One of the huge problems facing people confined to wheelchairs is how to navigate their way up and down stairs. Until now the only solutions were to install a lift of some sort, either via the staircase or a separate elevator, which is not only hugely expensive, but subject to all sorts of limitations due to space and layout. Now an enterprising German company has come up with an alternative that could change things dramatically.
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Mi Train Journey lets you relive your commuter route all day long
Got a smartphone? Bored with your cubicle and want to spice your life up a bit? Want to give the boss a present she’ll never forget? Well, straight from the ‘what the heck were they thinking bus’, comes this new smartphone accessory which might just revolutionize your life and lead to promotion, success and instant adoration. Or not.
Read MorePhoneTrans is a free iTunes alternative for iPhone or iPad [Freeware]
One of the great things about owning an iPhone is the fact that it was designed from the start to be a significantly sophisticated multimedia environment, just like the iPod was. That means of course, full integration with the online iTunes service, which is something that some people find difficult to use.
Read MoreThe Wiki Game is like Trivial Pursuit on steroids
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a bit of a bright spark – you know the type, can’t stop answering obscure questions down the local bar – then you’ll be right at home with the latest generation of games which use technology to exercise the mind in interesting ways. We’re thinking specifically about fun activities such as online quizzes, or even Geo-Caching games with your mobile phone.
Read MoreStealth Touch Mouse is the ninja of computer mice
We have seen many different kinds of mice over the years. Some have lots of buttons, LCD lights, or are wireless. There are a lot of different options to choose from, but that can make for a tough decision.
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Yellow Jacket will keep your phone and your life safe
We all worry about personal safety. Chances are you have some form of self-defense on hand, just in case something happens. However, in the heat of the moment, are you really going to have it in hand and ready for use?
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Kisai Online LCD Watch makes it look like you can read the Matrix
TokyoFlash has an excellent way of making time pieces that you just wouldn’t expect. Unless you know how the system that they have for each watch works, you might have to stare at it for a minute to decipher how it tells time. Their wrist watches and pocket watches are quite well known for their optical illusions, and it’s always exciting to see what they’re going to put out next.
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Personalised Facebook Playing Cards put you and your friends into the heart of the action
You like cards right? Like, LIKE cards? Enjoy a good game of Bridge or Pelmenism? Not averse to a quick round of Gin Rummy just before bedtime? Well then you may be interested to hear that the geeks have recognized your need. That’s right, they’ve moved away from their keyboards and monitors for long enough to come up with a wizard product which combines digital and analog in an interesting way.
Read MoreUnotelly is the global entertainment system we’d all enjoy if it wasn’t for the lawyers
The world is full of great entertainment, music, television, movies, games. You name it and someone somewhere has put it together for our enjoyment. The one massive obstacle to our participation in this fun fest is the army of lawyers and accountants currently blocking all attempts to allow unfettered access to the content, in order to protect their fading business models. And this is not about piracy, it doesn’t even matter if you’re happy to pay, they still won’t let you.
Read MoreWhere the hell is Matt? Right here once more in 2012…and it’s awesome
All is good with the world again once more because Matt Harding is back with a new YouTube video, and it’s awesome. Where the hell is Matt? 2012 follows on from his phenomenal, blockbusting (43 million views and counting) video from 2008, and previous efforts. For those just returned from Mars, Mr Harding came up with a viral video format to beat all others back in 2005, when he started filming himself dancing in various spots across the world. Backstory….
Read MoreThe Human Bowling Ball gives you a look into your hamster’s life
If you have ever had a hamster, you’ve likely gotten a little ball that they can run around the house in. If this is the case, you have probably wondered what it might be like to be inside one of those giant balls, running around and knocking into things. It may not be as adorable as when the hamster does it, but it would be fun.
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Tiny Book Light makes Luxo Jr. look gigantic!
While having an e-reader is awesome for reading before bed, sometimes you just want to curl up with an actual book. The smell, the feel, and having to turn every once in a while because the book gets to be too heavy is just not something you can recreate any other way. The only annoying part about about switching from e-reader to book is not having it backlit, which means you need a light.
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Ruetasomn Review – trying To Take A Chill Pill
About two months ago, I had seen for the first time something called Ruetaesomn. This is a pill that you take two to four hours before bed, and it is supposed to help you decaffeinate your system to help you get to sleep. It is plant-based, non-drowsy, and non-habit forming. I wasn’t too keen on the idea, but after being given a trial-sample, I thought I’d give it a go.
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Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Portable Vacuum turns you into a bug killing Ninja
Bugs. We all hate ’em. They mess things up, create a stink, discolor stuff and generally don’t behave like responsible citizens ought to. Sure they’re useful for degrading old trash and the occasional therapeutic act of kindness like creating penicillin, but apart from that they really need to be put in their place. In our ever so humble opinion.
Read MoreTunescicles gives you music playlist superpowers
As we’ve noted before, YouTube currently drives a good proportion of the Web’s music discovery, but up to now we haven’t seen much in the way of basic, down home jukebox functionality from the service. Yes you can set up channels, or use your favorites as a form of playlist manager, but neither of these options gives a really satisfactory result.
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