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Idealog—in the ideas business

A phone good enough to eat

Those with a sweet tooth might do best to avoid the Q-Pot phone, which is more than likely to elicit hunger pangs every time you pull it out. More …


NZ could cash in on energy expertise

With populations constantly growing so too is the demand for energy – something New Zealand’s image as a energy-rich country can tap into by using our technology and expertise to help other countries develop their own energy resources for a ... More …






Cinema for the design-minded

From the organisers of the mighty New Zealand International Film Festival comes the World Cinema Showcase, featuring films selected by NZIFF programmers that for whatever reason were not eligible for NZIFF screening. For the design-minded, there are screeds to get ... More …






Wanted: Leaders who dare to dream

Six emerging leaders are being sought by the Sir Peter Blake Trust in its annual hunt for worthy recipients of its leadership awards. More …


Here, fishy fishy…

A modern take on the standard fishbowl? A hand-blown glass sculpture with mountains included for artistic effect. More …



The smart house of the future

Imagine a totally digitised house, creating a parallel home on the web. Everything in the house can be used to communicate; the interface is ubiquitous, controlling physical appliances and apps alike. More …