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FLIZ bike has Fred Flintstone appeal
9:47PM | Wednesday, 19 September 2012 | Michelle HammondRemember the cars on The Flintstones? German designers have used the “modern stone age family” concept to create a new type of bicycle.
Air Camera gets back to basics
9:07PM | Tuesday, 18 September 2012 | Michelle HammondA new device, dubbed the Air Camera, simplifies the design of a digital camera down to a Bluetooth-enabled lens and a motion-sensor shutter button mounted on two rubber bands.
Taking the guesswork out of gift giving
9:59PM | Monday, 17 September 2012 | Michelle HammondAre you struggling to find someone the perfect present? A new Australian app can help you choose a gift they’ll really want.
Luxury lunch bag taps into “stealth-wealth” trend
9:07PM | Friday, 14 September 2012 | Michelle HammondFashion designer Jil Sander is tapping into the “stealth wealth” trend with a $280 paper lunch bag.
Bic launches “female-friendly” pen
9:05PM | Thursday, 13 September 2012 | Michelle HammondPen manufacturer Bic has courted controversy from reviewers by designing a new range of pens specifically for women.
Thai restaurant soars to new heights
9:01PM | Wednesday, 12 September 2012 | Michelle HammondThe next big trend in dining is about to swing our way. Certainly, it’s not a great leap to say that this is a business concept even Tarzan could get the hang of.
Electric skateboard speeds ahead
9:54PM | Tuesday, 11 September 2012 | Michelle HammondWhat’s better than a skateboard? A skateboard with four electric motors that can go from zero to 45 km/h in 1.9 seconds.
Take a walk on the soft side
9:02PM | Friday, 7 September 2012 | Michelle HammondBuilding scaffolds are often ugly structures designed to protect pedestrians from debris. However, a New York company has created a kit to transform them into functional public spaces.
CSIRO identifies six megatrends and the business opportunities in them
9:05PM | Thursday, 6 September 2012 | Cara WatersA new CSIRO report identifies the six megatrends businesses need to know about.
Apartment-dwellers fly high with “sky garages”
9:50PM | Thursday, 6 September 2012 | Michelle HammondIn a concept straight out of The Jetsons, a luxury high-rise development in Singapore has begun selling apartments with “sky garages”. It’s a concept that could lift-off in Australia too.
Normalize app can “un-Instagram” photos
9:32PM | Wednesday, 5 September 2012 | Michelle HammondAre you getting a tired of seeing Instagram’s “retro” effect on every photo you see? A new app might be able to Normalize things for you.
Double robot turns iPad into “virtual you”
9:33PM | Tuesday, 4 September 2012 | Michelle HammondAre you having trouble attending an important overseas meeting? A new invention called the “Double robot” can turn an iPad into a “virtual you”.
Digital innovation makes 3D printed bikini a reality
9:46PM | Monday, 3 September 2012 | Michelle HammondJenna Fizel and Mary Huang of Continuum Fashion are redesigning the fashion industry, using 3D printers and a material called Nylon 12.
Kiss of approval for electronic lips
8:54PM | Friday, 31 August 2012 | Michelle HammondIf you’re going away on a business trip, you can now kiss your loved one over the internet thanks to a new invention called the The Kissenger.
Chirp app looks to make some noise in the market
8:51PM | Thursday, 30 August 2012 | Michelle HammondJust when you’ve gotten your head around tweeting, a group of developers invent a Chirp app. Thankfully, this “digital birdsong” promises to make it easier to transfer files between devices.
Transparent solar panels face clear future
8:21PM | Wednesday, 29 August 2012 | Michelle HammondIn the past, solar panels were olive green eyesores on rooftops. Now, thanks to next generation transparent solar panels, the windows on tall office towers can generate clean energy.
Swiss sock gives wearers that barefoot and fancy-free feel
8:26PM | Tuesday, 28 August 2012 | Michelle HammondJust imagine footwear that makes you feel like you are just wearing socks, while giving as much protection as a pair of tough hiking boots? A Swiss company claims to have worked out how.
Businesses set to tuck into smart foods
8:39PM | Monday, 27 August 2012 | Michelle HammondScientists at the University of Copenhagen are developing “smart foods” that can trick us into feeling full after just a few bites.
Mum-friendly outdoor gyms gain some MOMentum
8:35PM | Friday, 24 August 2012 | Michelle HammondMaking time for personal growth and fitness can be difficult, especially if you’re stuck at the local playground with young kids. In the US, a new outdoor gym service has found a creative solution.
Siesta time comes easy with the Blandito
8:34PM | Thursday, 23 August 2012 | Michelle HammondDo you like the idea of having a late-afternoon snooze, while wrapped up in a soft cushion? The Blandito has you covered.
