Kickstarter - A New Way To Fund Ideas and Endeavors
2009-11-12 14:00:00 There’s a common theme that seems to apply to more than one conversation we’re having around the office of late: community funded projects. You’ll be hearing quite a bit about this from us in the coming weeks.* Right now though, I thought I’d share a recent discovery, Kickstarter. I love the way they introduce themselves: We believe ...
By: The Paragon Muse
TCCa Innovation Awards 09: a Biased and Brief Recap
2009-10-24 00:23:00 So last night is still ringing in my ears, but in a good way. Not only does it warm the heart to see how the city I’ve chosen to call home awards and encourages innovation, but 2 of our friends, Music Intelligence and Structured Green won in their respective categories; Small Business and Sustainability. I’d ...
By: The Paragon Muse
Teja Movies Casting Via Mobile – Vodafone’s Latest Innovation
2009-10-21 05:52:00 Telugu director and producer, Teja is in news for his tie-up with Vodafone for his upcoming movies. The casting will be majorly done via mobile. Aspirants can register for the contest using their Andhra Pradesh Vodafone number. To diversify the options, candidates can register through voice, SMS or on a WAP page. So call it a zealous fusion or an estimated thought, popular director, Teja has hosted this talent hunt contest for the selection of those who would be casting in his upcoming films. Jayam Movies, a leading production house of Telugu movies is led by Teja. He, said, “For this endeavour we were seeking a youth-centric partner and Vodafone turned out to be a natural choice! We are very pleased with this tie up and are confident that Vodafone’s innovative streak will make this initiative a success.” Here’s one of the stills from a Jayam Movie.. …and there’s more for your liking. So if you have enough guts to budge, and you’re an Andhra Pradesh ...
By: WATblog
Gizmodo Gallery Gives Geeks Gadget Goosebumps
2009-09-24 03:28:00 Gizmodo, the Internet's premiere gadget guide is hosting the second annual Gizmodo Gallery. The gallery, which opened today in New York City and closes September 27, is totally interactive, but it's not online. It's live! And its collection of one-of-a-kind original gadgets are every geek's wet dream.
7 Modern Animal Figurines Have Fans, If Not Collectors!
2009-09-23 23:59:00 These animal figurines are metal-crafted sculptures that are real breeze-making fans, the kind that won't stick out of your decor like you took them home from the office.
Swift.fm Offers Swifter Music Sharing On Twitter
2009-09-23 23:01:00 Do you share music via Twitter? Want more flexibility and functionality in how you share your music with your Twitter followers? Swift.fm can turn your MP3s into a custom radio station for your tweeps, and swiftlisting is reciprocal.
Stray Cat Blues? Housewife's Invention Frustrates Freeloading Felines
2009-09-23 18:42:00 Stray cats struttin' all over your garden, messing up your garage? Banish the beasties with Black Cat Scat, a homegrown anti-cat solution developed by a Japanese housewife tired of saying Hello Kitty.
Ashton Kutcher, King Of All Social Media!
2009-09-23 18:12:00 A battle with CNN proved he was 'King of the Hill' on Twitter (with now over 3.6 million followers), and an updated version of 'Candid Camera' called 'Punk'd," were some of the initiatives Ashton Kutcher accomplished after starting his own social media company called "Katalyst Media."
Next Fisker Model to Get Plug In Capability...Priced in Chevy Volt Territor
2009-09-23 17:34:00 With as much attention as the Fiskar Karma go, it only makes sense that the up and coming automaker would start planning something new. The rumors now are that this next Fiskar model will be a Plug In Hybrid with a starting price somewhere in the $39,000 range.
How Scientific Business Intelligence Can Drive Top Line Innovation Growth
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2009-09-23 17:20:00 In this white paper, you will gain valuable information on how executives at today's top consumer product, materials and chemical companies can drive growth and competitive advantage with Scientific Information Management. Specifically, learn to:Leverage years of existing research and intellectual propertyAutomate and streamline workflows to allow scientists to focus on scienceCollaborate across the global R&D enterpriseRequest Free!
The Coolest Geeky Gadget Prototype: iPhone Compatible GPS Glasses
2009-09-23 04:07:00 With some of today's gadgets, it seems like what we though this millennium would look like is finally coming true with the technologies available. The latest innovation is a prototype only right now, but it proves just how far we've come, and will help some wayward commuters as they go as well!
