The Wiki DIY MP3 Clock comes with a USB port and cable and some software to let you download your favourite alarm audio at will. Sadly it will only hold one chunk at a time, so if you’re hoping for a long leisurely broadcast of the complete Sound of Music at 7am, you’re out of luck. Good for a laugh though. Give ‘em £19.99 and it’s yours. If you want to tailor your alarm clock everyday, this MP3 Alarm Clock is…
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Crystal USB Speakers – ooh look, ma, shiny…
OK, so these Crystal USB Speakers are extremely dull and boring. Well not dull perhaps, but not bright. Well maybe bright in a blingtastic sort of way but…ah fergetit! They attracted us because a) they’re cheap and b) they’re ‘acoustically engineered’, which impresses our simple and small brains mightily. Man, we’ve got to stop drinking that sugary kool aid mix. $39.99. The acoustically engineered technology is designed to direct sound waves towards an adjacent chamber. As the high frequency sound waves are…
Read MoreEnhancing video with still photos – astonishing video technology creeps its way out of the test labs
This video demonstrates prototype video enhancing technology that may one day radically change the face of video production and editing. The team has basically come up with a set of software tools to help enhance resolution massively, touch up and remove objects, reduce camera shake and even enhance exposure and dynamic range all in post production. But don’t take our word for it, check out the video yourself, it’s pretty impressive. (Oh and do take a look at this amazing video tech from…
Read MoreSpy Camera Watch – perfect for the style conscious spy
At last, a sleazy Spy Camera Watch that looks as though it’s actually a watch, and not some misshapen blob of geek plastic monster spawn. You’ll get 2 GB of memory, video and still image functionality and USB charging. Smile, Mr Bond… $236.00. Spy Micro Camera Watch # Built-in Camera, Rechargeable Battery and 2GB Memory # Resolutions: 352 x 288 pixels # Video Format: AVI # Battery Capacity: 270mhA # Charging Interface: USB cable with adaptor Tags: spy+camera+watch, gadget, surveillance
Read MoreWind Up Walkie Talkies – talk and walk proud with these green communicators
These Wind Up Walkie Talkies could apparently be useful for an ‘emergency situation’ which leaves us a little baffled. How much of an emergency can you sort out while furiously cranking a handle to get powered up? Not to mention the lack of puff to talk when you’re finally ready to go. Ah well, it’s probably better than using a solar model in a tunnel. £59.99. This kit includes two two-way radios that are powered by a wind-up mechanism, so there’s no need to worry about batteries…
Read MoreHDD Health – keep tabs on your computer’s hard disk health
HDD Health is a simple little freeware utility that monitors the health of your hard disk. It tells you the temperature too. Basic yes, but useful most definitely. HDD Health is a full-featured failure-prediction agent for machines using Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000 and XP. Sitting in the system tray, it monitors hard disks and alerts you to impending failure. The program uses Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) built into all new hard disks, and can predict failures…
Read More8Tracks – cool Muxtape replacement proves that the music industry keeps losing, stays stupid
So the RIAA has shut down Muxtape? No fear, here’s 8Tracks. And if they shut that down, there’ll be another. And another. And another… There’s something of a pattern here isn’t there? Sigh. Oh and by the way, this is a very cool music sharing application notwithstanding music industry stupidity. 8tracks is a simple way for people to share and discover music through an online mix. A mix is a short playlist containing at least 30 minutes — roughly 8…
Read MoreUltrasonic Dog Barking Deterrent thinks it’s a bird house – tweet tweet…
OK, so what bright spark in a suit said ‘I know, we’ll make an Ultrasonic Dog Barking Deterrent that looks like a bird house’? Because he or she clearly needs to get out and about a bit more. I mean c’mon, we’re talking about a pet control device that makes your pooch hate small red roofed accommodation devices. I smell a class action suit from the Association of Cute Kennel Makers $69.95. When a dog barks within range of the…
Read MoreMaplin MiniBook Ultra Portable Computer – small is as small does…
The Maplin MiniBook Ultra-Portable Laptop ships with 2 GB of memory, a full suite of office type applications and Linux on board, an SD slot, WiFi and a 7 inch wide screen for a paltry £169.99. This makes it cheap, functional and a nightmare for expensive branded laptop manufacturers across the world. Bet the battery life sucks though, eh? Portable technology for everyday people! The minibook is the perfect notebook for surfing the internet, uploading your latest photos and sharing them…
Read MoreTiny USB Charger – keychain charger promises to power up your mobile phone battery on demand
This Tiny USB Charger looks like it could be pretty cool. Stick it on your keychain and when you need a mobile phone recharge just find the nearest USB socket, attach the phone’s battery and power up as needed. Of course you may have to rip a laptop from the hands of some unsuspecting executive on the train, but jail is a small price to pay for the continued use of your precious handset, eh? $12.00. Simple enough and…
Read MorePDF Genie – dedicated PDF document finder combines search and viewer for happyness
PDF Genie is a new search service which is tailored towards PDF documents. It uses the Google engine and therefore is not hugely innovative, but what makes it more deserving of attention is the integration of the superb PDFMeNot tech, which means that you can view PDF stuff immediately without having to fire up the dreaded Adobe Reader. That leads to very fast browsing of search results (just click on the magnifying glass), which leads to more time for relaxation, laughter and…
Read MoreBest Cashbook – freeware money manager coddles and caresses your wallet
The Best Cashbook freeware financial management program helps you keep track of your incomings and outgoings, and we mean money folks, not wives. As someone who thinks that double entry book-keeping involves two shoe boxes and a Bic biro, I reckon this could be quite useful. Worth checking out (arf!). Best CashBook is a blessing for cash management. Based on [cash + deposits – cards = net cash], it treats cash, deposits, credit cards and other financial accounts as one…
Read MoreNexus Dampers – give your computer some good vibrations
Nexus Dampers promise to stop vibration and improve the cooling of your precious piece of tin. What are they? Well rubber feet to be precise. Yep, a pair of Wellington boots for your PC. OK, so they can be used for printers, stereo systems and other stuff too. Don’t matter dude, you’ll never live it down. Trust me. A simple yet effective solution to prevent this vibration are the Nexus Dampers. These versatile rubber feet can be put underneath your PC…
Read MoreThe Most IMPORTANT Video You’ll Ever See
The Most IMPORTANT Video You’ll Ever See. I’m not going to comment on this. Just watch it and make up your own mind. (Format = eight part lecture from a physics professor in the USA. Oh and you might need this for Segment 5 if it hangs on you.) Tags: the+most+important+video+you’ll+ever+see, video
Read MoreBoynq Swing USB Hub – might leave you hanging
Ever wondered what would happen if you crossed Newton’s Cradle with a USB hub? Well the Boynq Swing USB Hub doohickey will give you some idea. There’s not much more information than that I’m afraid, but just don’t be surprised if it doesn’t demonstrate the law of conservation of momentum. Especially since it’s sold out at the moment.
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