Monthly Archives: March 2015

Gadgets March 31, 2015 posted by

DELL XPS13 2015 – On The Road With This New Ultra Portable Computer, Good & Bad

We’re happy to report that Windows laptops aren’t dead. Despite a sustained and long term assault by tablet computers, netbooks, Chromebooks and even smartphones, the fact is there are some things you can only do with a full blown laptop computer. We’ve recently took one of the most interesting of the new breed out on a short 5 day road test, to see just how well the genre is doing in its fightback. The answer is, very well indeed.

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DELL XPS13 2015 – On The Road With This New Ultra Portable Computer, Good & Bad
Gadgets March 31, 2015 posted by

Volvo Life Paint – turn everything into safety wear

Tired of having to wear bright colors when you go out at night so you don’t get run over by a car? Is safety gear really cramping your style? Volvo understands and wants you to be fashionable and safe. Life Paint is the non-permanent safety solution that turns your bike and clothing into reflective gear without cramping your style.

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Volvo Life Paint – turn everything into safety wear
Eco Friendly March 28, 2015 posted by

3D printed bricks would cool rooms with water

Warming temperatures are being felt in many areas around the world as drought conditions continue. The answer to how to keep buildings cool while keeping energy costs down may lie in utilizing older technology in a new, innovative way. California-based design studio Emerging Objects has developed 3D-printed porous bricks called Cool Bricks that can be filled with water to lower room temperatures. Utilizing evaporative cooling, an old technology where dry warm air is cool through the use of water evaporation…

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3D printed bricks would cool rooms with water
Awesome March 27, 2015 posted by

Earth Hour – even a small gesture tomorrow can help…

Tomorrow, Saturday 28th March 2015, at 8.30pm local time wherever you are, the lights will be switched off all over the world for a symbolic 60 minutes, to mark Earth Hour. Described as a ‘worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet‘, and organized by the World Wildlife Fund, it basically gives everyone a chance to demonstrate their concern for the state of our planet in whatever small way they can.

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Earth Hour – even a small gesture tomorrow can help…
general March 27, 2015 posted by

Glass Keyboard by Bastron – a cool touchscreen keyboard for your desktop

Whenever you watch movies and they want to show you how high tech they are, they always have touchscreen keyboards. Without exception. Also huge holographic monitors. Unfortunately, the jury is still out on the monitors but you can get your hands on a sweet touchscreen keyboard. The Glass Keyboard by Bastron is a backlit keyboard that makes you feel like you’re in Tony Stark’s lab.

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Glass Keyboard by Bastron – a cool touchscreen keyboard for your desktop
Gadgets March 26, 2015 posted by

Mini Bike – perfect for those really small journeys

There are times when regular sized bicycles just won’t do it. They’re either too heavy, clunky or just plain big to fit into your exotic plans for ultimate mobility. Yeah, we’re thinking of you campers and climbers. Well now you can have your wheels and comfort too, with this clever little Micro Bike.

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Mini Bike – perfect for those really small journeys