T-shirt brand supports entrepreneurs in developing countries
A few months ago we spotted adventure travel company OneSeed Expeditions, who support local female entrepreneurs in South East Asia by giving 10 percent of revenue to microfinance partners. On a similar mission, Florida-based t-shirt brand Naked Hippie invest all their profit in microloans to help grow small businesses in developing countries. READ MORE…
In Spain, vending machine sells fresh seafood
A few months ago we spotted an entrepreneurial baker in France who had installed an automated baguette dispenser outside his shop, enabling him to continue trading after shop opening hours. Now near Bilbao, Spain, a pair of fishmongers with a similar idea have installed a vending machine that sells fresh fish 24 hours a day, every day of the week. READ MORE…
B2B network helps potential collaborators connect
Professional networking can be just as important for small companies as it is for individuals, but opportunities to do so in a focused way can be few and far between. That’s where German exploreB2B comes in, with a content-based platform that lets companies contribute and view content as a way to find potential collaborators. READ MORE…
Mobile phone runs on a single AA battery
We’ve seen a number of mobile phones launched in recent months with emergency use in mind, including the Russian Space phone with SOS button. SpareOne, however, is a new contender that focuses on a different aspect of emergency needs — power supply — and can run on just a single AA battery. READ MORE…
3D printing app can incorporate your face into designer objects
3D printing has appeared on our virtual pages on numerous occasions before, but recently we came across an interesting twist. A new app from French 3D printing company Sculpteo now lets consumers upload a photo of themselves or a friend for incorporation into a designer vase, mug or other object. READ MORE…
Slovenian library creates surprise book packs based on genre
Last year we saw both people and dogs loaned out by libraries, but it would seem there’s still plenty that can still be done with books as well. Aiming to introduce more fun into library loaning, The National and University Library of Slovenia recently ran a program offering mystery packs of books to their customers. READ MORE…
Augmented reality poetry book can only be read via webcam
We’ve already seen augmented reality used to superimpose text on top of chocolate-bar wrappers andnewspaper ads, but now we’ve come across an example of the technology being used in the publishing industry. Between Page And Screen is a printed book of poems that relies entirely on augmented reality to convey its words. READ MORE…
At Bahrain auto shop, customers can exercise while they wait
The UK’s Autofarm Porsche dealership may drive customers to the mall so that they can pass the time shopping while their car is being worked on, but Bahrain’s National Motor Company takes this concept a step further. Not only does the company’s brand-new Sehla-based service center offer free wifi and shuttles to local destinations, but it also houses a state-of-the-art gymnasium. READ MORE…
Mobile app adds an element of gaming to home energy metering
There are few aspects of life that can’t be enlivened by a little friendly competition, and home energy metering is no exception. Enter German GreenPocket’s namesake smartphone app, which “helps consumers share their carbon footprint in a competitive and entertaining way on Facebook”. READ MORE…
With every half-sized restaurant meal, a donation to fight hunger
Pay-what-you-can pricing is one way for a restaurant to help fight hunger during tough economic times, but recently we came across a different approach that aims to combat obesity and waste as well. It’s called Halfsies, and it’s essentially a program that’s designed to help consumers eat less at restaurants while helping to feed the hungry and minimize the amount of food that gets thrown out. READ MORE…
