Bionic eyes are nothing new in science fiction but they weren’t really a reality for our world, until now. In 2017, ten blind people in the UK will be given bionic eyes which will hopefully allow them to see again. The future is now.
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Gmail Tip – block senders to keep your inbox neat
One of my goals is INBOX ZERO for the new year (or as close as I can get). What would really help is if I wasn’t getting emails from a slew of places that I unsubscribed from. Or if I could get the messages to stop from places where it was more than just a button click. With Gmail you can just block emails you don’t want to get anymore.
Read MoreAndroid Nougat – this Easter Egg is all about the cats
Android is getting a new OS, Nougat is the tasty name of what’s coming. Even if you aren’t looking forward to any upgrades, there’s a little hidden Easter Egg that might make you a bit happier. This version of the OS comes with a hidden Neko Atsume like game.
Read MorePrisma – turn your poorly lit selfie into a work of art with this app
You probably took a thousand pictures last weekend and will likely take a thousand more this weekend. Why not do a little something different with them? Download the Prisma app and turn them into almost recognizable works of art.
Read MoreExtreme Sandbox – live your heavy equipment fantasies
Little kids are obsessed with heavy equipment like bulldozers and excavators. Some kids never grow out of this obsession. For most people unless they go into operating heavy machinery full time, that dream of operating one will never become a reality. Unless you book some time at Extreme Sandbox, the company that lets you play on heavy equipment.
Read MoreZenCrate – if your dog is a bit nervous, this crate can be his happy place
Dogs get scared easily by loud noises. They also get worried and sad when left home. ZenCrate is the dog crate designed to help ease your pet’s worries and make them a happier pooch.
Read MoreiFixit Pro Tech Toolkit – fix your smartphone yourself with these tools
If you want to repair your mobile gadgets after they’ve seen some better days, you may find that you run into a bit of trouble. That trouble being a lack of tools that will help you get the job done. The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit gives you the tools you need for those tech fix-it jobs.
Read MoreXbox One Coffee Table – the living room piece for the super fan
We’ve seen coffee tables shaped like controllers before but these have, thus far, been pretty retro inspired. If you’re more into the later waves of gaming, check out the Xbox One Coffee Table, the table shaped like a controller for everyone’s second favorite current gen system.
Read MoreFNDN Heated Scarf – the scarf that will keep you extra warm will temperatures drop
It’s been pretty warm this winter where I’m at but that doesn’t mean that cold days aren’t on their way. With that in mind. The FNDN Heated Scarf seems like it would be a great way to keep your neck and face protected from frigid temperatures.
Read MoreLED Bonsai Tree – bring some peace and calm into the new year
The year is winding down to a close and boy has it been a rough one. Which is why we could all use a little serenity in our lives. Get some calming energy in your life with the LED Bonsai Tree, the beautiful tiny tree that glows peace and calm.
Read MorePaper Airplane Gun – the machine gun that spreads happiness, not bullets
Sometimes technology makes the world an even weirder and more wonderful place. This is one of those times. The YouTuber Papierfligerei used 3D printing to make a gun that folds and shoots paper airplanes and it is exactly what the world needs.
Read MoreReal or Satire – the website that will save you some righteous indignation and embarrassment
We’ve all done it, we’ve clicked on a link through social media and been taken by a story. It’s ok, it happens to the best of us! In fact, some sites run their whole business on “news” that is really just made up nonsense. Before you hit share, drop that link into Real or Satire, the site that will let you know if you’re looking at a trusted news source or not.
Read MorePOPSICASE – the first iPhone case made from 100 percent recycled materials
Fishing nets are decimating marine life in our oceans, even though many governments have banned their use. One company is doing something about it. POPSICASE is the first iPhone protective case made from discarded fishing nets and recycled aluminum. The invention was created by architect, set designer and sculptor Pablo Erlandsen and María José Pedragosa, a biologist, advertiser and social entrepreneur. This innovative case has a hideaway handle that makes it easy to use your iPhone 6, 6S or 7…
Read MorePayphone Boombox – check out this cool little project
Mostly outdated technology ends up in a landfill but sometimes they become cool art installations with the help of a little bit of modern technology. In this case, an old payphone became a boombox that will play some of the hottest jams from the 90s because life is wonderful that way.
Read MoreClick Click Click – this plain website is pretty addictive
Some parts of the internet are weird. Click Click Click is one of the oddest websites I’ve encountered in a while. The point is to show you how much your computer can pick up from your simple movements but this site has sort of gamified it.
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