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Awesome September 5, 2015

The Smog Free Tower could help clean the air in cities around the world

Air pollution is a serious health problem and crisis in many densely populated cities and countries. We’ve all see pictures of people in places such as Beijing and India where the air is so filled with smog it looks like billowing smoke. But Dutch designer/artist Daan Roosegaarde’s air purifying Smog Free Tower could be a real game changer. This patented technology, based around indoor air purifier technology, will act like the world’s biggest vacuum cleaner, sucking up all the carbon…

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Cool Web Apps & Sites September 4, 2015

Print What You Like – stop wasting paper printing out advertisements

If you’ve spent any time on the internet chances are you’ve found something that you would like to print out and have in hard copy. Most websites that cater to such traffic, like recipe sites, generally provide printer friendly versions of their information. For the sites that don’t there’s Print What You Like, the website that lets you print only what you want.

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Free Software September 4, 2015

Companion – never walk home alone

Walking anywhere alone at night can be a very frightening experience. Sound advice is to carry your phone close at hand so you can call for help right away. Some people even call (or pretend to call) a friend so if anything goes wrong, someone is notified as soon as it happens. Companion is an app that makes it easier for people to stay safe when they’re alone.

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Gadgets September 4, 2015

Touch Activated Cordless Lamp – bright light without the tyranny of outlets

Being able to move your light source as needed is a major bonus when you’re trying to get anything done in the dark. Most lamps are limited by their cord length but not the Touch Activated Cordless Lamp. It’s a bright light that goes where you need it most.

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Gadgets September 3, 2015

RacorPro HeavyLift Storage Rack – reclaim the space in your garage

Garages are supposed to be where your car lives but more often than not, your car is parked in the driveway and your garage houses bikes, half used paint cans, and Christmas decorations. If you want your car space back but still need storage, try the RacorPro HeavyLift Storage Rack, the pulley system that gives you a second level to your garage.

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Cool Web Apps & Sites September 3, 2015

Passport Index – see how easy your passport makes it for you to travel

Traveling is one of life’s great pleasures. The world is a wide and wonderful place. Getting a chance to travel outside of your own country is a privilege that everyone should get the chance to enjoy at least once. Your passport is the door to the rest of the world and the site Passport Index shows that not all passports are created equal.

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Cool Web Apps & Sites September 3, 2015

Vinylify – get your own personal record

Records are making a comeback. You can find them tucked into the aisles even at chain music stores these days, like, no big deal. If you are dying to have your own personal sounds inscribed to vinyl, check Vinylify, the website that lets you make a personalized vinyl record.

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Cool Web Apps & Sites September 2, 2015

Playgrounds For Everyone – find accessible playgrounds everywhere

Playgrounds are a solid fixture in most neighborhoods. Everyone has memories of going down slides and through monkey bars. Well, almost everyone. The sad fact of the matter is, not every playground makes room for differently abled children. Playgrounds For Everyone is the site that helps people find playgrounds where everyone can play.

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