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Fun & Games January 28, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Gallium Spoon Mold – watch a spoon melt right before your eyes

Pranks can be a lot of fun. Especially those that use science. The Gallium Spoon Mold will let you create teaspoons that will melt away as your guest stirs their tea.

Gadgets January 27, 2015 posted by Nigel

Galactic Defense Arcade Watch – retro asteroids fun on your wrist

Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be, that’s for sure. Back in the day, you’d get a full dosed version of the retros, complete with cheap chrome, dodgy materials and the like. Nowadays all you’re liable to find is a strange combination of analog and digital which does neither very well.

Awesome January 27, 2015 posted by Nigel

Tronsmart Draco AW80 – awesome OctaCore TV Box sets a new level in amazing [Review]

Let’s just get one thing out of the right now, shall we? All those clever folk sneering at the wave of Android TV boxes flooding the market right now need to wipe the smirk off their faces, because these things are here to stay, and they’re getting awesome. For those who’ve just arrived from Mars, these small boxes hook up to your TV via the HDMI socket and deliver games, Internet, and TV entertainment using the WiFi network in your home….

cool tech January 27, 2015 posted by Nigel

WhatSim – the cheap SIM card designed for unlimited WhatsApp chatting only

There’s clever, and then there’s really clever, and the new WhatSim is a very smart product indeed. Capitalizing on people’s need to stay in touch when traveling without breaking the bank, this new SIM card service for mobile phones provides an ultra cheap global WhatsApp chatting platform for all.

Gadgets January 27, 2015 posted by Nigel

R2D2 Virtual Keyboard – the humble keyboard suddenly gets some Galactic laser beam action

There are really too many jokes to play with when it comes to products like this. Does the keyboard have ‘force’ feedback? Your typing better, will it make? And so it goes. But the fact is, if you’re a fanatic, you’re going to love having this R2D2 Virtual Keyboard on your desk. Right?

Bookmark This! January 27, 2015 posted by Nigel

Open Food Facts – cool free crowdsourced food database helps us all stay healthy

Food is pretty important stuff we think you’ll agree. What a shame then, that we don’t really know enough about what we eat. Like the detailed stuff. Well now there’s a great new initiative using the crowd to create a free online database that anyone can use and add to, to make sure we have the facts we need.

Gadgets January 26, 2015 posted by Nigel

WiFi HotSpot USB Cable – 3 in 1 cable lets you charge, data sync and WiFi share

Question: When is a USB cable not a USB cable? Answer: When it’s a WiFi router hotspot. You’ve got to love tech sometimes, especially when unpredictable things happen. Who would have thought that someone would come up with a standard microUSB charge and data sync cable which would also do something quite so cool?

Gadgets January 26, 2015 posted by Nigel

TuneBase FM – wireless transmitter lets you beam your music easily from phone to car [Review]

Most of us nowadays keep or stream our favorite music tracks using our smartphones, which is great for carrying around, but it can be a bit of a hassle if you want to play it back easily through your car stereo system. Most modern cars come with fancy connections, but if you’re rocking an older vehicle it can be tricky. Which is where a decent FM transmitter system can help.

Free Software January 26, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

GIF Camera – share your world one GIF at a time [FREEWARE]

If you spend a lot of time on the internet, then you know that something like 75% of your online conversations happen in gif format. Wouldn’t it be great to make your own? The GIF Camera allows you to create your own GIFs on Android devices.

Gadgets January 26, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Floating Light and Water Show – turn your pool into a disco

Lights make everything better. Everything. Ponds and pools can be greatly improved with a little lighting. The Floating Light and Water Show is the perfect way to liven up a pond or pool for parties or lazy outdoor nights.

Gadgets January 26, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Canary – watch your cat while checking for carbon monoxide leaks all with one device

Home security is very important to many people and with the advent of constant connectivity in our lives, watching over your home when you’re away from it is easier than ever. The Canary is a home security system in a single device.

reprise January 25, 2015 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.

Gadgets January 24, 2015 posted by Nigel

Night Glow Toilet Seat – shine on, you crazy diamond…!

Forget about those modest little glow stickers and tiny lights you get nowadays to help you locate your toilet area, what you really need is something that does the job properly. You know, that lights up the whole room, not just the seat itself.

Gadgets January 24, 2015 posted by Nigel

The Heater Hat – keeping you toasty where it counts

There are times when you need to look nice and elegant, and times when you just need to feel warm. Know what we mean? So for those times when it’s essential that you avoid popsicle status, we would like to present the Heater Hat.

Gadgets January 23, 2015 posted by Nigel

Flips Convertible Headphone Speakers – clever headphones convert into speakers with a flick of the wrist

This new gadget definitely hails from the ‘why’s it taken so long’ department. You know how headphones are great for listening privately to your music, but not so useful when you want to fill a room with sound? Yeah well about that. These new Flips Convertible Headphone Speakers have changed all that completely.

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