The Wall of Sound is a ginormous iPod dock and speaker system for people who like their sound big and loud, that’s an iPod Nano at the bottom right by the way. Weighing in at 102kg you won’t be moving this puppy around much so where it lives is where the party’s at. It has an all-tube amplifier to provide a nice warm sound, from MP3s, 28 speaker elements and the enclosure is made by hand. US$4,495. It looks frightening,…
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Sakasa Master – Backwards voice recorder
If you can do one thing well, then you’re all set and this Sakasa Master Backwards Voice Recorder has got specialisation in spades. It records your voice and then plays it back to you backwards. Great for those heavy rock albums from the 70s and their crazy lyrics. It’s not even USB powered, as that would cut back on the specialisation. Needs two AA batteries. US$22 from Japan Trend Shop. Sakasa Master is an amazing new toy that records…
Read MoreThe Mona Lisa – Renaissance meets e-recycling
Just when you thought you’d seen it all. In the epitome of recycling, Taiwan based ASUS has recreated the Mona Lisa – using old PC motherboards and computer chips. ASUS built its reputation on motherboards and their Eee PC line of netbooks and nettops, so no surprise they’d use these as part of this wacky attempt at art. This surreal collage has its home in the Taiwanese lobby of ASUS. Wonder what their “crazy idea” guys will come up with…
Read MoreiPhone C6 – in an alternative universe far away, an Apple phone runs Windows Mobile…and weeps
This iPhone C6 is an 8GB, WiFi and GPS enabled clone handset which contains a 3.5 inch screen, 256MB ROM, a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a Samsung 450 MHz processor and free turn by turn GPS voice navigation. Oh, did we mention it runs Windows Mobile 6.1? No? Tsk. Yours for a measly $239.00. Good luck with the warranty from Shenzhen, dude. [Thanks Kev] Bluetooth, calendar,To do list,Alarm,World Clock,Spotwatch caller picture,caller Ring Tone Telephone directories:10000groups of contacts, support incoming call with…
Read MoreUSB Dictaphone – my how time flies, Ms Jones…take a letter please….
Dictaphone – circa 1907 Fast forward 200 years from the original and innovative wax cylinder dictating machine and behold the USB Dictaphone, a masterly piece of tat Chinese engineering which as far as we can see involves nothing more than a 25 cent USB stick, a push button and some record/download firmware. Is it worth $45.14? Yeah right. So who said the age of innovation was dead? The Dictaphone can record up to 40 hours of sound on it’s internal memory, making this the handiest…
Read MoreDropresize – lovely little freeware utility resizes photos instantly
Dropresize is a fab little freeware tool which adds drag and drop simplicity to resizing photos and image files. Just fire it up (no install needed), set it to watch a folder of your choice and every time you drag or copy an image into that folder it will automatically be resized to the dimensions and quality you set. This could revolutionise your life if you do a lot of photo forwarding by email or embed images in things like websites,…
Read MoreThermal Pet Bowl – Keeps pooch hydrated in the cold winter months
Instead of adding anti-freeze to pooch’s water bowl, try the healthier option of a Thermal Pet Bowl. This heated bowl keeps the water from freezing even in subzero Fahrenheit temperatures (that’s very cold). It holds 5.5 litres (1.5 gallons), draws 25 Watts and has a 1.5 metre cord. US$28.51 from Amazon. Now you can make sure your pet always has access to drinkable water all winter long with a Thermal Bowl. The Thermo Bowl will keep your dog’s (or cat’s)…
Read MoreCideko Air Keyboard – Cute and tiny wireless keyboard
The Cideko Air Keyboard is a multimedia, wireless keyboard for driving your home theatre PC. It’s a small 80 key keyboard with multimedia controls. The best bit however is the whole keyboard is a mouse. Grip it with two hands and move the keyboard around to control the cursor, the left and right buttons are located along the top edge, PlayStation style. Needs a pair of AA batteries, which should last over 50 hours and it works up to 50…
Read MoreKill-A-Watt Graphical Timer – The eco gauge gets a facelift
The Kill-A-Watt, the ubiquitous gadget power meter has had a face lift and a brain transplant, behold the Kill-A-Watt Graphical Timer. A digital version of the standard timer, this easy-to-understand device easily programs even quarter-hour ON/OFF periods for 24/7. Even program different settings for each of the 7 days! It’s fully loaded surge protector guards against voltage spikes to safely power your coolest equipment. Memory and programming is stored and retained during power outages. You can track changes in your…
Read MoreTempo Tags – Time, where you need it
These Tempo Tags, are clip-on, time-telling tags that you can attach to anything including your best friend who’s always late. There’s two in a pack, a right and left-handed version. Why? I have no idea. There’s also a temperature version. US$18 for the Tempo, US$15 for the Temperature. It’s about time. When you’re no longer tied to your wrist watch, you’ll probably want a little glimpse of time everywhere else… one for your bag, one for your coat, one for…
Read MoreUSB TV Card Player – Simple, tiny video player
This USB TV Card Viewer is about as simple as it gets. It plugs into your telly via RCA leads and you can feed it videos, photos and music via SD/MMC or MemoryStick. You can also plug in a USB flash drive or a USB memory card adapter to play videos from any type of card. Comes with a remote control, power adapter and leads. Too easy for US$53.99. Easily view digital photos and movies on your TV without installing…
Read MoreMasterpiece Art – Push Pin LED pictures
Masterpiece Art lets you draw pictures using masses of LEDS and plug-in glowing wires. You can choose from a range of backgrounds and decorate them to your heart’s content. It doesn’t need any special tools either, just a blank canvas and some creativity. You’ve got that haven’t you? US$79.99 They also have an LED chess set if that’s more your thing. Hi-Tec Art is the Worlds first LED stick in Tec Toy. With this Masterpiece model you can use LEDs…
Read MoreIs a “road train” in our future?
The idea of letting your car drive itself has been around since the Jetsons. Now the European Union is testing out this concept in the form of a Road Train. With the idea of cutting down on fuel consumption, over the next three years the EU will test the Safe Road Trains for the Environment (SARTRE), where eight vehicles would be linked by wireless sensors to operate as one “train.” A professional driver would control the “train”, monitoring what’s around…
Read MoreFerret posts this week
Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Bus Stop Shelter – A bus shelter made of school bus parts – If you’ve ever been nostalgic… DNA Mini Portraits – give your loved one a true likeness to remember you by – You know those photos of you and… Disney Princess USB Webcam – mirror, mirror… – Rats, we promised ourselves we… Boeye MID700 – new Chinese Android tablet surfaces…
Read MoreThe Eco 7 – the take-anywhere folding bike
Though still a concept, the Eco 7 Folding Bike is an appealing idea for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Designed by Victor Aleman in Mexico, this bike folds up to become luggage and is easy to assemble and dissemble. All of its six expandable modules – the wheels, the frame, brakes, crank, handlebars and chain – folds up. Each contains double pivots in the joints and are collapsible and removable. No word yet when it will hit the market, but this…
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