The new Hornil StylePix is a small free image editor which comes with a bunch of features you don’t usually find on free software. Like layers, batch processing and layer blending. In fact there’s not a lot you can’t do creatively with this cool little program, as long as you spend some time with the help screens. You’ll need that to learn how to use the keyboard shortcuts and other features which are not immediately apparent from the main interface. All…
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Tal.ki – got a website? Need a free instant forum?
Tal.ki is a brand new embedded forum service for people with websites who want to add more of a community feel. The beauty of it is, all you need to do is embed one line of Javascript into an HTML page and you’re done. Instant forum. Nice tool. No account registration needed. Your forum will be integrated with Facebook, Twitter, Google, and other services so members can skip registration. # Engage your website’s visitors Turn passive blog and content…
Read MoreAnyHub – cool free file upload and storage with no signup
AnyHub is a neat free file upload service which has no signup, no time limit and a 10 GB file size limit. The free version will always remain so, although the developers intend to introduce a fee based option later on. The only slight issue is the fact that the stats page appears to show all recently uploaded files in public view, which may not be to everyone’s taste. Worth a look though, if you just need a quick placed to…
Read MoreKeep Calm-O-Matic – Make your own Keep Calm posters
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON is enjoying somewhat of a revival since its halcyon days back in dubblya dubblya two. So get on the meme and make your own posters with the Keep Calm-O-Matic Keep Calm Generator. You know you want to. When you’re done, don’t forget to get the mug, the t-shirt and the mouse mat. Carry on. Keep Calm and Carry On was the third in a series of World War 2 posters drawn up by the UK…
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Shanzai Android iPad mutant – sliding keyboard adds functionality and ugly
Spotted on the floor of a nameless Chinese trade floor, this Shanzhai iPad clone comes with a 10.1 inch multitouch screen, an Atom N450 600MHz ARM processor and Android 1.5. The big difference is the slider keyboard which appears to copy from the Sony P series style. No word on price or availability as yet, and we are guessing that it is not so easy to fit into the average suit pocket. Tags: shanzhai, ipad+clone
Read MoreWonkey – Fixes wonky tables
This Wonkey is a great idea. It’s a plastic key-shaped thing you keep on your keyring. When trouble appears in the form of a wonkey exam desk or cafe table, detach the Wonkey, adjust the table leg to the correct height and get back to work. Just don’t forget the thing. �4.99 There’s many an option to solving the old problem of the wonkey table. Beer mats, eating off your lap or going home might not always be the best…
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USB Gold Bar 4 Port USB Hub – Looks like a million bucks
If you already have the Gold Bar Mouse, and the 999.9 Gold Bar, but you’re not quite able to afford the Gold Phone, what’s an aspiring-bling junkie to do? Well Brando have this USB Gold Bar 4-Port USB Hub for you. It’s a USB hub, it’s shaped like an ingot, comes with a cable and it’ll cost you US$19.90. USB Gold Bar 4-Port Hub allows you to connect 4 different USB devices. It’s another little fancy stuff on your desk….
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Thermo Grill Tongs – turn yourself into the neighborhood BBQ king
These Thermo Grill Tongs combine two of the best loved parts of the BBQ experience – tongs and charred meat. No wait…OK so actually this gadget will probably remove the latter joy, but think of the admiring glances you’ll get when the sausages are still charcoal grimy, but at the absolutely correct temperature inside. You even get a discreet signal that tells you when the meat is done to perfection. Whoa, barbie Ninja! £29.95. Programmed for 7 types of meat….
Read MoreMusic Call – the desktop call bell that gives ‘superior customer service’
This Music Call system is designed to rock out your table service by giving the customer an easy to use method of attracting wait staff. Particularly useful in large noisy establishments methinks, where people can get lost in a despondent limbo state for hours if things go wrong kitchen side. It’s wireless, supports varying numbers of tables depending on system and can operate at up to 120 metres in range. Garcon? €64.63. Service that satisfies customers can be provided at the right…
Read MoreSkizmo – the ultimate ski boot remover
The Skizmo is a low-tech, but from the looks of it, rather useful tool to remove your ski boots at the end of a hard days pisteing. Or whatever. It’s portable, simple and…um…so is there really this much of a problem taking your boots off after skiing? Just asking. $34.99. The Skizmo is a tool to help you remove your ski boots with ease. The device can be used in-store or in a boot room, as well as being used…
Read MoreUlysse Nardin Chairman Smartphone – sheer Android luxury on a stick
This Ulysse Nardin Chairman Smartphone runs Android, features a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen, a fingerprint reader for security, 8 megapixel camera, quad band plus 3G, 32 GB of internal memory and a cool kinetic battery charging system for topping up the battery life while in use. The interface is a very cool amalgam of useful application type keys as you would find on any smartphone, and a top of the range timepiece a la Breitling style. Which is appropriate when…
Read MoreDog Walking Umbrella – Keeps pooch dry and happy
Japanese company Lieben has come up with something pet lovers will love – a Dog Walking Umbrella (Google Translate). This transparent umbrella attaches to your pet’s harness with ease and will keep your favorite 4-footed friend dry and comfy. With a slightly elongated canopy, it will cover your pet better than a standard umbrella would too. This cool invention definitely will prevent that wet doggie syndrome and will be a useful accessory for older pets who need a little more…
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Fly Mouse – Awesome cordless air mouse with keypad for very lazy people
Shenzhen Feishu Technology has introduced the Fly Mouse Cordless Air Mouse / Keyboard Combo. It works via 2.4GHz RF and lets you navigate the mouse up to 10 meters from the PC. It’s comfortable and convenient to hold, and avoids the disadvantages of a traditional mouse. It functions just like a Wii controller, move it around in the air and you can control any PC device. The mini receiver will react quickly and transform hand motions into natural, responsive cursor…
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Map The Way – create your own sophisticated Google map mashups for free
Map The Way is a new hybrid software and online application which lets you quickly and easily create cool sophisticated Google map mashups with your own data and markers. There is both a free and commercial version, as well as a downloadable component which you can use to create embedded maps on your own computer rather than online. You can also embed the maps into your website or blog really easily, which is a great tool for companies who would…
Read MoreAndroid ported to iPhone – universe collapses in massive reverse entropy implosion
David Wong has managed to install a dual booting Android operating system onto an iPhone and it looks really neat. More to the point, it works pretty well for a hack. Man, this stuff just keeps getting better and better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yO2KQHkt4A Tags: iphone, android, platform+wars
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