July | 2011 | The Red Ferret Journal

reprise July 31, 2011 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Make your paper airplanes soar with this electric conversion kit – Back…

Gadgets July 30, 2011 posted by Nigel

Paper Plane Conversion Kit – turning eco into undo

This Paper Plane Conversion Kit turns your elegant, beautifully crafted, ultimately eco paper aircraft into an electric powered rechargeable workhorse. Of course when we say workhorse we mean anti-butterfly. Anyhoo,…

Fun & Games July 29, 2011 posted by Scott

Slip ‘N Slide Knee-Hockey Rink

Slip ‘N Slides are good fun and all, but they require you to keep running back to the start and jump down the slide again. If you’re looking for something…

music July 29, 2011 posted by Scott

Use MiniLyrics to display song lyrics with your music

When listing to music, it is only natural to want to sing along. However, this can be rather difficult if you don’t know all of the words. Sure, there are…

but is it art? July 29, 2011 posted by Scott

McIntosh Mantle Clock looks like an amp

There are some products out there that are unique and interesting in their own way. When that item runs a $1500 price tag, you expect it to be top of…

Gadgets July 29, 2011 posted by Scott

isostick looks just like an optical drive to your PC

I remember a few years back when I loathed having to use a floppy disk for anything. Once in a great while I’d encounter someone that desperately needed to get…

diy July 29, 2011 posted by Scott

DIY Desk Lamp lets you build your own light

There’s something wonderful about building something with your own two hands. Sure, you could probably buy something nicer at the store, but it won’t give you the same sense of…

hmm..interesting July 29, 2011 posted by Scott

Magnetic Switch Cover

Remembering to turn of the lights and grabbing your keys on the way out the door can be a little difficult at times. I can’t even think of how many…

hmm..interesting July 28, 2011 posted by Scott

BinderPad lets you carry your tablet in a 3 ring binder

When you’re in school, there are generally a lot of things you need to carry with you to your classes. Books, notebooks, writing utensils, a calculator, laptop, and who knows…

Bizarre July 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Elite750 – The most expensive (and pointless) email address

How many email addresses do you have? I’ve got a number that I use (and more that I’ve no doubt forgotten), though my Gmail account is my reliable everyday address….

Eco Friendly July 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Flush Puppies let you flush your dog’s waste

When you take your dog on walks, it’s important to clean up after them. Just think about it, how many times have you been happy to step in a pile…

Fun & Games July 28, 2011 posted by Scott

FroliCat BOLT entertains your cat so you don’t have to

Sometimes TV and video games just aren’t entertaining enough. Sure you could pull out a book, or be really productive with all that house cleaning you’ve always promised yourself that…

diy July 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Desktop Email Notification Bell

There is a very distinct difference between a digital sound coming from your computer, and another that is being produced from an actual instrument. Sure you can have a �bell…

Fun & Games July 28, 2011 posted by Scott

Stupid Toaster lives up to its name

Making toast is one of the easiest things to do in the kitchen, aside from pouring a glass of milk. The most complicated part is setting the knob to select…

Mobile Tech July 27, 2011 posted by Scott

Aviiq Portable Charging Station helps you charge your gadgets on the go

When I travel, I have a number of gadgets that I bring with me. A laptop, cell phone, tablet and a few others are all must-haves, depending on where I’m…