Start-up ideas

Mini barbecue a treat for apartment-dwellers

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond For a growing number of apartment residents, finding enough room to have a full sized barbeque can be a challenge. Thankfully, the Bruce Handrail Grill lets you fry some hamburgers in ever the smallest of spaces.

The EasyOven helps outdoor enthusiasts cook up a storm

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Do you love a slow-cooked meal in the great outdoors? If so, the EasyOven could be the perfect accessory for your next camping trip.

Twitter tool lets you Retwact statements

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Ever needed to correct a Twitter message after you sent it? Now you can Retwact it.

Friends on the Fridge keep kids entertained

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Want to keep your kids distracted, but fear they’re spending too much time on the PlayStation? It might be time to give them a Friend on the Fridge.

Peephole goes digital with Swann DoorEye

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Imagine there’s someone at the door late at night, but you can’t quite make out who it is through the peephole. There’s a new digital way to work out who’s knocking.

Jack-of-all-cards offers convenience

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | By Michelle Hammond Do you have trouble keeping track of all your plastic cards? Soon, a single device called the Jackcard could be the only thing you need to carry.

Coffee-lovers rejoice over new loyalty program

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 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

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 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

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 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

5:02PM | Tuesday, 7 May 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.