In the midst of economic uncertainty Italy has an inspired idea! Create a street market where goods are exchanged rather than sold. The market will provide exchanges between hard goods, skills or knowledge services. An excerpt from an article in La Stampa newspaper (translation by Mark Vanderbeeken, Experientia): “Our market is not a real... »

Interesting article from Smart Money Magazine about products that may be obsolete by the end of the decade or even by year’s end. I was a bit surprised that Compact Digital Cameras made the list. These cameras are cheap and take fantastic photos. Better than any phone camera. And most importantly, incredibly easy to operate.... »

The beginning of a new year brings a fresh start. A new way to look at our lives and make changes, make resolutions, change habits, plan for business, or personal growth. Just search the web for “RESOLUTIONS” and you’ll find thousands of entries. Many people, all wiser than myself, have ideas and suggestions for... »

If you are anticipating the iSlate, SI Tablet or JooJoo or looking seriously at buying that Kindle or Nook, then you better have a plan for all those books you’ll no longer need! Here’s one idea. Mike Stilkey creates wall mountable book sculptures by painting covers and spines along a stack of books to create... »

With the New Year only a few weeks away, you may be thinking of New Year’s resolutions. Whether you are making a list or just finding a theme for the New Year, here’s a way to email yourself in the future and tell yourself all your hopes and dreams you had for this... »

Another e-book reader/netbook said to be available in February 2010. Engadget had contacted the company directly and confirmed that the shipping is on track. Check out the video below. Next year should be very interesting as the market for e-book readers and netbook tablets heat up. Via Engadget »