Scanners recognizes products

5-4-2012

Toshiba Tec created the Object Recognition Scanner which reads items without the use of barcodes. The scanner is still in development, but can be seen as the end of the barcodes like we know them.

Internet access through Coca-Cola vending machine

30-3-2012

At the Coca-Cola concept store on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, a soda machine has been installed that dispenses free mobile internet access instead of a beverage. The “Happiness Refill,” was created by three Ogilvy offices (Sao Paulo, Rio and Recife). To use it, consumers have to press their phone against the tap to receive data credits for free internet navigation on an exclusive Coca-Cola mobile browser. The browser provides access to Coke FM radio, social networks (Facebook and Twitter) and the weather forecast.

Refrigirator disguised as amplifier

29-3-2012

Marshall designed a refrigerator disguised as an amplifier. The interior of the Marshall Fridge looks the same as each other refrigerator.

Order a pizza by fridge magnet

28-3-2012

Red Tomato Pizza, a pizzeria in Dubai designed a fridge magnet that orders a pizza with one click. Watch the video to see how it works!

Beer from your iPad

27-3-2012

German magician Simon Pierro conducted at the Hofbraeuhaus in Munich a trick where beer flowed from an iPad!

Handpresso Car

27-3-2012

 

Handpresso Auto is a portable espresso maker designed for in-car use. To brew a coffee, plug the Handpresso Auto into your car’s 12V cigarette lighter, add some cold water, a coffee pad and wait. It takes only three minutes to brew. Watch the video for instructions!

Generate energy with algae

27-3-2012

OriginOil, a company that specializes in converting algae into fuel, is working on a pilot for an urban algae farm that uses wastewater to grow algae. The algae are used to generate energy.

Beer lipgloss

23-3-2012

The U.S. Sierra Nevada Brewery Company is creating a lipgloss with beertaste. In the lip balm hop extract is added, is supposed to be good for skin and hair. We already spotted Disaronno lipgloss . What’s next?

GamePods

23-3-2012

The GamePods at the Lido Club (Netherlands) offers gamers an intimate game experience. In the Pod you can sit at the multitouch table with several other people and play interactive games.

Homeless become wifi-hotspots

20-3-2012

The annual festival South by Southwest (SxSW) which takes place in Austin (Texas), created the “Homeless Hotspots” as a charitable initiative to help support the homeless populations. SxSW attendees can pay to access the 4G wireless network. The homeless person acting as a Wi-Fi hotspot, wearing a “I’m a 4G hotspot” t-shirt. Attendees were encouraged to donate $2 for every 15 minutes of use.

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