Added 13 September, 2013
Traveling just for fun and relaxation is fine, but the trend these days is to do something a bit more meaningful. Problem is, it's not usually easy to find experiences you can participate in. Ritz-Carlton Hotels has been offering a program called Giveback Getaways that pairs guests with local volunteer experiences. Now a company called ShoreTrips...
Added 12 September, 2013
Food has always been connected to togetherness, but fast food is often for those looking for something quick and solo. One exception has been KFCs chicken buckets, large meals that are meant to be shared. Now McDonald's has come up with a way to bring people together with its new Blitz Box, a shareable Happy Meal for adults containing two Quarter...
Added 12 September, 2013
The Donkey Sanctuary in Ahmedabad, India is doing for beasts of burden what animal shelters do for cats and dogs worldwide. Prospective adopters can get donkeys that are healthy but not fit to work. And as is the case with all adoptions, the Sanctuary looks for families who are genuine animal lovers and have the time and resources to spend....
Added 12 September, 2013
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are online classes offering large-scale interactive participation via the web. The New York Times dubbed 2012 "The Year of the MOOC," and it has since become one of the hottest topics in education. Major universities, including Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton University are now serving...
Added 11 September, 2013
Google's Project Glass goggles may not be commercially available yet, but the geeky eyewear is receiving a huge response at the runways of New York Fashion Week. Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Andy Cohen along with Sarah Jessica Parker, David Beckham, Martha Stewart and Google co-founder Sergey Brin were present at New York Fashion Week where the...
Added 11 September, 2013
Apple is setting itself up for its next revolution in personal health. In its recent launch, Apple made big deal of its new powerful chip and motion coprocessor that the company said would run sensors, a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass and GPS. The result is that this coprocessor will track your every move. Based on new hires by Apple it seems...
Added 11 September, 2013
US-based Campbell Soup Company is taking a page from the success of single-serving coffee pods to create and market soup pods based on the same technology and process. Called K-Cup packs, they are designed to be brewed in the same single-cup machines that have become staples in homes, offices and upscale hotels around the world. According to the...
Added 11 September, 2013
Coca-Cola has announced it will start a version of Canada Dry ginger ale in Japan as a heated carbonated drink. Sold in cans, the soda will be dispensed by vending machines, which in itself is not so special since Japan is already known for its many vending machines dispensing canned hot tea and coffee drinks. But this is different. The soda is...
Added 11 September, 2013
The Japanese car company Nissan has jumped into the wearable tech race announcing a smartwatch concept that connects drivers with their cars. The watch will provide drivers with real-time biometric data and monitor the efficiency of their vehicles, to offer overall performance data while on track (or highway). And the car company says this is just...
Added 11 September, 2013
Rooftops have long been the battlegrounds of the green, sustainability and locavore movements, providing sustenance to the building's occupants. Planted roofs came first, offering natural insulation from heat and cold. Then someone had the bright idea to plant the roofs with edibles, which has the added effect of feeding the people below too. It...