When it’s a hot summer day, the best thing in the world is a nice, cool glass of water. Having a cup of H2O that has been sitting out for a few hours does nothing to cool you down. Seeing as they can’t saunter off to the fridge for some ice cubes, this might be why your pet is found panting during the season of scorching heat.
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6-in-1 Hammer does more than drive nails
When you think of a hammer, you think of a very weighty object that is meant for pounding nails into the wall. Never would you think that it had the capability to delicately screw in those tiny screws that are found on a pair of eyeglasses. Well, that is unless your hammer has more than one function.
Read MoreWould you walk to the kitchen to shut off your alarm?
It’s amazing how many different methods that we have developed to get ourselves out of bed in the morning. There is an entire industry that thrives off of annoying people so much that they have to drag themselves out from under their warm blankets each morning. While I’ve seen plenty, this Ramos is the first that an actually make you walk clear across the house to shut it off.
Read MoreMotion Activated Pet Bowl seals away the food when no one is around
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. This living creature depends on you for everything, including shelter, water and food. Unfortunately, some of us have rather busy lives, and don’t have time to put down a fresh bowl of food every day. Some might argue that if you don’t have time for that, you probably shouldn’t own a pet, but I digress. If you’re one who would rather put a giant bowl full of food down, but don’t want the…
Read MoreGet turn-by-turn directions and crowdsourced traffic information with Waze [Daily Freeware]
If you have a smartphone, there’s a very high probability that it has GPS built into it. This can be used for a lot of different functions, though one of the most basic is getting directions from point A to B. Unfortunately a lot of turn-by-turn navigation apps cost a good bit of money. But why pay for something, when there’s a free alternative out there?
Read MoreBladeless Personal Fan gives you even airflow
When it gets hot out, it’s normally time to turn on the air conditioner. Sad to say, that’s not always enough sometimes. Every now and then. you might just have to break out a personal fan. The only problem with this, is that you get a choppy, uneven flow of air, and occasionally have to clean up those clods of dust that form on the outside of the fan.
Read MoreKisai Stencil watch makes you read between the lines
I imagine that it must be fun to work at a company like TokyoFlash. The people there spend their time coming up with watches that appear nearly indecipherable, while actually being quite easy to read. The latest in their line of crazy watches is the Kisai Stencil.
Read MoreDo you want to practice karaoke without being heard?
There are some people out there who love karaoke. When I say love, I really mean that they sort of obsess over it. In my experiences, the Japanese culture seems to be in love with this particular pastime, to the point where they’ve made gadgets so you can sing wherever you go.
Read MoreShUVee Shoe Deodorizer uses light to make your shoes smell better
It seems that some of us are cursed with stinky shoes. We don’t know how it happened, but no matter what powders, sprays, or remedies we try, there’s just no way to rid yourself of that funk. Are we forever cursed with trying to hide our shoes when guests come over? Or spraying them with Febreze before stuffing them in the closet?
Read MoreUse Lemon to keep track of your expenses [Daily Freeware]
Keeping track of your finances isn’t always an easy task. After all, there’s an entire field dedicated to accounting. If you want to get a grip on your money and figure out where it’s all going, your phone might be able to help out. You can use it to keep track of each and every purchase that you make during your day with Lemon.
Read MoreKnuckle Blaster Stun Gun is serious about self-defense
There is a certain level to which you should keep yourself safe. However, some of us want to go a little overboard. That’s why the Knuckle Blaster Stun Gun has been invented. It will take self-defense to a whole new level.
Read MoreEco-friendly Bambooee Paper Towels can be washed up to 20 times
When going to clean up a mess in the kitchen, you more than likely grab for the roll of paper towels. Normally, this would be fine, but seeing as you’re likely going to pull off twelve sheets for a tiny spot on the ground, it might be a little wasteful. Not to mention it’s just one more hit for the environment. Which is important to consider, if you’re into this whole “green movement,” that is.
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. iPad Hover Bar holds your tablet right where you need it – When using your iPad 2, there can… Press-To-Open Key Ring makes changing keys a breeze – There are very few times that you… What if your case could clean your phone’s screen? – Touchscreen devices have invaded… Commercial Juicer is serious about juicing – Some of us like fresh fruit…
Read MoreTheft Resistant Bike Light won’t come off without the right tool
If you’re someone who bikes regularly, you know that it’s important to stay safe on the road. This includes ensuring that you have reflectors in various places, and a headlight shining from your handlebars. While the headlight does help you see in dark places, it’s actually more useful in making sure that you’re seen by drivers on the road. What you might not know is that it’s apparently quite popular for people to steal these lights. If you’ve had to…
Read MoreWant to make your music collection really retro?
Everyone loves music boxes. Okay, maybe not everyone, but plenty of people out there do. Listening to a real live music box is somewhat difficult to do nowadays. What with all our high-tech MP3s and iTunes accounts.
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