There’s a movement happening people, a protest against the erosion of human values and decency. It’s not about crime, politics or even gender, it’s about connecting or the lack thereof. We’re absolutely in agreement with the sentiment and we promote the policy here to try and encourage everyone to join in. After all, it’s only polite.
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Arcade2TV Showcase With 250+ Arcade Classics
Gamers of yesteryear rejoice because you have not been forgotten. Those who were raised on digital wonders such as QBert, Missile Command, and Centipede can still relive their days of glory with a game console that puts all others to shame.
Read MoreMovember Mobile App for iPhone and Android – because everything else has an app so why not your stache?
Whether you’re letting your upper lip get fuzzy for a good cause or just decided you want to rock a 70’s fashion trend, there is now an app that will let you track your progress and even make a mini-movie.
Read MoreBluetooth Earmuffs – because earbuds won’t protect against frostbite
It’s winter time and Jack Frost is nipping at noses and earlobes and any other bits of exposed skin he can find, forcing music lovers to choose between listening to music or keeping their ears warm. Fortunately, you no longer have to make that choice if you’re prepared.
Read MoreNatureSPA UV Pet Fountain – because your pet deserves healthier water than you get
Do you have a pet? A cat or a dog, or maybe, even a lion-cub? No matter what your animal of choice, they definitely need looking after properly, right? Even when we’re not around to make sure everything is perfect for their tiny little needs.
Read MoreMultifunction Emergency Hammer – listen as you crank, as you cut, as you sing…
We love multifunctional gadgets, they always make us feel like we’re getting so much more for our money. That’s why we had to cover this cool little tool, which is designed primarily to save your life in the event you have an emergency in your car.
Read MoreGoogle Helpouts – awesome new service offers real help from real people in real time via video
The mighty Google has just released a new service called Google Helpouts, which offers a live video service which anyone can use to learn about, or get help on, various issues, topics and problems. The idea is brilliantly logical, because it combines the kind of How-To loveliness of YouTube with the classroom feel of Khan Academy, but at the same time because it’s live, you get the personal ‘being there‘ touch.
Read MoreNooly Micro Weather – the weather, your exact location, at that moment [Freeware]
Everyone needs to keep track of the weather, it’s just a fact of life. If you’re a farmer it’s obvious, if you’re a chef maybe not so (unless you’ve got to dash outside to grab some garlic from the market), but we all love monitoring conditions so we don’t risk encountering something nasty. OK, except for those of you in LA. But the problem is most weather services only give broad sweep forecasts over long periods.
Read MoreSecret Agent Projection Alarm Clock – taking aim at your morning routine
Waking up can be fun if you start the day with an adventure and nothing says adventure like taking aim with the preferred handgun of everybody’s favorite secret agent, James Bond.
Read MoreGlow in the Dark Ice Cream – proving science can be yummy
Ice cream is creamy, cold, delightfully tasty… and bright? This icy confection might not be so bright that you have to wear shades but it will definitely get attention if you satisfy your sweet tooth in a dark room.
Read MoreOSM: Spatial Manipulation Toy – ohhhhh… pretty
The minutes drag by, the wifi connection is slow as a turtle, and you haven’t twiddled your thumbs since you were twelve so that coordination is gone. Whatever do you do to keep from going insane?
Read MoreNintendo Wii Mini Makes Its Way to the US – fun times not just for Canada anymore
Fans of the Wii video game console were in mourning when they learned Nintendo was pulling the plug on production but those black armbands can finally be put away because it’s time to celebrate as an International visitor arrives on US soil.
Read MoreElio – $6,800, 84 mpg, 107 mph, a 3 year warranty and lots of ambitions…
It may look a little unconventional, but the three wheeler Elio from Elio Motors may one day usher in a new era in economical motoring. The US built vehicle is the brainchild of engineer Paul Elio, and is scheduled to start production in an old GM Hummer plant in Louisiana sometime next year. The front engined, front wheel drive car, which is actually classified as a motorcycle, doesn’t scrimp on features or safety either, which is definitely different.
Read MoreHola – free program lets you enjoy any website from any country [Freeware]
[UPDATE Nov 29th: this extension is now injecting adware. AVOID!!!] Every been frustrated by a country blocked website or video? Why do they even do that stuff? It’s stupid. We’ve featured a number of ways to get round the problem over the years, and thankfully the tools keep coming. Maybe one day the content owners will wake up, get a life and realize that the whole situation is ridiculous? Yeah and maybe pigs will perambulate across the sky.
Read MoreAndroid Watch – a pre-order mystery?
There’s some kind of mysterious product on eBay that we’re having trouble placing. It’s definitely doesn’t look like a conventional smartwatch, and it’s definitely not something that we’ve seen around before, but what we do know is a) it costs $10,000 and b) 37 of the things have been sold on pre-order already.
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