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Thomas Frey - Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute

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Slick Design To Heating

March 6th, 2009 at 10:18 pm » Comments (0)

Its a functional work of art..yeah really it is!
Totally Rad: Karim Rashid Does Radiators, an exhibit that opened this week in New York City, features radiators that you’d be forgiven for mistaking for contemporary sculpture. It’s curated by Karim Rashid, the mad designer behind this Kone vacuum and these modern kitchen tools.
These heaters aren’t just [...]



10 Crazy Gadgets For Your Pet

March 6th, 2009 at 10:13 pm » Comments (1)

For all of those cool pets out there
Everyone loves a good gadget, it’s the ideal present to give to those who are the most special in your life.



Live With The Fishes

March 6th, 2009 at 9:51 pm » Comments (0)

 
Get your best fish face ready for this crazy vacation idea
Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida offers a unique experience for those fascinated with marine life. This unique hotel that is only accessible by scuba diving can offer a romantic getaway for honeymooners or an educational look at underwater research with their aquanaut program.
Jules’ [...]



10 Clever Clocks & Watches

March 6th, 2009 at 9:48 pm » Comments (1)

Tic Tawk here comes a lot of clocks
 
We’re living in the 21st Century. With all that science and technology has achieved, doesn’t it seem a bit anachronistic that we have to reset most of our clocks and watches
manually when daylight savings time comes… and goes?



Lawmaker Wants To Outlaw Barbies

March 6th, 2009 at 8:12 pm » Comments (0)

Banning the Bimbette?
We’ve all heard someone complain about the stereotypes and sexism associated with Barbies, but now Democrat Jeff Eldridge wants to have the dolls banned in West Virginia. He claims the dolls encourage girls to focus too much importance on looks, rather than brains.
The announcement came right as Mattel is prepping up to celebrate [...]



USB Fingertip

March 6th, 2009 at 3:09 pm » Comments (0)

Designed by Alberto Villareal — but thought of by millions — this USB body implant isn’t likely to turn up in any Implementers Forum white papers any time soon!