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Fun & Games November 21, 2011 posted by Scott

999.9 Gold Bullion Coins Bank isn’t worth as much as the real thing

In those action movies that involve bank heists and big-time robberies, it seems that the bandits aren’t after actual cash money. No, they realize that no matter what, gold is the one thing that will not only hold its value over time, but will increase. There’s a good chance that none of us will ever own a solid gold bar, as one costs thousands of dollars. However, you can dream big with this 999.9 Gold Bullion Coins Bank. Looking much…

Free Software November 21, 2011 posted by Scott

Chit Chat is a free desktop client for Facebook chat

Facebook has taken the internet by storm over the last few years, and it seems that almost everyone has an account. I held out on getting an account for some time, not wanting to see the constant meaningless updates from my friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s such a good way to communicate with so many people that I can’t afford not to have one these days. One thing I’ve never liked about the site is the messenger feature. I like…

heh heh! November 21, 2011 posted by Scott

Fork-Knife Chopsticks are transforming utensils

Since I each Chinese food on a regular basis, I’ve learned how to work my way around a pair of chopsticks. However, there are some times where I’d rather just grab a fork and eat with it. If you’re ever up in the air about what utensils to use, why not reach for the Fork-Knife Chopsticks? These strange utensils are pretty clever. When separate, they look and act just like a regular fork and knife. However, you can combine their…

general November 21, 2011 posted by Red

Red Ferret Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Screaming Monkey Slingshot$6.99 Flexible Grilling Skewer$8.06 Slipper Genie Microfiber Cleaning Slippers$9.58 DIY Wooden Knife$9.99 Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray$9.99 Multi Voice Changer$10.79 Smart String Tape Measure$11.99 Telemarketer Repellant Sound Machine$12.98

reprise November 20, 2011 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Buy your own Mini Turbojet Engine – In this world, it seems that we’re… Use a hot water bottle to heat your bed for a little bit of nothing – I’ve been happy to enjoy 70-degree… Bacon Candy Canes make perfect holiday treats – The holidays are coming soon,… Use these free programs to get the most out of your laptop –…

hmm..interesting November 19, 2011 posted by Scott

BubbleShield seals up your phone and keeps it dry

There are some people who are blessed with the ability to avoid all types of nasty weather on a day-to-day basis. Then there are the rest of us, who occasionally have to walk out into a rainstorm. When you walk 20 minutes a day to avoid phenomenal parking costs, you’d better know how to prepare for nasty weather, and that includes keeping all electronics you have in your bag sealed up tight. Even with all the protection of the exterior…

nice idea... November 18, 2011 posted by Debra Atlas

Robotic bear pillow helps stop snorers

If you’re partner is a snorer, you know how hard it is to get a good night’s sleep. I used to be married to one and I remember heading to bed before he did in hopes I’d fall asleep quickly before the evening “symphony” started. The Jukusui-Kun robotic bear pillow, demonstrated at the recent International Robot Exhibition (IREX) in Tokyo, could be a couple’s best friend. The sleeper wears a pulse-oxygen meter attached to his / her hand which sends…

GIVEAWAYS! November 18, 2011 posted by Scott

Red’s Holiday Giveaway – Week 1

Everyone knows that the economy is not the best right now, which makes buying gifts for the holidays a little rough. Sure it’s really the thought that counts, but here at Red Ferret we want to help you with your gift needs in a more practical way. That’s why over the next few weeks, we’re going to be giving away a number of different goodies for the gadget lover in your life. To kick things off, we’re going to give…

hmm..interesting November 18, 2011 posted by Scott

Convertible Futon Bunk Bed

Every now and then, you find yourself with the odd problem of having to provide sleeping space for more people than you have room for. If you are the type of person who is faced with this problem on a regular basis, you may want to get a bigger place, or make the space you have more functional. This can be achieved with collapsible furniture, such as the Convertible Futon Bunk Bed. It is exactly what it sounds like, and…

but is it art? November 18, 2011 posted by Scott

Star Wars Neckties and Tie Clips show off your inner geek

If you work in an environment where you’re required to wear a tie, you might find yourself trying to express yourself as best you can through that one piece of clothing. After all, the rest of your clothes generally don’t leave a lot of room for creativity when you’re wearing a tie. Well, if you’re a big Star Wars fan, then you might want to have a look at these new neckties and tie clips. First up are the two…

heh heh! November 18, 2011 posted by Scott

OVO-4 Home Flight Simulator is about as real as you can get, while still on the ground

If you love flying model planes and have more money than you know what to do with, you should look into getting the OVO-4 Home Flight Simulator. Sure, it costs $57,000, but hey, it’s the most realistic you can get without actually flying a plane. Not to mention it takes all that danger of actually crashing a plane out of the picture. Utilizing Microsoft Flight Simulator X, the OVO-4 will give you all the reality of flying a plane with…

hmm..interesting November 18, 2011 posted by Scott

iDigitip adds a stylus to your finger

When faced with a tiny electronic device, those of us with meaty fingers cringe just a little bit. The idea of trying to fudge your way through sending a text message to anyone from a teeny keyboard is nightmarish at best. We can’t help it if we were built with a hand full of thumbs, and thankfully, the people who created iDigitip know this all too well. This little finger extension is a plastic ring, of sorts, that is placed…

cool tech November 17, 2011 posted by Scott

Pocket Projector produces a 50-inch display from your iPhone

Call me old-fashioned, but I hate watching videos on my iPhone. It’s not that the phone doesn’t have a great screen or anything, it’s just that size really does matter. If it’s a quick clip from YouTube, I’ll give it a watch. But if it’s longer than a couple of minutes, I’ll just wait until I’m near a computer, or even a tablet to take a look. Thankfully, the rise of pico projectors means that soon, this will no longer…

diy November 17, 2011 posted by Scott

Build your own handheld flamethrower

Since the time of cavemen, it seems that we humans have a natural fascination for fire. There’s just something about the way it glows and crackles that just catches the eye. And possibly the fact that we can destroy so many things with it. Matches, lighters, and even butane torches are fun to use and all, but flamethrowers are where it’s really at. Most of them are too big and bulky to have fun with, but here’s one that is…

Fun & Games November 17, 2011 posted by Scott

Bionic Bopper Cars are the Richie Rich version of Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots

Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots have been around for decades, and are easily one of the more iconic toys in history. I remember having a set when I was a kid, and attempting to kock the head off of my brother’s red bot (blue was way better). Naturally, being the imaginative kids that we were, we always thought it would be cool to have life-size robots that we could use to do battle in a similar fashion. It appears that…

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