OK, so the only watch like thing about this Mirror Spy Watch is the fact that it sits on your wrist. So you can pretend to be checking the time while actually you’re scoping out whoever’s tailing you. But even if there’s no timekeeping involved, it could also be useful as a personal bicycle mirror, no? Just a thought. $4.98. Checking your wrist for the time? That’s what they think! Really, you’re scoping out the scene behind you. Convex chrome mirror with…
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Reel Roaster – cook your food, not your fingers
The Reel Roaster provides a telescopic fork onto which one can attach delectable morsels of food, such as hotdogs, marshmallows and tree rat, after which one can hold said item over naked flame to impart a cooked, barbecued, toasty sheen. Hmm…one is deliciously impressed. But then again, one has been known to be a tad gullible in the past. $19.99. Simply place a marshmallow or two or even a hot dog on the telescopic skewer. Then crank the handle on the…
Read MoreChoiix 3 in 1 Travelpad – it’s a mousepad, no it’s a rag, no it’s a…
The Choiix 3 in 1 Travelpad must be one of the most ultra versatile pieces of material ever. Not only does it do service as a mouse pad, but also as a screen protector nestling between keyboard and screen on your closed lid laptop. And…oh yes…it’s an anti-static, non-abrasive, germ proof duster for cleaning your darling as well. Busy busy microfiber. Priced at $17.00. Choiix Tri-functional Travelpad is a multifunctional pad. It is made of anti-static and anti-microbial material. Let it can…
Read MoreBuzzer – add a handy free countdown timer to your cell phone
Buzzer is a free countdown timer for mobile phones. It’s J2ME compatible, so should work with most handsets, and features an optional vibration alarm too. Use it for timing that egg, a game clock or straight alarm. Intuitive user interface # different alarm sounds # configurable alarm volume # optional vibration alarm # optional starting sound for game clock use # settings are persistent # hours, minutes, seconds # English, Swedish and Finnish menus depending on phone locale Tags: buzzer,…
Read MoreMe-trics – gather and analyse your own lifestyle stats
Me-trics is a new online service which gives you the tools you need to gather and analyse your own personal set of data. Why? Well you might want to find out if there’s a correlation between the amount of coffee you drink and your mood swings. Or whether your health is affected by lack of exercise. Or any number of personal and useful stats. Sign up is free, and you can either choose from the default stat options of health,…
Read MoreATM Skimming – beware the fake card slot scammers
Can you spot the fake credit card slot on the photo above? Nope, it’s not easy. The credit card scammers (Dutch original) (aka skimmers) are getting very clever, so this is a public service announcement to advise everyone to watch out. Or to be doubly safe, don’t use your bank card to get cash in any machine outside of an actual bank premises, use a credit card (so at least your account can’t be cleared out). Watch out for leaflet boxes…
Read MoreStealthBot Computer Spy – undetectable, slimy covert data logger
The StealthBot Computer Spy is a nasty one. Plug this USB key into any computer and within 5 seconds it will insert a set of ‘nano’ routines which covertly capture key strokes, screen shots and a web browsing history. You can unplug the device after installation and it will continue to grab the data (up to 10,000 screen grabs at regular intervals onto the 1 GB memory) and it’s apparently totally undetectable by anti-malware products. Retrieve the data later on by reinserting…
Read MoreAutomatic Cigarette Lighter and Air Purifier – straight from the Dumb Products Dept
Dear reader, brought to you straight from the Dumbest Product of the Century Dept, we have the Ohgoodgrief whatweretheythinking Automatic Cigarette Lighter and Oxygen Air Purifier with Fragrance device. Just awesome. So you stick your cancer stick in the hole and it automatically lights it and spits it back out at you, while at the same time sterilizing the air in your vehicle with Ions and Oxygen and stuff, making it all smell nice with perfume? And they call it a healthy smoking…
Read MoreHand Fitness Trainer – work those wrists
This Hand Fitness Trainer is likely to be uber useful if you’re starting to suffer the first twinges of RSI (repetitive strain syndrome) or rampant over doing it-ness. Anyone who spends too much time mousing around the Web will know what we’re talking about! The idea behind this is to strengthen the muscles by creating a flex tension in various directions. It may make you look like a mini-Borg, but if it works…? $39.95. The device slips on like a…
Read MoreBumpTop – new 3D desktop for Windows
Tired of your old Windows desktop? Then why not try out BumpTop, a freeware desktop replacement which gives you full-on 3D visual loveliness? I’ve got to say I’m not a huge fan of this type of app, if only because I’ve found that they can sometimes break Windows in small ways, and there’s inevitably a performance hit from having all that luscious eye candy floating around. But if you’re into pretty, well here you go. It’s not just a desktop skin though,…
Read MoreMogulus – run your own online television station, or stay a couch jockey
Mogulus is an online television/video service which not only provides the standard TV viewing experience, but also lets you create your own broadcast station if you fancy yourself as a bit of a media Moghul. Hmm…maybe that’s where the name came from? Anyhoo, the ‘Mogulus Studio’ part is where you can set up your own broadcast channel, complete with multiple camera mixing, live streaming, automated broadcasts and YouTube import. The result is a pretty cool television studio service all done…
Read MoreJohn Alvin – incredible movie poster artist
You probably haven’t heard of John Alvin, but if you’ve seen a movie in the last 35 years then you’ve seen his work. John was a movie poster artist and was responsible for some of the most memorable movie posters ever created. Sadly he passed away early last year but has left behind an incredible legacy of artworks to enjoy. Posters for everything from Bladerunner to The Goonies, from Blazing Saddles to Empire of the Sun. A remarkable talent. Considered…
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Life.com – the iconic magazine rebuilt and relaunched
Anyone who’s a fan of The Big Picture photo journalism blog put out by the Boston Globe will probably remember LIFE magazine, home of some of the most iconic photography of the 20th century. Sadly LIFE wound down in 2000 and hasn’t been seen around much since. Well roll on 2009 and things look a little different. LIFE has been reborn under Getty Images who have created Life.com. Life.com is a photo archive of current and historical photographs, all fully…
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USB Privacy Keypad – for those times when a cupped hand just won’t do it
You’ve gotta love this little USB Privacy Keypad thingy, because it’s just so schoolboy, isn’t it? Crouched over your secret numbers, adding, subtracting, glancing up every so often to make sure Simpkins of credit control isn’t peeking. Yeah, we could have a lot of fun with this down at the bank. $18.99. USB 2.0 compliant – With a cover to shield from being seen when entering – Support SDHC – short cut Key of “000” – short cut Key of “Back…
Read MoreDroboPro – the Drobo gets supersized
The Red Ferret is a big fan of Drobo, the RAID-like USB storage extravaganza, Nigel awarded it the Red Ferret Computer Product of the Year award for 2007. Well since Drobo released the Ethernet interface a year or so back, it’s been pretty quiet over at Data Robotics … until now. Behold the DroboPro. The DroboPro still has everything people have come to love about the Drobo, but with more redundancy and heaps more drive space, up to…
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