Foursquare & Crowd-Sourced Evangelists Tweak Loyalty Marketing
2009-09-22 20:02:00 Many brands are trying to harness the power of social media for monetization purposes. Traditional marketing, by itself can no longer achieve the levels of success it reached in the past. However when combining both old and new school, one could benefit from the synergies that are created, and Foursquare is positioning itself to do just that.
HP Takes Picture Frames to the Next Level with Dreamscreen
2009-09-22 00:00:00 Part picture frame, part home theater system, the new Dreamscreens from HP are one of the coolest accessories ever to grace your fireplace mantel.
'Twitter Wit' Is The New Algonquin Roundtable
2009-09-21 17:57:00 Endorsed with a foreword by Biz Stone, Twitter Wit is the new Harper Collins collection of "the funniest tweets of all time." Satiric humor in 140 characters or less includes one-liners from some of the Twitterati's most famous wordsmiths including Stephen Colbert, Sarah Silverman, Stephen Fry in addition to many more unknown would-be humorists.
‘Smart Innovation In Challenging Times’ – Panel Discussio
2009-09-21 10:16:00 Smart Innovation was probably the best panel discussion that happened at TiEcon Delhi,2009. The panelists included: Mr. Deep Kalra, Founder & CEO, MakeMyTrip – Chair Mr. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Managing Director, One97 Communications Prof Anil Gupta, President, SRISTI Mr. Rajeev Karwal, Founder, Director, Milagrow Business & Knowledge Solutions – TiE host Deep Kalra started off asking about what was common between a pocket calculator, an Apple iPod, Nylon and JetBlue airlines? While the audience came up with a wide variety of answers. He said that they all came up during recession times. When somebody asked Kalra what is the audience comprised of? He replied that they were all successful entrepreneurs or going to be successful entrepreneurs. Praising Prof. Gupta - Kalra then handed it over to Prof. Anil Gupta after quoting that he was a student of Prof. Anil at IIM Ahmedabad and is a great fan of his work, listing out all the awards he won including the Padma Shri Nati...
By: WATblog
Portion Pacer? Helps Avoid Second Leading Cause Of Canine Death: Bloat
2009-09-20 23:14:00 I learned something new and important today that I bet most dog owners don't know: Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) or bloat in dogs is the second largest canine killer after cancer. Death from bloat can be painful and truly horrible for dog and owner, so it's good to learn what you can do to prevent it from ever happening.
Could The Fiefdom Of Foursquare Become The New Twittersphere?
2009-09-20 22:21:00 Many people have been talking about the next Google (including myself) for the last ten years. Yet they still remain king of the hill. Similarly isn't it daunting to think that in a little over 3 years the microblogging darling of the investment world recently valued at one billion dollars could possibly be supplanted by a location-based game, the likes of Foursquare? Yet, there are those that have jumped on that band wagon.
Google's Desktop Search To Synch With Mobiles, But When?
2009-09-20 15:45:00 Mobile Search is growing faster than Desktop Search and in some countries its the primary means for people to search today. However when originating a search at home or in office wouldn't it be great if you could transfer that search query to your mobile to obtain updates when you're on the go?
Innovative Fashion Design: Convertible High Heels
2009-09-20 12:00:00 Women like heels, but there's a common problem that accessory loves face - their heels just don't like them by the end of the day. Changing shoes for the walk home after a day at the office or a night at the club means remembering and managing to tote a more practical pair around which just isn't always reasonable. Now, an Australian design student has a more functional alternative.
Could Tag Technology Replace Google Search?
2009-09-19 16:06:00 There are several stand-alone augmented reality apps that have been developed for our mobiles, but similar to our cellphone being Internet-enabled, when will technology advance our smartphones to become totally integrated with Augmented reality? Is Tag Technology the answer?
OnePure Halal Skin Care Line For Muslim Women
2009-09-19 12:00:00 For Muslims who follow the code of Halal, it can be a challenge to find skin care products or cosmetics that don't violate the principles of the Koran. Now, there is a complete line available ideal for Muslim women who want to pamper themselves with high-end products.
Beauty In Business: Cosmetic Expiration Reminder Stickers From Beauty Alert
2009-09-19 03:57:00 It's a requirement that expiration dates be posted on all perishable products, but there are some items that are lacking these labels even though there's a good chance that they will go bad on the shelf or once they make it home with you.
