The Red Ferret Journal

reprise February 1, 2015

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.

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cool tech January 31, 2015

There have been no shortage of ‘alternative’ electric vehicles over the years, and unfortunately most of them share the same struggle to gain traction in a market which expects convention. Hence the demise of products like the Aptera, while the Tesla marches on.

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Gadgets January 30, 2015

Runbell – low tech fitness gadget helps keep you fitter than a wristband wearable

So here’s the thing. There’s a bunch of wearable tech products out there designed to work with your fitness regime to monitor and improve your results. But at the end of the day, they’re really just another gadget you have to keep charged up all the time. But hey, here’s a really clever low tech gadget which is so much more practical.

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cool tech January 30, 2015

Herenow – leave messages for the next person to arrive at your location [Freeware]

Don’t know about you, but there’s been a fair few times when I’ve been to some place, a store or a service or something like that, and had a bad experience which I wish I could warn people about. Sure you can leave a review, but it’s a bit of a hassle. What you really need at times like that is a way to warn people who might be visiting that location. Now there’s an app which could help with…

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Herenow – leave messages for the next person to arrive at your location [Freeware]

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Gadgets January 30, 2015

Spoolee – the quick and easy solution for your earbud cord issues

Tangled earbud cords are annoying. Just, really annoying. We may try to roll them neatly before putting them back into a pocket or a bag but that never lasts for long. It’s like there are gnomes or something living in our pockets that delight in tangling our earbuds. The Spoolee is an easy and quick solution to the problem.

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Gadgets January 30, 2015

Tempo Environment Monitor – good for indoor and outdoors

Temperature changes can be very bothersome in the home. Not only do they leave you uncomfortable, but they can also end up costing a pretty penny when it’s bill time. The Tempo Environment Monitor helps you get a handle on the temperature of the world around you.

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Gadgets January 30, 2015

DittoForm – the dressform that’s made just for you

Dressforms are not usually considered techy products. This one is the exception to that rule. The DittoForm is a dressform individually made using 3D scanning technology to perfectly conform to the owner.

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Gadgets January 29, 2015

Brando Top 10 USB Warmer Gadgets – when it’s super chilly outside, let the techs keep you toasty inside

Climate change or no, things are getting pretty cold in places. Like very cold. So in the spirit of neighborly support and cooperation we thought we’d bring you the Brando Top 10 selection of USB warmer gadgets to help keep the frost at bay, wherever you are.

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Tronsmart Draco AW80 – awesome OctaCore TV Box sets a new level in amazing [Review]

Let’s just get one thing out of the right now, shall we? All those clever folk sneering at the wave of Android TV boxes flooding the market right now need to wipe the smirk off their faces, because these things are here to stay, and they’re getting awesome. For those who’ve just arrived from Mars, these small boxes hook up to your TV via the HDMI socket and deliver games, Internet, and TV entertainment using the WiFi network in your home....