SkipScreen is a Firefox plugin that helps you avoid all that link clicking and hanging around when downloading files from services like RapidShare and MegaUpload. We’re conflicted about featuring stuff like this, because on the one hand these file sharing sites offer a useful service paid for by service upgrades and advertising, but on the other the user experience is usually really naff because of it. Anyway, this bit of software certainly solves an issue, no matter which way you look at…
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TVWeb 360 – free internet television
TVWeb 360 lets you watch television from around the world for free. The site features over 1000 channels from 45 countries and in 16 languages, all nicely categorised by genre for easy viewing. Hint: the full screen button doesn’t seem to work, try double clicking on the video itself. It looks as though it’s just a front end to other services, but interesting nonetheless. [Thanks Martin] TVWeb360 provides a large collection of free Internet TV channels. Watch free TV Stations…
Read MoreHasta La Vista, Baby – Texans attempting to run Windows Vista outta town?
More Windows Vista woes. So the Texas Senate is trying to insert a budget clause which would make it difficult for state agencies to purchase Windows Vista? Yeah well, it couldn’t happen to a more awful piece of code. Yee-haw… Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, added the provision in committee and said it’s meant to block purchases of the technology, which has been targeted by criticism: “Don’t buy it, because it’s not worth it.” Hinojosa, Senate Finance Committee vice chairman, said,…
Read MoreChina Crisis – the Asian electric vehicle onslaught begins…?
We’re going to revel in a bit of a ‘we told you so’ moment, regarding this week’s New York Times report on China’s plan to dominate the global electric vehicle market. Regular Ferret readers will remember we spotted this possibility way back in 2006. It is indeed gratifying to be such an insightful polecat. Chinese leaders have adopted a plan aimed at turning the country into one of the leading producers of hybrid and all-electric vehicles within three years…The goal, which radiates from the…
Read MoreMighty Flea Ultra Mini Yo-Yo – the coolest little yo-yo ever
The Mighty Flea Ultra Mini Yo-Yo comes in at an inch in size and 56.4g in weight. It’s constructed from nickel plated brass and ships with two strings, which makes it one serious little puppy. This is not your baby sister’s plaything, but it sure does look like a lotta fun. $44.99. The Mighty Flea uses a tiny (read: cute) bearing, axle, and response stickers (actually made from the remnants of the inner diameter that’s cut out of the Kentaro…
Read MoreBling Bandages – give your wounds some class, dog
Yo, sup. Wass happenin’, dog? Need some treatment for that pinkie burn? Grab some Bling Bandages and make yo’self a playa. Checkit. $4.95. <with apologies to Wm F. Shakespeare> Cover up your minor cuts and scratches with an extravagant display of fake wealth! Each 3-3/4″ tall metal pocket tin contains fifteen 3″ x 1″ latex-free adhesive bandages with sterile gauze and a FREE PRIZE to help make even the ouchiest owies feel all better in no time. Tags: gadget, novelty, bling+bandages
Read MoreMoody Message Pad Hub – write your way to a better place
This Moody Message Pad Hub combines an erasable message pad, with a pen stand, mood light and 3 port USB hub. Save paper, the planet and your Post-It notes. $14.00. USB Moody 3-Port Hub + Erasable Memo Pad which allows users write down telephone or something important immediately. The words can be erased by the eraser on the top of the mark pen provided. It is environmental friendly that encourages people to use less paper. With the moody light design, it can…
Read MoreSmall Worlds – ignore life, play game
Small Worlds is an online role playing game. It’s kind of a cross between the Sims and Habbo, with bigger more realistic avatars and various locations to hang out in. It’s nice looking, and seems as if it could be addictive but at the end of the day to get the most out of it, you’re going to have to spend money, because shopping is the reason for living. Right? It’s free to join, and seems to be fairly well populated…
Read MorePageZipper – neat browser bookmarklet merges pages for easier reading
PageZipper is a neat web browser bookmarklet that merges all the pages in a long online article into one big page. No more clicking ‘Next’ at the bottom of each page to move on. It’s very clever and keeps all the formatting and ads in place so the website loses nothing. Test it out on this Time magazine article. V cool. Ever read one of those top ten lists or photo galleries where every item is on a different page? You spend…
Read MoreHow to Build an Airbus 380 in 7 minutes – big…so big…
Fascinating time lapse video of an Airbus 380 double decker being built in 7 minutes. Man, they’re big. And hand painted? Wow. Tags: building+airbus+340+in+346+seconds, video
Read MoreTauntaun Sleeping Bag – stay warm without the mess
This Tauntaun sleeping bag just popped up on Thinkgeek and it’s what every budding Star Wars fan Dad should get for their littlies. It’s stylish and has all the trimmings you’d come to expect on a real tauntaun. There’s a saddle, intestine patterns on the inside and even a light sabre zipper pull! Hopefully it doesn’t come with genuine Tauntaun smell though. $US39.99. UPDATE: Yeah I know, April Fool. Where’s my editor? Isn’t he supposed to pick these things up?…
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Discovery Digital Sound Lab – experiment with sound and power
The Discovery Digital Sound Lab contains all the stuff you need to conduct safe and fun experiments with sound and circuitry. You can distort stuff, rig stuff up, and generally have a blast without needing to blow up a garage. Or stuff. $27.97. Twist, distort and project sound – make your voice sound like a robot, make your alarm crow like a rooster and discover the wondrous science of sound & circuitry. * Complete digital sound and electricity lab * Everything needed for…
Read MoreTF2 Sentry Turret Case Mod – awesome computer geekiness
This Team Fortress 2 Turret Case Mod contains a full blown Intel Quad Core 2 Extreme based motherboard, 2 GB of RAM and a shed load of graphics hardness all crammed into a lovingly recreated defensive implement. Imagine turning up to a LAN party with that puppy under your arm, eh? Now, what were you saying about your Macbook Pro? Here’s Video. I am building from scratch, a computer case mod based on the 3rd Stage Sentry Turret from Valve’s…
Read MorePizza Vending Machine – praise the day…
Man I love all this. A lovingly crafted report, this time on an Italian Pizza Vending Machine. Classic stuff! The video is awesome. Tags: pizza+vending+machine
Read MoreIF Mode Folding Bike – at last a really cool folding bicycle, at a price…
The IF Mode Folding Bicycle is one of the only collapsible models that looks like it might be worth riding for long distances. It folds in seconds too, which is very cool. The only downside is the rather exotic price of $2579.00. Which makes it just slightly more expensive than the new Tata Nano car. Strange thing, life. Video. [Via] IF Mode avoids oily chains, complex tube with hidden dirt traps and the clutter of traditional bicycle features. It can be used…
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