SurveillanceSaver. This deliciously subversive piece of freeware accesses over 600 security CCTV cameras around the world and cycles through them via an auto-playing screensaver. Finally we all get a chance at playing Big Brother from the comfort of our homes or cubicle. The original version was Mac only, but now it’s available in a Windows format. Lovely, and a little scary too. (the image above is Bucharest in Romania, by the way) SurveillanceSaver is an OS X screensaver that shows live images of over 600…
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Audiko – the easiest ringtone maker in the known physical universe and beyond
Audiko. Creating a cell phone ringtone doesn’t get any easier than with this free service. Just upload an MP3 track (or point to an MP3 url), choose the fragment you want to use and download the result to your hard disk. Erm…that’s it. “audiko” word exists in no language all over the world. audiko is a simple service which helps you to make a ringtone of your favorite song! Tags: audiko, ringtone+maker, mobile+phone
Read MoreFerret posts this week
Here’s a quick round-up of Ferrety posts from the past week for anyone who missed them. Enjoy. DoubleTwist – cool way to share, convert and sync your multimedia between devices and the web – DoubleTwist. Heh, DVD Jon is back,… BuzzShed – get paid to watch videos – BuzzShed. Oh yes, here we go… FakeBuddy – we will remember your birthday – FakeBuddy. Free fake… Floppy Disk Drive with 7-in-1 Card Reader – retro fit that combo memory tech, boy…
Read MoreTactaPad – control your computer using two hands and a big smile…
The TactaPad is a concept technology awaiting development funding and manufacture. The system provides for two handed manipulation of your computing screen via a USB pad and integral camera, with full touch and audio feedback. Quite an ambitious concept, but the demo animations make it look very cool indeed. They say it could cost around $1000.00 though, so it looks as though they’re aiming at the top-end of the market initially. Nice. Where does the keyboard go? For two-handed operation the TactaPad is most…
Read MoreNubrella – world’s first hands-free upper torso umbrella…
Nubrella. Alan Kaufman was inspired one wet and windy day in New York and came up with this doozy of a product to replace the humble umbrella. A hands-free, upper torso ‘weather protector’. Apparently it’s wind tested up to 50mph, won’t fog, or make you look like a slightly weird alien from Alpha Centauri. Ahh…OK so scratch that last bit. $59.95. (…snarks aside, it looks quite useful for bike riders) [Thanks Lewis] With its new aerodynamic oval design with extended coverage wind now flows over…
Read MoreMemory Foam MP3 Blackout Shades – kick back, chill out and listen in total darkness
Memory Foam MP3 Blackout Shades. We’re thinking that while you’re blissfully submerged in your soothing blacked out MP3 sounds, you’ll be getting some looks, real funny looks from your colleagues. And your pencil sharpener stolen. Your call. $24.99. Plug in your MP3, iPod, or Zune, wrap yourself in silky soft darkness and comfort, and lose yourself in relaxation at home, at work, or while traveling. Made with memory foam to conform to your individual face shape. Tags: memory+foam+mp3+shades, gadget, mp3,…
Read MoreDesktop Mini Aluminium Soccer Game – finger twiddling fun
Desktop Mini Soccer. Why is it called fusball? Why? The proper name is table football. Heh. $22.90. Come On! Just get a Beer & have a Mini Football League in your Office & Home Tags: gadget, desktop+mini+soccer
Read MoreHaluz2 – point and click adventure game is fun, pretty and clever
Haluz2. Nice little point and click adventure game with innovative graphics and some clever Myst like puzzles to solve along the way. I’m hopeless at this type of game, but I know that you clever folk will do much better. [via Lazylaces] Tags: haluz2, game, adventure
Read MoreLivestation – new live television netcast service launches beta
I’ve been checking out the new Livestation online television service and it’s pretty impressive. Very similar to the Zattoo service we reported on earlier, and also in beta. The main difference is that this one is based on the Microsoft Silverlight platform, which makes it an interesting technology experiment. So far it looks pretty good. The video quality is reasonable, although it’s not that hard to serve good quality video when it’s based mostly around news channels (which is all…
Read MoreKill Dead Pixel – simple tool to recover dead pixels on your LCD screen
KillDeadPixel. Here’s a cute little tool which may help to recover dead pixels on your LCD monitor. You know, those little points of light which indicate liquid crystal cells which have stopped working. Definitely a bookmark for the toolbox (although it gives me a bit of a headache if I look at it too long). Simply drag the above graphic to your dead pixel and let it stay there for about 1 hour. The graphic will try to massage the dead pixel back alive…
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Try this. Go to Google and enter ‘mofo’ as a search term. First result? Giggle! (er..maybe they should consider a domain name change?) Tags: humor, google+search, mofo
Read MoreSimple Mail for Firefox – cool embedded email client runs inside the browser
Simple Mail is a cool new Firefox extension which embeds a full function email client inside the browser. Although I can’t see this replacing Thunderbird on my machine, it could be very useful for folks who travel a lot. You could install Firefox and this extension on a USB key and use it as your ‘on the road’ mail and browser. Or even use it as part of a full Mojopac environment install on a USB key. Neato! [via Lifehacker] Configure…
Read MoreKaossilator Touchpad Synthesizer – fun mini synth plays on, dude
The Kaossilator Touchpad Music Synthesizer sure looks like a lot of fun. Judging by the funski video, you can generate a really cool range of music and sounds just by jiggling the knob and running your fingers across the touchpad at strategic moments. It runs off 4 AA batteries which will last for around 5 hours at a stretch, which is just perfect for laying down those kickin’ beats on the move. Just wear headphones, OK? $199.99. his pocket sized music synthesizer is…
Read MoreSmarteBear – connect, click, cuddle, yeuw…?
The SmarteBear range of children’s playthings will read stories, play games and sing songs at the press of an ingratiatingly obsequious paw. Happy parents can plunk down their cash for a bundle of activity packs which will be able to keep their cute little tots occupied for…oh…minutes at a stretch. And hey, you can even have the little critters interact with your child in a number of different languages, for those high quality Alpha Child moments. Expect to pay around $80.00 for the creature, plus…
Read MoreWide Angle Lens for iPhone – grab all the action in one snap
iPhone Wide Angle Lens. Pop this onto your very sophisticated iPhone and you’ll be guaranteed a laugh down the bar. OK, so at least you’ll be able to snap all the grinning faces around you at the time, so there is a silver lining. $11.99. Plug and Play – 1 piece off attachment, just attach it when you need it. – Special coatig on lens – compace size: 20x15x12mm – Magnification : 0.68x Tags: gadget, iphone+wide+angle+lens, mobile+phone
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