Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle: A parent powered transport
One look at the Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle left me dumbstruck for quite some time. Promising to be the first of its kind family powered transportation system, this bicycle allows you to place one or two children in the ChildPod as you peddle away. And if you wish to go solo, the LeaderLink System allows the Leader to uncouple in 30 seconds or less, transforming it into the separate elements, Zigo ChildPod and Zigo Cycle. There is also a unique third mode called the Zigo Stroller mode that disconnects the Zigo Cycle from the ChildPod, converting your Zigo Leader into a fully functional, independent stroller.
Microsoft + Verizon = Pink phone - Hoping for this equation to stand true
If reports are to be believed, Microsoft in collaboration with Verizon is all set to offer a new Windows Mobile-based cell phone called – Pink. And according to a report in the Wall Street Journal the phone could be available early next year. Over the last two years Microsoft has seen rival operating systems gain ground and that could be the reason why the company decided to create its own device in a bid to restore Windows Mobile’s position in the market. Microsoft’s move could put it in competition against handset makers such that use Windows Mobile OS extensively. Wonder if this strategy will backfire or be a best seller. But the name suggests that Microsoft is banking on its female consumers to make this phone a hit. What say girls, any takers for Microsoft Pink?
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Girl Tech Password Journal: Security like never before
Personal diaries with a lock are so passé. Now it’s time for technology to take over the security of your journal. And the Girl Tech Password Journal offers you just that. Based on voice recognition technology, the cover of the journal stays locked until the owner says the secret password. But the security doesn’t end there. Once opened, the girls have to speak aloud to activate the Magic Pen and Glow Light. The girls then write their personal feelings with the Magic Pen and then allow the Glow light that works on voice activation to make the words appear. Simply awesome, the cute pink journal with hi tech features is sure to keep any prying eyes at bay.
Kartell designs glamorous life size doll house for Barbie
As a little girl, I was completely in love with Barbie and doll houses. While I've grown out of that phase, I still like some pink in life. Kartell has joined hands with Barbie for the Milan Design week to design the perfect house for this infamous doll. It is a human size house that is extremely glamorous and luxurious. The life-size Barbie looks like she is really pleased with it. I like the little touches that Kartell has added to the house like the limited Barbie version of Philip Stark's Louis Ghost chair. It's a great way to celebrate Barbie's 50th birthday anniversary and Kartell's 60 long years in design.
Peaceful Bomb vase makes a statement against war
War is destructive and bad, we all know that. We must do our bit in protesting against it just like Taiwanese design duo Owen and Cloud have. They've done so in a creative manner by designing this beautiful and striking vase. It is called a Peaceful Bomb and peaceful it is with flowers resting in it. The effect of this pretty piece of art is serene and contradicts everything war stands for. Some of the proceeds from sales of A Peaceful Bomb are donated to "Act Now to Stop War & End Racism" (A.N.S.W.E.R.). So it is for a good cause too. You can support this campaign against war and destruction by buying a Peaceful Bomb for $49 here. The design will look great with any decor.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious Chocolate Dominoes
I love the Dominoes Fall effect, because it pretty much sums up everything in life. However, what I like even more is Dominoes made out of chocolate as they sum up everything my sweet tooth desires. This playful candy has the delicious goodness of dark chocolate piped with white chocolate dots and filled with rich, silky-soft caramel. The crispy layering has a mouth watering and smooth center. These delectable pieces of candy are made by artists at Christopher Norman Chocolates by hand from start to finish. They are packed domino-style in a box and delivered at your doorstep. I can't wait to have a game of Dominoes in my mouth. They are available exclusively at Williams-Sonoma for $45.
Get comfy on the vintage bus scrolls wingback chair
A good armchair feels like a heaven and if you add a pinch of quirkiness to it, nothing can be better. One of the best things to do on a lazy summer day is curl up on a comfy chair with your favorite book or TV show. This armchair made by Australian Design company DavidmetNicole (a husband-wife duo) is perfect for that. It is a unique design that uses vintage Australian or English bus scrolls to make this otherwise traditional wingback chair. The leather used here offers smoothness to the chair. I personally love this retro looking design, it takes you back to another era altogether. You can order it for $6,620 from this website. Sit back and relax with the bus scrolls.
Gobble up Ms Pac-Man cupcakes from Trophy Cup for fun
If you think only Hello Naomi can make some delicious looking cup cakes inspired by retro games, think again. Trophy Cupcakes have challenged all other retro game cup cake makers with their Ms Pac-Man cupcakes. Presented beautifully to resemble the game, these cakes look simply irresistible. Delicious and extremely cute I can’t wait to gobble up these yummy monsters.
