The Android avalanche continues to gather pace, sweeping all before it. At last estimates 79% of all smartphones shipping in the second quarter of this year were Android models (coincidentally, 79% of all mobile malware in 2012 was also targeted to the Android platform, but that’s a whole new story) so there’s no question that the open source platform has captured the world’s imagination. If not wallets. Of course almost all of this is due to the astonishing surge from…
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Marble – the earth on your desktop…and in your car [Freeware]
We live on a pretty cool planet, and there’s no better time waster than running through an atlas to see exactly where all the wonders of the world are located. Google Earth has pretty much dominated the digital atlas market for a few years, but now there’s a great alternative which uses open source maps and incorporates a ton of really useful features.
Read MoreMogo is a seat for wherever your feet take you
We put a lot of strain on our feet. Especially on those days that we stand in line for hours waiting on a concert, hiking up the tallest hill we can find, or just don’t have enough chairs for when company is over. While you don’t want to be sitting all the time, there are moments when you wish you had a chair in the same way you wish for cold water on a hot day.
Read MoreThe iPad Musical Shower Curtain – because electronics and water are star-crossed lovers
Your phone and tablet are always within reach. It’s now hard to imagine what our lives would be like without them seeing as we’re so accustomed to whipping them out to check the time, play a game, or look over our schedule. Of course, if they fall in the bath or a bucket of water, you’ll be forced to go without whether you like it or not.
Read MoreMobile Phone Jumper Cable – be a hero and share your power with the world
“Hey buddy, you got some juice?” It’s some poor soul stopping you on a street corner with a look of desperation and the smell of regret. He plucks at your sleeve helplessly and then shows you a truly terrifying sight – a smartphone that’s completely and totally…dead. He pushes buttons, swipes the screen, shakes it, but NOTHING HAPPENS!
Read MoreCheck your fly discreetly and in a geeky way
No one wants to be caught with their pants down. While that is certainly embarrassing, your fly being down is also an ordeal you don’t want to face. Maybe your zipper is just faulty, or you have a hard time remembering after you walk out of the bathroom. Either way, you don’t want to be grabbing at your zipper whenever you think it might be down.
Read MoreSoundband – There are voices in my head!
You want to listen to music without becoming a hazard to yourself or others. It’s somewhat difficult to keep your earphones in and be able to hear the sounds of human or vehicular traffic buzzing around. We saw a great way to listen to music discreetly while still being able to hear what surrounds you, but what about those that don’t want something in their ears?
Read MoreThe balKonzept Balcony Table – a breath of fresh air
Working at a computer for the majority of the day can become pretty taxing. You don’t see the sun, feel a breeze, or hear the birds chirp. There are some days where you wish you could just pull your work outdoors, but if you have a balcony, where are you going to put it?
Read MoreWater Bottle Spy Cam – ah the pure joy of fresh mountain snooping…
Nowadays just about every single thing on the planet is a candidate for a miniature spy camera. Teddy bears, clocks, pens and even ties are fair game for one of these new generation micro cams. But just in case you thought you’d seen it all, we thought we’d introduce you to something a little bit extraordinary.
Read MoreHow To Sharpen A Knife With A Coffee Cup [Video]
Ever been stuck with a blunt knife and a recalcitrant fruit or vegetable? It’s a recipe for disaster. Hah. So in the interests of science and as part of our continuing drive to help the public with globally vital issues, we’re pleased to present this short video tutorial.
Read MorePirateBrowser – new browser bundle evades government censorship rules with a click [Freeware]
Everyone loves the Internet, even governments. It’s good for communications, trade and peaceful cooperation. But some of the more autocratic governments seem not to enjoy criticism, and that’s where a lot of the censorship issues arise. Even more ‘liberal’ governments such as those in the US and UK have made it clear that they’re keen to clamp down on content they deem unsuitable, even if those sites are perfectly respectable and legal.
Read MoreHubski – the new Reddit?
What is it about Internet communities that is so appealing? Is it the sense of belonging or the chance to feel empowered in a world which increasingly makes us feel less in control of things? From the earliest days of The Well, through iterations such as AOL, MySpace and Digg to today’s monsters like Reddit and Facebook, we’re clearly fascinated by the idea of large groups of people interacting online.
Read MoreSync up to a healthy lifestyle with the Fit and Burn Fitness Bands
It’s hard to know what’s right for you when trying to go on a healthier routine. What helps you burn the most calories and what food should you eat? While a little research will go a long way, it’s pretty hard to keep track of how your body is responding to all of it. Fitness bands are a big deal at the moment, and it’s hard to tell how many of them differ from one another.
Read MoreSAR12 Sniper Rifle Paintball Gun – fun at a distance
While carrying a gun out in public might make people uneasy, sporting one for paintball is perfectly acceptable. Of course, this leisure activity is taken pretty seriously, so there are some pretty amazing tools for playing. One such being a sniper rifle that can switch to a semi-automatic.
Read MoreToro Snow Blowers will give you a full refund if it doesn’t snow
It definitely isn’t fun to be stuck in your own driveway during the winter. You wake up early during those months just to make sure you have time to defrost the car and shovel your whole driveway. Some people finally get around to getting a snow blower, but the problem is that you being prepared for the worst doesn’t mean it’s automatically going to happen.
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