It’s amazing to watch our language evolve these days. With the rise of instant messaging and texting, it seems that written communication has changed more rapidly and completely than at any other point in history. Granted, I’m no historian, so I could be way off. But just look at a text conversation between two teenagers, and you’ll understand what I mean. Even though I’m fairly well-versed in text-speak, some of them are still incomprehensible to me. I can’t imagine what…
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Pocket Eyes make sure that you always have reading glasses on you
I’m fortunate enough to have perfect 20/20 vision. However, not everyone is so lucky in that regard. Dealing with contacts or glasses all the time seems like quite a hassle. Some people only need glasses when reading, which isn’t so bad. Unfortunately this does mean that you need to keep reading glasses on hand at all times, just in case you need them. This can be especially annoying for guys, as they don’t carry around purses that can easily hold…
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. Rubik’s Cube Speaker lets you play music, not games – If you’re anything like me, your… Nokia Play 360� portable speaker packs a lot of features in a small package – I don’t usually get very excited… Protect your bike tire from flats with a seat belt – If you’ve ever been riding your… Pencil Dice lets you roll a saving throw…
Read MoreGreen skyscraper or very tall Swedish art?
World-famed architect, sculptor and structural engineer Santiago Calatrava has created yet another unique and unusual structure, this time in Sweden. The 54-story spiral-shaped building – called the HSB Turning Torso – stands tall over the skyline in Malmo, Sweden. It is a fascinating combined homage to the human body in movement and nature and is made of concrete, steel, glass and recycled aluminum. Created to be a sustainable skyscraper, it’s glass facade features a double-curved shape that turns a full…
Read MoreAir Picks put real music to your air guitar
When listening to a song with a great guitar solo, it’s easy to catch yourself air-picking to the song. It can seem a bit silly to do, as your left hand isn’t going to mimic the real chords and such (unless you are a guitar player. However, if you’ve heard the song a few times, you can probably pick out just how you would pluck or strum. Well if you can do that, then you can play a song or…
Read MoreBuild your own floating waterproof speakers
Have you ever been out swimming in a pool or lake, and wished that you had some good tunes to complement your great day? If there is a flat, steady surface nearby, then you won’t have too much trouble finding the means to get music to your ears. However, if all you have is water around you, there’s going to be a bit more work involved. Thankfully, it’s not a ton of work, as you can create your own floating…
Read MoreSuper Collar makes sure you’ve always got a leash on hand
If you own a dog, then you understand how important it is to take them out for regular walks. Naturally, in order to take them out you will need a leash, lest they run off on their own. There are many options for keeping your dog tethered to you. However, I’ve yet to see something quite like this Super Collar. The Super Collar might look like a somewhat ordinary dog collar. However, with a twist of a pin, a handle…
Read MoreWireless Doormat Alarm functions as both alarm and doorbell
No one likes to think about the possibility of having their home broken into. Not only could you lose some of your valuables, but harm may come to you and your loved ones. So how to you ensure that no one will try to break in? Short of posting guards and having a security gate around your house, you can’t guarantee that someone won’t try. However, you can catch them off-guard and make them turn tail before they touch a…
Read MoreUse MightyText to mirror your text messages on your PC
Have you ever been texting someone, and wished that you could also view the messages on your computer? This would make it easier to archive important information that was discussed, to copy down an address, or any number of other things. If you have an Android phone, it’s actually possible to do this very thing, using MightyText. This service allows you to send a copy of all texts to and from your phone to your computer. What’s more, is if…
Read MoreEasily hang your tools with these Tool Dots
Organizing your tools isn’t always the easiest of tasks. If you’re anything like me, you probably have a drawer just full of random hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers and other things. I’ve considered hanging some pegboard in my garage, but I’ve never gotten around to actually getting some. Plus the look of it is rather bland. However, these Tool Dots look like a sleek way to organize your workshop. These strange little dots are actually powerful magnets that you stick to your…
Read MoreTravel around the airport in style with this Micro Samsonite Scooter
The last time I traveled, I had the unpleasant experience of dashing from one end of the airport to the other to catch my connecting flight. I believe there was less than a 15-minute gap between the time my first plane touched down, and the doors were closed on the second. The mad dash that ensued was not fun in the least. Now if I had a scooter to ride on, it might have been at least a little more…
Read MoreSpotify announces US service
If you live in the US like I do, you’re probably not very familiar with Spotify. For those not in the know, Spotify is a music streaming service that is very popular in Europe. With a collection of over 13 million tracks to choose from, you can create playlists for your desktop, laptop, cell phone and just about any other device for free. So why the mention of this service? Well, it has just been announced that it will finally…
Read MoreComic Doorstops add some geeky flavor to your room
If you ever read through some really old comic books, you no doubt remember the hilarious onomatopoeias used to describe various hits that were delivered. Well, someone decided that we needed a little bit more of those in our everyday lives and created these Comic Doorstops. As the name implies, these comic-inspired pieces are nothing more than rubber doorstops. If you’re a comic book lover, then $24 certainly isn’t too much to pay for this set of two.
Read MoreFlexible Screening Kit saves your screen door from harm
Screen doors are great because they allow you to enjoy a cool breeze from the outside, without having to let bugs in as well. The real trouble with them comes when they get a hole torn in them. This is a common occurrence, as it’s easy to think that the door is just open, and attempt to walk on through. Even worse, your pet might not have any idea that the screen is there, and charge right through. That’s why…
Read MoreLearn to clean your discs by the Library of Congress’s standards
Are you the type of person that likes to take really good care of your belongings? How about your vast collection of CDs, DVDs and vinyl records? Well, no matter how careful you are, such things get dirty over time, especially if you’re a collector making purchases from various pre-owned stores and such. So how exactly does one go about cleaning the grime off of your old 45’s? If you ask the preservationists at the Library of Congress, there is…
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