Monthly Archives: November 2013

nice idea... November 18, 2013 posted by

BlinkerGrips – The bicycle grips that say, ‘Hey! I’m riding here.’

There are a lot of reasons to ditch the car in favor of a bicycle: Pedal-power is environmentally-friendly, riding is a great way to stay in shape (and why not exercise as you go from Point A to Point B), and it’s usually easier to find a spot to park your bike than it is a car. However, bicycles do require a little more caution, including easy ways to make sure other people on the road see you.

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BlinkerGrips – The bicycle grips that say, ‘Hey! I’m riding here.’
Gadgets November 16, 2013 posted by

PetChatz – because your pet needs some loving attention too

Everyone enjoys a pet, whether it’s a scary Tarantula or a cute little guinea pig, or maybe even something more traditional like a cat or dog. However you can’t always be there for them, especially if you live a busy life and spend a lot of time traveling or working. Now wouldn’t it be nice if you could hold long intelligent video chats with your little loved one, to show them you really cared?

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PetChatz – because your pet needs some loving attention too
Awesome November 15, 2013 posted by

12 Rather Cool Uses For Your Old Android Phone [Freeware]

Hands up if you have at least one old Android cell phone lying around in a drawer somewhere in your home or office? Yep, we’re all guilty. But that’s a shame, because these old handsets can actually be put to really good use if you can be bothered to dig out some free software and set them up. Here’s our round up of the 12 most interesting and useful ways to recycle and re-purpose your old smartphones.

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12 Rather Cool Uses For Your Old Android Phone [Freeware]
Eco Friendly November 14, 2013 posted by

WeWood Aludra Beige – buy a watch, plant a tree

There’s a growing move towards more natural clad products which you may support or dislike depending on your attitude towards life, but for those who prefer their gadgets to be more au natural it’s interesting to see how many products, from bamboo computer accessories to fashion, are embracing the trend.

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WeWood Aludra Beige – buy a watch, plant a tree
Awesome November 14, 2013 posted by

Voddler – this Spotify for films and TV makes sharing movies with your friends legal and easy

We first covered Voddler way back in 2010, when it was just another movie streaming site, with a pretty average selection of titles, and a very cool tech backend called VoddlerNet which delivered stunning playback quality down the line to your computer or media player. We liked it even then, although we had reservations about the overall user experience. Well, my how they’ve grown…!

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Voddler – this Spotify for films and TV makes sharing movies with your friends legal and easy
Awesome November 14, 2013 posted by

Virgin America Safety Video – definitely the best pre-flight safety video ever made

You’ve got to give it the Virgin America marketing team, they really know how to put on a show. Even more so now that flying for most of us is just about the worst experience going. Sluggish security queues, rampant claustrophobia, subconscious nervous exhaustion, massive discomfort over long haul, it’s all there. But hey, this video will help you forget all of that for a fun filled 5 minutes.

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Virgin America Safety Video – definitely the best pre-flight safety video ever made
Gadgets November 14, 2013 posted by

Shutterball – Put that phone down when you take a selfie

Future generations will know two things about us – 1.) We love taking selfies, and 2.) We obviously don’t know how to take pictures because the angle is always weird, distortion creeps in, and we almost always include our phone in the picture. Fortunately, it’s within your power to show our descendants that we really can take decent self-portraits.

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Shutterball – Put that phone down when you take a selfie