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MC Hammer to Outdance YouTube?
MC Hammer to Outdance YouTube?
Former Rapper Launches DanceJam.com
Break out your Hammer pants because M.C. Hammer is set to launch a video dance website called DanceJam.com. Most of you probably remember MC Hammer so well that you're humming, "U Can't Touch This,"… MORE
History For Sale
History For Sale
Dracula's Castle Up For Bids
"Dracula's Castle" in Transylvania went up for sale on Monday by an heir of Romania's former royal family. The castle is perched on a cliff near Brasov in mountainous central Romania and was built in the… MORE
7-11s Convert To Kiwk-E-Marts Across The U.S.
7-11s Convert To Kiwk-E-Marts Across The U.S.
As part of the overall campaign for the upcoming The Simpsons movie, FOX converted 7-11 stores across the U.S into complete replications of the Simpsons' iconic Kwik-E-Mart. Apu, Homer, Marge, Bart, Millhouse… MORE
Sporty Gold Ballerinas
Sporty Gold Ballerinas
Puma Nuala Metallic Slip-On Yoga Shoes
Puma’s yoga lifestyle brand, Nuala, now offers a comfy flat shoe that can be used to get to the studio or dress up any outfit. It’s much more versatile and cushioned than your regular flats. The iconic… MORE
Edible Business Cards
Edible Business Cards
Arigatou Co. Prints on Nuts, Pasta and More
A year and half ago, Trend Hunter featured chocolate business cards... Now your options for edible business cards have increased. Arigatou Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in the sale of laser-etched… MORE
FatWorld Video Game Simulates Getting Fat
FatWorld Video Game Simulates Getting Fat
Fatworld, a web game designed to portray the harsh realities of nutrition and obesity, is set to launch this fall. It was created by Ian Bogost, a 30 year old Georgia Tech Professor, who has designed other… MORE
Children Themed Hotel Rooms
Children Themed Hotel Rooms
Barbie And Hot Wheels Take Over Hilton Toronto
Mattel has partnered with Hilton Toronto to present Barbie and Hot Wheels themed hotel rooms for children. Toronto is the first North American site for these theme rooms. Similar rooms have been introduced… MORE
Ass Billboard
Ass Billboard
European Toilet Company Promotes Their Products
On July 1, people passing through New York's Times Square will be exposed to giant smiling asses. Toto Washlet has bought advertising space on a two-story, three sided billboard to promote their toilets,… MORE
Digital Bubble Wrap
Digital Bubble Wrap
PutiPuti
Bandai has invented a toy called PutiPuti, which emulates the sensation you get from popping bubble wrap along with the sound. Bandai designed the toy in co-operation with the real maker of bubble wrap… MORE
BBQs as Art
BBQs as Art
Recycle Your Old Car Into A BBQ
Instead of taking your heap to the junk yard to rot, why not test out your artistic skills and turn it into a BBQ? One auto-enthusiast from Australia, turned his Classic Holden Monero GTS into just that. MORE
Face Your Pockets Project
Face Your Pockets Project
Submit Pictures Of What's In Your Pockets
"Face Your Pockets" is a mass photo project that involves carefully arranging the contents of your pockets along with your face on a scanner and then submitting the photo to faceyourpockets@gmail.com.… MORE
Wood Electronics
Wood Electronics
Magno Radio
The Magno portable radio, designed by Singgih Kartono, is almost made entirely of wood. It's carved from Indonesian ebony wood, including the knobs, handle and antenna topper. It's design is reminiscent… MORE
GAIA Hotel & Reserve
GAIA Hotel & Reserve
Luxury Hotel Review in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
GAIA Hotel is an uber luxury escape that combines an eco-reserve with ultra chic european design. Perched on a hill overlooking the ocean, Gaia stands gleaming in the hot sunlight amidst a lowland coastal… MORE
Open Flame Fire Tables
Open Flame Fire Tables
Fuego, a UK based company, actually produces tables with flames sprouting up from them. Note avoid purchasing this if you have small children, pets or the occasional drunk in your house. They claim it’s… MORE
Subliminal Auditising
Subliminal Auditising
Audi gets logo in Chevy Ad
So this obviously was not intentional, but you do have to wonder how no one happened to notice that the interlocking metal rings in the top right hand of the page resemble a competitor's logo - Audi. This… MORE
Infinity Watch
Infinity Watch
A Jack of all Trades
The Infinity Watch from Swatch, designed by Pierre Merlet, has a built-in mp3 player, videoplayer, recorder and a photo album all wrapped into a funky looking watch! The overall appearance makes the watch… MORE
Origami TV Remote Control
