1920’s Style Spirit Clock Radio. Ooh look, gleaming chrome, glass and modern alloys. Yep, it’s a repo retro radio of some substance and little style. £99.95 buys you AM/FM, analogue clock, radio alarm and a massive 0.8W per channel output. Be still my beating breast. Stunning audio electronics, built to the highest standards in the style of a bygone age of romance and adventure! # Their wooden casing, gleaming steel toggle switches and analogue dials recall aviation control panels…
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Wallet Watcher – keep track of your money online
Wallet Watcher is a pretty little site that’s designed to help you keep track of your elusive spending habits and pretend you’re budgeting properly for the financial security of you and yours. This, of course, is not a new idea and there are any number of alternatives sloshing around teh internets, but this one looks as though it’s been built with a little more loving care than usual. Budgets, breakdowns, transactions, reminders, it’s all here, laid out in a lovingly…
Read MoreMagic Pen – warning, detour around this game now or else…
Magic Pen. Remember Crayon Physics? Well here’s a version that’s online in the Flash format. Hard, so hard. But such fun… Tags: magic+pen, online+game, flash
Read More1.3 Megapixel Spy Sunglasses with Remote Control – stealth voyeurism makeover
1.3 Megapixel Spy Sunglasses with Remote Control. Not only will these shades let you snap photos stealthily all day via the remote control and rechargeable battery, but they also play MP3s, which means you’ve got entertainment for those long drawn out surveillance duties outside the Spears’ houseboat. Comes with USB 2.0 tech for downloading images to your PC back at base. $99.99. These camera sunglasses certainly aren’t x-ray specs, but they do capture 1.3 megapixel still images (at a resolution…
Read MoreSiren Alarm Padlock – lock and load and deafen the toads
The Siren Alarm Padlock is a high security key padlock with an integrated 98 db alarm that triggers if anyone tampers with the lock. The device is tagged as heavy duty and can be used as a standard silent lock if you’ve got sensitive neighbours. Another one of those ‘why didn’t they think of this before?’ products. $19.99. Check out the hilarious video which goes through just about every conceivable lock-tastic situation you can think of. The Heavy Duty Alarm Siren Padlock…
Read MoreNextar 14-BC GPS and Backup Camera System – don’t get lost, but if you do reverse properly
The Nextar 14–BC GPS Navigation System with Backup Camera is one of the most inventive gadget combos we’ve seen for a long time. A full on GPS navigation system with MP3 player, SD memory card slot, 4.3 inch screen, 300 name address book plus a backup rear view camera to make sure you reverse safely. Clearly the makers of the GPS part of the bundle suspect you may need to back up a little after missing that right turn on Lexington. $499.95. This…
Read MoreRadiopaq – cool new online radio portal delivers the goodies
Radiopaq. Super new online radio portal. Clean looking, easy to use, chock full of nice stuff. International stations just a button click away, podcasts, local news and information, large selection and useful search. What’s not to like? Probably the best of its kind out there (all it needs is a standalone mini player and a few less bugs!). Bookmark it. Radiopaq is a search engine for internet radio where you can find all the radio stations you could wish to…
Read MoreUtterz – simultaneously post video, audio, text and images to multiple social sites
Utterz is a new service (beta) which lets you distribute your news and views in a variety of different media formats across all the major social networking and blog platforms. What’s more it’s totally integrated with the mobile phone network, so you can send stuff from your phone as well as post directly from the site. The reason I like it is the ease of set up. There’s not a lot of configuring to do, just set up an account,…
Read MoreFerret posts this week
Here’s a quick round-up of Ferrety posts from the past week for anyone who missed them. Enjoy. Glogster – create your own instant online poster – Glogster. An interesting variation… Sola Unagi Solar Generator – handheld solar power station charges 20 phones at a time – Sola Unagi Solar Generator. This… GPS Sunglasses – be the coolest navigator on the block – Rickshaw GPS Sunglasses. These new… Rock-Ola Neon Wall Clock – glitz comes to the living room, darling –…
Read MoreNespresso Crystal Coffee Machine – bling, zing dat caffeine ting
Nespresso Crystal Coffee Machine. We’re trying to work out why you’d want to stick the ugliest looking Swarovski crystal covered coffee machine in the known universe into your kitchen, but failing badly. Perhaps you’ve decided to add to the Liberace themed breakfast bar? Or it matches the diamante covered washing machine cover? Anyhoo, if you’ve got zero taste and £1,995.00, then this is the product for you. Good luck. metal working – cup warmer in aluminium – removable grill for the…
Read MoreHyMini – new wind powered charger for your handheld gadgets
HyMini Charger. Now here’s unusual, a wind powered gadget charger (aka a ‘mini green hybrid power station’). The idea is you charge the unit up from the mains and then strap it to your body (or bike) while you go skiing, cycling or some other perambulatory activity, during which the ‘turbine’ will trickle charge your device. You can also attach a small solar panel to the thing to enhance the effect. Minimum speed required 9 mph, maximum 40 mph. Ports…
Read MoreDoneRight Timer – multiple cook time monitor with flashing light alarm
DoneRight Timer. Shaped like a tiny 4 inch square cooker, this multiple kitchen timer comes with a super clever design which lets you tell at a glance which part of the meal is done. The five timers represent four conventional cooking hobs and an oven position, so all you have to do is make sure you set the right timer for the right pot position. The alarm features a flashing light as well as audio, which is perfect for those…
Read MoreYo-Yo Radio – drawstring dynamo charger means permanent power people
The Yo-Yo Radio comes with an obligatory LED flashlight, cell phone charger port and an AM/FM/Weatherband emergency radio. But the innovative thing is the fact that you power it by pulling on a ‘dynamo’ string. Hence the name, geddit? $34.95. with AM/FM/WB Radio, Cell Charger. Innovative Technology–never needs replacement batteries. Generate power anywhere, anytime. Provides a reliable source of light. Provides a reliable method of recharging your cell phone. Provides radio access to emergency messages and information or just music….
Read MoreWeefolio – fast, free personal portfolio maker
Weefolio. Brutally simple portfolio maker from Kevin Gomez. Instant sign up, upload 10 pieces you want to show off. Get you unique URL. No frills, no questions. Remember it’s beta though. Weefolios are simple, little online portfolios for all kinds of creative professionals. Graphic designers, studio artists, photographers…the list goes on. No matter your focus, Weefolio is a great place to showcase your work in the online community. Tags: weefolio, portfolio+maker
Read MoreMeet the Casting Directors – so you think all these YouTube celebs are real?
Meet the Casting Directors. It’s Friday, and if you have time, you really should go grab a coffee, kick back with your shoes off and indulge yourself with this oh so funny video trilogy from New York playwright Jeff Whitty. It’s a genius work. Jeff and Jenn Blimpkin, I salute you! [Language most definitely NSFW!] Part Two. Part Three. Tags: meet+the+casting+directors, video, youtube, youtube+celebrities
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