Added 8 September, 2013
It seems like everything is fair, moral, principled and virtuous these days and the trend obviously reflects a desire among consumers to live well, do the right thing and be enlightened stewards of the planet and kind to its inhabitants. And while we think that's terrific, there are lots of brands that are popping up to take advantage of that...
Added 2 September, 2013
Wearable technology is all the rage these days, what with new smart watches and biofeedback devices coming down the pike, this will be the Big Story of 2014. Getting an early jump on the trend is the Owlet Vitals Monitor, a device worn on a baby's leg that continuously lets parents see breathing and heart rate right on their mobile device. In...
Added 28 August, 2013
Sounds weird at first, but then lots of things do. Sprayable Energy is a new Indiegogo project that delivers caffeine directly through your skin. Spray it on, like a cologne. One of the benefits touted by its makers is that you can carry a multi-week supply of energy in your pocket. And you don't have to swallow one of those bad-tasting drinks....
Added 28 August, 2013
Crowdsourcing, the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from the online community, is a major trend that has grown as the world has become more wired and more connected. Many companies have adopted the model to create new products, even books and films and other creative endeavors have been fulfilled...
Added 23 August, 2013
Holographic greeters started to pop-up in airports like JFK in New York a couple of years ago. Now the technology is expanding to municipal buildings and private offices around the world. The town council of Brent in England recently installed a "virtual assistant" who appears to sitting behind a desk but is actually a projection who helps point...
Added 23 August, 2013
Harnessing the power of DNA-based therapies based on personalized medicine and genetic testing is the Next Big Thing in medicine. With DNA sequencing technology, it is becoming easier to discover links between DNA sequence variations and human disease. Now Bina, a genomic analysis company, is creating a cheap and fast sequencing technology in a...
Added 20 August, 2013
Milk is in various guises is now appearing in forms that we didn't recognize as children. As cultures collide and preferences change, this most basic dietary staple has been getting a makeover. We've already written about nut milks, camel milk cocktails, and milk from grass-fed cows. Now there's Goats Milk Kefir from Spain (pictured), a drinkable...
Added 15 August, 2013
NASA is set to launch world’s first zero-G-ready 3D printer into space during its resupply mission to the International Space Station so that parts can be built on-demand. The 3D Printing in Zero-G Experiment will validate the capability of additive manufacturing in zero-gravity. "Imagine an astronaut needing to make a life-or-death repair on the...
Added 15 August, 2013
No matter that, according to scientists, far less than one percent of the population has celiac disease, the malady related to gluten intolerance. Gluten-free is now a full-fledged fad, with wheat-free menus popping up all over town. Now comes GlutenfreeSingles, a dating website for those looking for a significant other who shares their gluten-...
Added 15 August, 2013
Because neither Brooklyn nor Portland have major league baseball teams, the it has fallen on San Francisco to install an organic garden in their ballpark. Slated to open next season at AT&T Park, the large vegetable garden will supply produce for some of the parks' concessions and serve as an open-air dining area and community classroom. The...