Origami TV Remote Control
Bringing Simplicity back
The Origami TV Remote Control, displayed at the Work in Progress Show of Design Interactions in London, was designed for kids and let's be honest most adults. It was designed by 1-week Electronics and… MORE
Rap Star Rubbers
Rap Star Rubbers
50 Cent Brand Expands to Cover Safe Sex
Do you remember when Enrique Iglesias launched a range of ‘small’ condoms?  Well 50 Cent is now making condoms too. 50 Cent has tried acting, writing, fashion and energy drinks so logically it would make… MORE
Car Show Massage
Car Show Massage
Lexus Brings Luxury to the NAIAS
Every automotive company at the North American International Auto Show had amazing vehicle displays that were really vibrant, cool and represented their brand. Lexus decided to have a section on their… MORE
Celebrity Fashion Car Show
Celebrity Fashion Car Show
The GM Style Event at NAIAS
In our interviews with top designers at GM and Ferrari, we've learned that the auto industry is looking closely at the fashion industry as a source of inspiration. As this link becomes more significant,… MORE
Waterfallvertising
Waterfallvertising
Water Streamed to Show Images and Text
At the press preview for the North American International Auto Show, I snapped these difficult-to-shoot pics of what I am calling waterfallvertising. At the Jeep display, the waterfall is actually streamed… MORE
Custom Phone Calls
Custom Phone Calls
Alec Baldwin Says I Have a Nice Ass
Remember the Personalized Phone Calls from Samuel Jackson? Well, now Alec Baldwin is sending custom phone calls, only his are a little more creepy. In fact, he phoned me and told me that I have a nice… MORE
Fruity Fortresses
Fruity Fortresses
Banana Bunker Protects The Fruits You Peel
Well despite what this invention looks like, the real use for the Banana Bunker is to protect your poor banana from getting smashed on the way to the office or school. They come in different colours, but… MORE
Old Water
Old Water
10 Thousand BC Luxury Glacier Water
10 Thousand BC is a luxury bottled water brand from Canada that claims to be the best bottled glacial water in the world. The water comes from the Coastal Glacier Range in British Columbia and costs about… MORE
Condom Couture
Condom Couture
Dress Made of Condoms for AIDS Charity
Brazilian artist Adriana Bertini, has designed fourteen garments for Dress Up Against AIDS, that are made entirely from condoms that were rejected by industry quality tests. She was inspired by HIV-positive… MORE
Nokia Lamborghini Cell Phone
Nokia Lamborghini Cell Phone
Nokia has teamed up with the Italian car maker Lamborghini for this limited edition 8800 Sirocco phone. The phone contains Lamborghini made ball bearings for the sliding mechanism and the logo is laser… MORE
Car Owners Fake Luxury
Car Owners Fake Luxury
Instead of actually paying for high performance vehicles, some people are faking it. They are going to dealers and eBay to buy emblems to embellish their cars' value. Not only do they increase the value… MORE
Trump Sets World Record for Real Estate Sales in Hawaii
Trump Sets World Record for Real Estate Sales in Hawaii
The Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki Beach Walk has set a world record for the amount of residential property sold in a single day. The total was over $700 million and by the end of the day all… MORE
Write a Commercial for the NFL
Write a Commercial for the NFL
The NFL is recruiting creative minds from all over the US to design a commercial that will air during Super Bowl XLI. The winning idea, determined by fans will be professionally produced and the winner… MORE
Sushi Pillow
Sushi Pillow
If you're a fan of sushi get your own giant detailed sushi pillow for $48.00 - $58.00. The top of the shrimp is hand painted and has a cotton 'rice' bottom with a strip of emerald coloured 'seaweed'.… MORE
Fully Reclined Airplane Bed
Fully Reclined Airplane Bed
Flying in Style
Delta is the first U.S. Carrier to announce true lie-flat seats in international business class in early of 2008 The personal sleepers feature a leading entertainment system, digital video and music in… MORE
A Camera Made From the Wheel of a Bus
A Camera Made From the Wheel of a Bus
Great use of a medium! The wheel of the bus resembles a camera lens and the motion of the wheel mimics shutter action. It would be great if it could take pictures too. MORE
Bling Bling Water
Bling Bling Water
Bling H2O has a limited edition bottle available in two sizes, that are frosted and have genuine Swarovski crystals that spell out the water's name. "Bling H2O is to bottled water what Rolls Royce is to… MORE
