Look, if you’re really serious about being out there, then you’re going to need to up your game a little bit. It’s fine to grow Appalachian chilli peppers on the windowsill and only watch Chinese soap shows, but if you really want to make your mark you may need one of these…ahem…puppies on your keychain.
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Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+ – cool smartwatch messages, tracks and navigates without a phone
OK, so there are hundreds of smartwatches out there, but they all force you to carry around a smartphone in order to get all the goodies working. That’s not a problem, but sometimes you just want to go for a run or workout and stay as light as possible. In that case, who wants to lug their phone around with them?
Read MoreRed Ferret Summer Giveaway 3 – win a superb Sony Bravia W65 Smart TV [UK Giveaway]
We just can’t stop ourselves, it’s a simply massive give-tastic summer, and what better way to prepare for the cooler days ahead than by trying to win this superb Sony Bravia W65 Smart TV? Thanks to the kind efforts of our sponsor the mighty Argos electrical chain, we’re delighted to offer up this full featured television to a lucky winner this month. JUST CLICK ON YOUR SELECTION OF ENTRY MODES BELOW TO ENTER (you can choose as many as you…
Read MoreDear Inbox – browser plugin lets you send real greetings cards as easily as email
No matter how much technological progress we enjoy, there’s always a group who prefer to keep things real, and maintain things the way they used to be. So for instance, we still have our vinyl lovers, and those who prefer a good radio play to a night out at the nearest IMAX. Hardly surprising then that email and snail mail might get together too one day.
Read MoreTimelapse Camera Pro – creates beautiful time lapse videos the easy way
Time lapse video is beautiful. Serene scenes that would usually take hours to watch, covered in three minutes or less. Little moments of peace in a busy world. Perfect. Making these moments of perfection aren’t for everyone though, but the Timelapse Camera Pro makes it a simple project that anyone with an idea can master.
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.
Read MoreOral-B Smartseries Bluetooth Toothbrush – turns boring brush time into a fun and healthy activity
Everything in today’s world is going smart, from our phones to our bulbs, everything is digitally connected. It would be even amazing if we could also connect our hygiene products wirelessly. Like a smart toothbrush, wouldn’t that be amazing? Of course it would be.
Read MoreVW e-Golf – we test out the latest all-electric car from the masters, and it’s very nice indeed [Review]
There’s no question that electric cars are now starting to take off in greater numbers, and the proof is the fact that the major manufacturers are launching more ‘mainstream’ models onto the market. The latest offering comes from German powerhaus VW, with the all new VW e-Golf. We got a chance to take it for a spin the other day to see just how practical the vehicle is, and whether traditional Golf lovers should consider it as a possible purchase…
Read MoreThreadsmiths Cavalier – the first water and dirt repelling T-shirt in the world
Yay, it looks like we’re heading for a world where we never have to wash our clothes again. No wait… OK, so we’ll probably have to do a bit of washing for certain particular garments, but wouldn’t it be great if we never needed to worry about most of our wardrobe cleaning? Think of the money saved, not to mention the planet.
Read MorePetsafe Frolicat Flick Automatic Cat Teaser Toy – keep your cat happy and your laptop feline free
Cats enjoy three things. Eating. Sleeping. Destroying everything you love. They are, in addition, very fond of string. Give a cat a piece of string and he’s entertained for a while, give him the Petsafe Frolicat Flick Automatic Cat Teaser Toy and he’s almost certainly going to be entertained for life. Or at least until the battery dies.
Read MoreRockabilly Mic Speaker – you’ll be jumping, jiving, shaking, and wailing in no time
I listen to music on my phone all the time. Cleaning, painting, whatever, music is the soundtrack of my life. Usually I just drop my phone in a bowl as recommended by the school of life hacks, but the Rockabilly Mic Speaker actually makes me want to throw on my best and rock out.
Read MoreAndroid Primer #2: SyncDroid – the easiest free way to back up and move your stuff from an old Android phone to a new one [Freeware]
Transferring or upgrading from one phone to another can be a real nightmare, especially if you’ve collected a lot of personal files and data on the old phone, which you would like to transfer easily across to the new model. It’s easy to transfer your Google account information, just make sure you do a Backup and Restore function from the phone Settings first, but for things like SMS messages, contacts, photos and your call history etc, it’s really difficult.
Read MoreView Quest Retro Radio – retro style, modern tunes
I don’t own any Apple products and mostly I’m more than fine with that, but every now and then I see something that makes me cry because I didn’t buy an iPhone. The View Quest Retro Radio is one such product.
Read MoreFun LED Waterfall Single Handle Bathroom Faucet – visual cues can keep you safe from burns
Water is such a vital part of everyday life. How much time do we spend brushing teeth, washing hands or cleaning the cat? Sadly we mostly take this flow for granted, but with the Fun LED Waterfall Single Handle Bathroom Faucet you can turn your morning routine into a zen experience with your own private light show.
Read MoreBioLite KettleCharge – once again your campfire turns into a power charger
The folks from BioLite have done it again. You’ll remember of course they’re very cool camping stove which can charge up your phones and tablets just by burning some sticks in the forest? No? Well it’s still a neat way of combining the outdoor life with your digital necessities. Now they’ve gone a stage further with this type of clever tech.
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