nice things, nice people,
Electric cars are considered by many to be one of the key components in battling climate change. Getting them on the road, getting emission causing cars off the road, can only help. One of the biggest issues is the range of these cars. After all, leave an urban area and good look finding somewhere to change up that battery. Lightyear One is a solar car that hopes to bridge that gap.
There’s always that question: which mouse do I use for video editing? A gaming mouse or an ergonomic mouse?
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First world solutions for first world problems. The Deskmate is one of them, but that doesn’t make it stupid.
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College in the US is expensive. This is a fact that no one is disputing. Although free tuition has been batted around in many states, it’s been very, very slow to take off. Rather than wait for mass adoption of the free tuition system, University of the People is taking it all online as the first accredited tuition free institution.
Every so often we here at Ferret Towers crawl out of our basement and try and do a bit of good. Just to remember what it feels like. So it’s with pleasure that we announce a tie-up with the Sayso For Good folk, who are also trying to combine commerce with humanitarian causes. Those of you with long enough memories will remember that we used to feature the free Hunger Site banner on the front page, which delivered rice to…
When we pay with cash, where to put the coins from the change is always, ALWAYS, a hassle. I have a special place in my wallet for it and I still struggle. There’s this moment of panic at check out and I can’t quite get all the money where it correctly needs to be. With the Kin Wallet, this isn’t an issue because it sorts the change for you.
Fashion and sneakers have been a bonded pair for a while. But customizing a super cool shoe for yourself ? Definitely a cool idea. Vixole is the first customizable “smart” sneaker. Launched on Indegogo, it’s clearly a winner, standing at 516% of it’s intended goal with some time yet to go. These amazingly innovative sneakers have a built-in flexible monochrome LED display on the back of each shoe. Personalize your sneakers by choosing from choices and photos you upload from…
Moving to a new country is a life changing experience and some people have found that it opens up paths for them that they never before dreamed possible. If moving to Germany from the US or to the US from Australia can change the trajectory of your life, imagine what relocating to Asgardia, the first space country, can do.
DIY activities are great, they’re a lot of fun but even if you are a master builder, it doesn’t matter how good you are if the parts just won’t hold up. Weak materials can be a greater threat to a project than just not following directions. This is the issue with the Bigshot DIY Digital Camera Kit, the kit that lets you build your own camera.
Solar technology – a cheap, easy way to charge your favorite electronics – is now part of a cool backpack called Lifepack. Lifepack is meant reinvent the mobile office -a perfect choice for consumers with on-the-go lifestyles. Lifepack features a great anti-theft 6mm stainless steel integrated lock with customizable combination that easily wraps around table and chair legs, a Solarbank USB charger (compatible with any USB device) capable of charging an iPhone 6 up to 12 times, Bluetooth speakers (powered…
Let’s face it. We waste a lot of water. Whether it’s waiting for it to heat up so we can wash dishes or at showertime, that’s an average of 3 to 6 liters (.79 to over 1.5 gallons) just for a daily shower! With drought a serious problem across the globe, the Spanish company esferic’s WaterDrop is a simple solution. Funded through Kickstarter last year, the WaterDrop – a tote bag with its own reinforced handle – is made of…
Whether you’re in work, fun or workout mode, the right kind of gear makes all the difference. You may already be familiar with Matador and their durable products. But for those work-out mavens and those of us who want a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors, they’ve created two new cool, easily-portable products – Matador Pocket Blankets and Droplet Keychain Wet Bags. Available in regular and mini sizes, the Pocket Blanket’s lightweight material is equally at home on sand, grass…
RVing. Whether you envision a clunky looking vehicle or a long sleek one, the designs haven’t seemed to change much over the years. But ESCAPE Traveler is turning that on its ear, and making it greener too. Handcrafted in America, the Traveler fits more into the tiny home arena. A “2015 HGTV Fresh Faces Of Design,” finalist, this innovative vehicle features a full-sized kitchen and bathroom, a large dining or work table, a nice sized living area with fireplace and…
Outdoor clocks have been a fixture of large and small towns for several hundred years or more. But add solar to the mix and it gets interesting. Chumko LA’s Solar Outdoor Street Clocks combine the old fashioned elegance of a street clock with solar and GPS technology. Certified waterproof and rust proof, these clocks are synchronized with GPS satellites, receiving daily GPS updates to ensure the time display stays accurate. And it automatically adjusts to daylight savings time. Its motor…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_0vRnkeOk Traffic lights are boring. But this past summer in Lisbon, Portugal, a new phenomena helped pedestrians stay safer and have fun too. The Dancing Traffic Light was created by the Smart Company, the same firm that brought us the Smart Car. This light was part of an ad campaign by Smart called #WhatAreYouFor as in For More Safety. This innovative light has been configured to mimic dance moves from passersby. Pedestrians are encouraged to enter a nearby booth, select…
