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Eco Friendly March 11, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

TetraBIN – the trash can that can help stop littering by playing video games

Fact: If something is presented as a game, no matter how boring it is, people will be way more likely to do it. Laundry? Nope! A sorting game? Yeah, I can do that. TetraBIN is a trash bin that turns not littering into a very real game you and your friends can play. That game is Tetris.

Gadgets March 10, 2015 posted by Nigel

Tranquil Moments Bluetooth Speaker & Sleep Assistant – rock by day, snooze by night

If music be the food of life, then dream on. Or something like that. For all of those who have ever suffered from a dodgy night’s sleep because of all those nasty thoughts, here’s yet another non chemical way to try and help beat the sheep. The Tranquil Moments Bluetooth Speaker & Sleep Assistant.

huh..? March 10, 2015 posted by Nigel

Pedigree Tracks – apparently your dog now needs a fitness app too [Freeware]

We’re surprised it too so long. After all half the developed world is dog mad, so why shouldn’t some enterprising (cough… opportunistic …cough) company try and capitalize on that? And what better than a pet food company eh? So step forward the new Pedigree Tracks app. The most totally useless piece of code to ever be written in the history of code.

Gadgets March 10, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

USB Double Heater Pouch With Lunchbox – avoid the microwave, lunch at your desk

Waiting to use the office microwave is a drag. Since everyone goes to lunch at the same time, there’s always a line. Then there’s the awkward conversation. The USB Double Heater Pouch with Lunchbox allows you to stay at your desk while still enjoying a warm meal.

hmm..interesting March 10, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Nerdwax – keep your glasses in place, super hipster style

I spend maybe 30% of my life pushing my glasses up. This is especially annoying if I’m using my hands to do something that I don’t want to touch my face with. Nerdwax helps you keep your glasses on without any effort.

Gadgets March 10, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Typo Preventing Electronic Typewriter – old style typing with new world convenience

So you like the look and feel of a typewriter but don’t like the way it just lets you make mistakes. Like, it just leaves you out there, typos and all. The Typo Preventing Electronic Typewriter has your back, it combines aspects of a word processing program with your old fashioned typewriter.

Awesome March 9, 2015 posted by Nigel

Solar Impulse 2 – follow the amazing world record fuel free flight in real time from inside the cockpit

In case you haven’t yet heard, two intrepid Swiss adventurers have just set off on a round the world flight in a solar powered plane which will use absolutely no extra fuel on the journey. The 17,000 solar panels will charge up some on-board lithium ion batteries to keep the plane aloft during the night, and they will simply keep going until they complete the whole journey around the globe.

Bizarre March 9, 2015 posted by Nigel

Mail A Spud – no box, no envelope, just a potato and some stamps

We’ve featured some pretty weird things here over the decades, but boy this one really stands up there with the best. The new Mail A Spud service offers to send a potato to anyone in the U.S of A, for just $9.99. We’re not talking prime edible foodstuffs here, no fancy packaging or anything. Just a potato. Or potatoe. Spud.

Gadgets March 9, 2015 posted by Nigel

SISWOO Monster R8 – this beast of a phone blows most other budget Androids out of the water [Review]

We have a feeling that 2015 will come to be recognized as the start of the era of the Chinese budget phone, which means it’s also likely to be the beginning of a surge in online handset buying. What this means for the main street phone retailers is anyone’s guess, but the signs are that things are going to get pretty precarious, pretty quickly.

Free Software March 9, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

QuickPic – a replacement Gallery app for Android phones [FREEWARE]

By now, most adults are way past their first phones and likely have a gallery full of pictures. The phone’s native gallery app may not be working out too well. QuickPic is an alternative gallery for android users.

Gadgets March 9, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Jump Cable With Lighting Charger – an emergency battery that fits in your pocket

Having a charger with you has become a way of life in the smartphone age. The downside is that you can’t do much with just a cord. Luckily, there are many portable batteries and charger solutions. The Jump Cable with Lighting Connector is an emergency charger for iPhones.

Gadgets March 9, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Slimmest Under Pillow Speaker – drift off to the sweet sounds of nature without disturbing your roommate

Getting to sleep is hard for some people. There are a variety of reasons why people may have some trouble winding down from their day. Especially in today’s busy world, getting into the sleeping groove may prove a bit elusive for some people. The Slimmest Under Pillow Speaker plays soothing sounds and fits right under your pillow.

reprise March 8, 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.

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