The free Dell KACE Secure Browser is based around Firefox, but comes with its own sandbox within which it operates. The idea of creating a virtualised machine within a machine is not new of course, but this is the first time I’ve seen a project where the web browser alone is encased in a protective sheath. The idea is that any malware will be vaped the instant you close the virtual machine, which is a lot easier than using an alternative…
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Rescuing Nokia – will a radical plan help the giant survive and thrive once more?
It’s common knowledge by now that all is not happy in the Nokia camp. Profits continue to collapse, their friends are deserting them and for all the bravado of their executives it really looks as though the Finnish colossus has lost its way completely. As a long time fan of the company and its products, I’ve been saddened to see the decline of this once mighty company, a company which really defined the mobile phone business for much of the world,…
Read MoreBikeshd – cool site collates live ad photos to help owners find stolen bikes
Bikeshd is a clever new service which collates a live listing of classified ad photos of bicycles for sale from the major ad services like eBay, Gumtree etc. The idea is to help owners of stolen bikes see if their ride is being listed somewhere online. There’s a great search function too, which makes it a snap to isolate your particular model. Great idea and brilliantly done. Tags: bikeshd, bicycle, security
Read MoreFlying Linemen – the most high powered job in the world?
Absolutely fascinating glimpse into the world of high voltage power line maintenance workers – aka Flying Linemen. This is not your grandpappies safe and secure desk job, that’s for sure. This translated article gives more details and images. Unreal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tzga6qAaBA Tags: flying+linemen
Read MoreTidy Favorites – interesting online bookmark manager
There’s a ton of bookmark managers out there, but this new Tidy Favorites service is an interesting example which offers some neat features. It’s thumbnail based, which is not necessarily a good thing (read slow) but the interface lets you group bookmarks in folders, highlight the exact portion of the site you want to see and you can keep temporary links in the sidebar instead of cluttering up the main screen. I’m somewhat ambivalent about these bookmarking services, because I can’t really…
Read MoreTextHook Stroller Smartphone Holder – caring for the important little things in life
What better way for Mommy to show she loves you, than by avoiding all eye contact as she wheels you round Tader Joes checking on her portfolio prices? No but seriouslu, it’s great that someone has thoughtfully come up with the TextHook Stroller Smartphone Holder, otherwise we’d all have to actually interact with our babies, and that would be, like, gnarly, right? $25.99. The TextHook is the ultimate smartphone holder for the geek parent’s active lifestyle. It tightly secures your smartphone while…
Read MoreUnder Clothing Weights – add more baggage to your body and win…
So like, if dragging your fat carcass around the world is not enough of a pain, why not add to it with these Under Clothing Weights? Sure, they’re designed to help you burn more calories and tone up those slack muscles, but really! Why on earth would you want to clump around like Frankenstein’s monster when you can save all your weight training for the post McDonalds gym club circuit? $59.95. These are the low-profile wearable weights that discreetly fit under…
Read MorePanasonic Pocket Doltz Sonic Toothbrush – clean teeth, clean bag
This Panasonic Pocket Doltz Sonic Toothbrush is deliberately designed to look like a mascara in your bag, so it doesn’t embarrass you in public. We’re not sure how many times you’ll want to drag the thing out at the dinner table, but just in case eh? It’s electronic, sonic and runs on a single AAA battery. Cool. $123.00. Panasonic have recently released a range of electronic devices disguised as cosmetics. The Pocket Doltz is an electronic toothbrush disguised as mascara,…
Read MoreNaughty Kitten Coin Bank – the cute & cuddly bank manager
This Naughty Kitten Coin Bank will delight the youngsters, and who knows, it may encourage them to save enough money to look after you in your old age. Or maybe not. $19.00. Watch the video, and we challenge you not to smile. What is hiding in the carton?? Place a Coin, the Lovely Naughty Kitten will grab it. Tags: gadget, naughty+kitten+coin+bank
Read MoreSolar Dwarf Lights – the garden gnome goes all high tech
The Solar Dwarf Light proves that there’s nothing sacred when it comes to the world of the microchip. These cutesy little garden gnomes contain a solar panel, rechargeable battery and an LED light to give your garden a little twinkly feel come twilight. And you thought gnomes were just for decoration? Solar Panel: crystal silicon solar panel Battery: NI-MH/CD battery, 1.2V 600mah Light source: super bright LED LED color: 1pcs white light LED. Material: Poly resin Working time: 8 hours…
Read MoreiPrint – eco friendly printing freeware saves paper, money, the planet
iPrint is a cool little freeware program which lets you set up a detailed print schedule and so save paper and money. The program will also automatically delete pages it thinks are blank – useful for printing out web sites with orphan pages – and give you the option to print multiple pages on one sheet to save space. I rarely print anything any more, and the stuff I do is mostly for later scanning, but this is certainly a useful…
Read MoreThe Man in Seat61 – excellent travel site for those travelling by train and ship
What a joy to find a travel site dedicated to train and ship travel rather than the tiresome horde of flight and hotel offerings. The Man in Seat61 is a beautifully informative site providing detailed information on everything you need to travel across Europe, Asia and beyond using trains and ships. It’s a labour of love from ex railman Mark Smith, which has turned into a full time job, but the enthusiasm still shines through. There are specific pages for each possible…
Read MorePostcards – send a snail mail postcard to anywhere direct from your camera phone
I just love this cool new free Postcards app for Android and iPhone. Just install it from the relevant marketplace, and you can then instantly convert any photo you take into a postcard which the company will mail for you through the postal service. Take the pic. Fire up the app and select it. Flip it over on-screen, add your choice of text (wish you were here?) and an address, either directly or from your contact book and press send. You’re directed…
Read MoreAutomatic Pill Grinder – makes the medicine go down…
The Automatic Pill Grinder accepts two pills (not gel caps please) and grinds them to powder quicker than you can say ‘pop it in the wine glass, Mr Bond’. So if you’re one of those unfortunates who either a) cannot swallow large hard lumps easily or b) needs to incapacitate a super-villain rather quickly, this is the tool for you. $29.95. This device automatically grinds pills into a fine powder that can be combined with drink or food for easier consumption. Ideal…
Read MoreDog Pee – um…the toy dog that sprinkles
Um…a Japanese wind-up toy Dog that Pees. We have nothing more to add. Seriously. Around $12.00. [Via] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Ugo7XmVEI Tags: dog+pee, toy, gadget, japanese
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