A new move has started to draft a global Declaration of Internet Freedom which aims to protect the Internet from attack by governments, commercial and industrial interests and anyone else who would try to twist and pervert it to their ends. It may sound very fluffy bunny but at its core the message is seriously important. The Internet is turning out to be one of the most significant developments in human civilisation since Gutenberg’s printing press, and we are at a…
Read MoreMonthly Archives: July 2012
Yama Cold Brew Drip Tower takes coffee to new heights
Iced coffee is a wonderful treat to have when it’s hot out. It satisfies both your need for a cold beverage, and your sweet tooth (should you be fond of adding sugar and milk). However, it is quite difficult to make a good iced coffee at home.
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Chili Pad keeps you cool as a cucumber
Summer is great, because there’s so much you can do. Hiking, swimming, camping, you name it. Unfortunately, with summer comes the heart. There are plenty of ways to keep cool while you’re awake, but if you’re like me, your body turns into a small furnace when you go to sleep. Fans and central air can only do so much, but that only gets the area above your covers. Wouldn’t it be great if you could cool the mattress underneath…
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The Floating Mug gives you a coaster anytime, anywhere
When you first moved into a place of your own, you likely didn’t care where your furniture came from, so long as it was there. Now that we’ve all matured a little bit, you know that having a nice table means using coasters. While most people may know to use a coaster for cold drinks because of the condensation, some still forget about hot drinks.
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GPS Mobile Phone Watch For Kids keeps them safe and cloyingly in touch
As a full blown helicopter parent, there’s no way you can put a price on keeping connected with your offspring. Who knows what they could be getting up to, out there in the wilds all alone. Never mind the bands of roving Justin Bieber fans, itching to snatch up the last remaining sanity of our loved ones, there’s also teh new mobile internets, which gives them far too much access to local pizza joint information for their own good.
Read MoreGoogle Maps gets an offline map update…the end of the paper map arrives?
Digital maps are awesome, and top of the tree at the moment is the venerable Google Maps. This map and navigation product started out in typical Google style as a low-key, fairly basic offering, with bare bones location information presented in a clean and nicely designed interface. My how times have changed. Last week’s launch of the latest version of Google Maps on the Android Play market has moved the whole genre onto a completely new level, since it now…
Read More3 Services Which Help You Ditch Your Unexpired Cell Phone Contract With Zero Penalty
It’s almost impossible to get a decent deal on a mobile phone nowadays unless you’re prepared to accept a very long contract period, and for most people 24 months is a norm. The problem is that 2 years is a long time to be tied to one service provider and handset, and it often means you’re stuck to with an inferior service or product long after you should be. But there are options, if you know where to look.
Read MoreSatechi Portable Energy Station can last through even the longest of Mondays
Oftentimes, your first day of the week is the longest. Trying to set up appointments for the days to come, and playing catch up from the previous week makes for a very long day. Chances are that your devices are going to see a lot of use, and will spend a lot of time plugged into the wall.
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Indispensable Coffee Dispenser keeps your grounds fresh
Having fresh ground coffee is a beautiful thing. The taste and smell of this can be compared only to the ambrosia of legend. However, the sad truth that your coffee will lose its vivid flavors over time is a hard thing to face.
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Hidden Bookcase preserves the secrecy of your lair
We’ve seen one or two different ways of hiding part of your house with a bookcase, but they always end up being super expensive. Concealing an entire room is by no means a small task. Whether you want to have it just for a conversation piece, or to keep burglars from a room full of valuables, you’re going to have to be ready to drop some money on it.
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Ferret posts this week
Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. SuitSuit Cases guarantee that your baggage stands out on the conveyor belt – There are few things more… Tunlr.net lets you stream and watch US and UK shows from anywhere in the world – There’s been a fair amount of… The Geode streamlines all your credit cards in one place…your phone – There have been a myriad of iPhone… Magic Mesh will keep…
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