The SOL Cinema seats 8 adults, runs off two 120W solar panels and teaches kids about sustainable and eco living. Wonder if they play Muesli adverts before the main feature? Cute! The Sol Cinema, a project funded by the media arts charity Undercurrents, is the world’s smallest solar-powered movie theater. Made from a converted caravan, the theater uses four large lithium-ion batteries that are charged by two 120W solar panels. Movie theater can accommodate 8 adults or 12 children for…
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DOD F880HD Camera – infrared, motion detecting waterproof uber versatile camcorder
This DOD F880HD Camcorder not only ships with a 30 metre waterproof case, but also features infra-red vision for night time frolics, motion detection tech and a windshield mount if you want to use it as a car event monitor. Truly your flexible friend. We’re only talking 5 megapixel resolution though, but there is an HDMI out for large TV viewing. Priced at $175.99. DOD F880HD High Definition Video Camcorder is equipped with high-resolution (1920×1080 @ 30fps) video recording feature,…
Read MoreTime Bag – the purse that’s never late for a date
The Time Bag is a conventional type handbag with a real working digital clock embedded into the outer surface. Just perfect for showing everyone what a stickler you are for punctuality. Shame about the late train though, eh? $18.00. They feature an actual functioning 8” clock built right into them. Available in 3 different colors. Black, Red or White vinyl. Adjustable carry strap makes it a purse or shoulder bag Tags: gadget, time+bag
Read MoreThe Kno – single or dual screen ‘textbook’ tablet approaches the desk timidly
The Kno Linux powered tablet computer is designed for education, as a replacement textbook, student notebook and all round good guy. It comes in single or dual 14.1 inch touchscreen configurations with up to 6 hours battery life per charge and a choice of video and audio codecs for multimedia playback on demand. It’s an interesting spin on the conventional tablet concept, so we’ll be interested to see how well it goes with this fairly chunky form factor and a price point…
Read MoreSee Hear Now – glasses mounted sound amplification
See Hear Now is a little gizmo that attaches to a pair of glasses to provide sound amplification direct into the earlug. You get an uplift of 50 decibels, which should be enough to hear a cat sneeze in Brisbane. Priced at $29.98 complete with silicone ear tips and batteries. A solution for those who want to hear more without a bulky device getting in the way of their glasses. Amplifier attaches to any style eye glass frame (thin or thick) with a…
Read MoreDiskAlarm – freeware keeps track of your hard disk temp, saves lives…
DiskAlarm is a small Windows utility which keeps track of your hard drive temperature. If you’ve got a laptop, this is one puppy you may want to install just in case. Because, of course, you know that heat is the number one killer of laptops right? The only thing I’m not too sure of, is what’s the generic ‘safe’ temperature of a hard drive? Is it 50, 60, 65 degrees or something else? View hard drive temperature and receive alerts…
Read MoreComplaints Choirs – art, as life, as culture, as our village
Complaints Choirs have been sweeping the world for a while now, but I’ve got to say some of the more sophisticated ones are beautifully executed examples of whimsical, self-deprecating depictions of a very small world indeed. A world that has differences, but basically just wants to get along and do a bit better. What fun! Here’s a small selection of some of the most accomplished efforts. Tokyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmXfb4q78iI Helsinki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATXV3DzKv68 Wroclaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LDC_DF1gQ8 Hong Kong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQVZMMqg7_0 Hamburg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=569qbNdm75c St Petersburg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdlpxOw86xA Tags: complaints+choir, art, music
Read MoreLucidChart – fab new charts application does it all
It’s hard for new web applications to make a mark nowadays, there’s just too many companies competing for the same space. So it’s really interesting when you come across one that’s clearly got a winning chance of grabbing user traction. LucidChart is one such. Ostensibly it’s just another online charting service – you know, with org charts, diagrams, flow charts, wireframes, mockups etc. But start to play with it and you quickly realise this is something special. Why? Well for one…
Read MoreMustek ScanExpress S324 – the pocket scanner with color LCD preview
This Mustek ScanExpress S324 portable scanner makes life easier because it comes with a built-in LCD preview screen so you can see what you’re scanning as you go. The scannre resolution is fair to middling at 300dpi, but it does support SD card storage and hooks up to a PC or Mac via USB. The only thing is it needs AC power, so no beach party scans for you this Xmas, I’m afraid. $169.95. The device accepts face-down up to…
Read MorePop Up Microlites – illuminate your world
The Pop Up Microlite product is a stick on LED lamp that you can use to illuminate your remote control, your fuse boxes in the cupboard, keyholes, in fact any space where you need easy instant light. We’re not totally sure about the remote control thing, that looks a tad kludgy for couch use, but hey we’re open minded. And the batteries last for 3 years. $9.99 (or 3 for $19.99). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeDPETWjYrQ Why do Pop-up Microlites pop up? The extra height…
Read MorePizza Clippers – shear genius?
I’m trying to work out whether these Pizza Clippers are a genius product or too stupid for words. Still undecided. On the one hand, you get an easy to…nah, can’t be bothered. So here you go, $20.00 and you decide. It’s hard to improve the pizza eating experience – but this thing does. Cut and serve piping hot pizza slices without the stringy cheesy messy-ness. Sharp serrated stainless steel scissor blades with a built-in wedge-shaped spatula. Prevents damage to pans…
Read MoreStrawberry Mouse – look Ma, a luscious rodent
This Strawberry Mouse looks good enough to eat, don’t it? Well don’t, stick it under your fingers and scroll instead. It’s optical, comes with a decent 1200dpi resolution and is plug and Play USB powered as you’d expect. Oh and it does not go well with cream. $15.00. USB mouse in sweet strawberry design has come! USB Strawberry Mouse is cute and has a steamlined body. It fits your hand perfectly and is comfortable to use. Tags: gadget, strawberry+mouse, pc+accessory
Read MorezButterfly – gorgeous looking freeware for downloading movies
zButterfly is a new freeware program designed to let your grandma download movies for free. Really now, this is getting more than silly. Every time the poor old media industry knocks off one product, up pops another even more sophisticated and easy to use. This is like a war of attrition which only the mutant virus wins. Anyhoo, the Java based program comes with a number of different interface options, ranging from the default granny friendly beginner mode, to a…
Read MoreCompassion Pit – chat anonymously with a stranger and unburden your troubles
Compassion Pit is a nice idea. A free anonymous chat room which lets people ‘connect with someone who will listen’. Kind of an online Samaritans I guess. The service is open to both listeners and talkers, and while we’re not sure how the service moderates the listeners to ensure quality, it’s still a nice idea. What a shame, though, that our Western society has become so fragmented that we need things like this, eh? You want to share your feelings, but you can’t…
Read MoreMemolio – free photo albums up for grabs
The good folk from new photo album service Memolio have just informed me that anyone leaving a comment on their upcoming Christmas blog post over the next week, will get a free Pro account worth €25.00. The account will remain valid for a year. If you’d like a free photo album voucher as well, drop us a comment here and we’ll see what we can do. First come first served. memolio albums are perfect for Sinterklaas. Hang ’em in…
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