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Awesome June 26, 2013 posted by Nigel

GoSquared – stunning new web traffic dashboard is the perfect way to track your site visitors in real time

Regular readers of the Ferret will remember when we first stumbled upon MyBlogLog, a fabulous web publisher service which provided real time and historical stats on visitors and their activities on your web site. We loved the simplicity and the effortless way you could see exactly what was happening to your site second by second through the days and weeks. Unfortunately the company sold out to Yahoo! which then killed it, as big companies tend to do. Sigh.

cool tech June 26, 2013 posted by Nigel

Grandma’s guide to Google Glass

We don’t normally do infographics, because they’re generally naff and tasteless, and quite frankly pretty useless. But in this case we’re going to make an exception, because the result is pretty cool. The graphic lays out in straightforward terms exactly what Google Glass is, what it does and how it might be used in the future. Of course this is all subject to the fact that people buy the product, which is not guaranteed at all. Show it to your…

hmm..interesting June 26, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Protect your pants with The DefenderPad Laptop Radiation and Heat Shield

It seems that a vast majority of our work and schoolwork is now done on computers. Seeing as every member in the family can’t afford a personal computer, many of us end up using a laptop. This leads to us using it for an extended period of time as the internet has a habit of distracting us with videos, blogs, and pictures. There are always concerns about getting cancer from keeping devices too close too often, and you can get…

diy June 26, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Want to plant a USB Dead Drop in the great outdoors?

We all love the idea of going on a treasure hunt. The thrill of the next clue cropping up, with the long term goal of a greater prize on the horizon. That’s probably why geocaching has become such a big ordeal. It was a way for us to combine our love of technology with the great outdoors, and come home with a sense of fulfillment.

but is it art? June 26, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Have you ever wanted to take a bath on a hammock?

In the summer, a hammock is the perfect spot to take a nap or relax and read a book in the afternoon. Another good place to decompress is in a nice hot bath. Both of these offer a different but pleasant experience, which means that combining the two could only make things better.

Reviews June 25, 2013 posted by Nigel

Freelander PD 800 Android Retina Tablet – boom!…quad core, retina display quality goes budget at $259 [Review]

Make it stop Ma, we’re getting dizzy. It’s like a serious case of the neverendings – as prices keep plummeting while specs keep getting better. When will it stop? Will it stop? Can we expect Moore’s Law to turn into some manic perpetual motion machine, feeding our lust for techno until we all explode from the pressure of more, better, faster?

Free Software June 25, 2013 posted by Nigel

Spotify Recorder – save your favorite songs to hard disk for those un-connected times [Freeware]

The world of music is changing day by day. Where once we used to buy albums, now we’re happy with tracks and EPs. Where you would lovingly build a collection of music complete with album artwork and extras, now most of us are happy with a phone or player full of digital, no visuals needed.

music June 25, 2013 posted by caitlyn

The Molami Twine headphone headband is for hairbangers

Part of being ‘trendy’ is having a style that’s effortless, which actually takes either a lot of work or a whole lot of money. Looking fashionable while listening to music is pretty high on the priority list for a lot of people, so you can only imagine all of the crazy things that are made to appeal to this target audience. If you have expensive tastes, want a hairband that costs $200, and also plays music, then you’re in for…

hardware June 25, 2013 posted by Nigel

Original British Red Telephone Box – Sale Now On!

Admit it, you’ve always had a desire to own something unique, different. Something a little bit out there and yet iconic. Well now here’s your chance to own a bit of history…a famous British Telecom red telephone box. Sure you can get fake ones all over the place, but this is the real deal.

nice idea... June 25, 2013 posted by caitlyn

The Sona Pillow will help you sleep without snoring

Sleep is a very important aspect of our normal regimen. Too much of it will make you tired, and not enough will have you performing at a slow pace. Those who deal with excessive snoring or sleep apnea often have to deal with interrupted slumber, or waking their significant other. There are a plethora of ways to deal with these situations, but using nose strips or sleeping in a certain position may not always cut it.

but is it art? June 25, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Mini Milk Table Meets Minimalist Tastes

While there are many that prefer having a PC setup, lots of people work solely from a laptop. That being said, the latter don’t need a particularly large desk as they have no need to accommodate for a monitor, tower, mouse, and keyboard. If you are in this category, and also like to keep your home as minimalistic as possible, then there’s a wisp of a desk that might peak your interest.

Gadgets June 24, 2013 posted by caitlyn

The Weber Grill Handle Light will make nighttime grilling easy

Grilling food can be quite the art form. Temperature and cooking times must be just right so food isn’t too over or under-cooked, and you want to get those classic black lines without having the whole thing look charred. Many people will even grill long after the sun has gone down, but that makes this process even more complicated, as not being able to see would put a damper on things.

Gadgets June 24, 2013 posted by caitlyn

nPower PEG will charge your phone with every step you take

One of the biggest problems we face with our gadgets and gizmos is their ability to stay charged up during the day. Mainly our phones, because they hold all of our conversations, games, contacts, and social media apps. Solar and wind power can cut it most of the time, but they are dependent on the weather to be amicable. If you want a bit more reliable source of energy, why not look towards yourself?

yeah, right! June 24, 2013 posted by caitlyn

Hasselblad Lunar Mahogany Camera is for those that like to spend money

We all like having ‘nice stuff’ but you need to be a little picky about what you throw your hard earned cash at. However, there are those who like to throw caution, and money to the wind. If you’re a camera lover who can relate to that last sentence, then there’s a new purchase on the horizon.

reprise June 23, 2013 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Workrave – this free little program might just save your life [Freeware] – You don’t have to look far to find… Red Ferret Power Up Giveaway – enter to win a terrific portable emergency battery backup for your phone – Great News! We have partnered with… A little hands on time with the cinimizer OLED Multimedia Video Glasses [E3 2013] – We’re…

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