GPS is a bit of a miracle when you think about it. Here we are with the ability to strap a satellite to our wrist and make sure we can locate where we are anywhere on the planet. Completely mind-blowing. And it’s even cooler when you can do it without lugging a smartphone around, as with this new GPS Watch Tracker thing.
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Commuter Suit – the perfect commuter gear for the upwardly mobile cyclist
Oh how we love it when form and function come together in perfect harmony, and so it is with this super cool bit of fashion wear called the Commuter Suit. Designed by American fashion house Parker Dusseau, this is a fully tailored man’s business suit, which is made specifically for those who prefer to cycle to work, rather than take the lazy way to the top.
Read MoreNoise Down – restore some Zen peace in your life [Freeware]
I’m not sure how your life goes, but from where I stand things can get really noisy, really fast. I’m talking about loud arguments, kid clamor, workplace cacophony and all that kind of stuff. Like Jeff Goldblum said, “oooh, ahhh, that’s how it always starts. Then later there’s running and screaming”. Sometimes I feel like an extra in Jurassic Park. But now there’s an app which can hopefully help me restore a little calm in my life. Maybe.
Read MoreOm One – world’s first levitating speaker. Why? Because they can…
I feel like I talk about speakers a lot but music is my liiiiiiiiife. I used to think that speakers were just something that sound came out of, but recently I’ve been seeing some marvels of design out there, and this one takes the cake. The Om One Bluetooth speaker is the world’s first levitating powerhouse of sound.
Read MoreKinsa Smart Thermometer – turn your phone into a doctor’s report
If you’re feeling under the weather and want to check out if you’re coming down with something then you need more than just your basic thermometer. You need a smart thermometer that can also assess your symptoms and gives you a complete health report.
Read MoreFly6 – bicycle tail light and HD camera combo keeps cyclists safe and makes motorists more careful
One day motorists and cyclists will be great friends, and the two will enjoy each other’s company, get invited to weddings together and all kinds of nice stuff. But at the moment there’s definitely some work needed to make sure the two can co-exist on the road in a spirit of harmony, and this clever product may help.
Read MoreYouCam Makeup – the digital cosmetic kit in your phone [Freeware]
I remember back in the day watching the Fifth Element movie, and there’s one ultra cool bit in it where Leeloo puts a device up to her face, presses a button and a full set of makeup is instantly applied without her having to touch a thing. Cool sci-fi at its best. Well we’re not there yet, but we may be on the way if this new freeware app is anything to go by.
Read MoreSony SmartWatch 2 Giveaway Reminder – don’t forget it’s still up for grabs!
Just a quick reminder folks that we’re somewhere on the halfway mark for our Sony SmartWatch 2 giveaway, so don’t be shy, pop along and give it a go. You could be the lucky winner of one of the coolest Android compatible watches around. So what on earth are you waiting for (yes you!)… Click here to enter.
Read MoreStretchWrite – instantly turn your pen or pencil into a digital stylus with this clever sleeve
Using all these digital screens is all well and good, but sometimes it is a headache. Like those times when you have to use a stylus and you’ve lost yours. Down the couch. In the kitchen behind the toaster. That sort of thing. Now there’s a new gadget which actually makes sense, and could save your sanity.
Read MoreInFocus M512 – full spec 4G LTE quad core smartphone is stupid cheap at $159 / £95 [Review]
There’s no doubt the market is heating up for low end budget Android smartphones. Whereas before it was hard to find anything at a low end price which didn’t run like a dog and look like one too, nowadays the budgets have all – mostly – grown up, which is good news for the buyer, even if there’s not so much profit for the retailers. We take a look at one of the newest budget smartphones on the market, and…
Read MoreAwesome Baby Name – the website that makes sure your baby is born with a domain name waiting
Picking a baby name is really, really hard. You have to agree with at least one other person if not legions of family who all want to weigh in. Now you no longer have to worry about whether or not the greatest struggle of modern times will befall your child. With Awesome Baby Name, you can choose from a list of names that still have open domain names, thus ensuring that your baby won’t have to struggle to come up…
Read MoreToymail – chat to your children from anywhere using a cute desktop character
Apparently we don’t spend enough quality time with our offspring these days, which is the cue for a new product which is designed to help us chat to the little ones from a distance. We’re not sure what’s wrong with Skype, but hey, we’re not marketing geniuses, so what do we know?
Read MoreGinger Page – so you want to write good English? [Freeware]
English is a pretty popular language nowadays, even though it’s not the easiest to learn. Too many weird words – dear, deer, die, dye, their, there – to name but a few, as well as all that tricky grammar stuff. But now you can use a new free bit of software to help make things easier.
Read MoreSimplenote – super simple note taking app works everywhere you do [Freeware]
I love productivity software and I am definitely overly attached to my cell phone. Constantly shooting emails, sharing pictures and files. Not to mention jotting down notes for future projects. Sometimes I text myself things so I don’t forget, but mostly I rely on apps like Simplenote to help me keep track of my life.
Read MoreTouch+ – turn every screen into a touch screen
Have you ever just wanted your computer screen to be a touch screen? But you don’t want to spend all that money on an actual touch screen monitor or tablet? Ractiv has the answer in the form of the Touch+, the gadget that converts any screen into a touch screen.
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