The world of biometric security is booming, and everywhere you look there are fingerprint readers, eye scanners and palm print machines. But the one sector which seems to have been overlooked is that of sound, or more specifically voice. Could it be possible to build something that will secure data through the sound of a voice?
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DanoSongs offers free music for your game, video or other projects [Freeware]
One of the great things about the Internet is the spirit of community that you find around the place. Everywhere you look there are folks happy to give stuff away, even if the stuff is their hard work made manifest. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the digital music sphere, where all sorts of genres are represented.
Read MoreAquabotix HydroView will take amazing underwater videos
If you are a huge fan of marine life, then you have likely tried taking photos or video underwater. You could always just look at other peoples photos or watch documentaries, but where’s the fun in that? There’s something that is thrilling about capturing your own view of the aquatic world. The only obnoxious part about filming underwater is that you may not find the best quality for underwater cameras.
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Fisher Space Pen will work wherever you go
Using a ball point ink pen is sometimes a wonderful experience, and a nightmare at other times. If it decides it won’t be a pain to use, it flows fluidly across the paper, giving you a permanent note, doodle, etc. However, should it choose to be non-compliant, you’ll spend the next three minutes making swirls on a blank space on your page until it starts working.
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The Plugboook gives you extra plug in space without being a nuisance when not in use
If we need an extra plug or two while trying to recharge all of our devices, chances are the go-to device you’ll seek out is a power strip. While it has outlets galore, it’s sort of a pain to store on a regular basis. Even if you specifically have a drawer for things of this nature, you’ll likely open it to find a mess of cords and power strips.
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Heatstick is a revolutionary flameless portable water heater for extreme conditions
It’s late, you’ve been out winter clubbing, coming home and you’ve missed the last bus. Horror! What to do? Well call a cab of course. But let’s switch scenes and imagine you’re out in the middle of the dark, black forest, it’s -3 degrees, there are wolves nearby and you’re hungry, tired and just a little afraid. And there’s no taxis.
Read MoreSubsonic lets you create your own Spotify cloud music service for free [Freeware]
Suddenly it seems like the world is awash with music services, but for many people it still isn’t enough. The problem is you need to pay for these services, which can be hard for those with a limited budget or a religious aversion to paying for music delivery. There are free alternatives to commercial music streaming though, and with a bit of time and effort the results can be excellent.
Read MoreION Water Rocker will give you music above and below your pool
Summer is a grand time to do a lot of nothing. All we want to do it chill out next to the pool, and relax with some of our favorite tunes. The only problem that you may face with this situation is needing to turn up the volume or skip a song you don’t particularly like while you’re dripping wet in the pool.
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Catit Senses Grass Garden gives your cat a taste of the wild side
There are indoor cats out there that just aren’t meant to be in the outside world. They’ve been pampered to the utmost degree with giant cat houses and fancy feast whenever they want. The prospect of the great wide open would probably be too much for them to handle. (My cat can’t take a gust of wind without freaking out)
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Distortion Free Magnifying Light will get you up close and personal with a book
If you’ve ever used a magnifying glass in the past, you know it can be a bit difficult to use over an extended period. The mechanics are obviously not hard to understand as all you need do it look through it. However, if you’re not looking in just the right spot, you’ll quickly find yourself with a migraine as it can disfigure what you’re looking at.
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The brilliant SpyBike GPS Tracker keeps track of your stolen bike on your phone
There’s nothing more annoying than finding that someone’s stolen your bicycle despite your best efforts at locking it securely. It’s hugely inconvenient and also expensive in terms of replacement. Now a new product has been developed which will help in the fight against bike theft, by making it incredibly easy to track and recover your precious wheels in these situations.
Read MoreThe Eat Well Guide helps you eat healthy on your trips and at home
We all know we should eat properly, but man, it’s hard. How can we stay a food angel when there’s all that temptation around;�delicious stuff which�tastes great but we know is full of badness, just itching to make us fat, unwell or just plain cranky. Right now, a mega pizza with a double delicious topping of chocolate cheese bacon�syrup sounds awesome.
Read MoreFuuvi Megane Eye Glasses Digital Camera is a hipsters delight
Surely you have all noticed the craze of black rimmed glasses that hit the main media stream some time ago. The main reason you’ve noticed this is likely because people have also begun taking a lot of pictures of themselves with this particular accessory. As we all know, when something gets popular, you can bet you’re going to start seeing products that follow the big trends.
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Quirky Bandits Bungee Bands with Hooks work for any occasion
There is always an easy solution to a difficult problem. Oftentimes, the hardest part is just figuring out the simple way of doing things. Whether you’re just looking to organize cables, keep your credit cards and phone in the same place, or trying to find a convenient place to hang something for a moment, there is an easy fix that you may not have expected.
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SM-T300 is a cool mobile printer for smartphones
Have you ever wanted to print things directly from your smartphone? Normally you would have to rely on a stationary printer which would cost you a pretty penny. Many of us don’t have the resources to afford something like this, and if we do need to print something off, it’s often easier to just use the printer connected to our computer at home.
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