Ford Unveils Smallest and Most Efficient EcoBoost Engine Yet
2009-09-18 21:34:00 In keeping with their plan to rely heavily on the EcoBoost engine line up, Ford has introduced another variant of the potent powerplant. This time, the turbocharged engine displaces a total of 1.6 liters, making it the smallest and possibly the most widely used for the upcoming model years.
Bing Mobile Seeks Coup D'Etat!
2009-09-18 16:53:00 While Google's hold on "traditional" search on PCs far exceeds its competition, Microsoft is hoping its new search engine, Bing will soon dominate the burgeoning marketplace of mobile search. Can the little-engine-that-could score a coup d'etat?
TV's Going To Pot - Cannabis Planet Launches!
2009-09-17 19:41:00 When someone tells you that TV is "going to pot," you can now take them literally, because "all things marijuana" has found a TV channel it can call its own! It's the latest in a new wave of niche marketing where TV programming is devoted to one topic!
Japan Fights Train Station Suicide with Blue LED Lighting
2009-09-17 16:01:00 Feeling blue? Japan's railways and subways have come up with a bright idea to reduce the number of suicides at train stations: eerie blue LED lighting that supposedly has a calming effect on suicidal psyches.
How Innovation thrives in a Crisis
2009-09-17 14:05:00 In this article on the Harvard Business Site Scott Anthony explores how and why innovation is thriving in the recession. He asks, ‘How could companies prioritize developing innovation programs in the face of very real questions of fundamental survival?’ In a strange way, the scarcity forced on many companies has been a hidden accelerator of efforts to ...
New Gasoline-Diesel Mixture to Raise Efficiency and Lower Emissions without
2009-09-17 03:59:00 Both gasoline engines and diesel engines have their advantages over the other when it comes to certain applications. However, they both also suffer from drawbacks that some people find too difficult to live with. This may all change though, as a new gasoline-diesel mixture is being researched and tested that promises to bring the best of both worlds into the hands of the consumer.
GPS Tracking Of Seniors, Kids, & Others With Special Needs: The eMed-Trac
2009-09-16 23:59:00 eMedi-ID, a franchise business that provides personal medical information to first responders via USB devices on their customers' keyrings, has just come out with a new device capable of tracking a person's whereabouts via global positioning satellites (GPS)
Immortality Industry: Secure Storage For Memories and DNA
2009-09-16 23:15:00 Believe it or not, there's an industry being built on our quest for immortality, and one bank is preserving lives with the security of a Swiss bank.
Habitat Turning Hashtag Spam Into 'Green Eggs & Ham'?
2009-09-16 19:09:00 The power of social media and real-time search can turn on anyone in a moment's notice when misconduct online takes the spotlight. As evidenced recently by Kanye West, Joe Wilson, United Airlines and countless others, there are no "get out of jail free cards," when individuals and brands misbehave badly. The immediacy and the transparency of social media will catch you every time.
Cup Noodle Meets Louisiana Gumbo - That's Hot
2009-09-16 02:24:00 Cup Noodle, long stereotyped as subsistence food for college students and basement dwelling bachelor geeks, is getting a makeover. Is Maruchan's "New Orleans Style Gumbo Noodle" suave & sexy enough to sway the fairer sex?
12 Revolutionary Innovations Win 2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Awards
2009-09-16 01:43:00 The technology winners of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) awards do not disappoint. They impact the world on a global scale or at least very significant parts of it. Their arrival instigates change; they are watersheds, game changers... The WSJ winners are all that, through their efficiency, their flexibility, and their economy of energy, of expenditures, of time, of personnel, and of materials. The inventor in all of us should find these 12 winners very inspiring.
Opportunity for Engineering Innovation
2009-09-15 19:17:00 So here's the link: http://www.designfax.net/enews/-20090908/feature-3.asp A new spout incorporating a check valve will increase production of harvested maple sap and extend length of time sap flows. The check valve will prevent bacterially contaminated sap from flowing bac
Recycled Fire Hose Shoulder Bags are Hot, Wet & Green!
2009-09-15 16:16:00 Where do old Japanese fire hoses go to die? The answer is Patina Japan, a green company dedicated to remaking and remodeling vintage fire hoses into slick eco-friendly shoulder bags.
Plum Crazy About Social Networking!
2009-09-15 15:04:00 How does a social network that has been around since 2006, with limited social media cred make an impact in today's Web 2.0 world? Well, perhaps if a well known mobile phone company with the resources of Nokia was will willing to invest in it!
