What is art? I’m sure we could wax philosophical about that topic for hours, but how about we narrow it down a bit. Is it still art if it can’t be seen with the naked eye? I’m inclined to think so, as are artists Brad Lucher and Kyle Clements. These two have created a series of paintings that appear to be nothing more than blank canvases. To see the real art, you have to use a camera. The reason you…
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How Secure Is My Password?
When it comes to online security, having a strong password cannot be stressed enough. A simple name or birthday might have been acceptable back in the 90’s (my first Hotmail account allowed a 4-digit password) but these days anything less than 8, with a mix of letters, numbers and non-alphanumeric characters is just asking for trouble. Curious how long your password would stack up against a hacker using a brute force attack? There’s a site for that. Obviously this site…
Read MoreBuild your own ring flash with fiber optic cables
Being something of an amateur photographer, I can understand the need for proper lighting. Without it, that brilliant shot you set up can end up looking a mess, regardless of what you do. Of course, buying the right flash can be a rather costly endeavor. So what does the cash-strapped photographer do? He builds his own. One particular DIY-er decided that he wanted a ring flash, without spending a ton of cash. While there are a number of solutions out…
Read MoreHello Kitty Watch Phone – ring, ring, purr, purr…
This Hello Kitty Watch Phone may not impress the Breitling brigade, but it should bring a smile to the face of anyone who feels the need to liven up their wrist fashion a little. It’s a flip phone too, which makes it even more delicious to use when a call comes in. All you need is a purring ring tone and you’re set. Quad band, Bluetooth, MP3, 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio, microSD slot and games. What more could you ask for…
Read More340 Free Movies To Watch Online
340 Free Movies to Watch Online. What it says. Classics, indies, noirs and more… Tags: 340+free+movies+to+watch+online, video
Read MoreLastMood – how is the world feeling right now?
LastMood.fm. How is the world feeling right now? Based on the most popular songs being played in the country at the moment on Last.fm. Continually updated, fascinating. Right now Afghanistan is feeling lonely, and Bahrain happy. Whoda thunkit? Tags: lastMood, online+application
Read MoreThanko Earphones With Integrated Alarm
There are far too many times that I�ve fallen asleep with my earphones in and missed a class. And though there are alarms on my phone to wake me up, I�m often in a somewhat public place when I�m asleep during a day of classes (i.e. the library). Trust me, if you want to make someone mad in a library, turn on an alarm for your phone. I didn�t want to lose napping privileges, so I started looking for ways…
Read MoreTravel Vest For Men helps you carry your gadgets while traveling
For those of us out there that travel a lot, you know how terrifying it can be to lug around hundreds of dollars of gadgets and tech, and have to put it in a suitcase that might get tossed around. Keeping track of everything can also be a pain since most gizmos today are slim and streamline. It�s a good thing that Scottevest knows of our woes, because they created the Travel Vest for Men. This jacket has 22 pockets…
Read MoreNight vision – now in color
We�ve all wanted night vision goggles since we were kids so we could cause mischief in the dark and see what we�re doing. The only problem is that they are expensive to get, and you can only see in green. Thanks to the Nanosystem Research Division of AIST (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Japan), we now have a night vision camera that allows you to see colors even in pitch-black darkness. It uses advanced algorithms to analyze…
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. BufferZone Pro – the ultimate Internet security freeware – BufferZone Pro is a virtual… DIY Sled Winch takes the hassle out of sledding – One of the best things about… Bill Cosby gets his own mobile app – Bill Cosby is one of those… DirecTV iPad app lets you control your DVR from anywhere – If you’re a DirecTV customer who… Trillian…
Read MoreAwesome! Auction Bids Exceed $8000 for Rocky The 25 Tonne NZ Earthquake Boulder
The owners of a house which had an unusual visitor arrive in the living room during the recent massive New Zealand earthquake have put the 25 tonne boulder – nicknamed Rocky – up for auction, with proceeds going towards the relief fund. As they rightly say, it’s going to be collection only for this one (can you imagine the postage?), but the upside is that some kind soul has offered a free 7 night vacation for the lucky winning bidder….
Read MoreSamson Meteor USB Mic – shiny condensor mic promises shiny recordings
This Samson Meteor USB Microphone comes with a cartoid pickup and a diaphragm condenser. We’re not exactly sure what any of that means, but we suspect you’ll get some high quality recording for your money. It’s also got a slinky 22 carat gold plated body and nice retro styling which will make you feel like old King George giving one of those famous speeches, but of course that’s probably not the best marketing incentive around, is it? $149.99. This microphone features a cardioid pickup pattern and a large diaphragm condenser…
Read MoreTrue Energy’s Vaccine Refrigerator keeps food cold longer without energy
If you’ve ever experienced a blackout or lengthy power loss, you know the fear of having everything in your fridge go to waste. True Energy has come up with a great solution. Their Vaccine Refrigerator uses solar energy to keep things cool when the grid fails. The fridge’s Sure Chillâ„¢ technology allows it to run on the grid, on solar or a combination of the two, whatever’s cheapest and available. It boasts an innovative phase change material that allows for…
Read MoreMozy�s New app syncs files across PCs, phones and tablets
For those of us whom have multiple devices have had a bit of a hard time keeping everything synced and up to date. Thankfully Mozy has created a sync system that will let you securely access your files from various locations. Obviously Mozy has been around for a while, storing important information in the cloud, but now the company has decided that there is a need to sync such files with all of your computers, phones and tablets. You’ll be…
Read MoreUnion Flag Illuminating Coffee Table
There are those of us who just so happen to like another flag than our own if you know what I mean. If you feel strongly enough about the Union Flag, this may be something for you to look into. This coffee table is an illuminated union flag, with a classic Union Jack design on the top. The inside has a couple of fluorescent lights that can be on simultaneously or separately. How you have the lights on or off…
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