TanRound – See-Through Clothing That Lets You Sunbathe All-Year Round
If you’re sick of waiting for summer to get a natural tan, it’s time you learned about TanRound, the world’s only apparel that lets you sunbathe all year round, even in the cold winter months. Let’s face it, spray-on tans look nasty, and UV tanning beds are dangerous, but what’s a person to do when […]
Garter Belt-Like Accessory for Men Keeps Your Shirt Tucked in at All Times
A Slovenian designer frustrated with constantly having to re-tuck his shirt into his pants has created a garter-belt-like shirt holder for men that keeps the wearer’s shirt tucked in at all times. The S-Holder is work around the thighs and attaches to the shirt via metal clips. “I came up with the idea because I hated having […]
German Designer Creates Controversial Anti-Sexual Assault Underwear
A German company recently sparked controversy after launching a line of women’s underwear that it claims can protect the wearer against sexual assault. Called ‘Safe Shorts’ the underpants are made of a slash and tearing-resistant fabric and feature a combination lock and a loud alarm system that goes off when the pants are tampered with. Sandra […]
World’s First Vibrating Jeans Act as a Wearable GPS
French company Spinalli Design has recently unveiled a collection of smart vibrating jeans that connect to your smartphone to provide directions to your destination. Equipped with sensors on each side, the Essential jeans vibrate every time you need to turn left or right. Recently featured at the 2016 CES show in Las Vegas, the Spinalli […]
Startup Creates Stain and Odour-Resistant Cotton Shirts
Let’s face it, red wine and sweat are the bane of stylish clothing. No matter how careful you try to be, you can only dodge wine stains for so long, and there’s really no escaping those yellowish sweat stains around the armpits. They’ll make you throw away an otherwise perfectly good shirt, but there’s really no other […]
This Device Lets You Charge Your Phone on the Go Using Your Body’s Own Energy
HandEnergy is an ingenious apple-sized device that charges your phone anytime, anywhere. But what really makes this thing special is the fact that it uses your own personal energy to do it. In a time where power-banks and solar-power devices have become mainstream, a device that lets you charge gadgets on the go doesn’t sound […]
Chilean Inventor Creates Hammer and Saw-Proof Work Gloves
Coming up with effective hand protection in dangerous environments like construction sites has been an elusive goal for many years, but Chilean inventor Jorge Sgombic claims to have finally come up with a truly safe solution. Boots with built-in toe protection have become a requirement on most construction sites these days, so foot safety is […]
Kissenger – The Smartphone Accessory That Lets You Kiss over Long Distances
Long distance relationships are always tough, and the lack of physical interaction is one of the main reasons for that. There’s no substituting human touch, yet, but rapidly-advancing technology already provides some intriguing alternatives. One such example is the Kissenger, a smartphone peripheral that allows users to kiss over long distances. The concept of long-distance kissing has […]
Amsterdam Introduces Contactless Payment Jackets for Beggars
It’s getting and harder and harder for beggars to survive on spare change handouts these days. People have become too reliant on alternative payment options to carry cash around with them, and those that still have a few coins in their pockets are often afraid that recipients will just spend it on alcohol, drugs or […]
Thai Company Wants to Sell You This $1,500 Ghost Repelling Device
It might look like a DIY subwoofer, but the wooden box in the picture below is actually a ghost repelling device. The Trisaksri Ghost Repellent is made by a Thailand-based company called Boondee Workshop and cost $1,500 plus $140 for U.S. shipping. I know, it’s kind of pricey, but no one ever said keeping pesky […]
Formen – A Line of Makeup Designed Especially for Men
Makeup and beauty products are generally created with women in mind, but one company seems to think that there’s a niche for men’s makeup as well. Formen actually has a whole line of makeup and skincare designed to fix several issues that men often struggle with. Formen is the brainchild of Andrew Grella, who first realized the […]
This Treadmill Bicycle Lets You Cycle to Work by Walking
Who could have imagined that a treadmill on wheels would one day become a thing?!? Lopifit is an unusual means of transportation that allows you to power an electric bicycle by walking on a treadmill. It’s actually way cooler than it sounds. Lopifit founder Bruin Bergmeester says it all started when he asked himself the question “How […]
Ukrainian Scientist Creates Battery That Can Power Smartphones for 12 Years
Ukrainian scientist Vladislav Kiselev claims that he has developed a type of battery that can power gadgets like smartphones and even cars for up to 12 years, without having to be recharged. Kiselev, a senior researcher at the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry in Kiev, and professor at Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, unveiled his intriguing battery […]
Indian Company Makes Edible 100% Biodegradable “Plastic” Bags
In an effort to combat plastic pollution, Indian startup EnviGreen has come up with a combination of natural starch and vegetable oils that looks and feels just like plastic, but is 100 percent organic, biodegradable and eco-friendly. You can even dispose of such a “plastic” bag by eating it. EnviGreen founder Ashwath Hedge came up […]
Japanese Designer Creates Solar-Powered Coat That Charges Gadgets
If you’re sick of running out of battery on your smartphone when you need it the most, and don’t mind paying a whopping $2,480 on a coat, you might want to consider getting this solar-powered jacket that can charge your gadgets on the go. COMME des GARÇONS’ alumnus Junya Watanabe first unveiled his FW16 solar-powered men’s […]