Leaving your house for a day or two and coming back just to find that your freezer door has been opened the whole time, or maybe, there was a power outage in your area can be a little unsettling. How are you supposed to tell if the food in their freezer is OK to eat or not? Well, instead of tasting and smelling everything to see if it’s edible, there’s now a small gadget which can do the monitoring for…
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Wired Interactive Color-Changing Moto X Ad – When a print magazine borrows from the digital playbook
Print magazines usually can’t compete with the interactive nature of digital technology, but Wired Magazine and Motorola are stepping up their game with a unique ad that rivals many websites and apps.
Read MoreMillion Short Search Engine – See what the regular search engines have been hiding from you.
The Internet is a HUGE place with a vast wealth of resources, but you wouldn’t know it because of the results spit out by traditional search engines. Sure, the cool kids are cool for a reason but don’t the less popular sites have useful information, too? Now you can find out, without scrolling through ten pages of popular sites.
Read MoreD16 Cinema Camera – Hollywood launch pad goes digital
When you watch movies today, it’s probably a good idea to thank the classic 16mm camera for your theatrical entertainment because some of Hollywood’s greats began following their dream with this iconic film camera. Today’s students and indie filmmakers can still enjoy the feel of the classic camera while enjoying the luxury and convenience of digital at the same time.
Read MoreBBQ Donut Boat – Have a BBQ while on a boat, but sadly no BBQ donuts
Avast, ye scurvy party animals! Weigh anchor, set sail, and toss a shrimp on the barbie while you’re at it because this ain’t no regular donut-shaped boat.
Read MoreVoice-Command Smartphone Watch – This retro-looking watch hides a lot of secrets
This unassuming-looking timepiece has a cool retro-styling that might make others think you raided a vintage store, or possibly your grandfather’s closet, but trust us when we say there’s no watch from the ‘Good Ol’ Days’ that does what this one does.
Read MoreThermodynamic Cell Phone Charger – A low-tech way to keep your hi-tech phone alive
It’s a cruel irony of our hi-tech life that smartphones allow us to stay connected with the rest of the world 99% of the time, but during that 1%, when we really need that digital lifeline (like during storms or power outages), we become victims of that little flashing battery icon. How do you charge a phone when there’s no power? You use science.
Read MoreHo Ho Ho – Merry XmasHolidayFestivals
Very Merry Xmas, Happy Holidays and all good cheer from all of us here at Ferret Towers. As part of our goal to ensure everyone has the best time possible on this festive occasion, we would like to offer up our free movie of the day – Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Enjoy!
Read MorePowerUp 3.0 – fold it, launch it, fly it…with your phone
We tend not to feature Kickstarter projects until they’ve ended, but we couldn’t resist this puppy. From the same people which brought us the rubber band powered paper plane, comes an absolute cracker of an idea.
Read MorePrintrbot 3D Printer – You won’t have to print money to get your hands on this printer
3D printing is the tech trend everyone wants to be a part of these days but some people don’t have an extra couple thousands dollars laying around just waiting to be spent. For those of us who would like to add the third dimension to our printing, there’s now a way to do it without breaking the bank.
Read MoreRC Inflatable R2-D2 – Blow up the droid, in a friendly non-destructive way
Those poor lovable droids from the Star Wars films always seemed to be mere seconds from getting destroyed as they accompanied their reckless masters on a foolhardy mission to save the universe, but there’s no reason to feel bad about blowing up this little astromech droid.
Read MoreKisai Spider Acetate White LCD Watch – It’s like a spider web on your wrist; only cool instead of creepy
If you’re a fan of eye-catching timepieces, you’ll want to wrap this nature-inspired watch around your wrist because it’s yet another Tokyoflash creation that pleases and challenges the eye at the same time.
Read More7 in 1 Emergency Tool – the keychain marvel that could save a life
Small things that can save lives are wonderful. Much better than large things that take lives. Right? So we’re always on the lookout for the type of gadget that will cram as much goodness in per inch as possible. And we think we have a winner. For now.
Read MoreNokia Lumia 1020 – rocking the National Geographic anniversary [Spotlight]
Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia has teamed up with the most wondrous National Geographic to help celebrate 125 years of their awesome natural history coverage, by sponsoring Nat Geo photographer Stephen Alvarez to wander across the American west grabbing photos with a Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone.
Read MoreShapify – create your own 3D mini-me figure with your PC
Everyone needs to have their own mini-me figurine, it’s just common sense. What’s the point of having an online avatar if you can’t also gaze adoringly at a real solid 1:20th scale figure sitting on your desk, which you can actually touch?
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