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Fun & Games November 25, 2013 posted by Marty Shaw

Tingling Electronic Spidey Sense Shirt – You’ll know when someone’s going to whack you with a rolled-up magazine

If you’ve ever wished you had eyes in the back of your head or some other way to tell when someone is sneaking up on you, there is now a shirt that will give you the power you desire, and none of the responsibility that usually comes with it.

heh heh! November 25, 2013 posted by Marty Shaw

Tactical Laser-Guided Pizza Cutter – When straight lines are more important than life itself.

How important are perfectly straight pizza slices to you? For some, it’s no big deal, but if you’re one of the few who demands perfection in everything – especially when it comes to your Mega-Supreme with Xtra Pepperoni – the pizza cutter of your dreams has arrived.

reprise November 24, 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.

Bookmark This! November 23, 2013 posted by Nigel

Google’s Dr Who Logo Tribute Is A Superb Little Game

If you get a spare moment this weekend, visit the Google U.K. page and have some fun with the new Google logo which the company has posted as a tribute to the Dr Who series on television.

Gadgets November 23, 2013 posted by Nigel

100 Book Digital Audio Library – carry around the classics wherever you go

Audio books are actually a really cool way of consuming great literature, or even bad literature for that matter. The ability to just kick back and let the words waft across the brain can be very relaxing, and an excellent way of winding down after a long hard day.

nice idea... November 22, 2013 posted by Debra Atlas

Boeing’s latest fuel efficient family of planes – the 777X

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fop6Qu2CN0E Fuel efficiency has become increasingly crucial for a struggling airline industry. With rising costs for fuel passed on to disgruntled passengers, airlines are working to create better, faster and more fuel efficient planes. Boeing announced their latest family of airliners – the 777X – at the recent Dubai Airshow. Innovatively designed with folding wing-tips that will increase wingspan, Boeing says it will be both the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world. Its wings are based on…

cool tech November 22, 2013 posted by Nigel

Volocopter VC200 – world’s first electric hovering thingy shows a clean pair of heels to Harry the Helicopter [Video]

There’s something going on in the world of rotor flying. Maybe it’s the fact that electric motors are now hitting almost commodity prices, and lightweight materials are also plentiful, but suddenly everyone wants play around with ‘copters of all shapes and sizes.

Free Software November 22, 2013 posted by Nigel

iFussss – turn your camera phone into a money making machine [Freeware]

One of the many surprising things we’re learning about carrying around smartphones every day is just how useful they can be for interesting tasks. One of these ‘new generation‘ hobbies is capturing video of breaking events and local news. Now everyone can be a video citizen journalist, but why shouldn’t we also have a chance to earn money for our efforts?

Cool Web Apps & Sites November 22, 2013 posted by Nigel

Theme Matcher – instantly create a WordPress theme from any site

WordPress is rapidly becoming one of the most popular and versatile ways to create websites in general, not just blogs. The ease of installation, huge number of plugins and massive support community make it easy to get up and running with a WP site in hours. But one thing that’s harder to do is convert an existing website design into a WordPress theme, which usually involves hiring an expensive coder/designer.

heh heh! November 22, 2013 posted by Marty Shaw

Pachi Pachi Light Switch iPhone 5 Cover – It’s like bubblewrap for your phone

There’s no cure for fidgety fingers; they simply have to be allowed to do their own thing or risk driving you insane with their unnatural stillness. Bubblewrap has always been a great way to keep those antsy fingers busy, but there’s a new way to entertain your hands, and unlike bubblewrap, it’s good for repeat performances.

Free Software November 22, 2013 posted by Marty Shaw

React Messenger – Let your selfie get in on the conversation [Freeware]

We live in a fast-paced world filled with people that absolutely love to take pictures of themselves and share them with the world. They also love to chat… nonstop… all the time… as if the world would stop spinning if, for one second, they failed to stay in touch with others. What would happen if the power of instant messaging collided with the self-expression of the selfie?

cool tech November 22, 2013 posted by Marty Shaw

Handwarmer with Smartphone Recharge – Who cares about cold weather when you have warm hands and a charged phone?

We’ve shown you a few handwarmers here but this one is a little special because it can keep your phone as happy as your hands, and light the way for you, too.

Awesome November 21, 2013 posted by Marty Shaw

FlyNano – Because everybody deserves a James-Bond-style flying machine

You’ll have to excuse me for a moment because the sheer awesomeness of this futuristic flying machine existing today has struck me momentarily speechless.

Fun & Games November 21, 2013 posted by Marty Shaw

Wall Climber Gravity-Defying Vehicle – Floors? We don’t need no stinkin’ floors

Remote-control cars can provide tons of fun but being confined to the ground can make the joy seem a little limited. Fortunately, there is a way to thwart the law of gravity.

cool tech November 21, 2013 posted by Nigel

NanoLeaf – changing the face of household lighting, one LED at a time

It’s a light bulb, Jim, but definitely not as we know it. The NanoLeaf NL120BN takes the old light bulb motif and wraps it up in a completely new packaging. The idea is to use ultra low power LED bulbs, such as you find in flashlights, and combine them in a faceted module to deliver conventional levels of illumination and brilliance. They’re saying it’s the world’s most energy efficient light bulb.

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