The SHPEGS Project. Stands for Solar Heat Pump Electrical Generation System. Basically they’re trying to build a photovoltaics system to store and use solar energy efficiently. The difference here is they’re doing it in the open, no patents, no lawyers, just an open dialogue. Love it. This is a project to design and build a system that uses a combination of direct and indirect solar collection to generate electricity and store thermal energy in an economical, environmentally friendly, scalable, reliable,…
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Test Everything – the ultimate webmaster tool kit?
Test Everything. A nice collection of 128 test tools that you can point towards the web site of your choice. Validate CSS, test SEO, speed, you name it. There’s also a bookmarklet so you can test on the go, so to speak. One for the tool chest methinks. Bookmark! Tags: Test+Everything, webmasters, SEO
Read MoreTank Limo – you calling me a poser, mate?
The Tank Limo is kind of scary. OK, so it’s white, with a plush green interior and cocktail bar (with a Jacuzzi on the way), but it’s still scary. Wonder if you have any problems with doormen when you crawl out of this puppy on your way to the club? Between £1600 and £4000 per hire, and don’t expect to get anywhere very fast will you? So at Christmas we pulled out the best armored personnel carrier from 30 we had…
Read MoreBiothene – biodegradable plastic
Biothene is degradable polythene which stays stable unless exposed to sunlight. Once it’s in sunlight it eventually mushes up into a harmless non-toxic material and water. If we start using enough of this stuff, will we begin to reduce our growing landfill problems? Answers on a milk carton to… Tags: biothene, degradable+plastic, polythene
Read MoreSabeco Solar Powered Shaver – sun seared stubble smoother
The Sabeco Solar Powered Shaver. At last, freed from the slavery of scarce power sockets and flaky rechargeable batteries, men spring loose from their bearded shackles and escape into a universe of perpetually smooth cheeks and svelte legs. Grievously wounded, designer stubble retreats to a secluded retirement condo in Boca Raton owned by David Beckham and Brad Pitt. The End. Tags: sabeco, solar+shaver, ecological
Read MoreSwiMP3 v2 – waterproof MP3 player gets makeover
The new Finis SwiMP3 v2 bone conduction waterproof MP3 player is now smaller, lighter, supports WMA and plugs straight into the USB port for music downloads without a cable. Of course you know it’s also totally waterproof, right? $199.00 lets you do the butterfly while listening to The Crickets. Oh yeah… The SwiMP3’s innovative sound transfer technology offers exception underwater sound quality. Standard players rely on the transmission of sound through air or water causing the swimmer to perceive only muffled…
Read MoreBring it to Life Stickers – aaargh…it talks….
Bring it to Life Stickers. Now come on, seriously. If you’re so sad that you need to make your stapler look like Aunt Maude, then you need help. Remember folks, anthropomorphism is the last pathetic refuge of the lonely geek. Just ask Suki, my cute likkle laptop. She knows. $7.95 (£3.58). What could be funnier than giving your shredder some fangs, a wacky set of buck teeth on your hole punch, a glare on your stapler that says – hands off! If you want…
Read MoreSecVoice – secure cellular and landline calls
SecVoice. Freeware software to encrypt your phone conversations and gain the type of privacy you’ve always wanted. One tip, though. Try not to bellow into your handset on the crowded bus next time as it tends to remove much of the security from your chat. For Windows Pocket PC and Smartphones only. Our secure phone technology uses two steps to encrypt the voice: 1. Key exchange (using a key exchange algorithm). 2. Voice Encryption (using a symmetric algorithm). These two…
Read MoreTex2 – low cost cell phone text messaging via your data plan
Tex2 is a Java application for mobile phones that lets you send text messages using your Internet data plan rather than the standard SMS network. The result is a much cheaper charge per message – around 0.5p vs 12.0p for standard SMS. The catch is that your recipient has to be running the Tex2 program as well, but there’s an ‘Invite a friend’ feature, so that may not be a huge problem. Sounds quite cool. tex2 phone software lets you send messages in a…
Read MoreFerret posts this week
Here’s a quick round-up of Ferrety posts from the past week for anyone who missed them. Enjoy. Power Football – online multiplayer soccer market grows – Power Football. Isn’t that… How to optimize your video for YouTube – let’s get it right peeps – How to optimize your video for… Tun3r – super smooth internet radio directory – Tun3r. Hopefully now that the… USB Mirror Webcam – vanity chat – The USB Mirror Webcam has the… Nintendo Wii Fit –…
Read MoreMiniCat – the backpack sailing boat
The MiniCat is the perfect sailing craft for that spontaneous weekend away. Just sling it over your shoulder, toodle down to the nearest waterhole and bob around to your heart’s content, making pirate noises and fishing for your supper. Ah, if only life were that simple, though. Priced from an arm wrenching £2450.00. Assembling the MiniCat is a doddle. Its smart design means that one person can assemble it, without tools, in around 30 minutes. And because the entire kit…
Read MorePrenatal Sound Teddy Bear – soothing sounds for happy rug-rats
The Prenatal Sound Teddy Bear sounds just like a womb with lots of slushing and gurgling and heartbeat stuff going on. In fact it’s so darn noisy a kid can’t get a wink of sleep in here. Hey, bud, can ya tone it down a bit purlease? Sheesh! $49.95. This is the teddy bear that plays the authentic prenatal sounds babies hear while in the womb, providing a calming whirring sound that soothes infants because the noise simulates intrauterine sounds…
Read MoreOcean Fantasy De-Stress Dolphin Lamp – more peace on earth please
The Ocean Fantasy Dolphin Lamp from Takara Tomy is an LED based relaxation device which pulsates and moves just like a real dolphin, along with suitably clicky Flipper like underwater noises. Check the video. Er…correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it the Japanese who regularly slaughter thousands of dolphins [warning: not a pretty image] every year in a massive cull? And Tomy is a Japanese company right? Not much peace and relaxation there then, eh? So maybe save your $69.00 and give it…
Read MoreExomos Goby – the cutest yellow submarine ever
The Exomos Goby Submarine is a teeny tiny craft that holds up to 3 people and will cruise at a maximum depth of 40 metres. 10 seconds to submerge, 8 kilometres range, battery powered and complete with GPS and scanning sonar. Natch. Cute. Priced at around $40,000. The highly compact Goby invites you to enjoy the sights through flat acrylic and bubble windows that allow for 360º views. Equipped with advanced safety systems, Goby can accommodate three people and features scanning sonar…
Read MoreUSB Daisy Wheel Adaptor – become a plug-in Ninja
USB Daisy Wheel Adaptor. One small adapter for man, one giant leap for geekind. No more bulging pockets, missed connections, lost love. Simple. $14.99 including retractable cable. No mess to bring a cluster of USB Cables, connectors, and adaptors. With our Daisy Wheel Universal Adaptor set, you can travel as easy as at home. Tags: usb+daisy+wheel, pc+peripheral, usb
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