Monthly Archives: November 2010

Gadgets November 3, 2010 posted by

Aperia Zona Wireless Speakers – the most expensive PC speakers ever?

These Aperion Zona Wireless Surround Speakers come with a handy USB dongle so you can hook them up to your PC for some loud surround audio joy. Sure they can also be used for a traditional Hi-Fi listening session, couch style, but why not splurge out and really damage your ears with the timeless and much loved Halo theme tune? $499.00.  Even though we designed it specifically for wireless surround sound use, we didn’t stop there! We made sure the Aperion Zona Wireless…

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Gadgets November 3, 2010 posted by

Soviet Russian Gas Mask – no more smells please

This Soviet Russian Gas Mask is a relic of a bygone era when men were men and small green filter containers were potential life-savers. Not sure when you’ll find the perfect time to test this out, but we suggest not during a first date. £14.99.  The Soviet PMG was used throughout the cold war era in both the USSR and Hungary. The Hungarian version is slightly different from the Soviet version but is structurally identical for the most part. Both…

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Gadgets November 3, 2010 posted by

Credit Card Christmas Tree – for those private little Yuletide moments

There are times when you need a 50 foot monster, and times when something a little more subtle will do. This Credit Card Christmas Tree is clearly for the latter. Nice and wallet friendly, it will happily sit alongside your depleted credit cards, waiting for the moment when you need a little reminder of what Christmas is all about. Plastic trinkets. $10.00.   Credit Card Size Christmas Tree LED Light Bulb # CR1216 battery x 1 piece (included) # Size: 52mm…

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Gadgets November 3, 2010 posted by

Body Furnace Heater – keeping it hot and simple

This Body Furnace Heater is a little strange, but we’ll roll with it for the moment. The device is designed to keep your ‘core temperature’ heated, which should then improve the warmth of your whole body. I guess it’s probably more productive than strapping one of those beer belly things to your groin. $32.98.  Take with you for any cold outdoor activities. Keeps your core temperature heated, so your circulatory system transfers extra heat to your extremities. This means your fingers & toes…

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Awesome November 3, 2010 posted by

FrostWire for Android – the first mobile P2P file sharing freeware

FrostWire for Android is the world’s first P2P file sharing network program for a mobile phone. It’s WiFi only so no 3G transfers allowed, and it comes with all the chat and sharing features you’d expect. The freeware is based on a new file sharing protocol called MetaFrost which is optimised for mobile phones, which means your choice of general public content will be less, but your downloading experience should be better. I especially like the dev’s commitment to open source the code once it’s…

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Cool Web Apps & Sites November 3, 2010 posted by

Field Agent – the first app that pays you

Field Agent bills itself as ‘the first app that pays you’, and it’s a clever idea all right. The concept revolves around having people download the free app to their mobile phone, after which they register as an ‘agent’ available for freelance jobs. Clients can then hire these agents via the phone app to do tasks, rather like Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, for which they’re paid. The power of this approach lies in the instant communications system, the power of a…

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Bookmark This! November 3, 2010 posted by

Encyclopedia of Life – an electronic page for every species on earth

The Encyclopedia of Life features the startling ambition to provide a web page for every one of the 1.9 million species on earth. The 10 project started 2 years ago and launched with 30,000 pages of data and a catalog of 1 million empty pages ready for content. The whole project is being funded by a $12 million grant, and it’s hoped the public will contribute to the content as much, if not more, than scientists. Laudable.  The Encyclopedia will be…

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Gadgets November 2, 2010 posted by

Subzero Warm Breath Mask – banish cold air from your face

This Subzero Warm Breath Mask is designed to recirculate a portion of your exhaled breath to warm up the incoming air and make for a pleasant breathing experience, even in the coldest Arctic temperatures. Anyone who’s been trapped in a cold spell can attest to the unpleasant nature of icy air, so this sounds like a perfect solution. Shame it makes you look like a mutant Droid from the Archeton Theta galaxy. $59.95.  This is the fleece mask preferred by high-altitude…

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cool tech November 2, 2010 posted by

Synapse Phone – custom tailor your perfect smartphone

Forget about wallpapers, if you really want to customise your mobile phone, you’ll need to sign up for a new Synapse Phone. This German company is giving its customers the power to configure almost every component in their handset, from the camera down to the audio out port. The base unit, which will ship with Android 2.2 when released, is priced at €299.00 including VAT, SIM free, which is pretty good for a 4 inch capacitive touchscreen, GPS, Bluetooth and all…

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Gadgets November 2, 2010 posted by

Video Screen Microscope – kick back with the ‘zero-peering’ scope

The Video Screen Microscope adds some laid back tech onto the venerable laboratory tool. Now you can all cluster around the desk and gaze in admiration at the weird structure of your cat’s toenail clipping. No more having to jostle for a turn. Ah the wonders of technological advancement. Just be careful that what you stick on that slide is ready for public consumption, ‘K? $299.95.  This is the microscope that replaces the standard eyepiece with an LCD screen that displays…

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Gadgets November 2, 2010 posted by

Mini Rollable Bluetooth Keyboard – pocket friendly keys for your handheld

This Mini Rollable Bluetooth Keyboard is flexible, chunky and connects up to  Bluetooth enabled devices in seconds. Water resistant, dust and dirt proof and complete with concave keycaps to make typing easier. It works with Windows, Mac, and just about every mobile phone you can buy. $34.00.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfoyZcDWFOI  Mini Rollable Bluetooth Keyboard is made of a high quality silicone material and it is strong, flexible, silent and indestructible. It is also storable and portable that users can bring it anywhere. And,…

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ImgBurn – freeware lets you create CD/DVDs and beyond at a stroke

ImgBurn is a neat freeware tool for burning CD, DVD or Blu-Ray discs quickly and easily. It supports a large range of file formats including ISO, DVD and BIN and you can use it to create DVD video discs from your VIDEO_TS folders as well as audio discs with MP3, OGG WAV etc.  It’s a very flexible application with several advanced features that are often lacking in other tools, especially when it comes to burning DVD Video discs. It supports…

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Awesome November 2, 2010 posted by

Hummingbird Alpha Polymer Battery – super battery promises to revolutionize the electric car market

German battery company DBM Energy last month achieved an incredible world record for battery powered locomotion by powering a converted Audi A2 electric car for a non-stop journey of 375 miles (from Munich to Berlin) at an *average* speed of 55 mph. To say this could be a game changer is an understatement! Cue smug German video. The secret lies in the use of ‘Alpha Polymer’ battery technology (aka Lithium Metal Polymer) which delivers a robust and extremely efficient electric power system. The…

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Cloudfire – photo sharing for busy parents

Cloudfire is a easy to use online photo sharing service designed for people who don’t have the time or interest in doing things complicated like uploading to servers etc. To get going download the free software and set up your own gallery. Then when you want to share new photos with friends and family, just drag and drop them into the gallery and the app will notify your sharers and they can view the updates. Think of it as a…

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Gadgets November 1, 2010 posted by

Heron Steam Turbine – ancient tech returns to provide desktop amusement

This Heron Steam Turbine is a recreation of a 1st  century AD engine which converts steam to motion. Not sure what, if anything, the ancients did with it, but right now it’s been elevated to the mighty role of twee toy for rich kids with desk space and a wallet. Runs on alcohol, which should make it even more acceptable to bored execs. $499.95.  The desktop steam turbine is powered by an alcohol burner that heats a sphere boiler holding 2/3 oz….

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