In case you missed it, there’s been a massive flaw found in one of the most widely used technologies on the Web, called OpenSSL. The problem is that this encryption, which is supposed to protect our passwords and private details when we log in to website services like stores and banks, had a gaping hole in it, through which a villainous crew could have driven a 10 tonne truck and accompanying convoy in the right circumstances.
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Nokia Retro Classic iPhone 5 Case – or how to really annoy your Apple loving friends
How would you really like to annoy your Apple fan friends or family? Well one top tip is to say that Steve Jobs would never have had the idea for the iPod if it wasn’t for Sony’s Akio Morita, which should start an interesting and energetic debate.
Read MoreUSB Mini Turntable Capture & Player – digitize your vinyl classics with this portable gizmo
Every other week there’s another report claiming that vinyl’s making a comeback, and we’re sure it’s true. Only for many of us, carrying around large plastic disks makes for bulging pockets and an unbalanced body line. Which is why there’s also still such a desire to digitize vinyl so we can slot the tracks onto our phones nice and easy, like.
Read MoreSleep Sounds – fall asleep fast, with 500 soothing recorded sounds from around the world [+ Giveaway]
Everyone needs a good night’s sleep, but it’s increasingly difficult to guarantee. It’s not just the caffeine, booze and late night game playing that does the damage, but also the high octane lifestyle that comes from living in the fast lane, you hipsters you.
Read MoreEyeshot HD Action Cam With Watch Remote Control – cool GoPro clone comes with live preview on your wrist [Review]
Action cameras are all the rage nowadays, because…well everyone of us leads such exciting lives. Just take a look at the YouTube videos and you’ll see us diving off mountains, skiing down impossible slopes and aqua-sailing to impressive heights. We did all that just last weekend in fact. That’s why we need super high resolution cameras to capture it all.
Read MoreTNT Plunger – get your own back on your computer
Computers are all well and good when they work, but boy are they annoying when they don’t. That’s why we need all the help we can get to make sure they understand exactly who’s the boss in this relationship.
Read MorePeek – get a random user video review of your website done for free
One of the hard things about running your own website is getting any really objective feedback as to whether the design works as it should. Sure you can ask your mom, but chances are she won’t want to hurt your feelings if it’s really bad, and probably won’t be interested in giving you an in-depth overview anyway. But now there’s a free option available which works pretty well.
Read MoreSmartphone Temperature Sensor – is that a thermometer in your tablet or is it just hot in here?
Need a quick read of the temperature of your surroundings? Or maybe you just want to see how hot or cold your coffee is? Carrying around a thermometer is not really practical, but it makes more sense if it happens to be attached to something you do have in your pocket anyway.
Read MoreCrack A Smile Egg Mold – wake up to a happy breakfast, y’all
Hey we all need as much support in the mornings as we can get right? Right? Especially on those grey, sullen days when the ceiling is 2 inches above your head and the thought of interacting with other members of your species doesn’t feel so appealing.
Read MoreGood Humor Ice Cream Cart – pedal and peddle your wares as you go
There are few things as evocative of the golden age of yesteryear as a good old ice cream truck. But they’re expensive and hard to find, so we thought we’d deliver something a little more refined, ecological and downright cute.
Read MoreTabify – record your guitar playing and turn it into tablature automatically
If you’ve ever tried to transfer a song you’ve learned from the guitar to paper, you’ll know it can be a real pain getting it right. You’ve got to make sure you put all the notes and chords in the right place, as well as the fingering, and it takes time. Now there’s a new app coming which promises to make it much easier all round.
Read MoreWebtrate – fed up with wasting time on the web? This will definitely cure the problem
The web’s great, but boy does it suck up time. How many times have you started your day with great intentions only to turn round and find that you’ve spent the whole morning watching videos of hula cats? Yeah we know how it goes. There are tools to help, but in general they’re too easy to switch off. Until now.
Read More5 in 1 Rechargeable Car Heater – why get into a freezing car when you don’t have to?
There are few things as unpleasant as stepping into a freezing cold car in the morning, and no matter how well bundled up you are, chances are you’re going to suffer for at least 10 minutes until the car engine heats up enough to start blowing warm air. But surely there’s an alternative now we’re in the 21st century?
Read More5 Cool Alternatives To The New Amazon Dash – keep track of your food in style
The mighty Amazon has just launched a new product called the Amazon Dash. This little gizmo is a clever wireless barcode scanner which links directly into the Amazon store and lets you add items to your shopping list instantly. You can either scan or use the voice memo function, and all orders will be fulfilled by the AmazonFresh delivery service. Hear that sound? It’s grocery stores trembling in their boots.
Read More1000 Free E-Books – available for free download [Freeware]
Is reading really dead or dying, as they keep telling us? Surely not. Hopefully not. Let’s assume it’s just a phase, or an aberration from a small proportion of the population. If you’ve read this far, well done for your patience, and here’s the link you’ve been waiting for.
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