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Gadgets February 15, 2014 posted by Dil Soomro

Smartphone Charging Wallet – because just storing cash is way too mundane

We’ve already seen a lot of purses and bags that can charge a smartphone but what we actually need is a pocket-sized wallet that does the charging. (Almost) every guy carries a wallet, so wouldn’t it be a great idea to have one that can charge your smartphone on the go? Of course it would.

cool tech February 14, 2014 posted by Nigel

Mate Dual Boot Android & Windows 10.1 Inch Tablet Computer – why compromise when you can have it all?

Up until recently your choice of tablet computers was restricted to either Android or Windows, there was no way to have both operating systems on the one device. Ah, but times change, grasshopper, and so it should be no surprise that there are new options arriving on the market.

Free Software February 14, 2014 posted by Nigel

CyanogenMod Installer – extend the life of your mobile phone with the click of a button [Freeware]

One of the things the phone services don’t like about Android is the fact that you can step outside of their walled garden and upgrade your phone whenever you like. Which means you can extend the life of your handset instead of opting for an upgrade, and enjoy a faster, more powerful phone without all the bloatware the service providers install. But until now upgrading has been a bit of a pain, because you need to have nerd knowledge to…

future tech February 14, 2014 posted by Nigel

Neurocam – the emotion controlled camera that will scare some, delight others

The mind mapping folk at Neurosky – known for the MindWave range of entertainment products – have come up with another clever product based around EEG brain wave recognition. The company’s last product was Necomimi brain triggered cat ears, but now they’ve moved onto much more serious things.

hmm..interesting February 14, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

IN1 iPhone Case – The Swiss Army Phone Case

Necessity is the mother of invention. Once upon a time ago, someone invented the Swiss Army Knife so people could have a variety of tools with them in one convenient tool. Now that idea has been taken even further, resulting in basically having a Swiss Army Knife crammed inside an iPhone case.

nice idea... February 14, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Telescoping Selfie Arm – Put some distance between the phone and your face.

The not-so-humble selfie has been elevated to an art form, becoming a standard part of social media. Unfortunately, most selfies give a too-close view up the subject’s nose because the phone is so close to your face. Now, you can add a little distance to your selfie.

Gadgets February 13, 2014 posted by Nigel

Highstar Air Quality Tester Clock – air no good? Stay in bed

We can only guess what the conversation was like on the day someone came up with this little gadget. Hey, let’s create a product which can tell you what the air quality is like before you get out of bed, so you can make the decision whether to risk life and limb by getting up.

Cool Web Apps & Sites February 13, 2014 posted by Nigel

Hemingway – improve your writing instantly with this cool free web app

Just stumbled across this very cool web app which is something a lot of writers could really use to improve their prose. The app, called appropriately enough Hemingway, is designed to point out readability errors, and help you make your writing more punchy.

Bookmark This! February 13, 2014 posted by Nigel

AccountKiller SiteCheck – free tool tells you how easy it is to delete an account before you sign up [Freeware]

There are many many people who would like you to register for their web app or service. And lots of reasons why you should think carefully before doing so. One of the reasons is the fact that some of these sites don’t give you any option to unsubscribe, so once you’re hooked you’re theirs for ever.

hmm..interesting February 13, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Labyrinth Paperweight – Find your center by finding the center.

Whether you’re looking for some mental stimulation or just a little mindless activity to take your mind off the clock’s slow crawl to quitting time, this paperweight offers the challenge or escape you’re looking for.

but is it art? February 13, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Google Glass Skins – You’re so pretty.

The only thing better than new gadgets is new gadgets that are pretty, which is why it’s now possible to stand out from all those other people wearing Google Glass.

huh..? February 13, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Bedside Smartphone Stand – A sign that maybe you spend too much quality time with your phone.

Every now and then, something comes along that seems to be telling us maybe it’s time to unplug for a little while. This is one of those things.

Gadgets February 12, 2014 posted by Nigel

Raven Bluetooth Amplifier – a warm, cosy, LOUD companion for your portable devices

You’ve just got to take one look at this beast and you know it means business. C’mon, check out the rollcage around the front, and the twin analog dials which point out how unspeakably cool the designer was. It’s obvious, innit?

Gadgets February 12, 2014 posted by Nigel

Key Chain Lightning Charger – how to keep your iPhone charged in a USB universe

You’re a poor poor iPhone or iPad user, minding your own business, trying to keep your head above water and your phone charged up all day. But all you see are big fat USB ports, not a Lightning socket anywhere. Fear not…because SuperKeychainGadget is here.

Free Software February 12, 2014 posted by Nigel

MailStore Home – backup all your email accounts to USB or hard drive and stay safe [Freeware]

If you’ve ever wanted to find a way to quickly and easily back up all your email accounts and messages to one place for safe keeping, we could have a solution for you. MailStore Home is a freeware program which offers not just archiving, but also restore and search, no matter which account your messages are from.

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