Lumsing is not a name we’d heard before in terms of gadget accessories, but it’s one which we’ll probably remember from now on. The company supplies a range of products, including Bluetooth keyboards, speakers, and portable power bank chargers for phones and tablet computers. We took a look at one of the latter recently, and came away very impressed.
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Brinno Party Camera – pan and scan your fun so you can remember later
Now we’re not saying that parties can get out of control or anything, but there’s no doubt that sometimes exuberance does conquer good sense, if you know what we mean. After all what are parties for if not to enjoy yourself? Well now you can double the fun by making sure you have a complete 360 degree record of the action, recorded in full glorious color.
Read MoreRed Ferret Giveaway – FINAL 36 HOURS!
That’s right, you heard us correctly, there’s only a matter of hours to go now to have a chance of winning this awesome laptop. So if you’ve been sitting on the fence, get down immediately and put your pushing finger into action on those mouse buttons. It’s going to take you literally seconds to enter, so what have you got to lose? Except the view of next door’s garden from that fence? Click here to enter. We’ll see you on…
Read MoreSwingbyte 2 Golf Training Device – improve your golf game one swing at a time
I understand that golf is serious business. Corporations are made and broken out there on the 9th green. It’s not a game for children, it’s for men and by men I mean adults because golf love is pretty unisex from what I can tell. So having a good game is important, which is what the Swingbyte 2 Golf Training Device hopes to accomplish for players.
Read MoreThe Victorinox Swisscard Lite Pocket Tool – a new look for an old favorite
The Swiss Army knife is the staple of any outdoor kid. I’m not exactly sure what the Swiss Army does, considering their multi-tool has always featured a corkscrew, bottle opener, and a nail file, but it seems like the kind of warfare I can get behind. In any case, if the classic Swiss style knife is too much for you, let’s introduce the Victorinox Swisscard Lite Pocket Tool.
Read MoreCue – the only health tracker you’ll ever need
There are hundreds of health trackers out there, but none of them can actually be classified as a true health tracker, instead they are really just fitness trackers. These devices can track your daily steps, keep tabs on your calories, etc, but none can provide accurate information about any disease.
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 MoreSamsung Gear Live – Google gives us a walkthrough of the brand new Android Wear kit at their HQ [Report]
We took a visit to Google HQ this week to check out any interesting bits and pieces on show at its Christmas in June show. In the event the thing we were most intrigued by was the Google Android Wear section which featured a couple of new devices, including the brand new Samsung Gear Live watch.
Read MoreXiaomi MiBand – keeps you and your wallet nicely healthy
With all the big manufacturers trying to get into the wearable technology business, it has been a real mess. Every day a new smartwatch, smartband, fit tech etc comes out and drains everyone’s wallet. But maybe, just maybe, Xiaomi is going to change all that with its new offering.
Read MoreNu-wool – the innovative home insulation made from recycled newsprint
As consumer continue to demand more green products, creative minds in the construction industry keep coming up with mew and innovative products. One of these is Nu-Wool Premium Cellulose Insulation, a spray-in-place product made from at least 85 percent recycled newsprint and a borate formulation for fire resistance. Cellulose takes less energy to produce and transport, meaning that fewer emissions are released in making it. This product has an R-value of 3.8 inches, meaning its resistance to fire is…
Read MoreSwash – the 10 minute clothing care system that promises an end to dry cleaning blues
Anyone who’s ever suffered from the deterioration of a beloved piece of clothing after a few dry cleaning sessions will probably appreciate any alternative that promises to avoid that fate. Which is why the new Swash system seems, on the face of it, such a good idea.
Read MoreNanoleaf Bloom – the first bulb in the world to turn an ordinary light switch into a dimmer
Back in November of last year we reported on the Nanoleaf, a clever ultra low power LED bulb which uses a fraction of the electricity of a standard bulb and lasts a heck of a long time without degrading the light intensity. Well the team is back with a new product which looks even more interesting.
Read MoreStreisand – anti censorship server set up with a one line command
We’re not exactly sure what this is all about, in terms of the hard core technology, but the end result seems to be rather impressively scary for those who might wish to damp down on free speech over teh internets.
Read MorePetZen DogTread Dog Treadmill – take your dog for a walk without braving the weather
My dog is afraid of rain. I got her a raincoat and everything and she just won’t go out in it. It was even worse when it was snowing out. Snow on the ground? It wasn’t happening. She just holds it. So I’m eyeing the PetZen DogTread Dog Treadmill because as pretentious as it seems, there are real world practical applications for it.
Read MorePolaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera – instantly share real photographs like it’s 1989
Digital cameras let you see a picture instantly but we don’t really keep those memories in a solid form. Instead we share via internet and email or just show off stolen moments on cell phone screens. The Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera is bringing back the physical photograph.
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