BIG TENT PARTY

A DEFINITIVE RANKING OF THE LATEST IDEAS, MARKETING STRATEGIES AND INVENTIONS, FROM THE BRILLIANT TO THE MERELY BONKERS

TUNNEL TRUCK

Lock-Block Ltd. from Richmond, B.C., builds a quarter-mile tunnel in 24 hours using bricks that work like Lego. Bricks are positioned along the back of a truck with a specialized form.

WINDSHIELD SCREEN

HeadsUP! turns the windshield of any car into a voice-controlled display that can show drivers text messages or driving directions.

EASY INCORPORATION

Mobile payment company Stripe introduces Atlas, a service to help international entrepreneurs establish a U.S. business.

TYPEWRITER REDUX

The Freewrite is a portable keyboard that reduces distractions by saving documents to cloud services and blocking the rest of the Internet.

SMART DUMMY

The iDummy allows dressmakers to shift this mannequin’s proportions to match various body types.

PRIVACY HELMET

The Tomoko resembles a giant lampshade on a curved stand; users insert their head to block office noise.

MODULAR TENTS

Logos tents zip together, making it possible to turn a three-sleeper unit into one that accommodates 16 campers with a carport.

ROBOT SEATING

Nissan unveils robotic chairs for conference rooms that return to their positions at the sound of a clap.

PET STORAGE

The Dog Parker functions as a pay-by-the-minute storage crate where owners can leave their animals while shopping.

ALL-IN-ONE FURNITURE

The TableBed is a cabinet that has a fold-down table on its exterior and a Murphy bed inside.

PERSONAL STALKER

The Follower app allows users to hire an anonymous stranger who follows them around, then sends them a photo at the end of the day.

PARANOID VACATION

The Conspira-Sea is a new seven-day cruise along the Mexican Riviera for conspiracy theorists and enthusiasts.

DUDE CLEANER

Frey is a new male-focused laundry detergent promising macho scents of oak and musk along with enzymes to fight sweat stains.