Wanna disrupt conventional commercial videography big time? Then grab yourself a radio controlled mini size helicopter, modify it to accept a Canon 5d or 7D DSLR, and market yourself as Heli Video, aerial video masters. The footage is in beautiful high definition and the results cost a fraction of hiring a full size helicopter, using a ladder or dolly and all that other stuff. Check out the promo video. [Via] Heli Video Productions offer clients stunning aerial shots achieved in…
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SeeSaw – Brit Hulu offers up some tasty TV
The new SeeSaw online television service is in beta at the moment, and I have to say it’s not half bad. The interface is slick polished commercial, the program search and accessibility is instant, and who can complain about 19 episodes of the IT Crowd, 11 of Fawlty Towers and 52 glorious Red Dwarf shows? Just for starters. There’s a mix of free and fee content available (£1.19 for Earth: The Power of the Planet for instance) and the…
Read MoreSleepServer – Lets PCs sleep and keep working
Computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have created SleepServer, a software that lets PCs stay connected to the server while in sleep mode. This unique software places a virtual representation of the sleeping computer on the server, allowing for routine overnight tasks, and wakes the computer up at a pre-programmed time or when the server’s unable to complete something on its own. When a user places his/her computer in sleep mode, SleepServer activates. The virtual PC can…
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2 Person Hovercraft – slip sliding away…
This 2 Person Hovercraft looks like fun. The thing uses a 60HP gas engine and can scoot along at up to 60 mph, which sounds a little scary at just 8 inch above the turf. Six gallon tank, floats on water and can manage a 400 lb payload. $17,000.00. Better start saving Junior. The two-cycle, two-cylinder air-cooled engine’s powerful 36″ pulley-driven fan keeps the craft aloft on an 8″ cushion of air while propelling it forward at speeds up to 60…
Read MoreManners Minder – remote controlled reward system
They say this Manners Minder Remote Controlled Reward System is designed for dogs, but we’re thinking it could be a perfect tool for unruly humans. Just get your chosen person/animal to do what you want, press the remote control and presto, out pops a suitable treat as a reward. Judging by the marketing photos, it’s also useful in training your pooch to become a Jedi Mind Master. “Open up, go on, open up. You are feeling deeply generous today…” £99.99. The…
Read MoreQBell – the digital bicycle bell
This QBell Digital Bicycle Bell brings all the glory of electronic noise making to your humble two wheeled transport. It comes with 4 different sound modes, you can imagine which, and runs off little battery things (which are almost but not quite smaller than AAA size). Ta-ding! £17.63. Tags: gadget, qbell, bicycle+bell
Read MoreSoft Reboot Cup Set – reset your break times with this geek kit
This Soft Reboot Cup Set comes in a set of three cups – ctrl-alt-delete – and is sure to impress your geeky grandfather, and horrify the local knitting club when they pop round for a cup of tea. If you can put up with the shame, it will cost you $11.99. Ctrl-Alt-Del Soft Reboot Cup Set # Keys become household goods # Made of high quality PS plastic, safe, non-toxic and tasteless # 3 cups with a tray in a…
Read MoreVodburner – record your Skype video calls for free
Vodburner is a freeware plugin for Skype that lets you record your video calls from both sides at once. You get completely free recording if both parties have the software installed, but will need to pay for extra features. What does it cost? * VodBurner is free to install. * Recording Skype-to-Skype calls with other VodBurner users is completely free of charge. There are no time limits or other limitations. * Recording calls with non-VodBurner users is also free, but recordings have…
Read MoreRebtel now offering free 3G based international calls via Android handsets
The Rebtel girl wants you to know they’re now offering free international mobile to mobile calls between 51 countries if both parties have the Rebtel Free Call software installed on their Android cell phones. Note this is not via WiFi but using roam anywhere 3G, but remember you’ll be paying data charges unless you have a flat rate plan. How do you spell ‘disruptive technology’ again? Rebtel Free Call is free to download and free to use. Once installed: 1. Select an international phone number from…
Read MoreThe HTC HD2 Project – porting Android to a Windows handset…yowsers….!
Wow, this is amazing. Some enterprising hackers are well on the way to porting the Android operating system to the HTC HD2 Windows powered handset. In case you didn’t know, the HTC HD2 is a glorious handset featuring a 4.3 inch screen, 1GHz processor, 512 MB RAM and 5 megapixel camera all shoved into a sleek design that is a real top of the range beauty. The only ointment fly is the Windows operating system. Once these guys succeed (and it…
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. Nuclear Doorbell – the seriously scary visitor alert – This Nuclear Doorbell triggers a… Dry-All Wet Cellphone Emergency Kit – the restoration kit for a soggy handset – The Dry-All Wet Cellphone… Acorp EM501R Android Tablet – 5 inches for $88 – This Acorp EM501R Android Tablet… JaBack – cool automatic backup freeware is fully featured – JaBack is a very cool…
Read MoreHigh Capacity Ice Maker – the zero eco way to stay cool
Forget about any water shortage, let’s just make sure we don’t run out of ice with this High Capacity Ice Maker. Plug the sucker in and sit back, secure in the knowledge that 12 cubes will be heading your way every 10 minutes. Bliss. Oh and you get cold or *hot* water out of it too. $299.00. This premium High-capacity Ice Maker & Dispenser lets you spend more time with your guests, and less time refilling your ice bucket. Using…
Read MoreDream Machine Bicycle – sedate cycling on a surrogate armchair
The Dream Machine Bicycle comes with a semi-recumbent riding position, high handlebars and a wide comfy seat to ensure that your cycling is more than relaxing. I’m wondering just how maneuverable that position is in heavy traffic, but for the glades and suburbs it’s probably fine enough. The only problem? Granny-itis. You’ll instantly be tagged as you dismount. Ah well… $599.00. Its elevated handlebars (adjustable through a wide range to fit riders 5’3” and taller!) produce a natural, upright seating…
Read MoreNo Battery Universal Remote Control – infinite power to switch your viewing
This No Battery Universal Remote Control is powered by love, compassion and 50 turns of the jog shuttle generator wheel. As with most universal remotes, you’ll need to train the thing to understand your telly and systems. You’ll get 7 days of channel hopping, muting and various televisual delight from one full charge up, so go on, give your fingers a thrill and save the planet at the same time. £9.99. Tags: gadget, no+battery+universal+remote+control
Read More3D Stereo Glasses – keep a pair handy at home
What you need is a pair of these very fine 3D Stereo Glasses for your further viewing pleasure. They come with not one, but 12…count them…12 different colour replacement lenses so you can enjoy your stereoscopic magnificence just the way you like it. Oh and they double up as conventional sunglasses when you’re not geeking out. $29.99. Perfect for viewing stereo 3D Movies, print, magazines, comic books, anaglyph 3D photos on the internet and publications, or playing 3D games. By wearing…
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