Author Archives: Nigel

Full Name: Nigel Powell Website:
Info: Nigel is the managing editor of the Red Ferret, as well as a freelance columnist for the Sunday Times newspaper in London. Loves tech and fancies himself as a bit of a futurist, but then don't we all?
Awesome May 13, 2013 posted by Nigel

Space Oddity – without question the greatest Bowie cover ever recorded


There are cover songs and then there are…you know…cover songs, and this version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station is…

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Space Oddity – without question the greatest Bowie cover ever recorded
Gadgets May 11, 2013 posted by Nigel

Auto Mee S – this touchscreen cleaning robot says you’re too lazy for life


You’re busy and very important and you have little time to dilly dally, right? You’ve got things to do, people to see, buttons to press. So why should you, in…

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Auto Mee S – this touchscreen cleaning robot says you’re too lazy for life
cool tech May 10, 2013 posted by Nigel

Captioned Telephone lets you see your calls as well as hear them


Things can start getting sticky in the hearing department as the years roll on, especially when it comes to making sense of calls from your parole officer asking where you’ve…

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Captioned Telephone lets you see your calls as well as hear them
Bookmark This! May 10, 2013 posted by Nigel

Picword – instantly lock your computer with a picture [Freeware]


There are boring ways to lock your computer against unauthorized access, and then there are interesting ways. We don’t know about you, but we’d much rather use a good looking…

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Picword – instantly lock your computer with a picture [Freeware]
Awesome May 10, 2013 posted by Nigel

Tailor4Less – men’s and ladies custom tailored clothes for people who hate shopping


Chances are if you’re a busy person you may not have the time or the inclination to spend shopping around for clothes. Men in particular seem to dislike the process…

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Tailor4Less – men’s and ladies custom tailored clothes for people who hate shopping
Awesome May 9, 2013 posted by Nigel

Samsung Galaxy S4 Review – 10 slick features of this amazing new smartphone which deserve more attention [Video Review]


The Samsung Galaxy S4 is sleek, powerful and probably one of the most impressive mobile phones ever released. It’s not just the headline features which make this product so special,…

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Review – 10 slick features of this amazing new smartphone which deserve more attention [Video Review]
Freeware May 9, 2013 posted by Nigel

Lie Detector – your phone as a truth telling prank master


There’s no shortage of ways to have fun with your phone, but most of them are solitary pursuits, involving games or creating strange photos. So for all of you who…

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Lie Detector – your phone as a truth telling prank master
Bookmark This! May 9, 2013 posted by Nigel

MangaHigh – who said math has to be boring?


If there’s one thing guaranteed to scare most school children to their core, it’s the thought of doing another math test. All that trigonometry, algebra, equations and other implements of…

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MangaHigh – who said math has to be boring?
Awesome May 7, 2013 posted by Nigel

Car Mirror Bluetooth Dashcam GPS Speed Detector has more on-board tech than the Space Shuttle


OK so look, we’re cool with miniaturization. We understand that if there’s a way the factory can cram something extra into a product, they will. Because, well because they can.

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Car Mirror Bluetooth Dashcam GPS Speed Detector has more on-board tech than the Space Shuttle
announcement May 7, 2013 posted by Nigel

Red Ferret Giveaway Reminder – cool noise canceling earphones and a hands-free BT speaker unit? Too generous you say…?


Just a quick reminder that we’re entering the last 10 days of our Red Ferret Traveling Tunes Giveaway. In case you missed it the first time round, up for grabs…

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Red Ferret Giveaway Reminder – cool noise canceling earphones and a hands-free BT speaker unit? Too generous you say…?
Bookmark This! May 7, 2013 posted by Nigel

BlueGriffon – open source web editor is a great tool for both beginners and experts [Freeware]


For some reason web editors, tools to help code and build websites, appear to have fallen out of fashion. Maybe it’s the rise of themed CMSs or just a decline…

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BlueGriffon – open source web editor is a great tool for both beginners and experts [Freeware]
Bookmark This! May 7, 2013 posted by Nigel

URList – cool new service lets you create, share and discover lists with style


Everyone loves lists. There’s something about a set of connected data points that really pleases the brain. It’s as if we mentally applaud the time saving that comes from gathering…

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URList – cool new service lets you create, share and discover lists with style
Gadgets May 6, 2013 posted by Nigel

Beach7 AirLounge – instant inflatable party seating for up to 30 guests…pins not invited


Did you just decide to hold an impromptu party for a few select friends? Realize that you’re kind of short of space, and more importantly seating? Well fear not brave…

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Beach7 AirLounge – instant inflatable party seating for up to 30 guests…pins not invited
cool tech May 6, 2013 posted by Nigel

Epic Citadel demo shows what kind of games we can soon expect to play in our browsers


Anyone who has doubts about the ability of the humble web browser to become a games platform of distinction need look no further than this new Epic Citadel demo featuring…

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Epic Citadel demo shows what kind of games we can soon expect to play in our browsers
Bookmark This! May 6, 2013 posted by Nigel

Plants For A Future – a 7000 edible plants database that’s good enough to eat


One of the scary things about living the modern comfortable life is how far removed we are from the basics. For instance if the transport system died tomorrow, do you…

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Plants For A Future – a 7000 edible plants database that’s good enough to eat

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