The first of a new generation of ultra secure bank cards has started to reach the Far Eastern markets. These clever cards integrate a small security dongle and an eInk e-paper display to create a more secure device for remote purchases and online banking. In order to use the card to buy something or access their online account, the user has to press a button on the back, and a fresh 6 or 8 digit security PIN number is flashed…
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Freemake Video Downloader lets you download from YouTube, Vimeo and more
So you’re surfing the net, and you find a great video that you want to save. Sure, you could bookmark the link, but what it it gets taken down, or the uploader decides to make it private? Well, then you’re stuck searching around for another copy somewhere else. Your other option is to just download it to your hard drive, where you’ll always have it. Few sites make it easy to do, which is why you need special software to…
Read MoreVapur is the anti-bottle for your water
We all want to help protect the environment, right? We do live here, so it’s best to make sure that we keep the place looking nice. The other creatures living here also appreciate it. One of the easiest ways to be eco-friendly is to buy things that can be used over and over, rather than just being tossed in the garbage when you’re done. Water bottles are one of the biggest culprits, as there’s no good reason why you should…
Read MoreUSB Mini Warm Palm keeps your hands warm in the winter
Do you have one of those bosses who thinks that the thermostat should be set at 60-degrees all winter? Can you really blame him? After all, he does have to get that bonus for keeping operating costs low, and he’s got a heater in his office. It’s easy to keep the majority of your body warm by dressing in layers, but your hands are almost always exposed. Well if you need a way to keep your digits toasty, you might…
Read MoreHack a pair of IKEA lamps to hold your speakers
If you’ve got a pair of speakers for your computer, but don’t want them just sitting on your desk, you have some options. You could make a couple of shelves to put them on, but that could be a hassle, and take up valuable space. On the other hand, you could spend $20 and make a couple of swinging arm mounts for them, ensuring that they end up exactly where you need them.
Read MoreMan Bowl matches Fido’s food dish
When you sit down to eat a bowl of cereal, you don’t use one of those tiny little soup bowls, do you? No, you reach for a man-sized bowl, right? Yeah, you want to pour half the box in and eat it, without needing to pour a second helping. Now unless the lady in your life also enjoys huge bowls of cereal (in which case, you’ve found an awesome match), she probably finds your overindulgence to be pig-like, or perhaps…
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Read MoreSave The Internet
There’s a bunch of pig ignorant vested interests trying to clamp down on the Internet right now in yet another unwarranted attack via the US legislature. Regular readers will know my views from the past on these attacks, so if you want to help stop this stuff from happening here’s some actions you can take. In the USRead Matt Cutts’ great post on the subject, and take action using the links he gives on the page. Outside the USSign this petition. This constant barrage of attacks…
Read MoreAliveCor is turning your iPhone into an ECG
It seems that almost every day I’m amazed by what smartphones can do. Sure, making calls, sending emails and checking the weather are cool, but some companies are really making the most of these devices. Take, for instance, this iPhone ECG that is currently being developed. This ECG is a case that will attach to your iPhone, and provide you with an accurate ECG reading, with nothing more than a phone. It can be used either in your hands, or…
Read MorePortal Turret LED Flashlight is an adorable way to light up your night
If you play through Portal, you no doubt remember those cute little turrets that were scattered around the testing chambers. Sure, they were set there to fire lasers at anyone who crossed their path, but that’s a minor detail. They had such a nice sleek design, and soft, gentle voices. How could you not want one for your very own? Well now you can have a bite-size one that you can carry around in your hand.
Read MoreUNO III Streetbike is a transforming electric unicycle
When you live in a place where parking is sparse, it’s common to find people who get around without a car. Walking, biking and riding mopeds seem to be the most prevalent. Mopeds are nice, because they get you around faster, and don’t require as much work. Well here’s a powered bike that takes a different approach, by way of transforming.
Read MoreConduct TinEye searches from your desktop
There are plenty of times when you’d like to know where an image came from. Maybe you want to find the original creator, so you can give them proper credit. Or perhaps you’re just after a larger size. Whatever the reason, TinEye is a great web app that can help you find what you’re looking for. Now wouldn’t it be great if you could just click on an image on your computer, and have results pop up in TinEye? Well…
Read MoreRadiator Booster circulates warm air around your room
Does your house get its heat through radiators, rather than a ventilation system? If so, you’re probably used to your rooms being much warmer in the areas near a radiator, and cooler elsewhere. This is because while the radiator produces heat, it doesn’t do a good job of circulating that heat to other parts of the room. A nice ceiling fan can help spread it out, but it’s not necessary to run it while the radiator is off, as it’s…
Read MoreLullabelly Maternity Musical Device feeds music to your unborn child
It’s been said that playing the right music to your unborn child can help its development. The question is just how you’re going to play the music so your child can hear it properly. Sure, you can set your belly near a radio, and hope for the best, but what if you’re doing something and want to enjoy some peace and quiet while baby rocks out to some Mozart? Well you might look into this Lullabelly Maternity Musical Device.
Read MoreThe Smartphone Call Recorder makes a recording of your phone conversations
There are plenty of times when recording a phone conversation can be very useful. Maybe you’re sick, and your doctor is trying to give you instructions to follow while you’re on pain killers. Or perhaps someone is giving you driving instructions that you’re bound to forget. Of course, some of the most common uses are for legal purposes. Whatever your reason, this Smartphone Call Recorder should help you out.
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