Evenings spent at a busy party or bar can often cause drinkers to lose track of their beverages. Wine drinkers already have wine charms to identify their glasses, and now — thanks to BeerTag — there's an equivalent for... Springwise

It was just a few short months ago that we covered the UK's Beelocal grocery delivery service, and already we have occasion to cover yet another like-minded venture. Also in the UK, London-based Hubbub lets customers place online grocery... Springwise

We've already noted the rise of gaming as a way to create engagement among consumers, but we didn't expect to see it applied so soon to something as seemingly mundane as public transport. Sure enough, though, Chromaroma is a... Springwise

Community-supported agriculture is not an unfamiliar concept for regular Springwise readers, nor are the often-associated add-ons of bicycle-based produce delivery and compost services. Canadian Fresh Roots Urban Farm offers all of these; what sets it apart, however, is a... Springwise

Just as the music industry is struggling against the popularity of illegal downloads, so too the film industry is being badly affected by movie piracy. But just as DATAROCK have turned to USB pens to fight back, we recently... Springwise

We've featured countless online exchanges over the years that connect buyers and sellers of a wide variety of goods. Zeroing in on the agricultural domain there's been Eggzy, for example, targeting home chicken farmers, as well as Veggie Trader... Springwise

We’ve seen countless initiatives set up to motivate people into completing tasks they may otherwise shy away from. Take SmartyCard’s website that rewards kids with tangible prizes for completing educational games, or Switch2Health, who use a reward-based scheme to... Springwise

Innovations such as 3D printing are driving a growing trend towards homemade products. The fact remains, however, that it still takes high-end equipment to create and test many designs, and that's where TechShop comes in. With a chain of... Springwise

We’ve seen countless management platforms over recent years, with websites designed to help organize architectural work, bands and even relationships. Now US-based JobGizmo is setting out to lend a helping hand to those seeking employment. A search using the... Springwise

It's not uncommon for e-commerce sites to offer live chat with salespeople, but Swedish telecoms operator 3 Sweden is now taking that premise several steps further. Through a custom multi-touch interface, the company's new 3LiveShop offering aims to provide... Springwise

As traffic continues to worsen in Jakarta, the motorcycle taxis locals refer to as Ojeks are steadily increasing in popularity. Their ability to beat the heavy traffic in the city has made them one of the most effective modes... Springwise

There's no end in sight to the location-based apps being developed for mobile users, including a rapidly growing list of niche offerings. Much the way the Local Books app helps literary fans direct each other to the best local... Springwise

Compelling product stories have long been a selling point for alcohol brands, who often conjure nostalgic imagery in an effort to capitalize on their heritage. Now, hoping to draw upon a more unconventional story, we recently came across Doss... Springwise

For any company that targets kids with its products or services, involving kids in the design of those items only makes sense. That's part of the reason Tesco recently began recruiting for its first Kids' Board, for example, and... Springwise

If consumers are willing to accept advertising on their cars, in their personal lives and on their social web pages, then why not their homes as well? That, indeed, is essentially the premise behind a new initiative from California-based... Springwise

Over recent years we’ve frequently featured ways in which consumers can cash in on their skills or surplus possessions. Now, bringing together entrepreneurial spirits across Australia, we see the second national Garage Sale Trail. Following on from the first... Springwise

Billboards may offer a striking way to advertise your brand, but they also come at a financial and environmental cost. They are replaced as often as once every month, with each one generating up to one hundred pounds of... Springwise

Vending machines have become commonplace as a means of dispensing everything from bicycle parts to pharmaceuticals to fresh-cut meats. Now, a new initiative from India-based Katraj Dairy aims to install what it calls “Any Time Milk” (ATM) machines throughout the... Springwise

Heightened interest in all things green means that gardens are popping up everywhere. We've seen them in greeting cards, we've seen them in giant bubbles — we've even seen them created on the sly in guerrilla fashion. The latest... Springwise

Forced into a corner by the challenges posed online, we're seeing some interesting innovations coming out of the publishing industry. Just last month there was The Drum, for example — the literary magazine that's published exclusively in audio form. Now... Springwise