Now that summer’s here, it’s time to think about some outdoor activities, like hunt the garden hose, and milk the mosquito. But for those more adventurous souls, there’s an alternative which combines exercise with a good dose of old fashioned fun. The Human Bowling Ball recreates a bowling alley in your back yard, but with a twist. Instead of you throwing the bowling ball down the lane, you run yourself down it, and try to knock [...]
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Tropical hardwood isn’t as easy to come by as it used to be thanks for regulations and more sustainable forest management. Still, there’s a surprising amount of it that’s been wasted and landfilled. Viridian Wood Products discovered a steady supply of these beautiful woods and has turned them into stunning looking hardwood flooring. Their new American Classics line features reclaimed red oak, white oak, and rustic oak solid-plank hardwood flooring. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQAO4JbGs0M Tropical hardwood is [...]
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We know by now – thanks YouTube – that cats and dogs can exist happily together in the same home without tearing each other to bits, but dogs being what they is, they tend to get hungry a lot. And cats being…well…fussy, they tend to eat less and slower. Which of course is a recipe for disaster around the feeding trough. Step up the PetSafe Feeding Station, which neatly secures your smaller animal’s food inside a [...]
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You can spend a lot of money customizing your iPhone with everything from glitter to crystals, and let’s face it, there’s no shortage of fancy cases which will add some bling to your beloved. But one thing that’s still fairly difficult to do is give your phone that really personal touch without spending a fortune. Until now. The CaseMaker Pro is a brand new iPhone personalization kit which lets you take photos you already own (or [...]
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There are a lot of travel search engines around, most of which feature some mix of flights, hotels and car hire. And some of them are excellent like Hipmunk.com and Skypicker.com. But they do have limitations, and the biggest is usually the fact that they don’t offer alternative transport modes such as train, car or bus travel. GoEuro is a new online travel search service which does offer alternative transport modes, and it’s all wrapped in [...]
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Summer is already on us and in some parts of the world things are going to get seriously hot in this year. What climate change? So A/Cs will keep you cool but the electricity bills will probably make you erupt like a hot volcano. So, why not get an affordable alternative to keep you cool this summer? Maybe like this Cooling Mist Fan that will keep your room's temperature at the low end [...]
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Man, we love us some of those red buttons. They’re so simple and clean, and yet…so powerful. In the wrong hands the red button can unleash the dogs of war, under virtuous control they can unite civilizations. Such a wonder. Which is why we’re already in awe of the Bttn, a simple red object which delivers a variety of Internet goodness depending on exactly how you’ve programmed it. The idea is you connect it to your [...]
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If you really want to remind yourself how puny we humans are compared to the majestic forces of nature, you only have to watch a few videos of hurricanes or tornados. These spectacular weather events dwarf anything we can offer up, but deadly as they are, they have their own innate beauty as well. Now you can have a smaller and more benign example on your desk. This Desktop Tornado is an 18 inches high cylinder [...]
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Nowadays it’s all rush rush, go go, so we’re always fascinated when someone tries to buck the trend and take us back to a more leisurely way of being. Like when we actually all had some free time to spare. Remember that? 1 Hour Photo is a free iPhone app which is designed to take us back to a better time (or something). It works alongside your phone’s camera, but instead of delivering the image instantly [...]
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Will we ever live in a robot infested future? More to the point, would we like to live in one? These are questions that the people in Japan are probably asking right now, as their country introduces increasing numbers of robots into the market. The latest one however has a rather interesting job to do. Pepper, a new 1.2 meter high mobile robot, has been designed to read and respond to people’s emotions, using any of [...]
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There’s no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S5 sets new standards for Android smartphones in a lot of ways. One of the most interesting feature sets revolves around the huge 16 megapixel camera on the phone, which offers up ultra high resolution images (aka 4K) plus a bunch of other neat features for photo enthusiasts to play with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUcBXJNKScI As you can see from the video above, there’s a few cool things you can do to make [...]
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Dashcams are pretty useful at times, especially when you’re one of those unfortunates who spends most of their working day sitting in a vehicle of some sort or another. A well positioned dashcam can mean the difference between proving your innocence in any traffic incident and getting stuck with a bill, or worse. The new breed of cameras for cars now use the higher resolution camera, as with this Mini 0803 Ambarella A7 Dashcam. The result [...]
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So this particular video is going the rounds at the moment, but it’s important enough to be featured everywhere, so we’re happy to report it again here. If you have been bored stupid by all the ongoing ruckus over Net Neutrality, and even a little confused by what it means, then you REALLY need to watch this hilarious video from comedian John Oliver. His 13 minute rant (video below – stick with it, it’s worth it) [...]
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They say that time flies, and boy does it. Especially as you get older, when days merge into weeks into months. It’s hard to keep track of what’s been happening in the world, when all you can remember is buying cheese last week. Or was it milk? Now there’s a very cool little app called You’re Getting Old, which aims to help you review the events that have happened since you were born. It also gives [...]
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I hate it when I get comfortable in bed and almost ready to sleep but realize that the lights are still on. That’s when I wishing I could turn them off with my Jedi powers. Well praise be to the ultimate geek powers that work hard to give us crazy things and save us time. They have delivered. The Wireless Light Switch is a regular looking switch but it's actually portable. You [...]
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A wise man once said ‘a touchscreen without a space bar is like a bear without a barrel’ and we’ve got to admit it does seem to make some kind of sense. If you’re going to be doing real work on your handset, you’ll definitely need something which offers a bit more flexibility than just swipe and smile. This iPhone 5 Keyboard Case offers all the protective goodness you’d expect from something that coddles your precious [...]
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Yep, we’re going to have to file this one under…um…show off-ery? So we’re thinking this custom Gotham GolfCart thing has got to be the most over the top, in yer face, ‘if you’ve got it flaunt it’ piece of tin this side of a Swarovski encrusted DeLorean flying car. Underneath all the super hero exterior lies a 6 HP, battery powered go-cart motor, which can move the tee-ny tumbler (geddit?) at up to 38 mph. Yeah [...]
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Not all of us can have great memories, which means it can be difficult trying to remember facts for exams, work or even hobbies. The best way to overcome the problem is probably to sign up for a course or two, but if you don’t have the time or money, there is a free alternative which can be pretty valuable. Anki is a free open source flashcard system, which helps you to remember stuff by repetition. [...]
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Wow, it just won’t die will it? Like some sort of zombie operating system, no matter what Microsoft does to try and kill off the world’s favorite O/S, Windows XP still keeps bouncing back. Tattered, worn, with stinky breath, but undeniably alive. The latest proof is this interesting little report on How to Get Security Updates For Windows XP until April 2019. It’s basically using the fact that a little known branch of XP, typically used [...]
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OK, we’ve got to admit, there’s something a bit weird when you’re so addicted to the small screen that you need to take it with you outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Shouldn’t we be looking around and enjoying the smell of freshly mown grass or something? Anyway, lest we become far too judgmental for our own good, here’s the Tablet Lawn Chair, which features a chair, with a tablet computer arm and bracket. Look, [...]
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How much of your privacy would you be willing to sacrifice in order to save money? A little? A lot? How about we ask you to carry around an app which monitors all your driving habits every day, and if you succeed in meeting our criteria for ‘safe’, we’ll reduce your insurance premiums? Sound interesting? The Drivology program from insurance giant AXA is offering motorists just that kind of deal. The idea is you download an [...]
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