Bracelet to prevent malaria

23-6-2010

These trendy bracelets of Mosquitno, made of silicone rubber, gradually deliver a citronella scent for a period of 48 hours that repels mosquitoes and other insects. bracelets cost € 7.49 per 5 pieces and are available in different colors. Part of the sales go to the Foundation Malaria No More.

If you smile, you get an ice cream

22-6-2010

SapientNitro and Unilever developed an ice cream machine that rewards consumers for their smiles. The machine is equipped with a camera that can detect smiling people. When the smile is big enough, consumers will be rewarded with a free ice cream. This machine will make people smile for the coming 1,5 year.

Pilothandwriting

21-6-2010

The default fonts that computers contain nowadays have the personal touch of the old manuscript turned into a complete blur. Pilothandwriting.com has now developed a program which anyone can upload his own handwriting to his PC and use it in an e-mail, with the personal touch. See the movie for a detailed instruction.

 

Shop and earn a ride down the slide

20-6-2010

In Singapore, they try to push consumers to buy more at Changi airport. For every $ 30,= one spends at the airport, one may slide off the 12 meters high slide twice.

Flexible barbecue sweker

19-6-2010

The flexible skewer works the same as the ‘straight’ skewer, it’s only possible to bend the skewer into fun shapes. It doesn’t only look nice, but it keeps your meat / vegetable even tighter. Fun at a barbecue this summer. Available on Amazon.com

Charge your phone wjile dancing

19-6-2010

A must for festivals, the ‘Power Wellies’ by Orange UK. It contains a charger that is powered when the user is dancing/moving. Because nothing is more annoying than to find out that your phone is empty, just after you have lost sight of your friends.

Where to recharge your car?

18-6-2010

On the website of Stekkerweb, people can look up where they can recharge their cars, scooters, electric bicycles, segways and other transport vehicles that run on electricity.

Rooftop garden

18-6-2010

We will see them more often, the green roofs. In The Netherlands, many municipalities subsidize for roof greening. Benefits of a green roof are: improved quality of the air, rain buffer, more CO2 absorption, brings down the city temperatures a few degrees and it just looks better. What is stopping you?

Tupperware webshop

18-6-2010

The 48 year old American brand Tupperware, known for its parties, will launch an online shop, starting in The Netherlands. This doesn’t mean the end of the personal service, a Tupperware demonstrator delivers the ordered items, and demonstrates them upon request. Personal contact is paramount, Tupperware said. There is also a possibility to use the cooking studio.

Iamsterdam iPhone app

17-6-2010

The Iamsterdam Card is now available as iPhone app. The app enables tourists to obtain information about attractions and immediately see where the I amsterdam Card gives discounts.

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