A war is taking place between consumers wanting to know more of what’s in their food and government lobbyists dedicated to making sure that doesn’t happen. The concerns go beyond getting labels on food containing genetically modified ingredients. A new device called TellSpec will let consumers know the details of what’s really in their food. Developed by Isabel Hoffmann with mathematician Stephen Watson, this hand-held scanner will warn you about chemicals, allergens and ingredients [...]
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Leaving your house for a day or two and coming back just to find that your freezer door has been opened the whole time, or maybe, there was a power outage in your area can be a little unsettling. How are you supposed to tell if the food in their freezer is OK to eat or not? Well, instead of tasting and smelling everything to see if it's edible, there’s [...]
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Print magazines usually can’t compete with the interactive nature of digital technology, but Wired Magazine and Motorola are stepping up their game with a unique ad that rivals many websites and apps. When your flipping through the new edition of Wired, it might be easy to casually flip past the Wired Interactive Color-Changing Moto X Ad because it looks like any other ad that would appear in a [...]
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The Internet is a HUGE place with a vast wealth of resources, but you wouldn’t know it because of the results spit out by traditional search engines. Sure, the cool kids are cool for a reason but don’t the less popular sites have useful information, too? Now you can find out, without scrolling through ten pages of popular sites. Go ahead and do a search right now. Did the usual [...]
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When you watch movies today, it’s probably a good idea to thank the classic 16mm camera for your theatrical entertainment because some of Hollywood’s greats began following their dream with this iconic film camera. Today’s students and indie filmmakers can still enjoy the feel of the classic camera while enjoying the luxury and convenience of digital at the same time. When you first see the D16 Cinema Camera, it’s easy to [...]
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Avast, ye scurvy party animals! Weigh anchor, set sail, and toss a shrimp on the barbie while you’re at it because this ain’t no regular donut-shaped boat. First, we offer condolences to those who got excited at the idea of BBQ donuts. Unfortunately, no such thing is to be found here. However, while the BBQ Donut Boat doesn’t offer that particular treat, it does let you grill up many other yummy [...]
211 words | permalink | No comments | digg this continue reading  This unassuming-looking timepiece has a cool retro-styling that might make others think you raided a vintage store, or possibly your grandfather’s closet, but trust us when we say there’s no watch from the ‘Good Ol’ Days’ that does what this one does.
With all the cool features tucked within the Voice-Command Smartphone Watch, you might forget it actually tells time, too. In addition to having an eye-catching classic analog design, it [...]
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It’s a cruel irony of our hi-tech life that smartphones allow us to stay connected with the rest of the world 99% of the time, but during that 1%, when we really need that digital lifeline (like during storms or power outages), we become victims of that little flashing battery icon. How do you charge a phone when there’s no power? You use science. A few years back, our smartphone [...]
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Very Merry Xmas, Happy Holidays and all good cheer from all of us here at Ferret Towers. As part of our goal to ensure everyone has the best time possible on this festive occasion, we would like to offer up our free movie of the day – Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyrb-iSkpFE They just don’t make them like this any more.
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We tend not to feature Kickstarter projects until they’ve ended, but we couldn’t resist this puppy. From the same people which brought us the rubber band powered paper plane, comes an absolute cracker of an idea. The PowerUp 3.0 is a small kit which you embed into a standard fold up paper airplane, at which point it turns into a full remote controlled aircraft, which you fly with your smartphone. Genius. 
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3D printing is the tech trend everyone wants to be a part of these days but some people don’t have an extra couple thousands dollars laying around just waiting to be spent. For those of us who would like to add the third dimension to our printing, there’s now a way to do it without breaking the bank. With the wonder that is 3D printing, people can now print out anything [...]
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Those poor lovable droids from the Star Wars films always seemed to be mere seconds from getting destroyed as they accompanied their reckless masters on a foolhardy mission to save the universe, but there’s no reason to feel bad about blowing up this little astromech droid. The RC Inflatable R2-D2, which can be inflated to just a little over 2 feet tall with the included foot pump, is ready for practically [...]
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If you’re a fan of eye-catching timepieces, you’ll want to wrap this nature-inspired watch around your wrist because it’s yet another Tokyoflash creation that pleases and challenges the eye at the same time. At first glance, the Kisai Spider Acetate White LCD Watch might look like a toy but it’s nothing but business when it comes to telling time. The pure white acetate case uses a transparent LCD [...]
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Small things that can save lives are wonderful. Much better than large things that take lives. Right? So we’re always on the lookout for the type of gadget that will cram as much goodness in per inch as possible. And we think we have a winner. For now. This 7 in 1 Emergency Tool really does put the multi into function. It features a spring loaded glass breaker which automatically shatters car glass in an [...]
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Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia has teamed up with the most wondrous National Geographic to help celebrate 125 years of their awesome natural history coverage, by sponsoring Nat Geo photographer Stephen Alvarez to wander across the American west grabbing photos with a Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone. 
Now with any other phone we’d all probably scoff at the conceit, but if you’ve seen the image quality of the 41 megapixel camera on [...]
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Everyone needs to have their own mini-me figurine, it’s just common sense. What’s the point of having an online avatar if you can’t also gaze adoringly at a real solid 1:20th scale figure sitting on your desk, which you can actually touch? Shapify.me aims to let us all enjoy this pleasure. The online service and software download for Mac and Windows computers lets you use a Kinect camera accessory to scan your body in 3D after [...]
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'Tis the season of fun and joy but sometimes people tend to party way too hard. Nobody likes to end their nights too early especially in holiday season. So, it's great to have a nifty companion in hand to notify you when you're going over the limit with your booze. Meet the new Alcohoot – a smartphone breathalyzer that could save your life, if not your license. You don't have [...]
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Our phones provide a convenient and easy way to always have an alarm clock with us, but the smartphone can be pretty dumb when it comes to customizing the alarm features, such as letting your phone know who’s worth waking up for and who can live with getting a call back after you wake up. Do you really want your nap disturbed by a telemarketer or would you prefer [...]
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Have you ever taken a picture and then wished you had done a better job at focusing? Now you can make corrections after the picture has been taken. Photo-editing software like Photoshop and Gimp are great for adding effects, changing colors, and cropping, but they’re limited when it comes to working with the focus. With the Lytro Light Field Camera, you can take the photo now and worry about focusing [...]
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There was a time when a person could let their hair down at home while still interacting with the outside world through things like email and instant messaging, but technology has caught up with us, meaning the outside world can see our unwashed, unshaven, make-up free faces without us ever leaving the comfort of our home? Why put forth the real unkempt you when another face can be substituted? Who do you [...]
377 words | permalink | No comments | digg this continue reading Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.![How to Force Google Search To Stick to Your Home Country When You Search Abroad - [How To]](http://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/search.jpg) Londoners enjoy Christmas with a uniquely powered Christmas tree – There are a number of effective… Anti-Gravity Floating Lamp – if Magneto had a lamp it would be this one – Have you ever seen something that… New venture would replace signs with [...]
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