The Stealth Boom Chair proves that you can make gaming seats that actually look reasonably decent. The thing also offers a few novelties alongside the usual massive sub-woofer, dual speakers and vibration rumble pack. For one thing it swivels. For another it reclines. And you can actually adjust the headrest, so yay for tall people. Did we mention it’s also wireless? £229.95. This full sized, interactive Stealth Boomchair is compatible with Xbox 360, Xbox, PS3, PS2, Wii and all major…
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Retro Robot Money Bank – throwback robo counts your coins with thanks
This cutesy Retro Robot Money Bank not only thanks you personally for every deposit, but will keep a running tally of your sweetie money as it goes in the slot. It seems almost a shame to have to take a hammer and smash it to bits when you want a withdrawal. What? Oh. Apparently there’s a handy slot, so no hammer needed. Sigh. £19.99. Not only does he look exceptionally cool, but he can count exactly much money you put in the…
Read MoreLED Map World – pinpoint stuff on a real world wall map
LED Map World is a wall mounted global map into which you can stick little lighted LED bulbs to show off locations which are valuable to your company, family, college or whatever. It’s one of those products which makes you think…really? And then you think…hmm maybe! You get 100 LED bulbs in the pack, along with 2 blinking home base (HQ) ones. Groovy. $199.99. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2h0wO4Wf9w Introducing a brand new way to mark territory, traveled locations or desired travel destinations! Using our…
Read More111 Free Open Source Programs for Windows – free DVD download
Here you go, don’t say I don’t give you anything, you ungrateful lot. Here’s 111 Free Open Source Programs for Windows available as a free downloadable DVD. You’ll need something like the freeware ISORecorder to burn the file to disc, but it’s probably worth it, eh? Tags: 111+free+open+source+programs, windows, iso+recorder, dvd, freeware
Read MorePrecer Bioracer Car – runs on trees, saves dinosaurs
This Precer Bioracer Car runs on wood pellets. To be more precise the thing burns wood pellets to power a Stirling engine, which in turn charges up the batteries for the electric engine. Sound a bit complicated? Well, it’s actually not a million miles away from the new Chevy Volt, which uses a tiny diesel engine to charge up batteries for the electric motor as you drive. Maybe this is the future of eco vehicles? Interesting. The Bioracer is a 900 pound…
Read MoreA Fast Fix for Broken Windows – using SFC to recover a corrupted installation
Quick tip to bookmark if you ever come up against a Windows XP or 7 installation that won’t run properly because something is corrupted. Go to Start – Run (or fire up a command line as admin) and enter in sfc /scannow . System File Checker will check all the Windows system files to make sure they’re in place and working properly, and repair as necessary. More here. Sometimes one of the important Windows system files can get corrupted. Then you may…
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. The collapsable portable solar powered lamp – We’ve all seen and heard about… Final Countdown – freeware controls your computer operation – Final Countdown is a freeware… Pay With a Tweet – sell your products for a twitter mention – Pay With a Tweet is billed as the… Four + 3 Easy Ways to Print Files from Your Mobile Phone – For…
Read MoreCell Phone Hand Stand – keep your phone safe and in good hands
This Cell Phone Hand Stand offers all sorts of opportunities for a good joke or two. You know the sort (“wow, that’s handy…”) so we won’t insult your intelligence by milking the obvious. Except to say that this product looks to be an ‘armless way to provide hands-free access to your handset. We’ll be here all week, folks. $14.99. Weighing 2.3 pounds, these hands sit on your desk like a paperweight, and keep your phone off your desk, elevated, and tilted for optimum reading. When you…
Read MoreStreetlife Motorbike GPS – be lost no longer, fair knight of the road
This Streetlife Motorbike GPS device is designed for…yep…correct. Well done. Apparently what makes it particularly suitable for a motorbike are the mounting brackets, bike compatible power cable and the big ‘glove friendly‘ on-screen operating icons. It provides 7 hours operating life per battery charge, 64MB of RAM and is also a music and video player, ebook reader and photo viewer. The unit only ships with demo navigation software, so you’ll have to load your own full program, which should be fun, especially since the thing runs Windows CE….
Read MoreTory Burch Electric Tricycle – eco folly with a fringe on the top
The Tory Burch Electric Tricycle is not so much a means of eco transport as a statement of obnoxiousness. The fact that it can only be found in the ultra exclusive Nieman Marcus Christmas Catalogue makes it even more bizarre, nestling alongside the gas guzzling special edition drophead Jacuzzis or whatever. For those with the $4500.00 available to squander on one of these garish trinkets, good luck to you and your pretentiousness. You’re clearly made for each other. Better yet, this gift features styling by…
Read MoreApp Magnets – upgrade your fridge with some app-etising icons
App Magnets are little fridge magnets in the form of smartphone icons which you can use to leave notes, photos or directions to the pizza place for the household to digest. A perfect gift for the phone obsessed geek in your family. $12.99 for a pack of 18. What if you want to hang a photo on the fridge, leave a note on the microwave, or save that Chinese take-out menu in a place where you can’t lose it?…Now there’s an app for…
Read MorePlant Pot Light
Ladies and gentlemen, a Plant Pot Light. That is all. £15.99. Cosy light emanates from inside the pot. LED for lower energy consumption and longer life. IP44, approved for outdoor use. Tags: gadget, plant+pot+light, led
Read MoreEyes Relax – freeware timer keeps your eyes safe from computer monitor strain
EyesRelax is a neat little freeware program which you can use to set up timed reminders to stop you over straining your eyes with computer work. The software will play a sound and you can set it up to blank the screen, show a photo of your choice, or pop up a text reminder to get you to step away from your desk and go grab a beverage or something. If you want to be really Ninja, set up a password locked timer, give it to your…
Read MoreGraphene…will change the way we live
Apparently graphene will change the way we live. First explored in the ’40s and recently the subject of a Nobel Prize, it’s 200 times stronger than steel and conducts electricity better than anything else around. The implications are, as they say, staggering. Researchers at Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering who proved that graphene is the strongest material ever measured said that “It would take an elephant, balanced on a pencil, to break through a sheet of graphene the…
Read MoreCursed Treasure – tower defence gets the awesome
This Cursed Treasure game is the awesome. Think tower defence, but upgraded to super cool, strategic levels of brilliance. Addictive? Hah! Forget about your afternoon. One of the best games I’ve played in years. No kidding. Tags: game, cursed+treasure, tower+defence
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