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Gadgets April 6, 2009 posted by Dan

Gold Bullion Mouse – celebrate the financial crisis in style

Nothing says hang the financiapocalypse like bling, and in order to be truly tasteless, wireless bling. This gold bullion wireless mouse should fit the bill nicely. The mouse is 3 buttoned, with a clickable scroller and is rechargeable via a USB port. Mac and PC compatible and only �24.99. Oh and it’s not made of gold, in case you were wondering how they could make them so cheaply. It seems only right that computer mice, which were once real brick-like…

Gadgets April 6, 2009 posted by Dan

Blue Line Metal Weather Station – classy weather station

Desktop weather stations are pretty utilitarian-looking but the Blue Metal Line Weather Station from Oregon Scientific stands out from the crowd. It’s got all the usual weather station bits including weather forecasting, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity and barometric trends for the previous 24 hours. $US98.95 from Amazon. The Blue Line Metal Weather Station displays slim styling and a refined metal finish. Ideal for use on a desk or table in any room of the house, you’ll have all…

cool tech April 6, 2009 posted by Nigel

Zero X Electric trails motorbike – dirt rough but silent

The Xero X Electric Motorbike is the newest incarnation of the funky trails bike – stronger, faster and more durable it says in the blurb. A two hour charge gives up to 40 miles in range (or 2 hours if you’re jumping ravines and stuff) and it costs $0.01 per mile to run. Not counting those battery replacement costs of course. The Sport model (equivalent to a standard 250cc) comes in at a racy $7,450.00. The Zero X electric motorcycle…

Gadgets April 6, 2009 posted by Nigel

Teddy Bear Lamp – har de har…

I’m still trying to work out if this Teddy Bear Lamp is an April Fool or not. The $118.00 pricetag suggests it is. As does the slightly surreal look of the whole shebang. Let him win a place in your heart as he sits quietly on your shelf or bedside table, waiting for you to illuminate him and show him off in his best light. The black fabric covered shade supplied is a reflective gold on the inside to enhance…

cool tech April 6, 2009 posted by Nigel

DIY Desktop CNC Machine – make your own computer controlled cutting machine for around $500

This DIY 3 Axis Desktop CNC Machine looks like value and fun, especially since you can get it up and running for around $500. What do you use them for? Well cutting, crafting, making components, building bits and pieces of a construction project. Just about anything where you need a computer controlled level of precision in your cutting. Nice. A three axis cnc machine that can be easily built using standard, home handyman level, tools. Features Low Cost – (if…

Bookmark This! April 6, 2009 posted by Nigel

Jam Legend – Guitar Hero online

Jam Legend is a re-working of Guitar Hero done completely online. Strum with the enter key (or use an external USB controller like the Riff Rocker), play against other wannabes and get yourself on the Legends wall of fame. You can even share the song on one of those ever present social networks (you know who we mean). It’s gotta be more fun than an evening in with Auntie Mildred. Like the games Guitar Hero1 and Rock Band2, JamLegend…

Bookmark This! April 6, 2009 posted by Nigel

No Frames – remove 3rd party browser frames from your WordPress blog

Got a WordPress blog? Getting a bit fed up with companies like Facebook and Digg hijacking your posts inside their marketing frames? Well take a look at No Frames, a handy little WordPress plugin which removes these frames so you retain the metrics and SEO juice of your site, not them. No frames removes the browser frames sometimes imposed on your site. It has become a trend for top sites especially news and content aggregrators to show your site inside…

Bookmark This! April 6, 2009 posted by Nigel

Mobaganda – event planning done simple

Mobaganda is a new event planning service which cuts out all the fluff and provides the bare minimum you need. You set up the event details in seconds (date, time, place), email the event to your friends and they RSVP as necessary. After 60 days the event data is totally wiped. Simple, no mess no fuss. Refreshing (and a huge contrast to evite.com). The only thing is the name. Hard to remember in a hurry. Mobaganda is a simple way…

Eco Friendly April 6, 2009 posted by Debra Atlas

Natural Cures – healthy natural living via your iPhone

The Natural Cures application for the iPhone is a free application that comes with a database of advice and guidance on staying healthy and whole. Just throw in all your symptoms, ailments and shoe size and out pops a handy recommended treatment protocol. The application comes with a variety of comprehensive information – listing health conditions from A to Z, nutritional information, and provides answers to over 100 health issues. It even offers weekly health and research updates. The freeware…

reprise April 5, 2009 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Pizza Vending Machine – praise the day… – Man I love all this. A lovingly… IF Mode Folding Bike – at last a really cool folding bicycle, at a price… – The IF Mode Folding… Hedge Fund Cufflinks! – Hedge Fund Cufflinks…. LittleShoot P2P Browser Plugin – elegant integration of P2P file sharing with your web browser – LittleShoot is a new…

hardware April 4, 2009 posted by Nigel

Auto Moto – the 3 wheel scooter that thinks it’s a car

The Auto Moto features a 3 wheel chassis for stability, an 83 mpg 150cc engine for frugality, twin seats for sharing, a lockable trunk for carrying, windshield wipers and a canopy for weathering-ness and a choice of colours for trendsetters. All for the most reasonable price of $3,800.00. Bargain. While other vehicles in its class leave the rider exposed, The Auto Moto three wheel scooter incorporates a revolutionary roof design that keeps the rider protected from the elements while still…

Gadgets April 3, 2009 posted by Nigel

TapeWriter – transfer your cassette tapes to digital MP3 via USB

The TapeWriter is a cassette transfer system that will convert your old cassette tapes to digital MP3 format on your computer. Just plug the box into your USB port, shove a tape in the slot and press play. Job done. Comes with an integral speaker so you can listen in as the transfer happens. $119.95. Get that box of favorite old cassettes out of the closet or attic right now and introduce them to the latest audio technology. This fully…

cool tech April 3, 2009 posted by Nigel

SCART Satellite Suitcase – straight from space to your SCART socket

If Inspector Gadget watched satellite television, this SCART Satellite Suitcase is the rig he’d use. It features a compact straight to SCART receiver which will grab all free sat TV channels in the UK. Not only that, but it’ll operate from a 12V power source, making it perfect for that trailer picnic by the sea. And if you’re really careful, you might be able to fit your sandwiches in the box. £79.99. # A comprehensive kit for you to receive free satellite…

Bookmark This! April 3, 2009 posted by Nigel

ScanDock for iPhone – the iPhone document scanner

The ScanDock for iPhone is a simple corrugated cardboard rig designed to make it easy to scan documents with your iPhone. It’s shipped in flat pack form, assembles in a trice and is a very cool low-tech way to grab more functionality from your handset. Excellent! $16.00 (with free DIY .eps plan also available.) When I got my iPhone last year I loved having everything important in one place, and the ability to get rid of unnecessary devices, documents and information…

cool tech April 3, 2009 posted by Nigel

Speedy Electra – electric power drive for that wheelchair

The Speedy Electra is a bolt on electric power drive for wheelchairs. It comes with twist grip control, reverse gear and an electric powered stand. And you’ve gotta love the racy yellow motif, right? Using the same Speedy System for attachment, the Speedy Elektra enhances any wheelchair with a fully featured, self contained electric power drive. ‘Go anywhere’ versatility, simple in-chair coupling to your existing wheelchair and no storage problems when not in use. • Powered wheelchair attachment • Reverse…

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