Map Maker is a cute little online app which lets you create and annotate your very own Google maps which you can then save and share as you want. I like the simplicity of the interface and the output options in particular. There are bound to be lots of individuals and organisations who would love to embed a map with relevant information into their site, and this tool is perfect for that. You can output to Javascript or an iFrame…
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Online Homeopathic Remedy Finder – symptom meets remedy without passing go
The ABC Online Homeopathic Remedy Finder is a symptom search engine which takes your ailment and cuts it into lots of tiny pieces in order to suggest a remedy. At this point we’re a little confused, because we understood homeopathy to be intrinsically linked to knowledge of a person’s medical history, environment and total psychological and physiological makeup. So to distill it down to a bunch of questions on a database seems to be somewhat missing the point. But then…
Read MoreElectronic Spin the Bottle Game – party classic gets electronicised
Seriously, is there anything you can’t buy on Amazon? This Electronic Spin the Bottle Game is for those of you who are too, too … well I just don’t know what, words fail me. It comes with 130 built in commands, sound effects and a light to show who’s it. C’mon people what’s wrong with using a real bottle to play spin the bottle? Too analogue? Sheesh! (wanders off muttering to himself). $US18.93 This isn’t your parents’ Spin the Bottle….
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Dynamite Alarm Clock – wake up with a…ahem…whimper
Hmm…there’s no denying the appeal of a Dynamite Alarm Clock if you’re a heavy sleeper. Actually we’d prefer a real dynamite version, which would automatically light itself and eject out of your bedroom window at the right time to get you stirring and down to the breakfast table. We can dream can’t we? Around $30.00. This highly-alarming alarm clock will definitely wake up anyone that needs a bomb under them to get them going in the morning! Please be careful and…
Read MoreLight Sketcher Game – kiddie drawing gets a techie makeover
Looks like Etch-a-Sketch has got company all of a sudden. This Light Sketcher Game combines a ‘child-safe’ pen with a light sensitive surface to offer an instant draw, instant wipe experience at the wave of a tiny hand. Actually it’s not wipe, because the drawing automatically disappears after 45 seconds, which seems a perfect way to incorporate attention deficit syndrome in small tykes at a really early age. Bravo! $36.05. Light from the child-safe pen reacts with special ink on…
Read MoreStylish USB Watch – make like a geek with some style
This range of Stylish USB Watches proves that Far East manufacturers really do think of their customers when gadget making. Why else would they deliberately shy away from clunky geeky USB flash memory watches, and deliver such elegant and timeless pieces of workmanship? Why indeed. From $26.00. This watch is not only telling the time but also can bring your data on the go! Stylish Watch USB Flash Drive is fashionable and elegant for you to wear it wherever you…
Read MoreMega-Sonic ScatterCat Pest Repeller – deter feline visitors with some retro space style
There’s something delicious about seeing everyday household objects which resemble science fiction artifacts, and this Mega-Sonic ScatterCat Pest Repeller really does look the part. View it sideways with a slight squint and you’ll swear you’re looking at a space opera ray gun of 1950s vintage. Cats, of course, may have a different opinion as their ears start to smoulder. £9.99. Repels dogs, cats, squirrels and other nuisance animals without harming them # Targets animals over 20m away with laser-light aim sight #…
Read MoreSafe Calc – store your secret data in the free digital equivalent of a fake rock
Safe Calc is the digital equivalent of those fake tins of beans you see which act as a safe house for your valuables. On the outside the free program looks and acts just like a normal Windows calculator, but enter the secret code and it turns into a fiendishly clever secret data store, complete with encryption and password protection. It’s wacky sure enough, and needs no install, which is super dooper. Use it on your USB flash drive for a…
Read MoreTableizer! – create HTML tables out of spreadsheet data
Tableizer! is a new service which gives you the power to transform your spreadsheet data into cool HTML table code. Just paste your cell data into the box, press the button and voila, an instant table for you to embed into a web page or just admire of an evening. Wunderbar. A quick tool for creating HTML tables out of spreadsheet data. Tags: tableizer, spreadsheet+to+html, online+application
Read MoreVuPoint Slide & Film Scanner – bringing your high res memories to life again
The VuPoint FC-C520–VP Slide & Film Scanner features an impressively gargantuan 5 megapixel sensor, a very useful 2.4 inch preview display to see what you’re getting and 32MB of memory supplemented by an SD card slot for up to 8 GB as needed. It’ll output JPEG or TIFF files, but surprisingly features a weedy USB 1.1 interface which should make data transfers a bit of a sluggish pain in the shutter. Priced at $129.99. [Thanks Matthew] The VuPoint FC-C520-VP is a…
Read MoreBack to Basics Iced Tea Maker – a brew up for a chilled cup
This Back to Basics Iced Tea Maker automatically brews, sweetens and even drinks the iced tea it makes for you, thereby ensuring you don’t have to lift a finger to not enjoy your beverage. And they said technology in the future would be boring. Two quarts ready in 10 minutes. $49.95. An iconic Dixieland refreshment that originated in the late 19th century, sweet tea is favored for its ice-cold sweetness on sweltering summer days. The machine automatically steeps tea at the…
Read MoreCasio Edifice Solar Watch – more power and a fair amount of glory
Casio’s newest Wave Ceptor watch – the Edifice 3D Chronograph EQW-M1000DB-1A – is a solar powered, radio controlled time magician designed for non-stop, self-adjusting performance. The dual-layered stripped back dial face gives it just the right amount of macho to suit testosterone fueled buyers, and the 100m water resistance means they’ll never suffer from foggy glass blues after a swim session. The solar power system combines a solar panel with a rechargeable large capacity battery, and goodies like a 24-hour…
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iPod Nano Converter TV – upgrade your handheld viewing experience
This iPod Nano Converter TV magnifies the screen on those teeny retro 3rd generation iPod Nano so you can watch cheesy YouTube videos in near-on IMAX, 3D high definition, surround sound, Supermarionation. Nah, not really, we’re just messing with you. Actually it’ll enlarge the screen by an additional 2.8 inches and play sound through some mini speakers. Exciting enough? £14.99. Now the cool and innovative Nano TV offers a way to increase the screen size and volume available by turning your…
Read MorePhex – Gnutella file sharing freeware
Phex is an open source Gnutella network file sharing client that runs on all platforms. It’s fast, efficient and has a nice community function so you can share files between your friends and family easily and quickly. The interface is usable and it works well, so definitely worth a bookmark or download. Phex is a free file sharing program running on the Gnutella Network. Additionally to plain worldwide searching, downloading and sharing files, it enables you to * create private networks…
Read More5 innovative ways cell phones are being used to save lives – the phone as superhero
Helen sent me this interesting article entitled 5 innovative ways cell phones are being used to save lives, and it is good. Microscopes, body imaging, heart monitors and even pee-on-a-stick type diagnosis. Fascinating. Tri-corder lovers, eat your heart out. Imagine a cell phone that could save your life. Sure, it’s there for calling your mother at three minutes to midnight when you’ve nearly missed her birthday, or taking those all-important self-portraits while on vacation. But imagine a cell phone that could…
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