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.
BBQ Donut boat
26-3-2012
With the BBQ Donut you can barbeque while bobbing around on the Zwolse city canals (in the Netherlands). The Donut is filled with a delicious barbecue package and a variety of drinks. The round boat is powered by a quiet electric motor and is easy to drive.
Cirque Cuisine on wheels
26-3-2012
Two former circus clowns recently launched Cirque Cuisine, a big tent-themed food truck that has been serving up organic global cuisine since late February. There are always gluten free and vegetarian and vegan dishes. Healthy reinterpretations of classic carnival fare, like funnel cakes, popcorn and cotton candy are also available.
Dishes inspired by historical In-Flight Menu
26-3-2012
To celebrate British talent 2012 Olympic Games, British Airways are launching an exclusive airline-themed pop-up venue on Shoreditch High Street in London next month. ‘Flight BA2012’ has been exclusively designed to recreate a premium flying experience and looks like the inside of an aircraft. Guests can enjoy a three-course meal created by Michelin-star chef Simon Hulstone that is inspired by the Olympic Games and BA in-flight menus dating back to 1948. BA2012 will be open on select weekdays from April 4th to the 17th.
Organize a livingroom concert
26-3-2012
Through the Dutch website HKconcerten you can rent artists for living room concerts. The room must accommodate at least 10 people and the concert lasts 30 to 60 minutes. On the website there is an overview of the available artists and prices.
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.
Order through touchscreens
20-3-2012
De guests of Velo (Vietnamese restaurant in London) can order their menu through a row of touchscreens. You order on screen, you pay on screen and then you watch the status of your order as it progresses through the kitchen. Velo serves traditional Vietnamese street food – light, tasty and healthy.