Start-up ideas

May 2013

Coffee-lovers rejoice over new loyalty program

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond You’ve heard about all-you-can-eat fast food before, but what about all-you-can-drink coffee? For a monthly subscription fee, a start-up in Israel called CupsTelAviv lets its customers have as many cups as they want.

Jifiti eases stress of gift-giving

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Have you ever received a well-intentioned but poorly thought through present? If you have a drawer full of old woollen Christmas jumpers, it might be time to give a gift platform called Jifiti a look.

“Groomzilla” trend to boost wedding industry

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond If you’ve ever been involved in planning a wedding, you might have come across a bridezilla. Now wedding planners say they’re seeing a growing number of perfectionist grooms.

Solar-powered fishing bait shines from the rest

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Fishing enthusiasts have a new weapon in their war on ‘the one that got away’. The Solar Rapala uses blinking LED lights, charged by the sun, claims it can draw in a trout or salmon in a flash.

Headset selects songs based on wearer’s mood

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond When all hope is gone, a sad song says so much. Now a new set of headphones from Neurowear can detect your mood and pick the perfect tune every time.

PocketBand has a secret compartment

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Need to find somewhere to put your spare key? Forget hiding it under your pot plant – PocketBand allows you to keep it in a secret pocket of your wristband.

Pedal-powered mobile espresso bar

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond The Velopresso uses a rear-steer tricycle to power a coffee machine. It’s a concept that will help you to escape the daily grind.

Transportable cradle doubles as a toy

4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Children grow up so fast these days. Thankfully, a new crib from Made by Midas can grow with them, by turning into a toy once they get older.

April 2013

Heineken drinks to launch of interactive beer bottle

5:56PM | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Is there anything better than an ice-cold beer after a long day at work? There is now – an interactive Heineken bottle that can say “cheers”.

BikeSpike has got your back

5:56PM | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Many cyclists fear being stranded at work as a result of their bike being stolen. Thankfully, a new invention called the Bike Spike uses the world’s smallest GPS and mobile phone networks to improve your chances of recovering it again.
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