It's funny how designers keep redefining everyday objects. Take a pillow for example. What else can it be good for except laying your head on it and having good night's sleep? Ask Korean designer Sehwan Oh who recently came up with a new gadget – The Pillow Light. Probably, he gathered inspiration from the Glowing Pillow I wrote earlier about, but the idea has nothing to do with the concept of silent alarm clock. Full story

Do you live or contact with a smoker frequently but would like to be protected from tobacco smoke? Good news for you! Japanese invented new electric cigarettes ECO Smoker, totally harmless for active and passive smokers. This high-tech thing has been developed by Japanese company Bikoudo Co., Ltd. New cigarettes fully simulate the process of smoking. Smokers will still enjoy burning, puffs of smoke and tobacco smell. Full story

The first Gphone, or smartphone based on the Google Android platform, is finally out on the counters as G1 from T-Mobile. However, other manufacturers are also open to develop their own products, which would be based on this promising platform. One of those companies is the Chinese company Lenovo. Photos of an Android-machine confirm their intentions. The machine is very interesting and unique in terms of design and functionality. Full story

In the past, women applied the mixture of coal dust and petrolatum to their lashes. That mixture, invented by a chemist named Williams, preceded today’s mascara. In earlier articles, I mentioned the mascara with ball-shaped brush. Specialists at Lacome are now offering something exceptionally new – Lancome Oscillation Mascara - mascara with vibrating wand. According to Jean-Louis Guéret, creator of mascara brushes for Lancome, they are offering a revolutionary and unique product that can’t be compared to anything on the market. Full story

"Light-deprived" in winter, we often experience emotional imbalance. Philips Company created a new device goLITE BLU which will help us feel upbeat even in the dark season. Drowsiness, slow reactions, excess weight, sleep problems result from the shortened daylight hours. Now, new Philips device can prevent these problems. The function of goLITE BLU is to provide light therapy. The device emits blue light waves making you feel good. Full story

The revolutionary new "digital" frying pan Thermometer Fry Pan created by Mingle Instrument company, Hong Kong, will help you cook perfect pancakes and beefsteaks. The frying pan ET541, which has non-stick coating, displays exact temperature of the bottom of the pan as well as the optimum temperature for cooking various foods on the LCD display. The ideal temperature menu consists of 11 entries for cooking such foods as lamb, beefsteak, pork, fish, poultry, and vegetables. Full story

Prada hit the stores with its much awaited phone officially known as «Prada phone by LG». Being a blend of sophisticated design and touch screen technology, it is often compared to iPhone. Prada, S.p.A., an Italian fashion label, was begun as Prada Brothers by Mario Prada in 1913 and originally specialized in leather garments and goods. Prada's popularity skyrocketed in 1989 when it launched its first ready-to-wear collection. Full story

I’ve got several plants at home. Some of them are flowering now – four violets, one something resembling Calla and even Basil, which I normally use when preparing food. I love flowers, as they make my day, lift my mood, I like watching my plants grow and become greener and more beautiful every day. And I like great ideas that make it better for the flowers to “live” at one’s home, so to say captive, such as the gadget I’m going to tell you about – Plantbot, a flowerpot that seeks sun. You may watch how it moves by itself below. Full story

Many girls like to sprawl out in the sun, reckless of protecting their skin. Of course, sunlight is good for us to a certain extent, and sunscreens protect the skin well enough, so sunbathers are encouraged to stay longer in the sun in hope of a bronzed tan. But how do we know when it's time to retreat into the shade? A new swimsuit was developed in Canada to provide protection from "post-tan" problems by warning of excess UV light. Full story

It has become really easy to find out, if you are pregnant or not – and you don’t even need to visit a doctor. Regular pregnancy tests you could earlier find in drugstores are no more actual, as there’s something much more interesting, something hi-tech – USB pregnancy test kit. Just do the same procedures as you do with the regular pregnancy test, but with an exception: the stick goes into a USB port. Sounds like somebody’s fantasy? No, it’s reality! Full story

Hitachi Appliances Inc. released new refrigerators featuring unusual preservation technology. Japanese claim, their brand-new fridge keeps food fresh and healthy longer than previous "boxes". What's more, new refrigerator generates antioxidants to make food nearly two times healthier. Full story

If you are trying hard to smooth your wrinkles, new invention from Israeli scientists is what you need. Ladies who spend a lot of money on Botox injections and rejuvenating creams can sleep a peaceful sleep now. Here is a special offer for them, a pillow that smoothes wrinkles within relatively short period of time. Full story

Sure enough, you have faced the following problem about million times. You go on vacation and pack the pile of clothes. What happens next you mess them all up but you can’t wash your clothes anywhere! Of course, you can hand-launder them but you don't want to waste your time. And it is your vacation, anyway! Full story

What type of shoes do you prefer: stylish or comfortable? From now women do not have to go for a compromise. For those who liked the idea of transformer dresses, this is a good news. Wearing Goodie 2 Shoes you can look stylish and feel comfortable at the same time. Shoes designed by Natalie Cosette Thorne can be assembled like a construction set. Full story

Sunbathing is quite easy when you’re lying on your back, but once you turn face down, there occurs a problem – where should you lay your head down? How many times did you leave the beach with some sand in your hair or, what’s even worse, with the lines on your face got from your own towel? The inventors of miracle-gadgets know, how to solve this problem. Full story

Forget about buzzing and jumping monsters in your bathroom. They will not bother you any more, if you decide for the new washing machine Alternative Clothes Cleaner by Harsha Vardhan from New-Delhi, India. And what’s the nicest thing in this gadget is that it even doesn’t look like a usual washing machine. Full story

Have you ever had that romantic dinner with your beloved - with red wine, tasty heart-shaped food, calm music, candles? This scenario may seem banal, but lots of women are romantics and dream of such a nice evening, when there’s only her wearing something sexy and him admiring her, adoring her, loving her - and nothing and no one disturbs. Philips has created something, that could make such an evening beautiful and safe. Full story

An open letter from 20 leading medics on the proper use of mobile phones has been published. Their appeal to use the cell phones less is addressed to everybody. It’s said in the letter, that these days there are no data proving that cellular communication don’t affect health. This is why the scientists recommend to follow the 10 rules of mobile phone use. According to them, this is going to reduce the risk of a whole range of diseases. Full story

Here’s a new invention for those, who would like to keep fit, but is too clumsy. This is a quite unusual home trainer, which helps to keep your body in an ideal weight. This is a jump rope, but a cordless one. It’s very easy to use it: just hold the handles in your hands and begin to simulate jumping rope – move the handles in a circle with your hands. This will stimulate the centrifugal action of the jump rope due to the weighted ball inside the handle. Full story

Literally every woman wears bras. They support the bosom, they are used to adjust visually its from and size. There are special bras designed to be worn during the workout. The form and material of the bra is chosen according to the outfit one intends to wear. Nevertheless, scientists keep surprising us with new innovations which make women’s life more comfortable! This time the new invention was introduced by a Japanese underwear manufacturer, the new item was announced to be an ecologically clean device – a bra with solar batteries. Full story