There are chilli peppers and then there are chilli peppers, and the Bhut Jolokia, or Ghost Chilli is the world’s hottest, at least according to the Guinness Book of Records. It’s so hot that villagers in India apparently use it smeared on fence posts to keep the elephants away. We’re talking ten times hotter than a habanero chilli. Get the idea?
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Trashswag – reducing waste one dumpster at a time
If you look around in any large city you’ll quickly notice that we’re almost drowning in waste. Not just the obvious trash that goes into bins and gets landfilled every week, but also food, furniture and clothing, we throw out such a lot it’s embarrassing. Especially when so many others have so little.
Read MoreRed Ferret Yezz Android Smartphone Giveaway – FINAL 48 HOURS!
We’re approaching the final few hours of our fab giveaway of a Yezz Andy A4 Android Smartphone, so now’s the time to roll up those virtual sleeves, settle down with a nice cup of something and get some entering done. Deep down you know it makes sense. CLICK HERE TO ENTER! Good luck.
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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 MoreLogitech Harmony Ultimate Home – control your whole home with just one phone or remote
Having a completely automated system is awesome, but using different apps or hardware to control each individual device is annoying and time consuming. A central hub to control all the entertainment systems and home automation system will make your life much more simpler, and definitely more elegant.
Read MoreUltra Thin Slideout BT iPhone 6 Keyboard – turn your new Apple phone into a backlit texting QWERTY beast
So you’ve got your brand new shiny iPhone 6, and you haven’t dropped it yet, but there’s something missing isn’t there? No it’s not the waterproofing, or the non-functioning NFC accessories, it’s a way to quickly do the kind of text entry you really love, with a real keyboard. Well we’ve found your solution.
Read MoreTunnelBear Mobile – excellent free WiFi security tool now available on Android and iPhone [Freeware]
One of the things it’s important to remember is the fact that wireless networking connections (especially public WiFi) are inherently insecure, which means it’s pretty easy for people with a bit of tech skill to tap into your connection and spy on your stuff. The golden rule is never do anything on public WiFi that’s super sensitive (like banking etc), just in case. But there are ways to reduced the risks.
Read MoreRadio Control Tarantula – aka how to avoid visitors on Halloween
The internet is currently in love with a goofy horror short of a giant spider [warning: not for very young eyes] that traps people in its web. Spoiler alert, it’s not a spider. Or even bad CGI. It’s a dog in a spider costume. Up close it’s adorable but I suppose if you saw it running at you in the middle of the night in an empty subway you would probably freak out too. The next best thing to an…
Read MoreJoseph Joseph TriScale – cool scale packs away nicely when you’re done feeding the world
When you’re in the kitchen, a scale’s a scale, right? Well maybe. Once you start really cooking, beyond just reading a box or bag, you realize that recipies are written in a language which is a lot like the one you speak, but different, and that good tools are essential to get the job done. The Joseph Joseph TriScale is one to add to your arsenal.
Read MoreFinal week of our Yezz Android Smartphone Giveaway!
Hey, just thought we’d mention that we’re moving into the final week of our fabulous Yezz A4 Smartphone Giveaway, so you’re running out of time if you haven’t already had a go. It’s a very cool prize and we’re sure the lucky winner will be the toast of their town, but you’ll never know unless you try. Click here to enter! Good luck!
Read MoreNew Chinese Texting Lane is for people who can’t stop looking at their phones [Weird]
Apparently the city of Chongqing in China feels that there’s a problem with people walking and texting, so it’s introduced a new ‘Cellphone Lane’, which is there to be used by people who are staring at their handsets as they walk. You couldn’t make this stuff up, could you? The street, actually called Foreigner Street, has a clearly marked lane, with a sign that labels them for mobile phone users.
Read MoreZenus Vintage Diary for iPhone 6 – add a touch of class to your expensive new phone in an instant
It’s all well and good buying that shiny new iPhone 6, but straight off the bat it’s going to look just like everyone else’s phone, so where’s the excitement in that? And forget about adding a plain vanilla case, because that’s so boring. No, what you need is something that reeks of style, while not costing the earth.
Read MoreExpensoGram – dirt simple expenses manager with no frills, just speed [Freeware]
There are a ton of expenses apps out on the market, free and commercial, but almost all of them offer a bunch of features which most people don’t need or use. This new ExpensoGram app is the first expenses program we’ve seen which actually does just the one key job, store your expenditure quickly and easily.
Read MoreLegion Meter – charge your phone at light speed
This always happens. I look at my phone and it’s at some ridiculously low battery level. Then I look at the clock and realize I don’t have time to charge it before I have to run off and do some highly important task. I either leave with a dying phone or see what I can get from five minutes plugged in. The Legion Meter plans to put a stop to this.
Read MoreNexstar Evolution 6 – the smartphone friendly robot telescope for the family astronomer
Stargazing is one of those activities that anyone can enjoy. There’s a great big galaxy out there and it’s fascinating, and there’s always a chance you might see a UFO or a giant asteroid set on a collision course for the planet. You never know. The Nexstar Evolution 6 is a remote controlled robot telescope that lets even the most amateur stargazer explore the skies.
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