Monthly Archives: April 2011

Gadgets April 30, 2011 posted by

2D Glasses – watch 3D movies without the headaches

There’s a sizeable part of the population that really don’t enjoy 3D movies in theaters because of the headache and eyestrain effect. Now there’s a solution. These very clever 2D Glasses convert Real3D movies as seen in the kinemas, into a standard 2D experience. It’s brilliant, and a very strong indication that all may not be well for the future of the 3D industry. Oh dear. Priced at $7.99 a set.  When you watch a 3D movie, there are actually two…

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cool tech April 29, 2011 posted by

Noise Reducing Drapes – reduce the noise entering your windows by almost half

These Noise Reducing Drapes feature triple weave yarn which blocks out 99% of the light, and up to 40% of the noise, that would otherwise enter in through your windows. They also serve as thermo sensitive coverings keeping the room cooler in hot climes. This means it’s perfect for sociopathic would-be cave dwellers who feel a need to keep the world at bay. You listening, geek? $69.95. For real 100% sound-proofing though, I’m going to throw my hopes behind the…

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Bizarre April 29, 2011 posted by

Wooden Bicycles come of age?

The unpronounceably named Slawomir Weremkowicz of Poland makes wooden bikes. No rubber, no metal, just wood. Each one takes around a year to make and judging by the looks of them, they’re a blast to ride (although we’re not sure about the saddles). What’s more the dude uses his creations every day. We think Slaw should get in touch with Michael Thompson in the UK, who’s also nutty enough to consider building bipedal transportation out of trees. His Splinter Bike is…

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Bookmark This! April 29, 2011 posted by

Word Art Generator – freeware lets you create fancy word art and logos

Word Art Generator is a freeware program for creating word pictures of differing complexity. Choose your font, size, shape, color etc and build your own logo, banner text or other useful textual graphic.  Word Art Generator is a Freeware to help you design and create WordArt, it can show all font names, font and font preview of the file name, can set the visual display of the system in the style of all the fonts, you can customize the display…

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but is it art? April 29, 2011 posted by

Airpiano sounds much better than the air guitar

If you�ve ever listened to any music, there�s a good chance that you have experienced the phenomenon known as �air guitar� at least once. There is a lesser-known version of it that we will call �air piano� in which one tries to mimic playing an actual piano, without playing any piano at all. Well my friends, the air piano is about to see a rise in popularity, and I can almost guarantee that some of that will be attributed to…

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Airpiano sounds much better than the air guitar
diy April 29, 2011 posted by

Turn your old scanner into a light box for $10

When you upgrade some piece of your office equipment, what do you do with the old one? Sometimes you can find someone to use it, but some things are just too old for anyone to care much about. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you need to throw it out. With a little imagination and a bit of work, perhaps you can turn that old device into something useful again. For instance, if you have an old scanner taking up…

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Fun & Games April 29, 2011 posted by

Magic D20 of Destiny

This is it gamers and nerds of the world! Your path lies before you, and all you must do is�shake the D20? This Magic D20 of Destiny is a fortune-teller for situations in game, and in real life. Rolling a regular D20 just won�t seem as interesting anymore, because the real magic has been put into this thing. This comes at a very affordable price of $10, and will solve all of your tough life and game questions, guaranteed! Ok,…

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Magic D20 of Destiny
Fun & Games April 29, 2011 posted by

1UP Super Mario Mushroom Lamp

It�s good to have some other type of light source in a room when you�re on your computer. Relying solely on the light emanating from your screen can be a little hard on your eyes, so what better choice for a lamp than one that reminds you of Mario? The 1UP Super Mario Mushroom Lamp cannot promise you an extra life, or that you�ll grow two to three times you size, but it can keep your desk space sufficiently lit….

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1UP Super Mario Mushroom Lamp
Free Software April 29, 2011 posted by

Freeware helps you track down your lost camera

There’s nothing quite like losing one of your favorite gadgets. If you leave it somewhere public, and it’s not there when you return, there is little chance of ever recovering it. Sure, you could get lucky and it might be picked up by an honest person that does their best to return it to you. However, that isn’t always going to be the case (and they might not even know how to get it to you). Well if the gadget…

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Freeware helps you track down your lost camera
Gadgets April 29, 2011 posted by

USB Can-Shaped Cooler and Warmer gets your beverage to the right temperature

When you�re sitting at your desk fighting through mounds of work or dealing with a boss battle in a game, it�s nice to have a refreshing beverage on hand. It can be difficult to pull yourself away for even a few minutes to go searching for a drink. No one wants a liquid at room temperature, so having the USB Can-Shaped Cooler and Warmer on hand is a wonderful idea. Seeing as it�s only as tall as a can and…

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USB Can-Shaped Cooler and Warmer gets your beverage to the right temperature
cool tech April 28, 2011 posted by

Misoka Toothbrush keeps your teeth clean all day, even after you eat

Ever since we were little kids, our parents drilled into our heads how important it is for us to keep up with brushing our teeth. Today�s pop culture basically demands shiny white teeth, and bad breath is supposed to be a thing of the past. For those of us that rush around all day, getting to a clean bathroom after every meal to brush our teeth can be a little hard. That�s why the Misoka toothbrush is the ideal toothbrush…

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Misoka Toothbrush keeps your teeth clean all day, even after you eat
diy April 28, 2011 posted by

Build a cheap DIY solar USB charger

Eco-friendly devices are great, for the fact that they allow us to help the environment, while still enjoying our modern technology. The biggest downside to such gadgets is that they tend to cost a good bit of money, which turns many people off to the idea. Well if you want to do your part, and don’t mind a little bit of DIY work, then you can have yourself a nice little solar USB charger for around half the cost of…

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Build a cheap DIY solar USB charger
hmm..interesting April 28, 2011 posted by

Flipbac Camera Grips make your tiny point-and-shoot a little easier to hold

Being a DSLR user, I can appreciate the small size of point-and-shoot cameras. While they may not churn out the same quality pictures, they are much easier to carry around in your pocket. What frustrates me most about using them is that they are rather uncomfortable to use, due to their small size. There really hasn’t been any good way to make them more comfortable until now. A company by the name of Flipbac has solved this problem with their…

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Flipbac Camera Grips make your tiny point-and-shoot a little easier to hold
but is it art? April 28, 2011 posted by

The Harley Acornson

Spotted this cool 1/4 scale model in a bike accessories store window in Stockholm the other day. It may not run too well, but think of the fun you’ll have giving it a loving polish every now and then. Tags: novelty, harley+davison, wood+carving, craft

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Free Software April 28, 2011 posted by

Make the most of Dropbox with a few handy programs

Dropbox is easily one of the most useful free online services around. Not only do you have the ability to backup your important files to the cloud, but it can also be used to easily share files with other users. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, I highly recommend doing so. Now if you are a current Dropbox user, you may want to check out this handy little guide put together by the people over at…

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Make the most of Dropbox with a few handy programs