This 5lb Bag of Shredded Currency contains $10,000 worth of shredded US currency notes. You can buy it for $45.00, which, with a handy pot of glue and some patience, could net you the same kind of profit levels as Goldman Sachs. No wait, what am I talking about…they’re much better at creating money out of trash than that. [Via] The Bureau of Engraving and Printing offers 5lb bags of Shredded U.S. Currency. This bag contains approximately $10,000 worth of Shredded…
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Carl Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 Lens – turn your SLR into a full blown movie camera
Whoa, those crazy folk at Carl Zeiss have released the Compact Prime CP.2 Cine Lens range, which are full movie-maker lenses which clip onto to standard DSLR cameras like the Canon 7D, Nikons et al. Not only that, but it comes with 3 different mounts, so you can choose your camera body on the fly. Suddenly we’re talking about the ability to make serious movies with off the shelf digital cameras available on the high street. OK, so the…
Read MoreJetyo HDTV-T900 – World’s First Dual Solar Charging HD Camcorder…for $88
The Shenzhen Jetyo Technology Company recently released the world’s first dual solar charging HD camcorder, the HDTV-T900. It has a pair of solar cells which means it just needs a sunbath when it runs out of juice and then you can shoot video and photos again. This compact high definition camcorder is an entry-level (super cheap!!!) camera yet offers 720p HD-level resolution at 30 frames / sec and it can take 12 megapixel photos (interpolated). It has a 1/2.5″ CMOS…
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OPC Computer Amplifier – the guitar speaker stack that thinks it’s a PC
This OPC Computer Amplifier is a full blown computer buried inside a guitar amp and speaker enclosure. No, it’s past April 1, but even so we’re checking the calendar again. Apparently the idea is to let guitar players plug their instrument into the stack and get the benefit of processing cycles as well as loud. The thing contains 4GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive, Windows 7 64bit, WiFi and eight USB ports. Once the guitar is plugged in,…
Read MoreDrawdio – the pencil that lets you draw music
Drawdio is an electronic gizmo which lets you turn anything into a musical soundboard. Attach the unit, and start playing in a glorious 8bit type sound tapestry. There you go, one of those cool geeky things that has no real utility, but looks like fun anyway. You can make it yourself via the kit, which is $17.50. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV_w38ldZaE Imagine you could draw musical instruments on normal paper with any pencil (cheap circuit thumb-tacked on) and then play them with your…
Read MoreSolar and Wind Power Webcam – for those remote little moments?
This Solar and Wind Power Webcam is perfect for keeping tabs on the remote bits of your property. Just stick the thing into the ground within 800 metres of your WiFi signal, and it’ll keep beaming back images as long as the wind blows and the sun shines. Cave dwellers need not apply. The ultimate CCTV system? By using a combination of solar and wind you really get the best from the natural resources to charge and run the camera…
Read MorePUMA Clever Little Bag – A new green shoe box
If you thought shoe boxes were just for storing your receipts in, take a look at PUMA’s new cool little red one. After almost 2 years of design collaboration between Fuseproject (the design firm led by Yves Behar), and PUMA sportswear’s design magicians, their cool red shoebox – called the Clever Little Bag – decreases cardboard use by 65%, eliminates tissue paper, plastic bags and a laminated cardboard exterior. Made from PET plastic, it requires no assembly, is fully recyclable,…
Read MoreDouble Driver – cool freeware backs up and restores your computer drivers in case of emergency
Double Driver is a very cool freeware program which will backup and restore your computer drivers in case of an emergency. It’s extremely easy to use, just scan the computer and hit the Backup Now button once the utility has identified all of your drivers. Judging by the amount of time I’ve spent hunting around online support areas (and driver CDs) for laptop drivers, this will definitely be on my major utility list for a long time to come. A keeper….
Read MoreStranded? – 9 ride sharing services which could help stranded travellers get home in Europe
My better half is currently hanging out in Europe, after 2 plane cancellations, 7 train journeys and a ferry, so I’ve been spending a fair amount of time online to try and help her out while our Icelandic volcano friend does its thing. I thought it might be useful to share what I’ve learned, in case it helps anyone else in a similar predicament. 1. Planes are unreliable (duh). Even now there’s no consensus as to when they’ll start flying properly again. Even…
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. Brill Razorcut Accu – Electric Push Reel Mower – At first glance an electric push… HaptiHug – bringing virtual hugs to life – The HaptiHug system aims to… Four Port USB Device Server – Shares USB over LAN – This 4 Port USB Device Server is… Embedit.in – easy way to show documents on your website – Embedit.in (geddit?) is a new……
Read MoreMulti Purpose Solar Charger Backpack – loves the sun, hates little insects
This Multi Purpose Solar Charger Backpack comes with a stonking big 10,000 mAh battery pack which is enough to power up most laptops, as well as phones media players and the like. It also features a built in ultrasonic mosquito repeller to ensure peace and quiet as you’re surfing your backpack out there in the rugged outdoors. Supplied with a lot of tips for most power socket needs, including 8 laptop connectors. $189.00. This Multi-Purpose Solar Charger Backpack can output…
Read MoreStar Wars in Your Pocket – The FX are strong with this one
This is supposed to be Star Wars in Your Pocket. Pfaff. A real SWIYP would have Hans Solo peeking out from your belt loops, and Chewie scuffing up your slippers. This is so a fake. Um…we’re tempted by the lightsaber sounds though. $9.99. We can’t think of a situation that can’t be improved by the addition of sound effects from the Star Wars In Your Pocket keychain. Giving a tough assignment to your minion? Send them off with “Do, or…
Read MoreBanana Music Pillow – shake, rattle and troll
This Banana Music Pillow is a little frightening doncha think? As a replacement for earphones we’ve got to question the design criteria. Discreet? Tasteful? Audio hi-fidelity? We’ll get back to you, madam. $15.00. Banana Music Pillow lets you enjoy your own music world without the annoying earphone wires! It is soft and comfortable that specially designed for home users and travellers. It is the best for a nap after having a full lunch. Get one and enjoy your favorable music!…
Read MoreSave a Blade – extend the life of your razor and profit
This Save a Blade device is a disposable shaver sharpener that promises to extend the life of your cheapo shaving tool and drive Mr Bic into bankruptcy. Or something. The sharpening process apparently takes no more than 5 seconds, what a shame the shave itself isn’t as short, eh? $19.98 (runs on AA batteries). Extend the life of your razor blades with this easy to use sharpener that works on any blade cartridge or disposable razor with the push of a…
Read More10 free alternatives to Microsoft Word you hardly ever hear about
Microsoft Word has been the world’s de-facto word-processing program for eons, while at the same time becoming a standard bearer for bloated, unwieldy software. The good news is there are alternatives you can use, which offer comparable levels of sophistication and often better speed, ease of use or features. What’s more these tools are free and compatible with Word .doc files, which can make the switch almost painless. Here’s our round up of 10 of the best. KWord. Part of the Koffice…
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