We’ve been around the block for a while, so we’re not easily surprised. Really. But very occasionally something pops up on the radar which rocks the shocks. The new Volafile service is one of those. Think of a combination of IRC, Chatroulette, Mega anonymous file sharing and throw a gratuitous MP3 radio station into the mix and you’re kind of close.
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I know what you’re thinking. Records? Seriously? Does anyone really listen to vinyl anymore? The answer to all three questions is yes. Records never died, and vinyl-lovers want to be able to keep this classic audio medium clean so they can enjoy their old-school music for years to come.
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The venerable pocket watch has been around for a long, long, long time, but this latest timepiece isn’t one that will be mistaken for something your grandfather used.
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If there is one profession which has had a huge impact on modern civilization, surely it must be the engineer? In under a century, these unsung heroes have propelled us from an almost primitive parochial lifestyle, to one where we think nothing of traversing the world in less time than it takes to visit the dentist. But when we look back at the early days of engineering driven industrial production, is it really that different to today?
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The Yezz Andy A5 Android smartphone was released earlier this year, and we recently got a chance to go hands-on. If you aren’t familiar with Yezz (as I wasn’t), it’s a smartphone handset supplier that specializes in budget devices, including smartphones and tablets. Their devices work on most GSM networks (including T-Mobile and AT&T in the US), and they all ship unlocked, so all you have to do is pop in a SIM card and you are set to go….
Read More![Yezz Andy A5 – a budget Android smartphone? I’ll stick with my iPhone for now, thanks… [Hands-on]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/yezzandya5cover4.jpg)
Do you hate it when your kids come home and disturb your precious nap time because they can’t find something important…or unimportant? Yeah sure, they’re just kids right? What about when you fall asleep on a long flight and miss the beverage service? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we’ve got a little surprise for you.
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Are you ready for some football? Let your team spirit fly high, illuminating the darkness with the sigil that strikes fear in the hearts of all opponents.
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Is there anything better than taking a quadcopter for a spin through the air? Yes. Taking a quadcopter for a spin through the air and seeing what it sees.
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Ever feel like the recipient of unwanted attention as co-workers, family members, and people you don’t even know hover around your personal space, looking intently at what you’re doing on the computer? Want to mess with their heads as they stare at a field of white while you type merrily away? You can, and it’s fairly easy to do.
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Electronic Dictionary Bookmark – add some digital intelligence to your book reading habits – Ebooks have taken over from… Immerse-A-Clean wand cleans without toxic chemicals – Every household has an array of… Quarkie Earbuds – For eye-catching ears – If you’re being entertained by the… Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 – we test the groundbreaking 18 hour tablet and stand impressed [Video Review]…
Read MoreEbooks have taken over from traditional printed books with their ease of use and portability. However, there are still some people out there (like me) who prefer reading books the way they are meant to be, on paper. However one cool thing about electronic versions is being able to just tap a word and get a definition pop up while we’re reading. Sadly up till now, that luxury has not been available for printed books.
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Every household has an array of cleansers tucked into a cabinet somewhere. Most contain harsh chemicals that we’ve become used to using . But there are greener alternatives. The latest of these is the Immerse-A-Clean wand, by Texas-based GenEon Technologies. This industrial cleaning device can turn regular tap water into an effective sanitizer, glass and all-purpose cleaner, using only electricity and a non-toxic catalyst. This is a compact, portable and battery-powered device that uses a bucket or other container that…
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If you’re being entertained by the music being piped directly into your head via earbuds, why not provide a little fun and excitement for those around you, too?
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The launch this week of the brand new Lenovo Yoga Tablet range marks a new direction for Android tablet computers in general. The new devices, which come in 8 and 10 inch formats, may not offer many surprises in terms of architecture and performance, but they do feature some very cool features, including a ground breaking 18 hours battery life. We spend some valuable standby time putting the larger 10 inch Yoga Tablet 10 through its paces to bring you…
Read More![Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 – we test the groundbreaking 18 hour tablet and stand impressed [Video Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lenovoyogatablet8-1.jpg)
Technology is all slick and streamlined these days, with tiny little not-quite-buttons on tiny little gadgets, but there was a time when ‘big and clunky’ ruled the world, and time has brought ‘BIG’ back into fashion.
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