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Gadgets July 27, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Athos – the wearable that can take your fitness regime to the next level

If you’re into fitness, people would suggest getting a wearable. What they mean by this is usually some sort of wristband that counts your steps. That’s not hardcore enough for the serious fitness fan. For them, there’s the Athos, the wearable for your actual gym clothes.

Cool Web Apps & Sites July 27, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Tone Analyzer – make sure that email isn’t accidently angry

By now most people are aware that tone does not convey well over the internet. You may mean a comment to be lighthearted and funny and it comes off across the screen as a declaration of war. Even between friends, navigating written communication can be tricky. The Tone Analyzer wants to help you get the feeling of your message across easier.

diy July 27, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

ROBOTIS Bioloid Premium Kit – a robot kit for the brave

There are many kits on the market today that can help you build your own personal robot. Of course these little machines are generally very simple and not likely to be able to do anything cool like fetch drinks or protect your home from invaders. The ROBOTIS Bioloid Premium Kit won’t help you build a Terminator either but it gets a bit closer to it.

Gadgets July 25, 2015 posted by Nigel

LED Foot Pain Reliever – NASA technology to the rescue for poor tired tootsies

Hands up if you’ve ever had painful feet. Yep, same here. We all get pain in the feet at some time or another, because we walk around a lot. That’s good of course, but it can lead to problems if we’re wearing unsuitable shoes or staying on our feet for too many harsh, unyielding hours. Properly fitting footwear can help of course, but there’s also another solution it seems.

Gadgets July 24, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Instamic – the GoPro of sound

If you want to make a movie on the fly, there’s the GoPro camera. It’s a portable wonder. Now you can do the same thing with sound with the Instamic, a tiny wireless microphone.

Gadgets July 24, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Original MOS – a little magnet to stick your important cables to

Everything you own comes with a cable these days. To charge, to connect and they’re always getting mixed up and moved around. Which is part of how they become so damaged over time. The Original MOS can help you keep your cables organized and safe when not in use.

Bizarre July 24, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Beebo – stop sacrificing both hands to feed the baby

You know what the worst part about feeding a baby is? Having to use both hands. You have to hold the baby AND the bottle. Just totally terrible. There’s a device to help with that. The Beebo will give your hand back from feeding the baby.

Cool Web Apps & Sites July 23, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Bouncy Balls – help everyone use their inside voices

If you have kids (or just roommates) you probably find yourself remarking that someone is being way too loud. That seems almost subjective almost, what is too loud, really? Now there’s a way to show people what too loud is. Bouncy Balls gives a visualization of noise.

Gadgets July 23, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Everlasting Nylon Charging Cables – no more frayed charging cords

At some point, my cat decided my charger cords for my phone were a tasty snack. Now I replace cords at an accelerated rate because after a few chomps, they stop working. This is a problem for pet owners everywhere. The Everlasting Nylon Charging Cables are made from sturdier stuff so you don’t have to replace them as often.

Gadgets July 22, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Moire – an outlet that you can customize

Usually finding an outlet when you’re at your desk means crawling under your desk to plug something in. Not only do you have to deal with the hassle of crawling under your desk but also of cords just not being long enough. Say goodbye to all of that with the Moire.

future tech July 22, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

SCiO – better living through science

Have you looked at a Twinkie and wondered what was in it? What’s the chemical makeup of a Twinkie? Now you can check it out for yourself with the SCiO, a molecular sensor that you can use at the touch of button.

Gadgets July 22, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Magic Pencil Earphones – a set of earbuds good for a goof

Spending good money on earbuds is probably a fool’s errand. They’ll get lost or just die on you. But sometimes there are earbuds that are so quirky, you just can’t help it. The Magic Pencil Earphones are a set of pencil inspired earbuds.

Eco Friendly July 21, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Ginkgo Solar Tree – charge your phone with clean, green energy

You’re probably constantly charging your mobile devices as the day goes on. Draining small amounts of power every time you do. Why not help the Earth out a little while you keep up with your social life? The Ginkgo Solar Tree is a solar charger for your devices.

Cool Web Apps & Sites July 21, 2015 posted by Donyae Coles

Fount – identify fonts all over the web [FREEWARE]

People use all kinds of fun fonts on the internet. There are thousands of fonts out there so trying to dig through them on your own can be a bit tricky. Fount is an add-on for your web browser that gives you information on fonts easily.

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