There are times when you need to enjoy something which isn’t too useful, but just hits the spot. That’s when something like a 1/12 scale handmade amusement arcade machine replica is the only thing that will do the job. And now you can own one yourself, instead of looking at photos.
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Nano MicroUSB OTG Adapter – convert a standard USB socket into a smartphone and tablet friendly plug
Moving swiftly up to the top of the ‘items you are most likely to lose in 10 minutes flat’ chart, we present the amazing, delicious, fantastic new Nano MicroUSB OTG Adapter. Why would you need one, we hear you ask? Well if you have a new OTG enabled tablet or smartphone, you’ll be able to use this tiny doohickey to convert just about any standard USB accessory (like a keyboard, mouse, hard drive etc) to the microUSB format so you…
Read MoreAirlander – world’s largest aircraft is quiet, slow, very eco friendly and can haul 50 tons
Don’t look now, but airships are about to make a comeback. Big time. The idea of using lighter than air craft kind of went away with the flaming disasters of the 1930s, but now a new generation of technologies offers safer, more efficient options for these giants, And now one British company thinks it has come up with the perfect product to attract buyers to the market once more.
Read MoreBondic – the only glue you’ll ever need
Anyone who is at least a little crafty will know that glue does not work on everything. It just doesn’t. Also it tends to involve its own set of clean up requirements not to mention if you want it to last, you’ve got to get the right glue for the job. Bondic is a liquid plastic that hardens under UV light and manages to be the right glue for many jobs.
Read MoreTop 3 Free Alternatives To Photoshop [FREEWARE]
Photoshop is a great tool but, unfortunately, a rather expensive one. The allure of digital art and photo editing is strong. For people looking to break into creating digital art, here are three free alternatives to the pricey software.
Read MoreValta Starter Kit – get greener and save a little bit of money
Whether you are trying to reduce your carbon footprint or just save a few bucks every month, using less energy is a good thing. We’re not always cognizant of how much energy we’re using on a daily basis. The Valta Starter Kit is a way to get on top of what our energy consumption is so we can bring it down.
Read MoreImmerse Virtual Reality Headset – turn your smartphone into a 3D wonderland of fun for just $45 ]Review]
There’s no question that 3D is a bit of a joke nowadays. The problem is the industry thought we’d love it enough to pay lots of money for the TVs, the movie tickets and all the other bits and pieces. But we didn’t. Our bad. But now there’s a new genre of fun budget 3D products which might just bring it back to life, and we’ve got our grubby mits on one example to test out.
Read MorePitendo Ultimate- portable games console goes retro Raspberry Pi style
For some people retro gaming is definitely a thing. Not for them those modern consoles with the fancy logos and all that high resolution, gesture sensing nonsense. What’s wrong with some good old fashioned pixelated plink, plink audio gaming like it used to be? When men were men and controllers weighed more than a medium sized garden shed?
Read MoreStreet Workout Spots – find your free local outdoor gym parks in a snap
Dude sent us a little message the other day with a link to his new website which is quite cute. It’s basically a listing of all the free outdoor work-out parks, you know, places where you can show off your pecs while getting a bit of healthy exercise for free. The site is called Street Workout Spots.
Read MoreDa Vinci Auto Coach – the most expensive toy car money can buy
Toy car collections are one of the most beloved types of collectibles. There are many types of toy car collections just as there are many types of actual car collections. The Da Vinci Auto Coach is an intricately crafted, very expensive toy car.
Read MoreStrobing LED Hula Hoop – watch the light show as you hula hoop
Hula Hoops are one of those weird toys that everyone has played with at least once. They may not have been any good at it, but they tried. Add a little pizzazz to your hooping with the Strobing LED Hula Hoop.
Read MoreLully – help your child sleep better at night without the ‘terrors’
If you have a young child which is still affected by poor sleep patterns or the ‘night terrors’, then you will be relieved to know that technology is speeding to the rescue in the form of a small gadget and smartphone app. The product, called Lully, is designed to prevent the onset of the terrors and help your child (and you) get a good night’s sleep.
Read MoreMusic For Cats – get your feline companion something to relax to
Have you ever been listening to your favorite song and thought, “This is great and all but I wonder if my cat is really enjoying it?” If not, don’t worry, it appears someone out there did. Music for Cats is music made by people just for cats.
Read MoreNEEO – use this brain and remote to control your smart home
We’re not quite on the futuristic homes of tomorrow but we’re getting there. As we become more and more connected, so do our living spaces. NEEO is a two part smart system for your home.
Read MoreZooniverse – donate your free time to some crowdsourced science
If you’re feeling a bit bored at your computer, you could be using your downtime to help science. All you need is a computer with a working internet connection and you too can help solve scientific mysteries. Zooniverse is a website that allows people to take part in crowdsourced science.
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