Monthly Archives: August 2013

Gadgets August 19, 2013 posted by

Lexibook Laptab is a wants to be a stepping stone device for kids

Children learn by watching what their parents do. When we mess on our phones and computers all the time, they of course think they should have one too. While they want yours specifically, you know that such expensive devices will not do well in the hands of children. You don’t want to tell your little one they can’t play with your devices, but it might be a better idea to get them their own (cheaper though, of course).

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Lexibook Laptab is a wants to be a stepping stone device for kids
reprise August 18, 2013 posted by

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. MyIDBand – your full medical profile on your wrist – Stuff happens, and there’s not a… Canadian researchers say water can help boost energy efficiency in buildings – Scientists are constantly seeking… Dolaso USB Router Cooler – improve the speed and stability of your broadband and WiFi network – Not a lot of people realize that… Top 10 Tech Tips For Surviving…

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Gadgets August 17, 2013 posted by

MyIDBand – your full medical profile on your wrist

Stuff happens, and there’s not a lot we can do about it. Sure we can be extra careful when walking under ladders and even chuck some salt over the shoulder if we spill it. But push to shove, if we’re going to live a normal life and not skulk downstairs in the basement of mom’s house, then we’re going to be exposed to risk.

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MyIDBand – your full medical profile on your wrist
hmm..interesting August 16, 2013 posted by

Canadian researchers say water can help boost energy efficiency in buildings

Scientists are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to increase energy efficiency for buildings. Researchers at the University of Toronto announced they’ve found a way to do this by fitting window panes with tiny channels of water. Inspired by vascular systems in nature including the network of blood vessels in the human body, they say these channels will help cool a building 7º to 9º C in the summer and reduce heat loss during winter. The thin cooling layer is…

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Canadian researchers say water can help boost energy efficiency in buildings
Hacks & How to August 16, 2013 posted by

Top 10 Tech Tips For Surviving Your New Baby

Ah, the excitement of a new addition to the family. The joy, the pride, the exhaustion, the lack of sleep and personal hygiene…you get the picture. Adding a child to your family is one of the most wonderful and yet hardest things ever. Fortunately for us geeks, there are lots of technology options that can help us survive the process, keep baby happy and make sure everyone involved gets the absolute most out of the joy of parenthood.

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Top 10 Tech Tips For Surviving Your New Baby
Awesome August 15, 2013 posted by

The Humble Origin Bundle – epic EA and Origin games available on a pay what you can afford basis

The Humble Bundle game deals are legendary, and we’ve featured a few before. For those who don’t know what we’re talking about, the H.B. model is to offer a selection of great games to purchase and download at any price you can afford, even as low as $1.00 for the whole collection. What’s more, you get to choose how much of your payment goes to charity and how much to the game developers and publishers. Awesome.

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The Humble Origin Bundle – epic EA and Origin games available on a pay what you can afford basis
Free Software August 15, 2013 posted by

AVMA Animal Hospital – cute game lets you try out as a virtual vet [Freeware]

Aww…who doesn’t love cute little animals? All soft and furry and ouch my finger (one of my favorite video clips of all time). Anyway, thanks to the kind offices of the American Veterinary Medical Association, you can now don the white gown, slip on the latex safety gloves and get down with helping nature’s little critters survive the dangerous world.

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AVMA Animal Hospital – cute game lets you try out as a virtual vet [Freeware]
cool tech August 15, 2013 posted by

Sony DSC-QX10 Lens – turns your smartphone into an instant DSLR

Word has it that Sony is about to release a couple of truly innovative products which will transform your humble smartphone camera into a full blown all-glory DSLR. The two ‘lens cameras‘, which sport the DSC-QX brand name, will have built in sensors, a Bionz processor and WiFi/NFC connectivity which is how they will communicate with the phone.

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Sony DSC-QX10 Lens – turns your smartphone into an instant DSLR
hardware August 15, 2013 posted by

Who doesn’t want a Giant Coffee Table Touchscreen Computer?

While some people prefer to sit down and eat a meal at a proper table, many of us plop down on the couch and utilize the coffee table. It’s convenient, easy, and is located right in front of the entertainment center. Of course, the next best place is your desk so you can browse through emails and social media sites while you munch.

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Who doesn’t want a Giant Coffee Table Touchscreen Computer?