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Fun & Games January 23, 2015 posted by Nigel

Snap Pets – hands on with a cute cuddly selfie and spy cam [First Looks]

Love ’em or loathe ’em, it looks as though selfies – taking photos of yourself in interesting locations – are here to stay for the long term. It’s not that they’re particularly interesting, it’s just that they’re really fun to do, especially with your friends and family. Lots of grinning involved.

but is it art? January 23, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Inspirograph – a relaxing digital Spirograph

Spirographs are one of the best toys from childhood. All you needed was a pen and suddenly you were an artist. Not to mention the act of drawing one of the geometric designs is super relaxing. Now you can relive the relaxing creation on Inspirograph, the digital Spirograph.

Gadgets January 23, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Effortless Vehicle Escape Tool – don’t get stranded in winter road accidents

It’s winter. Winter brings snow. Snow brings amnesia centered on how to drive. This is a fact. Unfortunately, there are always an uptake in accidents when the white stuff starts falling. If you find yourself trapped in a car after an unexpected trip off the road, the Effortless Vehicle Escape Tool may save your life.

Fun & Games January 23, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Vision X Shoe Kit – put a little light into your step

Remember LA Lights? They were the coolest sneakers ever. They lit up. Now that you’re an adult, you’ve probably realized that although you have the money to buy them, no one really makes grown up shoes that glow. The Vision X Shoe Kit lets you turn your dull sneakers into your own glow in the dark kicks.

Awesome January 22, 2015 posted by Nigel

Split Depth Gifs – the nearest you’re going to get to awesome 3D without glasses today

If you’ve ever wondered if we would ever be able to view 3D without having to put on those stupid glasses, then you’re in for a treat. Sure it’s not a total full complete 3D experience, but this SplitDepthGIFS sub from Reddit features some rather awesome moving images which will keep you entertained for far too long.

Gadgets January 22, 2015 posted by Nigel

HD Power Bank Spy Camera – you never know when you may need to snoop and charge at the same time

In this crazy multifunction world of ours, there seems to be no end to the ingenious ways we can combine functions in one device. We’ve had flower basket fruit peelers and coffee making headphones, so we shouldn’t be surprised with this new gadget.

Fun & Games January 22, 2015 posted by Nigel

R.E.V. – smart robot toy car comes with GPS and a rather aggressive attitude [First Look]

So you thought GPS was only for getting you safely to your aunt’s house near the seaside? Wrong. They’re now starting to use it in upmarket toys. The new upcoming R.E.V. (Robot Enhanced Vehicle) is kind of a tiny version of the KITT car from Knight Rider, complete with weapons and attitude.

Eco Friendly January 22, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Tado Smart Thermostat – helping your heat and bill stay cozy

My husband won’t let anyone touch the thermostat. Ever. He is the only one allowed for only he knows the true setting that will keep us all toasty warm without boiling us. If we had the Tado Smart Thermostat, the heat would be controlled and I wouldn’t have to sneak around so much.

Free Software January 22, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

TextSecure – the app that keeps your secret texts secret [FREEWARE]

Are you afraid that your text messages are being read by outside entities? Worried that the government is watching you? Well give TextSecure a shot, the encryption app for all your text messaging needs.

Gadgets January 21, 2015 posted by Nigel

Cheerson CX-30W quadcopter – budget price camera quad flies your smartphone or controller

Quadcopters are coming onto the market in waves now, from the ultra cheap to the very sophisticated premium priced models. Most are copycat products, but some try to offer something different. The thing we thought was interesting about the Cheerson CX-30W product is the fact that you can fly it using your smartphone or the included controller. Win-win.

Fun & Games January 21, 2015 posted by Nigel

WowWee MiPosaur – hands on with WowWee’s new dancing dino robot [First Look]

We love robots. Who doesn’t? As long as they’re not tearing up the city we’re all for them. Especially when they’re cute and cuddly, and have enough smarts to play games with us. We’re actually looking forward to the day when we can have real looking robot dinosaurs roaming the hallways, it’s going to be fun. We think. In the meantime, the new smart toys will have to do instead.

Gadgets January 21, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Cynaps Mint – the headset that channels sound through bone

Having earphones in is the universal sign of “I’m not listening to you” but sometimes, like when you’re riding your bike on a crowded street, headphones can be a hazard. The Cynaps Mint is a headset that conducts sound through bone so your ears can be free to listen for outside sound.

Gadgets January 21, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

True Mirror – your reflection, uncanny valley edition

Sometimes science gives us something that sets us pretty square inside of the uncanny valley. The True Mirror allows you to see yourself as others see you which is probably pretty strange.

Gadgets January 21, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Textblade – a mini keyboard for texting

Pros to touchscreen texting: Full keyboard instead of hitting the same button three times for a single letter. Cons to touchscreen texting: The full keyboard is tiny and your fingers are probably not. The Textblade is a portable keyboard designed for texting.

Gadgets January 20, 2015 posted by Nigel

Velopresso – the pedal powered coffee trike

Mock the hipsters all you like, but they’re definitely full of interesting at times. Such as when they’re celebrating unusual, hipster type indulgences and coming up with all sorts of weird ways to enjoy them. Like coffee for instance. Who needs a standard boring espresso machine when you can use one of these instead?

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