Added 14 March, 2013
In the 18th century, London’s West End was filled with members-only clubs that were exclusive to upper class British gentlemen. Today, a similar trend is emanating from the UK capital and resonating all the way from Minneapolis to Majorca, where modern women are turning the tables on their male counterparts with female-only clubs.
London-based...
Added 13 March, 2013
Spring Airlines, the Shanghai-based budget carrier, is poised to include passenger cars in its in-flight shopping catalogue alongside the perfumes and watches, as it cashes in on well-paid frequent travellers.
However, selling cars at 38,000 feet is another thing altogether.
The toughest problem being encountered by Spring is how to train its 500-...
Added 13 March, 2013
Tinke is the latest iPhone gadget that measure stress and wellness levels at the touch of the screen. Attach the add-on and Tinke will tell you your heart rate, blood oxygen level, respiratory rate and heart rate variability. It tracks all the info over time and interprets your stress levels.
If you've ever found yourself wondering...
Added 11 March, 2013
Medical tourism is one of the fastest growing parts of the travel industry. It has even expanded to cruises. Dialysis at Sea Cruises specialize in the treatment of hemodialysis care while onboard cruise ships. They provide a renal care specialist team consisting of a Nephrologist, dialysis nurses and certified technicians, sailing on select cruise...
Added 10 March, 2013
Wrigley is launching a new chewing gum called Alert Energy Caffeine Gum which offers a boost of caffeine. The new product is aimed at consumers between the ages of 25 and 49 who may have quit their habit of chewing gum when they were younger, while tapping into the market of energy products - a rapid-growth market. The gum contains 40 milligrams...
Added 9 March, 2013
The world’s first electric tilt-rotor aircraft has been unveiled by Anglo-Italian helicopter company AgustaWestland. Project Zero aircraft features advanced tilt rotor technology that allows it to hover like a helicopter and perform forward flight like an airplane. Project Zero has integrated rotors powered by rechargeable batteries, and can...
Added 9 March, 2013
Peligroso Cinnamon Tequila, made with natural cinnamon, is described as having a savoury and warm flavour that leaves "some sweet heat" on the finish. Peligroso Cinnamon Tequila launches this month in key States in the US, and is the vanguard of a new raft of flavored tequilas that we can expect to see on bar shelves this year.
Added 9 March, 2013
The world's first personal sports amphibian, the Gibbs Quadski, will is on display at this year's Tampa Bay Boat Show.
Developed and built in the U.S., the amphibian utilizes water-jet technology, and is powered by a BMW engine and transmission.
The Quadski transitions from land to water in less than five seconds and reaches planing speeds in...
Added 9 March, 2013
DIY Rockets has launched a challenge for a collaboratively designed open source 3D printed rocket engine that could carry nano-satellites into space.
Over the last few years multiple companies, institutions and individuals have started building nano-satellites and other small satellites. These little satellites are packed with electronics and...
Added 9 March, 2013
While people love their touch-screen phones, there is a lot less love for on-screen keyboards. That, in part, is what has been keeping Blackberry alive. Meanwhile, a slew of inventors keep coming out with after-market keyboards that can be added on to touchscreen phones.
The MiniKey for iPhone 5 is a tactile bluetooth add-on featuring a backlit...