Springwise: Pest control is a hotly contested topic, owing largely to the toxicity of the chemicals that are typically involved. So it’s hard not to take notice when an alternative emerges that’s not only chemical-free, but based on solar power as well. Developed by South Korean Eco Solatec, the Solar Trap uses a BLB lamp to attract mosquitoes, moths, mayflies […]
Solar Trap
Sexy Icecreamists
Trendwatching.com: The Icecreamists is a UK ice cream brand that has positioned itself using premium, X-rated flavors. The Sex Pistol is the most recent flavor, featuring ice cream mixed with ginkgo biloba, arginine and guarana and La Fee Absinthe. The Sex Pistol was deemed so potent that sales were limited to one per customer during its appearance in Selfridges from […]
Enjoy Ice Beer to the Very Last Drop
Imagine your bottle of beer stays cold to the very last drop, not just cold but ICE COLD. From the makers of the ice jacket we now bring you the ice jacket for beer by Tell Me First. Now you can enjoy your favorite beer, lager or soft drink and it will never get warm, if you drink is Coors […]
Social Biking
The Social Bicycle System from Ryan Rzepecki on Vimeo. TrendBlog: SoBi allows users to interact with the service through their mobile phones. One can find nearby bicycles tracked by GPS, then unlock those available bikes using a mobile app. Instead of the pre-built and deployed docking stations employed by other services, SoBi bikes will have a “lock box” attached to […]
Moral Search
AFP: Seek and ye shall find. A number of new Internet search engines created by Christian, Jewish or Muslim entities aim to filter out queries from Web users in a way that is more relevant to those users and keeps them from temptation, alcohol and pornography. “We think that the other search engines are way too ‘main street’ oriented. We […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 107
Fatepod For Chance Encounters Fatepod allows users to upload an ‘encounter’ or search listed ‘encounters’ – something along the lines of “Were you the guy with the red tie that cast me a look outside Starbucks?” Founder Louise explains that if the other person then logs on to the site and sees the post, the two individuals can start to […]
Follow Up Reminder
FollowUpThen is made for people that email people like me. (Yes, I admit it.) It’s a free and easy email reminder service. On your next email just include time-interval@followupthen.com and they will follow up after the time interval you specify. No Account Required. FollowUpThen [Swissmiss]
Fatepod for Chance Encounters
Shiny Shiny: Fatepod allows users to upload an ‘encounter’ or search listed ‘encounters’ – something along the lines of “Were you the guy with the red tie that cast me a look outside Starbucks?” Founder Louise explains that if the other person then logs on to the site and sees the post, the two individuals can start to exchange messages […]
Check In, Shop and Win Points
TrendCentral: The Shopkick check-in app identifies consumers via their iPhones the moment they enter a retail environment, upon which it automatically unlocks rewards. (Special technology verifies that a user has actually entered a store – merely walking by doesn’t count.) Frequent shoppers are rewarded for their loyalty with real world incentives like gift cards, downloads and gadgets. They can also […]
Minimalist Robot Man will Cheer You Up
Check out this wooden, minimalist Robot Man. Love at first sight? Yes! Inspired by traditional japanese joinery, his wooden frame and elastic muscles enable him to hold all sorts of poses. Folds neatly into a cube for rest time. Robot Man [Swissmiss]