smart concept for cutting boards. The plastic base resembles a folder file that contains four cutting boards of different colors each one representing a specific food group. The green board is to be used for vegetables, the blue one for fish, the red for meat and the white for cooked …

Eco-Friendly Charging Umbrellas – Parasolar (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Parasolar is the perfect name: it’s a parasol, meant to be used during sunny days, and it captures solar energy to recharge your gadgetry. Oded Shoreer made this for the Greener Gadgets Competition

The cloth has panels of photovoltaic cells that transfer power to a charger in the handle with a coup…

Hi-Tech Burqas – Markus Kison CharmingBurka

(TrendHunter.com) German designer Markus Kison has introduced a digitally-enabled burqa that can transmit a photo, or anything else, of the wearer to nearby mobile phones. Kison calls it the CharmingBurka, and claims that the garment isn’t forbidden by Sharia or Islamic law.

Reportedly, the high tech burqa has a …

Real Magic Beanstalks – Plants Grows “I LOVE YOU” on Leaf

(TrendHunter.com) If you give your sweetheart a plant that can sprout a leaf that says, “I Love You”, isn’t that taking a big risk if the plant dies? Eh, not my problem. Some way, some how, this cute little beanstalk in a can will burst forth from the soil and search for the warming nourishing rays of the loving sun …

Emotional Robots – MIT’s Nexi (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Nexi is a next generation humanoid robot conceived and designed by roboticist Cynthia Breazeal’s group at the MIT Media Lab. They call this so-called “emotional robot” an MDS (Mobile/Dexterous/Social). The robot can move its tiny body, hands, and face suggestive of human emotions. Gizmowatch says …

WiFi Balloons – Floating Cell Phone Towers (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Wifi doesn’t reach all areas yet, but with the help of tiny balloons invented by Jerry Knoblach, coverage in rural America could reach new heights.

“Space Data Corp, already launches 10 balloons a day across the Southern U.S., providing specialized telecom services to truckers and oil companies,” …

Innovative Texting Devices – SMS Text Messager (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Some people mainly use their mobile phones for texting. It is cheaper and less intrusive than a voice call. With most of the buzz on phone designs, designers haven’t really paid enough attention to a ‘just SMSing’ device. But things are about to change.

The unique SMS Text Messager by talented desi…

Bed Bug Blasters – Ray Cop Kills Them and Sucks Them Away (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Brits have bugs in their beds. Mites actually, as does every single one of us with skin on our bodies that sleeps in a bed. Don’t let the bed bugs bite — blast them before they get a chance!

Mites can cause real problems for allergies, so RayCop made a gadget to sterilize your bed and kill bacteri…