The Sonic Screwdriver better watch its back, there’s a new game in town. The Groundbreaker is a multi-tool suited for wiring “adventures”. Of course, if you describe the work of wiring anything as an adventure, I’m not entirely sure I should trust you with the job.
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SmartWeave – finally an anti stain work shirt that lets you bike to work and still look cool
This time of summer is the worst ever for subway stains, or even bike blooms. That’s right, those underarm wet patches of shame, which prove you’ve just let hot and sweaty ruin your day. But now tech has come to the rescue, and the world cheers.
Read MorePark n Find – the free app which parking attendants will hate [Freeware]
The worst part of leaving anything in the summer is trying to find your car when your brain is addled with exhaustion and park food. Park n Find is a free app that’s helping to combat the dreaded trudge into parking lot mystery.
Read MoreBluetooth Caskeid – Pure’s cool new tech lets you stream music to every room in perfect sync
There’s nothing particular cool about wireless speakers any more, since they’re been around for a fair amount of time. But what is news is the fact that speaker maker Pure has released a cool new technology which should really take the value of their Jongo wireless speakers to the next level.
Read MoreReply Now – stop procrastinating and answer your emails promptly for a change [Freeware]
Other than face-to-face conversation or a phone call, e-mail is probably one of the quickest ways to get in touch with someone. For some of us, it’s our main method of communication, and the faster it is, the better. But no matter how good our intentions, there’s always some reason why we just can’t get around to replying right now. But there’s hope.
Read MoreMoto Stream – turn your wired speakers into wireless ones
Nowadays owning a set of wireless speakers is considered pretty cool, but shelling out big bucks for them not so much. However you will now find, thanks to the constant march of progress, it’s actually possible to turn your old wired speakers into wireless ones without paying a huge sum of cash.
Read MoreFerret posts this week
Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.
Read MoreHuman Bowling Ball – work out while you play out
Now that summer’s here, it’s time to think about some outdoor activities, like hunt the garden hose, and milk the mosquito. But for those more adventurous souls, there’s an alternative which combines exercise with a good dose of old fashioned fun.
Read MoreViridian Wood – upcycling discarded waste into beautiful hardwood flooring
Tropical hardwood isn’t as easy to come by as it used to be thanks for regulations and more sustainable forest management. Still, there’s a surprising amount of it that’s been wasted and landfilled. Viridian Wood Products discovered a steady supply of these beautiful woods and has turned them into stunning looking hardwood flooring. Their new American Classics line features reclaimed red oak, white oak, and rustic oak solid-plank hardwood flooring. https://youtu.be/uQAO4JbGs0M Tropical hardwood is used to stabilize heavy manufactured goods…
Read MorePetSafe Feeding Station – a safe cosy cafe for your small pets and their dinner
We know by now – thanks YouTube – that cats and dogs can exist happily together in the same home without tearing each other to bits, but dogs being what they is, they tend to get hungry a lot. And cats being…well…fussy, they tend to eat less and slower. Which of course is a recipe for disaster around the feeding trough.
Read MoreCaseMaker Pro – customize your iPhone instantly with your own choice of photo
You can spend a lot of money customizing your iPhone with everything from glitter to crystals, and let’s face it, there’s no shortage of fancy cases which will add some bling to your beloved. But one thing that’s still fairly difficult to do is give your phone that really personal touch without spending a fortune. Until now.
Read MoreGoEuro – the most complete travel search engine for Europe you’ll find
There are a lot of travel search engines around, most of which feature some mix of flights, hotels and car hire. And some of them are excellent like Hipmunk.com and Skypicker.com. But they do have limitations, and the biggest is usually the fact that they don’t offer alternative transport modes such as train, car or bus travel.
Read MoreCooling Mist Fan – keep a cooler head this summer
Summer is already on us and in some parts of the world things are going to get seriously hot in this year. What climate change? So A/Cs will keep you cool but the electricity bills will probably make you erupt like a hot volcano. So, why not get an affordable alternative to keep you cool this summer?
Read MoreBttn – the simplest Internet interface in the world
Man, we love us some of those red buttons. They’re so simple and clean, and yet…so powerful. In the wrong hands the red button can unleash the dogs of war, under virtuous control they can unite civilizations. Such a wonder.
Read MoreDesktop Tornado – make friends with your own personal on-tap twister
If you really want to remind yourself how puny we humans are compared to the majestic forces of nature, you only have to watch a few videos of hurricanes or tornados. These spectacular weather events dwarf anything we can offer up, but deadly as they are, they have their own innate beauty as well.
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