Monthly Archives: August 2014

Free Software August 19, 2014 posted by

Snap Clap – who needs a selfie remote control when you can just clap your hands? [Freeware]

Why is it that so many of those perfect #KodakMoments happen when you’re all alone, or even when you can take the shot but then you won’t be in it yourself? And how many more weird arm angles will you have to put up with in your photo memories? Eventually you start to look a little strange.  Snap Clap is here to help you solve that problem.

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Snap Clap – who needs a selfie remote control when you can just clap your hands? [Freeware]
Bookmark This! August 19, 2014 posted by

Currently Down – taking website status checking to a whole new level of cool

It can be pretty annoying if you want to visit a website and you can’t access it for some reason, especially when it’s hard to know whether it’s just your fault, or whether the site is down for everyone out there. That’s why there’s a few services available which offer to help you find out the truth behind the problem, but now there’s a rather cool newcomer on the scene.

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Currently Down – taking website status checking to a whole new level of cool
cool tech August 19, 2014 posted by

Misfit Shine – it’s like an overly attached girlfriend of wearable fitness devices

There are a ton of fitness bands and tracking apps on the market today. It makes sense to combine our digital world with the fitness world, so it’s no surprise to find that the marriage of working out and technology has spawned all types of apps and product to do just that. The Misfit Shine is one such product, and keeps track of your health, waking and sleeping.

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Misfit Shine –  it’s like an overly attached girlfriend of wearable fitness devices
Gadgets August 18, 2014 posted by

Self Stirring Mug – because we all need a little automation to get the day started

Mornings are hard. I may have mentioned this before but no one likes them. It’s ok, you don’t have to lie, you’re with friends. But one thing morning has over other times of day is that nothing beats climbing out of bed to a fresh cup of whatever floats your boat. With the Self Stirring Mug, you don’t even have to be awake enough to stir.

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Self Stirring Mug – because we all need a little automation to get the day started
general August 18, 2014 posted by

Five-0 Police Rating App – free app lets citizens track and rate police encounters [Freeware]

If there’s one thing the advent of the Internet has brought to the world, it’s the ability to easily gather data from people, and this new app from a group of young Americans is the latest example of the power of this information crowdsourcing. Five-0 Police Rating App is a free smartphone app which lets people log their encounters with law enforcement and rate the experience for future reference.

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Five-0 Police Rating App – free app lets citizens track and rate police encounters [Freeware]
Eco Friendly August 16, 2014 posted by

Nu-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…

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Nu-wool- the innovative home insulation made from recycled newsprint
Gadgets August 15, 2014 posted by

Fizzsaver – save your soda so you can savor it

There’s possibly nothing worse than reaching into a fridge for a nice cold glass of soda, pouring it and finding out that it’s gone totally flat on you. Then you have to hate drink it in disgust while you stare angrily at the bottle. Fizzsaver wants to save you from ever having to drink flat soda again.

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Fizzsaver – save your soda so you can savor it
Free Software August 15, 2014 posted by

Virtual Walk – the app that turns walking into a fun game with your phone [Freeware]

Walking is always better when you have somewhere to go. Especially if it’s a hot day, or you’re hungry, or you know, the internet. Having a destination in mind makes walking seem more like a good idea. Virtual Walk is an app for Android and iOS that lets you plan your walking route, and at the same time turn the act of working out into a game.

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Virtual Walk – the app that turns walking into a fun game with your phone [Freeware]