Volkswagen Teams Up with Lichtblick to Provide Clean and Affordable Energy
2009-09-15 00:31:00 Lichtblick, a German based Energy Company specializing in environmentally friendly systems, has been working on a new in-house energy system that could very well replace large nuclear or coal burning power plants. Even more interesting, is that Volkswagen is now on-board with the business plan and providing funding to get the project moving.
Mavic Magnetic Bicycle Pedals
2009-09-14 22:00:00 Mavic's EZ-Ride Evolve pedal system uses magnets to help keep your feet properly aligned while allowing for seamless entry and exit. These could be a good choice for those that aren't quite sold on platform or clipless pedals.
Put Your Best People on Innovation
2009-09-14 13:30:00 Many businesses make the mistake of giving innovation projects to junior executives. It seems natural to hand innovation opportunities to enthusiastic and promising upstarts. But generally it is the experienced heavyweights who can overcome all the process and political obstacles that will occur. In September 1999 Lou Gerstner, CEO of IBM, read a line buried deep ...
Joe "You Lie" Wilson Under A DDoS Attack!
2009-09-13 19:30:00 "Sticks and stones may break my bones," but will "name calling" define Joe Wilson? This South Carolina's congressman knows how to call presidents liars but does he know how to defend himself against a DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack?
Top Ten Augmented Reality Devices
2009-09-13 14:15:00 Worlds Collide with the introduction of Augmented Reality. Now the latest craze for smartphones, PCs, camera, GPS systems and even eye-wear, AR merges our virtual and real worlds. Its initiated by technology that takes your existing environment and provides an overlay of extra data and information about the things you are viewing. Now us mere mortals can have some of the superpowers we thought were exclusive to the Bionic Man and the Terminator!
Turbine Powered Bus to Clean Up New York
2009-09-13 00:03:00 Anyone who has ever been to New York City knows how heavy the traffic can get at pretty much any time of the day. To combat this, the city began developing different forms of mass transit that they hoped would eventually replace personal vehicles inside the crowded city. Among these, was the diesel burning kneeling bus, which has undergone very few changes until just recently when a new turbine powered unit was developed.
Webcycle Makes Internet Users Work Out
2009-09-12 04:00:00 The Webcycle makes exercise a mandatory part of surfing the Internet. The faster you pedal, the faster your application runs.
Joe Bike Cash For Clunkers: Trade Your Old Car For 2-Wheeled Transportation
2009-09-12 03:04:00 The cash for clunkers program was extremely popular when it launched in the US, and while it encouraged drivers to trade in an old inefficient vehicle for one a little more environmentally friendly, there's a new company on our radar that takes the concept to the next level.
Mobile Movie Apps Only Lack the Popcorn!
2009-09-11 23:14:00 There's been a lot of talk about the Twitter Effect making or breaking movies. Movie makers like Tim Burton are also using social networks to promote movies like Alice in Wonderland while they are still in production. Now mobile apps have become the latest trend used by movie studios to grab the attention of prospective movie-goers in advance of a movie's release.
The Sweet Flour Bake Shop: Custom Cookies Based On Demand
2009-09-10 03:57:00 Not far from my home town is a simple yet delicious new concept that involves fresh baked goods and some serious decision making. Keep on reading to learn about The Sweet Flour Bake Shop and what makes it so unique.
Twihotels Helps Guests Book & Hoteliers Sell Hotel Rooms
2009-09-09 23:52:00 Twihotels, the unique Twitter app that offers post-your-hotel-queries in a tweet format has expanded their hotel solutions for both hoteliers and hotel guests. Known as the first social networking hotel-finder, Twihotels is already enhancing their feature offerings after their recent debut launch in August.
Ethanol Production to Get a Boost From Watermelons
2009-09-09 17:59:00 Scaling up the amount of ethanol produced every year is no easy task. Aside from the huge amount of corn needed to produce a decent amount of fuel, the process also requires an almost constant flow of water. While many people are working to solve the issues, others are looking for alternative methods to produce the cleaner fuel. Interestingly enough, that alternative method may end up being watermelons.
'The Good Web' Uses Social Media To Advance Causes
2009-09-09 12:27:00 Something is afoot when people begin to distinguish something that is familiar as 'good.' Not inferring that everything that went before it was 'bad,' "The Good Web" looks at the Internet and Social Media with new eyes and places value on using the tools of the Digital Age to create a groundswell of activation for causes. |
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