Monthly Archives: November 2016

Gadgets November 30, 2016 posted by

Loupedeck – the hands on Lightroom tool

Being a good photographer is mostly about knowing how to take a good picture and also what elements make a “good” picture. Still, there’s a lot of post-production work too and thanks to modern technology we can do that part digitally. The Loupedeck is a device for photographers that will make their work flow that much more organic.

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Loupedeck – the hands on Lightroom tool
Fun & Games November 29, 2016 posted by

NSATMF Lab – this fun website will teach you a thing or two about the world

The world works in mysterious ways. Well, not really, maybe in 1690 it was mysterious but science has pretty much gotten a handle on how things happen on this great blue ball and beyond. Still, some of these concepts may be challenging to explain. The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation: Labs has three fun “experiments” you can use to waste some time learning.

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NSATMF Lab – this fun website will teach you a thing or two about the world
Gadgets November 28, 2016 posted by

HeatVanish Pen – not so much erasing as burning your mistakes away

Pens are the superior writing instrument in almost every way. Their lines are darker, therefore more legible, they allow for more color variation, can be used for longer stretches of time and generally look more elegant. Pencils win when it comes to correction, you can’t erase pen. If you love writing with pen but hate committing to your mistakes, check out the HeatVanish Pen, the pen that “erases” with heat.

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HeatVanish Pen – not so much erasing as burning your mistakes away
Reviews November 24, 2016 posted by

Amazon Echo vs Echo Dot V 2.0 – can your life assistant really be digital? [Review]

The Amazon Echo and Echo Dot hands free ‘intelligent’ home controllers have been on the market for some time now, but with the new release of the Echo Dot Version 2.0 we thought it was a great excuse to check out some state of the art tech. Especially since Amazon is constantly extending the features of the Echo and the rather clever voice assistant called Alexa. Of course there’s no shortage of rivals – step up Siri, Cortana and Google…

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Amazon Echo vs Echo Dot V 2.0 – can your life assistant really be digital? [Review]
Gadgets November 24, 2016 posted by

Notafire – the smart smoke detector

A house fire can shatter your entire world in a matter of minutes. That’s why we’re so big having smoke detectors on every floor of your house. Notafire is a new smart smoke detector that will hopefully be able to learn the difference between a life-threatening blaze and your failures on the stovetop.

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Notafire – the smart smoke detector