Potato Clock

15-2-2011

This Potato Clock is a set of two wires and conductors which generate power of the peel of potatoes and sends it to a digital clock. Available for $ 11.08 on Amazon.com … excluding potatoes.

 

RFID keychain to update your Facebook

12-2-2011

When entering the theater of Amsterdam, visitors receive a keychain with a RFID chip attached, which is connected to your Facebook-account. You can automatically update your profile by holding the keychain in front of the SowiSocial-desks.

Lotery of fines

9-2-2011

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If you drive too fast, you will get caught by this speed camera and receive a fine. If you don’t drive too fast, the total sum of the fines will be raffled amongst those who do respect speed limits.

Mega Reader

9-2-2011

The Mega reader is an iPhone app that lets you read a text while using your camera to still see your surroundings. The text changes color automatically so it remains readable.

The flying beercooler

7-2-2011

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Don’t feel like getting up to get another beer? The flying beercooler throws one right at you!

Icefondue

6-2-2011

Icefondue brings a new dimension in fondue. For this Icefondue, liquid nitrogen is used.

Tequila as bio-fuel

4-2-2011

The agave plant (from which tequila is made) has proven to be a great source of bio-fuel. The agave plant can grow in Africa, Australia and Mexico at low cost and is therefore a great possibility.

New app is connecting guests of hotels

3-2-2011

Israel-based IMguest provides guests a virtual tool to find fellow travelers, based on interests and purpose of visit.

The first holographic employees on Luton airport

3-2-2011

The British aiport London Luton introduces the first holographic employees, Holly and Graham. For a test period of four to six weeks they are helping passengers at the baggage check area. The goal is accelerate the security check.

From le Whif to le Whaf

3-2-2011

Harvard professor David Edwards has developed a machine that makes any food inhalable vapors, Le Whaf. Ten minutes of inhaling food equals 200 calories. Edwards previously created a smaller version, Le Whif.

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