Always nice to find interesting little browser exercises, and Patatap is just such a toy. Nothing too sophisticated, more like a simple tune maker which combines visuals and sounds in an entertaining way.
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Bluetooth headphones are IN nowadays. Everybody wants to break out of the entangling cables mire, but there are still some who consider wireless headphones a waste of money because of the expense. Why not turn your existing wired earphones into wireless? Sounds interesting, right?
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You know you’re in need of help, when it takes someone wielding the relaxation equivalent of a jackhammer to get you relaxed. Forget about those teeny tiny massage balls, what you really need is one of these puppies.
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The goal of delivering real remote wireless charging to the world’s gadgets seems to be cracked with the demonstration this month of a new system which can charge a smartphone in a user’s pocket from 40 feet away, through two walls and closed doors.
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Quite a little industry has built up around RFID security, as companies cash in on our fear of having our cards or passports cloned by unscrupulous people. We’re not sure how common this RFID theft stuff actually is, but in case you’re worried, here’s a product which might help.
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One of the nice things about living in a digital connected world is the fact that we don’t have to put up with boring any more. We also have the choice of using our own creative skills to customize our world, which is nice.
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Gardens are definitely cool, even if they do tend to take a bit of work to manage. But at least you get some exercise and the fruits – sometimes literally – of your labor are on show for everyone to see. But what happens if you don’t have the space or the time to do the whole full on dig and dirt thing?
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No matter how well you charge your smartphone up before going out, it will typically still run out of juice somewhere along the way. You can always use car charging cables but why not use nature to your advantage instead? Wouldn’t you prefer it if your device could be juiced up from the power of the sun like some sort of super hero?
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So exactly how do you tell the world that you’re completely immune to all this smartphone status rubbish, and demonstrate just how little you rate your expensive communication tool? Well you definitely don’t buy a Swarovski encrusted leather case, that’s for certain. Nope, you swing completely the other way.
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It would be so easy to make a joke of these Zimbabwe 100 Trillion Dollar Note for sale on Amazon, if only it wasn’t such a poignant reminder of how things can easily get out of hand if you’re not careful. These notes were never in circulation, but the country was in a very real fight against rampant hyperinflation for years, and even today has no currency of its own because of the problem.
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.
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Do you often find yourself with the need to charge your smartphone in the car? Well don’t sweat, just get yourself a compatible charging cable. But if that’s not easy enough for you then you’re probably the type of person who wants something extra special in your life. And do we have the perfect gadget for you.
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Let’s face it. Home decorating is always about finding the latest and greatest thing that you fall in love with. And if you’re into Made in America, the choices, thankfully, are becoming a big broader. A San Jose, California company called Fireclay Tile makes beautiful glass tiles. Handmade by northern California artisans, they use 100 percent locally sourced recycled glass. It’s all part of the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. These lovely tiles are available in 40 colors, with…
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Winter is still very present in many parts of the world, though there are signs that spring is coming. But a good woodstove is still an important device for heating and improvements are always welcome. Bodart & Gonay, a Belgian fireplace manufacturer, has come up with a great improvement on its Infire 680 woodstove insert. Its innovative boiler technology recovers convection heat and uses it for hot water. Combined together, this new innovative system not only heats your home, it…
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What is it about bubbles and baths? Is it the frothy fun filled festivities? The alliteration? What? Everyone loves a good bubble in the bath – even when human made – which is probably why Jacuzzis still remain a permanent favorite.
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