So look, the Dutch clearly like doing things properly. None of your half measures where they’re concerned. So instead of installing some quaint little wood burner stove, these guys have gone and designed a wood burner that actually burns a whole tree trunk. Mind boggling!
Read MoreMonthly Archives: November 2014
Thrivetracker – free app helps you track and improve your moods [Freeware]
They say that knowledge is the first step to wisdom, so anything that can help us improve has got to be a good thing, right? Especially when it has to do with how we feel and how we’re getting on with our lives. Now there’s a free app which promises to help us understand more about what makes us tick, and so help us optimize our lives in different ways.
Read MoreTECPOINT Sur La Table SteakChamp Thermometer – take the guesswork out of cooking your steaks
Stop trying to act like a professional chef when you’re cooking steaks. If you can’t tell the correct temperature of the meat at any given time then you’re actually at risk of destroying a perfect cut. Invest in a small piece of technology to give yourself some peace of mind when cooking steaks and your stomach, and other diners, will thank you.
Read MorePorkfolio Wi-Fi Piggy Bank – save the bacon you bring home in this cute little pig
Piggy banks are a staple of childhood. The little ceramic or plastic guys hold all your spare change to save up for that bike you want. or more likely until the ice cream man comes down the street on a hot day. The Porkfolio Wi-Fi Piggy Bank is taking the timeless act of saving into the next generation.
Read MoreBrain Wave Animated Cat Ears – share your feelings with adorableness
Maybe you watch a lot of anime. Maybe you’re the kind of person who thinks cat ears are cute and wishes they had some to perfectly convey their emotions. I’m not judging you. Maybe I’m that kind of person (I am that kind of person). The Brain Wave Animated Cat Ears can turn your dreams into a reality.
Read MoreiPhone 6 Microscope – x100 magnification will let you take some amazing photos
If you ever get bored of doing all those selfies and sticking vintage prints up on Instagram, we have another suggestion for you. Why not take a look at the microscopic world instead, and start grabbing some amazing photos of teeny tiny things?
Read MoreFresh Paper – keep your fruit and veggies fresher longer with a single sheet of paper
So everyone loves a nice bit of fruit now and then, and there are even those who delight in a decent bit of broccoli with their meals. But the problem is fresh produce tends to go off pretty quickly, which means you end up throwing a lot of it away unless you can eat it quickly. But this ingenious product promises to reduce waste and keep your stuff fresher for longer. 꾾ᴢ
Read MoreMapillary – use your phone to crowdsource a new style of street view
Google Street View is a wondrous thing, no question, but it’s a bit limited in some ways. For example it really only focuses on what’s happening in the immediate area of a main street. Sure there are more walking views being done, but it’s still got lots of gaps, especially in less developed areas and countries. Now there’s a new alternative which lets the ‘crowd‘ contribute their own photos using a special app.
Read MorePerfect Bake – app controlled smart baking guarantees perfect results, impress the in-laws
We’re rapidly approaching the season of good will, cheer and massive amounts of baked goods. Which is awesome if you’re an eater, but not so good if you’re a cook, especially one who’s a little unsure in the kitchen. But now you can relax, because technology has got your back, to help you bake perfect results every time.
Read MoreCertified True Randomizer – let your phone make your decisions for you [Freeware]
Do you have trouble making decisions? Have you ever needed to flip a coin or generate a random number or card? If you don’t happen to have any random chance options on hand, Certified True Randomizer is an app to help you with all your “chance†needs. And who knows, it might make you a happier, less indecisive person. Or not.
Read MoreInWatch Z – we test out the smallest coolest Android KitKat phone (watch) in the world [Review]
Yeah, so we all know that phones are getting thinner and lighter, but what about actual size? Mostly they’re staying that same slab shape, which is fine, but sometimes all you need is a phone which is ultraportable and which you can carry around with you without fear of losing it or forgetting it on a train. Well here’s an interesting alternative for you gadget freaks which should give you exactly what you need.
Read MoreWBM Himalayan Heat 1500W – stick a fireplace heater on your desk and stay toasty
Heaters are so boring. Which is a shame, because they do some pretty good work sometimes. Like warming things up. When it’s cold. But maybe they don’t need to be totally boring? Perhaps they can be made to add a bit of sparkle to a room. Tie it together even?
Read MorePink Floyd Endless River – new final album now available online for free streaming
Super group Pink Floyd has decided to release one final album to the world, and of course it’s going to be a huge thing. But even more massive is the fact that they’ve gone and released the whole thing for free streaming on Spotify first, in order to get everyone excited.
Read MoreRandom – the app that finds you cool new stuff to enjoy [Freeware]
The internet is a vast landscape filled with all sorts of information and time wasters. The problem is, most people only go to the same handful of sources and miss out on all the wonder that the internet has to offer. Random is the app hoping to change that.
Read MoreSunFriend Personal UV Monitor – handy gadget makes sure you get the perfect safe tan
Summer may be over but there’s still the middle of the winter vacations to places that are not winter. Lovely places where the sun shines off of green leaves instead of sheets of ice. If you’re going to one of these spots, then the SunFriend Personal UV Monitor will help you come back nicely tanned instead of overcooked.
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