There are only so many times you can allow a coworker or roommate take your sandwich. The first time it could have been a mishap, the second could be coincidence, but any more than that and you’re looking at a hostile that needs dealing with. While actual violence would be of no use (and pretty pointless, especially over a sandwich), a little playful revenge isn’t going to do anyone harm, right?
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Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam gives you a whole new perspective
There are several different uses for the built-in camera in your Macbook. Many of us enjoy streaming videos about things we like, or things we want to educate others about (cooking, music, vlogs). Sometimes, this is also used for chat services like Skype so we can talk to family members and friends who are a little too far away for a regular phone call. However, the “straight on your face” camera approach is not always useful.
Read MoreSnackMan Motion Activated Treat Dispenser – go on, pamper yourself
The fact is, we don’t pamper ourselves enough. There’s never enough ‘me’ time nowadays, it’s always rush here, hurry there. When was the last time you kicked back, cracked a window and listened to the birds chatter? Yeah see, too long. You know what they say about all work and no play? If you don’t, look it up.
Read MorePowered Pumice Stone makes short work of crusty heels
If you spend a lot of time in the water or on the beach, or just lounge around a lot with no shoes on, you’ll know all about dry, calloused and cracked heels. For some reason, our feet dry out very easily in dry or cold weather, exposure to harsh environments like salt water and sand and lots of barefoot walking. Makes us wonder whether our caveman ancestors spent all their time hobbling around too?
Read MoreKyto Heart Rate Monitor for smartphones keeps you fit and healthy at a great price
Most of us want to be healthy, if only to avoid having to spend vast sums of money and time fixing what’s broken. And the best way to stay healthy is to make sure you catch problems before they become acute. This doesn’t mean being fanatical, just careful. The good news is there are enough attractively priced gadgets around now to make it much easier to do.
Read MoreRail Radar – Google Maps + world’s largest rail network = amazing!
Google Maps is an incredibly powerful tool, and every day we see more and more evidence of the cool things people are doing with the platform. Some of the newest features, like the Wikipedia, Video and Bicycle views are impressive enough, but it’s only when you see what other organizations around the world are doing with the map data, that you appreciate just how valuable digital cartography is today.
Read MoreTokyoflash Kisai Maze makes your brain work for the time
Tokyoflash is well-known for their interesting timepieces. The concept behind almost all of their watches is that to those who first glance at your wrist, they see a jumble of information that can’t be read. However, either by staring at it for a few seconds, or being told the secret, it all becomes clear. Their newest wristwatch is no exception.
Read MoreBrinno TLC 200 – the time lapse camera gets a fun makeover
Time lapse photography is one of those camera techniques that can yield incredibly dramatic results, even if you’re not that skilled. As long as there’s enough light and you point the camera in the right direction, you can create the coolest, funniest or most amazing results, as long as you have patience and a lot of time to spare.
Read MoreCrazy Robot Wheelchair climbs steps like a champ
It’s rather obvious that the coming robot revolution is not going to be pretty. Oh sure, it’ll be functional, but for the most part the robots in our future are probably going to start out looking like ugly buckets of bolts, Asimo excepted of course. Maybe it’s something to do with all that electro-mechanical servo stuff…a sort of modern day steampunk?
Read MoreSuper Missed Call – take control of your missed phone calls [Freeware]
What is it with mobile phone companies? Why do they make the ringing period so short? Is it because they want us to make more calls or is it genuinely some technical issue? Whatever the reason, the amount of times people miss a call because it takes too long to retrieve the phone from pocket or bag must be huge, and it’s really annoying.
Read MoreMuziic – is this the future of music radio?
The whole music scene is in turmoil, labels are struggling and albums are dying, but one thing remains constant. People want to listen to music wherever they are, and the online streaming services have stepped up to fill the gap left by declining radio quality. Spotify, Pandora and the others were the first of the ‘new radio generation’, but now others are also stepping up to the plate.
Read MoreLogitech Wireless Rechargable Touchpad T650 does away with your mouse
Several years ago, there was talk of doing away with a mouse for computers. While that obviously didn’t end up being the case, there are still a lot of track pads being made. This is for those who would rather feel their way through their online environment than have to drag and click all the time.
Read MoreSennheiser U320 Multi Platform Headset can work and play as much as you do
We are surrounded by all sorts of different media. There are games to be played, music to be listened to, and much to our displeasure, work to be done. If you want a headset that is going to suit your every need, you’ll likely need an adapter, or multiple headsets. Unless of course you can find something that works across the board.
Read MoreWizdish will let you step into a virtual world
Virtual reality has been “on the rise” for some time now. We’ve seen all sorts of devices that promise us a ‘true’ virtual reality experience, but they all feel a bit off as they just let us see things in a new perspective. All we want is to feel like we’re actually becoming the character in a game, is that too much to ask?
Read MoreHDMI Video Pen 2 delivers full HD video to your fingertips
Camcorders come in all shapes and sizes, and with the improvement in storage and miniaturization most of these sizes are getting smaller. At the same time the resolution is getting higher. We’re waiting for the day when you can get a full 4K, IMAX, panoramic ultra high resolution recorder which is the size of your thumbnail. You just wait, it’s coming.
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