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Gadgets July 31, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

RC Rotating iPad Viewing Stand – a tablet stand that moves with you

Tablets are very useful tools. Before them, you basically had to print off anything you wanted to use in the kitchen or workroom. Still, it’s a bit hard to work with them if you don’t want to get them messed up when you’re working with a messy substance, like food. Try the RC Rotating iPad Viewing Stand to keep your tablet in sight while you work.

Free Software July 31, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Truemessenger – stop text spam with this app [FREEWARE]

The thing about text messages is, if you don’t have the number saved to your phone, you have no idea who the person is. This can be awkward. Also there’s the spam problem that some people experience. If only our SMS worked more like email. With the Truemessenger app, you have a more organized text experience that mimcs your email inbox.

Gadgets July 31, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Amazon Dash Button – shopping at the push of a button

Amazon is all about making our lives easier. If you order household things from them, they’ve got a handy gadget to make reordering things a snap. The Amazon Dash Button is your answer to never worrying about your shopping again.

Gadgets July 30, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Classic Nomiku – cook your food a new way with the push of a button

Everyone wants to cook better food. Food should taste good, otherwise, what’s the point? Still, we’re all limited by our own tools. With the Classic Nomiku, you can add sous vide to your meal plans.

Cool Web Apps & Sites July 30, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Any.Do – the next level to do list [FREEWARE]

Some days it just feels like you can’t get anything at all done. You’ve got a mental list of tasks that have multiple steps. Things get forgotten, tasks get ignored. It might help to write things down. Any.Do is an app and website designed to help you get your life together.

Gadgets July 30, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Transparent Speaker – no extras, just sound

Old school speakers, the kind that sit in your living room and prove that you mean business when it comes to your sound quality, are really ugly. There’s no denying this. They’re boxy and ugly. The Transparent Speaker strips away the box and gives you a speaker that can fit in any room.

Eco Friendly July 29, 2015 posted by Nigel

Youxia – the world’s first Android electric supercar?

So move over Tesla, there’s a new clone in town. The newcomer offers all the exotic all-electric power and style of the American supercar, but with a lower price and a few different features. The Youxia (pronounced Yo-sha) is due to hit the streets next year sometime, although we’ve not seen any confirmed images of a factory floor or anything which resembles an assembly plant yet.

Eco Friendly July 29, 2015 posted by Nigel

Rockefeller Smart Bike – designed for Android, iOS and your healthy heart

Yeah sure, it looks like a normal bicycle. It’s got those round wheel things, a steering doo-hickey and some pedals, but don’t be deceived. This is a genuine, all encompassing, mighty marvelous ‘smart‘ bike. No wait, come back. The Rockefeller JW650 Smart Bike is intelligent, conscious and intends one day to enter the Tour de France and ‘do well’.

Gadgets July 29, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Mini T – a fireplace for anywhere

Fireplaces are wonderful and make wintertime almost worth it. If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in your house, then you know the joy of curling up to a crackling log for warmth and good cheer. You also know the hassle of cleaning a chimney. The Mini T is an indoor/outdoor fireplace that’s low maintenance and actually perfect for any season.

Fun & Games July 29, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Code:Deck – playing cards for developers

Code is everywhere. Well, everywhere in the digital world anyway. It’s the building blocks of everything we interact with through our machines. If you are or someone you know and love is addicted to coding, the Code:Deck is the perfect set of playing cards for them.

Gadgets July 29, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Q-Bot Self Balancing Mini Personal Transporter Scooter – like a Segway but smaller

Segways are sort of a joke in and of themselves but they still serve the purpose of motoring around, especially when on vacation. Why should you exert extra energy? You’re on vacation to relax. Now there’s a more colorful alternative. The Q-Bot Self Balancing Mini Personal Transporter Scooter is the eco-friendly way to glide around town.

Mobile Tech July 28, 2015 posted by Nigel

VK 6050 S Smartphone – HUGE 6050mAh battery gives 4 days of use with this great phone [Review] [Editors Choice]

For a long time now, people have been asking for longer battery life for their mobile phones, but until recently the manufacturers seem to have been more focused on style over substance. But recently we’ve noticed a change from the Android makers, and it’s excellent. These new phones offer around 3 days of operation from a charge, which makes life so much easier. And now there’s a new king of the jungle out there, which offers even more.

Gadgets July 28, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Portable LP to MP3 Converter – convert that indie record into a format you can use

It’s 2015 and you would think that there would be no need to transfer music from LPs to MP3s anymore but you would be wrong. LPs are making a comeback thanks to hipsters. Not to worry though, you can still keep up with the indie music scene with the Portable LP to MP3 Converter.

Gadgets July 28, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Aurora Aroma Genie – smell the relaxation

Every sense can affect your mood. Touch, sound, sight, and taste can all affect how you feel in any given moment. Smells also puts us in certain states of mind. The Aurora Aroma Genie is an aromatherapy diffuser that can calm your soul.

Gadgets July 28, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Unshredder – piece documents back together without all the work

When something is shredded, generally that means that it is gone forever. That’s sort of the entire point of it. But what happens when you shred something important? Instead of spending hours trying to piece the parts back together, you can download Unshredder, the program that puts together documents for you.

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