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Giant Interactive Heart Beats in the City

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Feb 10, 2012 09:28 AM ET | 0

A giant heart in New York City responds to your touch. Read more

Giant Interactive Heart Beats in the City

'Vomit Comet' Inspires Zero-Gravity Coaster

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Feb 9, 2012 08:57 AM ET | 0

A zero-gravity roller coaster will make you hurl...down the tracks at 100 miles an hour. Read more

'Vomit Comet' Inspires Zero-Gravity Coaster

Swap Old Junk for Cooler Junk

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Feb 1, 2012 09:38 AM ET | 0

This vending machine lets users trade goods without having to visit a creepy swap meet. Read more

Naked and Famous Introduces Scratch-and-Sniff Jeans

Posted by Nic Halverson Sat Jan 28, 2012 08:36 AM ET | 0

Tiny raspberry-scented capsules are baked into jeans. What scent would you chose? Read more

Naked and Famous Introduces Scratch-and-Sniff Jeans

Social Networks Get Rewound

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Jan 25, 2012 04:14 PM ET | 0

This site brings nostalgia to the digital age. Read more

iBook Author App Overturning Textbooks

Posted by Kate Prengaman Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:17 AM ET | 0

Apple's new app allows anyone to build interactive ebooks for the iPad for a low price and light load. Read more

Suds Ahoy! Bubble Boats Better Fuel Efficiency

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Jan 24, 2012 09:59 AM ET | 0

Mitsubishi's air lubrication system could reduce the CO2 emissions of cargo ships by 25 percent. Read more

Suds Ahoy! Bubble Boats Better Fuel Efficiency

Gloves Keep You In 'Touch' All Winter Long

Posted by Christina Ortiz Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:05 AM ET | 0

Non-slip, waterproof gloves from Isotoner play well with touchscreen of all kinds. Read more

Gloves Keep You In 'Touch' All Winter Long

World's Largest Game Controller

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Jan 20, 2012 09:35 AM ET | 0

This controller kicked off the Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition. Read more

Device Drowns Out Dentist’s Drill

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:00 AM ET | 0

A headphone device could drown out the high-pitched sound of a dentist's drill. Read more

Police Want 'Drive-By' Friskings

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Jan 18, 2012 03:44 PM ET | 0

The NYPD is developing an infrared scanning device that may have a range of up to 82 feet. Read more

World's First Self-Healing iPhone Case

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Jan 18, 2012 09:15 AM ET | 0

Originally used on cars, Nissan's "Scratch Shield" paint has a chemical structure that mends itself when damaged. Read more

View Life Through Browser-Equipped Shades

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:23 AM ET | 0

Lumus envisions you checking email using their glasses. Read more

View Life Through Browser-Equipped Shades

With LED Keyboards, Every Key Is A Screen

Posted Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:19 AM ET | 0

With the Optimus line of keyboards, each key is its own separate, customizable LED screen. Read more

Sunflower Design Brightens Solar Energy Prospects

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:01 AM ET | 0

A new design based on sunflowers could help solar concentrator plants save space and increase output. Read more

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