I love useful things that are attractive to look at. Especially when they are unusual. The Clione Mini Speaker USB Lamp fits the bill perfectly. An attractive and unique speaker and lamp all in one.
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We’re not really self-obsessed are we? Because that would be horrible. No, we like to think of it more like, self aware, that’s it, we’re self aware, which means we need to keep checking to make sure we actually exist. And what better way to do that, peeps, than by sticking our heads onto every available surface?
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To do lists are so helpful. Have a million things to do? Make a list! Cross things off! Feel accomplished! This post is on my to do list, and when I’m done, I’ll feel great. But what if you have multiple people who need to be involved? Well Wunderlist lets you share your lists with others, so productivity becomes a group effort.
Read More![Wunderlist – power through your To-Do lists with this cool sharing system [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wunderlist4.jpg)
The Raspberry Pi is one of the most versatile computers with the cutest name, and people are using the ultra low price device to make all sorts of cool stuff, including tiny robots and other unusual things. Something about this tiny little guy just breeds innovation. But if you’re only a casual user of technology trying to break into more advanced electronics, it can all seem a bit intimidating. Enter the Pi-Top, a DIY laptop based around the Raspberry Pi.
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If you’re the kind of person who likes snapping multiple pictures at different occasions then you have probably felt the need for a portable printer at times. Because let’s face it, nothing impresses a friend or family member more than being given a memento of an event then and there on the spot. No waiting for email or uploads. If that’s so then you needn’t worry because your wish just came true.
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.
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There are hundreds of wearable smartwatches out there that keep you notified of all your smartphone alerts, but most of these cool watches lack the ability to track your physical and mental well-being. Sure, you can buy an individual health tracker to go along with your smartwatch, but let’s face it, two different bands on your wrist will definitely look uncool. And it’s quite expensive. Now there’s a new wrist band which does so much more than any other versions…
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Old jeans are taking on new lives. Creative minds have used them to make purses, furniture and insulation. Now the Oregon-based company TorZo has created a good looking surfacing product made from 80 percent post industrial recycled denim scraps. “Denim” utilizes a nontoxic acrylic resin infusion process to penetrate the denim board. This produces a hard, durable product that’s resistant to scratches and abrasions. Measuring 2 feet. wide, 4 feet. long and 1/2-inch thick (including a plywood backer board), the…
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One of the problems with gaming on a smartphone or phablet is the fact that you need to use a touchscreen, which can be a hassle for things like driving or shoot ’em up games, right? Because those need something with a little more finesse, not just some screen jabs and pokes. Which is where game controllers come in. But then you lose the touch bit for navigation. What to do?
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It’s the world’s favorite cold blooded lizard thing, and it’s now available for anyone to own, enjoy, abuse and ridicule. Yes this Deluxe Inflatable Godzilla Costume comes with all you need to terrorize your neighbors and make mincemeat out of your local strip mall and inhabitants.
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Carrying around a fancy laptop is all well and good, but hands up any of you who are a little bit paranoid about leaving your portable in a taxi, or on a train or at a party after work? Yeah, it happens, and when it does, it’s a nasty pit of the stomach thing. But what if you could lock the contents of your machine against unauthorized access, using nothing more than any old USB drive you have in your…
Read More![USB Raptor – turn any USB flash drive into a secure computer lock key for your laptop or desktop PC [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/usbraptor.jpg)
There are a lot of back up battery options out there. From chargers that can slip into your pocket book to ones that attach to windows and charge with the power of the sun, they all have one thing in common: they wired. If you want to cut down on wires in your life, check out the QiPack, a wireless portable charger.
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Most of us have one type of smoke alarm or another in our home that go crazy when they detect even the smallest amount of smoke. However, these alarms are only good if you’re actually in your home to hear them, you don’t get any notifications while being away from the house. Which means your house could burn down while you’re out shopping and you wouldn’t be able to do a thing.
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Not everything creepy happens in the dark of the night. Just ask someone who’s had to wrestle with the terror of eating a stale Twinkie. For these people the worries of the day are every bit as real as dungeons and dragons. But now there’s another fright to stalk the streets under the noon day sun.
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So you’re a modern individual living in modern times. You’ve got a smartphone and you use it for all kinds of things. Have you ever wanted to use your phone in a more hands free mode? Maybe access the weather instantly as you open the door to leave on the commute? Or set a wake up alarm with a tap? You can with WhizTags NFC tags, the programmable buttons for your smartphone.
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