Monthly Archives: December 2011

Fun & Games December 3, 2011 posted by

SnowBoogie Fantom X is an expensive sled with steering capabilities

Sledding is a fairly simple activity. You get yourself a cheap sled, haul it to the top of a hill, then slide down on it. Rinse, repeat. The problem arises when you’re halfway down that hill, only to realize that you’re headed straight for a tree. Do you bail out? Do you lean hard to one side, and hope the sled veers to the right? If you’re in the SnowBoogie Fantom X, you just turn the handles. This sled looks…

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SnowBoogie Fantom X is an expensive sled with steering capabilities
announcement December 2, 2011 posted by

Red’s Holiday Giveaway – Week 3

Did you like last week’s Holiday Giveaway? While it was good, I thought that we could make things a little more interesting. After all, if you haven’t done your shopping by now, you must be getting a little worried. December is upon us, after all. Well don’t worry, the Christmas Ferret is here, and he’s got a bag full of goodies. Just like before, we’ll have two prize packs. One for Twitter and one for Facebook. Check out the goodies…

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Red’s Holiday Giveaway – Week 3
announcement December 2, 2011 posted by

Announcing the winner of Red’s Holiday Giveaway Week 2!

I’ve consulted our official Red Ferret Magic 8 Ball*, and it has guided me to the winners of Red’s Holiday Giveaway Week 2. For the Twitter package, containing an iZON Remote Room Monitor and a Toddy Smart Cloth, we have SF_Steph. The winner from our Facebook pack, which features a Warpia StreamHD Value Edition and Pogo Sketch, we have Anita Guedry Lloyd. Congratulations to both of you! You can either give these prizes out as gifts, or keep them all…

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Announcing the winner of Red’s Holiday Giveaway Week 2!
Eco Friendly December 2, 2011 posted by

Piggyback Solar Powered Gadgetbag

It’s hitting that point in the day where all of your gadgets are dying. You don’t have time to stop anywhere long enough to charge all of them, but you know that you’re going to need them for the rest of the evening. So why not look for a solar powered option that won’t get in the way of your daily routine?

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Piggyback Solar Powered Gadgetbag
Fun & Games December 2, 2011 posted by

Street and Snow Scooter works year-round

Everyone thought that the time of scooters had passed. They are definitely a few steps below a skateboard, roller skates, and bikes as a form of self-propelled transportation. However, the Street and Snow Scooter is bringing scooters back with a vengeance. Oh sure, you thought you were sitting pretty up on your long board, or mountain bike, but this scooter has the ability to glide over top snow and ice. We all know that most self-propelled wheeled devices have to…

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Street and Snow Scooter works year-round
diy December 2, 2011 posted by

Hack Siri to control your thermostat via voice

If you upgraded to an iPhone 4S from a 4, it’s very likely that you did so for one reason: Siri. That was the main reason I did it (that, and my old phone was worth more than the cost of a new one) and I love using it. Now that the novelty has worn off, I’ve been longing to use Siri to control more things than my texts, emails, and Google Maps. Well, it seems that I soon will…

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Hack Siri to control your thermostat via voice
Fun & Games December 2, 2011 posted by

2012 Bubble Calendar

If you’ve ever received a package that came with bubble wrap, there’s a good chance you spent at least two or three minutes squeezing the life out of every last air-filled sphere. While that’s all good and fun, it only lasts for a few minutes, and then all the enjoyment is gone. What if I told you there was a way to make it last every day for an entire year?

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2012 Bubble Calendar
but is it art? December 1, 2011 posted by

Multi-Touch Keyboard and Mouse will have you typing and clicking on glass

When I would watch Star Trek as a kid (so maybe I still watch it now) there was something that always baffled me. It wasn’t the complex nature of the warp drive, or how Riker’s beard could be so awesome. Instead, I was blown away that everyone used touchscreen panels without looking at them. I know that you get used to hand placement after a while, but when you’re performing brain surgery, it might be helpful to know whether or…

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Multi-Touch Keyboard and Mouse will have you typing and clicking on glass
diy December 1, 2011 posted by

Hack your monitor to only be visible with special glasses

If you’ve ever been in a government office or bank and looked at the computer screens, you might find that you can’t see anything. This is because such places use privacy filters to ensure that only people looking from a certain angle can see what’s on the screen. But what if you wanted to take this a step further, and make sure that only you could see it. Believe it or not, this is possible, with a bit of ingenuity.

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Hack your monitor to only be visible with special glasses
Gadgets December 1, 2011 posted by

Mobislyder lets you do professional moving shots with your phone

I’ve been noticing a trend lately, which is to replace your high end cameras with cell phones. I can understand it, in some ways. After all, you rarely go anywhere without your phone. However, I still find it odd to invest a lot of money into accessories like the iPhone Lens Dial from yesterday. Well if you’re intent on using your smartphone for video as well, you might have a look at this Mobislyder.

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Mobislyder lets you do professional moving shots with your phone
Free Software December 1, 2011 posted by

WalkSafe alerts you to danger when you’re on your phone

In an age where cell phones rule, people are constantly distracted by their favorite gadgets. Whether they’re talking on it, texting, or playing Angry Birds, people lose themselves in their phone. This can help put them into danger, without even realizing it. There are laws in many states preventing you from using many of the features while driving, but what about while walking? Well now Android owners have access to an app that might help keep them out of harm’s…

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WalkSafe alerts you to danger when you’re on your phone
Fun & Games December 1, 2011 posted by

Tic-Tac-Tome will beat you almost every time

Tic-Tac-Toe is one of the most simplistic games out there. With only nine squares divided between two people, it’s not hard to pick your next move. Or is it? If you know someone who you’ve been able to best at the simple game since you were a kid, I know the perfect gift for them. The Tic Tac Tome. This 1400-page book will serve to drive your friend crazy, while hopefully teaching them how to effectively play the game. So…

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Tic-Tac-Tome will beat you almost every time