Stylish phone holders by Karl Lagerfeld
Here is another accessory that is sure to appeal to all fashionistas. Karl Lagerfeld has transformed a black glove into a stylish mobile phone holder. Presented in his Fall 2009 collection, the ultra-supple leather fingerless glove has an integrated strap to hold your mobile. Stylish, sleek, and extremely chic this holder is just awesome.Go on and flaunt this stylish glove and become the next trendsetter.
Stay chic and stylish during the recession by swapping clothes on Swapstyle
Recession has taken its toll on almost everything, but there is no need to sacrifice on style because of it. Let's face it, shopping has become even more of a guilty pleasure now. So to avoid all the pangs of guilt, why not just swap clothes? And there's no place better to do that than SwapStyle.com. It has easily become the largest clothes swapping community online. This unique website was created by Emily Chesher, 30, also known as The Swap Queen, in 2003 while she was a fashion design student. The motivation came from being broke during her college years, but still striving to be fashionable. This is a free site that lets you swap items like shoes to bags, cosmetics to designer fashion and vintage clothes from the comfort on your home. One reason for Chester creating this site is because of the environmental impact that fashion was having on the planet. But now no clothes and resources go waste, you just keep swapping.
Vornado Flippi Personal Circulators: Give your gear a break from the sweltering heat
The summer is almost here and the temperatures are creeping up. If global warming is to be believed, we are in for a long hot one this time. That's where the mini Flippi V6 steps in. It's extremely important to keep your gadgets, especially computers cool during summer lest they get overheated. This handy device can 20 ft. of air, can flip almost 180 degrees to blow up or across and it has two speeds to suit your needs. It'll be a life saver for your machines quite literally. If you need something bigger and more powerful for your machine, you can opt for Flippi V model.
Belkin's CushDesk for cool-n-comfy working on laptop
The new Belkin Cushdesk is perfect for notebooks. It can get quite uncomfortable positioning your laptop, but the Cushdesk assists you in making the job easier. It is portable and stable with a smooth and sturdy surface that lets you comfortably use your laptop anywhere you can think of in your home. It has been designed with a slight angle so that you can view the screen without any strain of your neck or eyes. When not in use, it's easy to store due to is slim design. It is also aptly designed to keep your legs cool and protected from a hot laptop.
Pucker your lips to open up Kiss The LUVU jewelery box
Here is a beautiful jewelery box with a rather quirky design. It's LUVU's 'Kiss The LUVU' that has been launched in the Korean market. It looks really pretty with all the LED lights it comes equipped with. But that's not what catches our attention. The main USP of this gorgeous box is that you have to kiss the box to open it. It has a built in heat detector to know when a pair of lips touch it. Kiss The LUVU is soon going to to showcased at the Jewel Fair Korea 2009. So if you want to catch (or rather kiss) this pretty little thing designed by Jung-Ju Kim, then you know where to be. I love the egg shaped design, it is adorable. While 'Open Sesame' won't do the trick here, a touch of lips will certainly open up the treasures.
iMove: Compact and convenient mini workstation
At times, many of us intend to take our laptops out in the open and sit comfortably. Taking in the nature and getting some work done is a great combination. iMove is the perfect compact workstation that lets you do just this. Be it the outdoors or indoors, you can sit comfortably with your laptop anywhere now. It's been created by design student Daniel Duarte of Portugal, with the help of Márcio Frias and Sónia Triginho, It comes with an adjustable table and a seat. It is so small that you fit it anywhere you'd like and the seat slides under the table making it very compact. This also has an added benefit of putting the laptop near your eyes, so you don't have to strain then.
Dance to the tunes on the Barbie Girls MP3 Player
Barbie has been every girl's friend/role model (I hate to admit this). However, back in the day with had to only do with the plastic version of the doll that could at most move her limbs. But this is the next generation and there have been a lot of technological changes. Now, your little girl can enjoy the Barbie Girls in the form of an MP3 player. This is a trendy next-generation fashion doll and stylish MP3 player all in one. Girls can groove to up to 512MB worth of songs with this player. It comes with a bunch of extra features like if you connect your Barbie Girl to the computer, you can unlock tons of new features on BarbieGirls.com, including special fashions, furniture, accessories, pets, and access to Club Beauty. You can also chat with other Barbie Girls' fans and don't worry there are many security features for the user's protection.