NZDating Buses
NZDating Buses
NZDating is an internet dating site based in New Zealand. They chose to display their service on the back of buses, which ran in a loop together. The concept makes sense when the buses are together (Bus… MORE
Solar Powered Dress
Solar Powered Dress
The Day-for-Night solar-powered dress designed by Despina Papadopoulos , is made up of over 444 white circuit boards. It was unveiled at the recent SIGGRAPH conference and will be on display at Chicago's… MORE
Sonic Music Bed
Sonic Music Bed
Kaffe Matthews has designed “Sonic Bed”, a bed equipped with built-in loudspeakers. The purpose is to concentrate on making music to feel rather than just listen to. When you lie down on the bed an… MORE

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Equestrian Exercises
Equestrian Exercises
JOBA Presents Virtual Horseback Riding
Panasonic ‘s JOBA Horse Riding Fitness Equipment is actually a form of exercising. The advanced 3-D virtual reality technology imitates horseback riding and claims to help build strength and endurance.… MORE
Rap Star Rubbers
Rap Star Rubbers
50 Cent Brand Expands to Cover Safe Sex
Do you remember when Enrique Iglesias launched a range of ‘small’ condoms?  Well 50 Cent is now making condoms too. 50 Cent has tried acting, writing, fashion and energy drinks so logically it would make… MORE
Motion Sickness Watch
Motion Sickness Watch
Finally a cure for sea sickness! The FDA cleared device for motion sickeness is here. This innovative item is cleverly disguised as a watch. Gentle electrical signals are transmitted to the wrist to convince… MORE
Car Owners Fake Luxury
Car Owners Fake Luxury
Instead of actually paying for high performance vehicles, some people are faking it. They are going to dealers and eBay to buy emblems to embellish their cars' value. Not only do they increase the value… MORE
Wal-Mart Advertises in Vogue
Wal-Mart Advertises in Vogue
Wal-Mart continues to focus on ensuring that their brand is recognized as fashionable and decided to launch an ad campaign in May's Vogue. Wal-Mart wanted to focus on 'real women', but one of the women… MORE
Subliminal Auditising
Subliminal Auditising
Audi gets logo in Chevy Ad
So this obviously was not intentional, but you do have to wonder how no one happened to notice that the interlocking metal rings in the top right hand of the page resemble a competitor's logo - Audi. This… MORE
Ring Tones That Can Only Be Heard By The Young
Ring Tones That Can Only Be Heard By The Young
The Mosquito sound system by Compound Security Systems Ltd. was supposed to be the sonic equivalent of a "no loitering" sign. It has an annoying, high-pitched sound that most adults are unable to hear,… MORE
Gum Art
Gum Art
ChewByNumbers Makes Playing With Your Food Look Pretty
Remember Gum Blondes by Jason Kronenwald? Well now you can create your very own gum art with Chew By Numbers. Each kit teaches kids planning skills and helps develop fine motor skills and creativity.… MORE
Ass Billboard
Ass Billboard
European Toilet Company Promotes Their Products
On July 1, people passing through New York's Times Square will be exposed to giant smiling asses. Toto Washlet has bought advertising space on a two-story, three sided billboard to promote their toilets,… MORE
Railz Conversion Kit For Your Board
Railz Conversion Kit For Your Board
The Railz Conversion Kit, from Flowlab allows you to transform your skateboard into a mini snowboard. I'm not sure why you wouldn't just buy a snowboard, but at only $50 for the equipment that could be… MORE
Eat Cockroach, Get First in Line
Eat Cockroach, Get First in Line
Madagascar hissing cockroaches made a name for themselves in fashion circles this year by becoming all bejeweled and walking around on skinny models as live brooches. Now during the first weekend of the… MORE
Mission Impossible Promotion requires the Bomb Squad
Mission Impossible Promotion requires the Bomb Squad
In Santa Clarita, Calif. the LA Times and Paramount Pictures placed digital music devices that played the "Mission Impossible" theme song in 4 500 news boxes to promote the movie. When someone opened the… MORE
Transparent Toaster Design
Transparent Toaster Design
We have all burnt toast in our lives, but no more! Thanks to a concept developed by Inventables. The idea is to have the glass heat up enough to actually toast the bread. Currently the glass does not reach… MORE
Wood Electronics
Wood Electronics
Magno Radio
The Magno portable radio, designed by Singgih Kartono, is almost made entirely of wood. It's carved from Indonesian ebony wood, including the knobs, handle and antenna topper. It's design is reminiscent… MORE