TrendBlog: Tuyuan is a new, Beijing-based social networking site that employs facial recognition technology to let users get connected with friends. Free accounts come with 1GB of space. Once users upload a photo and tag a person, the service automatically suggests other pictures it thinks the same person is in. The site’s facial recognition technology is still being developed, and […]
Facial Recognition Network
Shoe Drop Vacation
TrendCentral: After popularizing the cause-driven, buy-one-give-one consumer product model, TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie’s latest endeavor may just do the same for branded volunteer vacations. What started off as an outreach program to help educate and activate consumers (wherein volunteers were invited to help distribute free shoes to children living in some of the world’s poorest neighborhoods) has evolved into […]
Bra Power
Ananova: A Japanese lingerie firm has unveiled the perfect gadget for eco-friendly sun worshippers – the solar-powered bra. It comes with a detachable solar panel which can produce enough energy to power an iPod or mobile phone, reports the Daily Telegraph. It is also equipped with plastic pouches that can be filled with water, allowing wearers to quench their thirst […]
Mom’s Time
Iconoculture: English mums can experience me-time with a membership at two recently opened momsclusive clubs in London. Cupcake offers seminars, fitness training (with and without baby) and a café, as well as plenty of space to simply sit down and relax. A kids-free floor houses the spa where moms and moms-to-be enjoy specialized treatments catered to their pregnancy stage. Moms […]
Work and Child’s Play
Springwise: Menlo Park, Calif.-based Cubes&Crayons offers flexible office space, community and child care for self-employed or freelance workers with young children between 3 months and 5 years old. A variety of work spaces are available at the site, including conference rooms and overstuffed chairs, and extra services such as printing, faxing and filing space are also available. The facility is […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 68
Seven Sure Steps To Choosing A Franchise Franchising is a wonderful way to go into business for yourself. So many things have already been established for your benefit: branding, marketing, processes, products, systems, etc. Building a business through franchising has been so successful….. Continued in BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 68 >>> – Speaking Roses – Soda Can Advertising – Cheap Solar […]
Eco Sneakers
TrendWatching.com: Adidas Originals’ eco collection—the Grün Collection—offers a range of products, including classic silhouettes like the Forum basketball sneaker and the ZX 500 runner, all made from recycled and natural materials. More importantly, the earth tones and fabrics get the message across to other eco-conscious sneaker freaks. Eco-Iconic [TrendWatching.com]
Custom Yogurt
TrendCentral: There may not be lines at Pinkberry anymore now that we know it’s not quite as “natural” as they claimed, but the ever resilient frogurt trend shows no signs of defeat, with the number of frogurt stores starting to rival that of Starbucks. While we’ve yet to reach a consensus as to which is our favorite, we must say […]
Lava Lamp Shot Glasses
CoolBuzz: They say after you have had your fill of booze, you might just end up seeing stars. But here’s an innovative idea that lets you see stars before the liquor has even touched you tongue. These Lava Lamp Shot Glasses come mounted atop a funky lamp with flashing LEDs that add sparkle to any drink. Just add you choice […]
Shirt History
CoolHunting: Re-Shirt is an Austrian-based company that resells second-hand t-shirts. What sets them apart from other online boutiques is that every shirt comes with a personal story. Owners submit the unique history pertinent to the garment they donate—often the circumstances behind buying it, or a memorable event while wearing it. The Re-Shirt philosophy is rooted in the question, “Do products […]