Monthly Archives: March 2007

Free Software March 22, 2007 posted by

Emoze – the free email BlackBerry killer?

Emoze is a new free email and PIM push service that works on just about any Microsoft or Symbian powered smartphone or PDA. The key fact is that unlike other mobile email programs, this one supports push, in other words you don’t have to log in, the software sends your messages to you as they arrive at the server. What’s more they claim to outstrip BlackBerrys for speed of delivery. And did we mention that it’s free? Which makes it…

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Fun & Games March 22, 2007 posted by

TwitterVision – more silliness from the Twittering classes

TwitterVision. There’s two types of people. Them that like Twitter and them – like us – what don’t understand what all the fuss is about. Anyhoo, for the former, here’s a bit of Google Map mashup fun with Twitter that’ll really get your mojo going. Real time Twitters from across the globe displayed live and geo-tagged for your funsome frolics. Strangely enough it’s somewhat compelling viewing. Tags: twitter, twittervision

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Gadgets March 21, 2007 posted by

Sagem My Dual Radio 700 – Internet radio a la terrestrial

The Sagem My Dual Radio 700 is a multimode radio which wants to be loved by everyone. You want Internet radio? You got it, via WiFi or Ethernet. You want FM sounds? Check, complete with RDS. MP3 player, yep via a USB port. Alarm clock? All right already, so you’ve got two programmable alarms. Throw in a big LCD screen, a remote control and two speakers – no we can’t see the other one either – and you’ve got yourself a…

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Gadgets March 21, 2007 posted by

Linksys WiFi Finder-Adapter – seek the source Luke

The Linksys WUSBF54G Wireless Network Adapter and Finder is truly a wondrous token of modern magic. Not only will it locate and inform Sir about nearby WiFi coverage but it will then convert instantaneously into a WiFi adapter so Sir can take advantage of said signal. Oh technology thy bounty is legion. $79.04.   The Wi-Fi Finder detects Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks with a simple push of a button. It displays all pertinent information such as the wireless network’s name…

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Gadgets March 21, 2007 posted by

Wood Coin Vault – cherry picking penny pooper

The Wood Coin Vault proves that penny-pinching doesn’t have to be a dry, plastic coated, grey box affair. It can be joyful, cherry wooden, and faux luxurious. However remember well, dear reader, that at the end of the day what comes out from this cash sorting retro-tech is still going to be a collection of embarrassingly old coins wrapped in paper. Oh yes. $50.00.  As handsome as any coin bank, this convenient coin sorter for home quickly separates and stacks all your…

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Gadgets March 21, 2007 posted by

Trunki – luggage for little people

Trunki is a small child’s suitcase which doubles up as a wheelie thing. Aw c’mon, it may not be hard core tech, but it’s cute. They’re calling it a ‘ride-on’ suitcase. We’re calling it pretty darn useful at crowded airports. £24.99.   Award winning Trunki is the first and only ride-on suitcase for children and is available in Pink (Trixie) or Blue (Terrance). Trunki can be packed full of goodies to keep your little travellers entertained during the journey. Children can…

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Bookmark This! March 21, 2007 posted by

All That Search Agent – the search that never stops

The All That Search Agent (allth.at) gets this month’s prize for the most convoluted domain name brand contortion. Despite the strangeness, it actually seems to offer a genuinely innovative and useful search service, in that you get a meta-search engine covering the major places like Google, Yahoo! etc, alongside a ‘Keep Searching’ feature which will keep up the hunt for you and email results as they come up. They also let you add your own search URLs to the meta-list, which is…

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Bookmark This! March 21, 2007 posted by

Virb – the slick myspace

Virb is a pretty slick site which offers the same functionality as MySpace but without the broken. Of course it’s new so it doesn’t have anywhere near the same level of traffic (which will be the real test!) but it’s one of the only MySpace clones which actually looks as though it may have legs. Aha…just realised that it’s by the Purevolume people. That is a Good Thing. Very.  Virb is a community website that combines social interaction with music…

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Gadgets March 20, 2007 posted by

Philips DECT Baby Monitor – lullabies and LCDs

This Philips ‘Superior’ Baby Monitor uses DECT wireless technology, which as anyone will tell you, is one of the best wireless transmission systems around. That translates into clear sound over multiple channels. The device also transmits baby’s room temperature, can double up as a nightlight and even plays soothing lullabies to the little tyke as they lie there gurglingly, implaccably awake at 4am in the morning. $199.95.  The baby monitor plays five different lullabies, has a nightlight function, and an integrated…

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hardware March 20, 2007 posted by

Omniscan 12000 BookCopy – the ultimate hand scanner?

The Zeutschel OS 12000 BookCopy is probably the ultimate hand scanner, in that you stand there reading the book and as you do so, you can scan it at a page a second. Neat idea for libraries and other areas where you need fast, reliable copies, but a manual operator is perhaps not so good for those naughty piratez who want to digitize the world in an automated split of a second. [Via AVING]  Description: overhead copy system for books,…

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Gadgets March 20, 2007 posted by

LifeMax Tens Machine – techno-gadget, heal thyself

The LifeMax TENS Machine promises to deliver pain relief, body toning and massage all in one sleek silver package. We believe anything, that’s why we write this stuff. Oh and TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, so now you know.  Easy to use with 12 pre-set programs 2-channel user defined programs for individual needs 4 re-useable treatment pads included Last measurement memory Auto power off lock for safety In use timer with memory Measures 63 x 145 x 20…

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Gadgets March 20, 2007 posted by

String Thing Limbo – disco games

String Thing Limbo. Once upon a time to limbo meant nothing more exotic than to crouch painfully underneath a slowly lowering bamboo pole. Now it apparently has to involve ‘blacklight responsive string’. Sigh. Are we getting too old for this stuff, Margaret? $24.95.  How low can you go? This innovative device is the latest party sensation. A blacklight responsive string shoots more than 7 feet across the room from the base which also plays limbo music, for you to limbo beneath….

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Bookmark This! March 20, 2007 posted by

Gubb – smarter list management

Gubb is a free list manager. You need to know more?  gubb is a free web-based application with an easy-to-use interface that enables you to create, manage and share an unlimited number of lists. gubb is for any and all the lists you can think of: from every day shopping and to-do lists to wishlists, brainstorming notes, personal goals, group projects and more. Just about as easy as jotting something down on paper, only better. You’ll always know where your…

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Free Software March 20, 2007 posted by

OnShare – yet another IM and file sharing

OnShare is another in the growing line of file sharing and chat applications. It seems to have all the right ingredients, although again a lack of support for Mac which makes it not as useful as it could be. Worth a look.  OnShare’s pioneering technology lets you reach into your friends’ computer, grab whatever you want and use it just as if it were on your own computer. And, if you have more than one computer, you can easily share…

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