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Awesome January 29, 2016 posted by Debra Atlas

Aerofloat’s innovative technology lets houseboats clean their greywater

Clean water is a precious commodity. Rigorous restrictions mean cleaning greywater is becoming more imperative. Australian family-owned and run Aerofloat™ Pty Ltd. is making a big splash with this. Aerofloat designs, manufactures and installs simple, affordable systems that treat industrial wastewater and greywater using Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) principles. Its patented system is compact and mechanically simple. DAF systems normally utilize a chemical coagulant mixed with the wastewater, causing the pollutants to bind together. Air is added to the treated…

Gadgets January 29, 2016 posted by Nigel

Woolet – the smart Bluetooth wallet you can’t lose in a cab

It’s like a perpetual nightmare. The thought of leaving your wallet behind at a bar, in a cab or somewhere else where you aren’t. We’ve all had those moments, even if they didn’t turn out gruesome. But now technology is stepping up to help banish the lost dosh blues once and for all, thanks to the power of Bluetooth.

Gadgets January 29, 2016 posted by Nigel

Wireless Glass Keyboard – touch sensitive Bluetooth thing glistens with shiny

There are some products which definitely come out of the ‘because we can’ stable of innovation, and we think this new Wireless Glass Keyboard is one of those. After all, why would you create this? Because it’s more portable? Not really. It’s easier to use? Probably not. So why?

Gadgets January 28, 2016 posted by Nigel

R2D2 Humidifier – the force, or something equally hilarious and trendy, comes to your bedroom

OK, here’s a question. How many ways can you slice and dice a stupid fictional robot character and make a zillion dollars in licensing fees? Answer. We don’t know, because we haven’t tried marketing a toilet scraper yet. Yes that’s right, here we go with yet another R2D2 themed object. We’ve had wireless keyboards, car chargers, bubble machines, desk vacs, web cams, smokers, remote controls and security safes. Why not an R2D2 Humidifier? We hear you ask. Wearily.

Free Software January 28, 2016 posted by Nigel

WPS Office – the best darn Android office suite around [Freeware]

It’s a fact that the more powerful these darn smartphones become, the more tempting it is to use them for more adventurous stuff. Like… oh you know, navigating around. But more seriously, the power of modern phones is also just perfect for doing real office type work, but they’ve been held back until now by sub-standard software. No longer. Welcome WPS Office.

Bizarre January 27, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Cut the salt with a bit of electricity

Cutting salt intake is one of the most suggested food changes that are made to people who are trying to eat better. The problem is that salt makes your food taste good. Like, just so good. One lab has a solution that may help use less salt: Add a little cathodal current to it.

Gadgets January 27, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Hands-Free Tablet Holder – use your tablets without fear of falling on the train

The rise of technology has made traveling a lot more bearable. Catch up on all the latest news during your morning commute or just play another level of Candy Crush. Of course, holding on to your tablet ties up one of your hands and that might not be so great on a bumpy train ride. The Hands-Free Tablet Holder lets you use your tablet while you hold on to the train for safety.

Fun & Games January 27, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Mozbii – steal colors for the real world for digital coloring

Borrowing colors from the real world for digital art is a dream of artists everywhere. Now that dream is a reality with Mozbii, the stylus that lets you snatch color straight from the real world to use on your tablet.

Reviews January 26, 2016 posted by Nigel

UMI Emax Mini Android Phone – sleek iPhone clone offers great budget specs [Review]

It’s always nice to come across a product which is more than the sum of its parts, and which offers a better experience than the price should suggest. And so it is with the new UMI Emax Mini smartphone. This sleek little iPhone clone, looks good and more importantly, works extremely well, and all at a very impressive price.

Cool Web Apps & Sites January 26, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Feed Books – free digital books both new and not so new

There are a ton of free books on the internet. The downside is that most of the ones that you find for free on various websites are those that are classics in the public domain. If you want to read new books but are tired of slushing through Amazon, give Feed Books a go.

Gadgets January 26, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Hook Up Connectable Entertaining System – build a crock-pot buffet

Crock-Pots are great. Just throw your ingredients in there, set it and forget it. Eight hours later, your house smells like delicious noms. The downside of them is that they’re pretty much a single type of meal. Add some variety to your crock-pot cooking with the Hook Up Connectable Entertaining System, the crock-pots you can connect.

Gadgets January 26, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Cardboard Home Cinema – a personal movie theater, just add smartphone

If you were on the East Coast of the US this weekend you may have found yourself buried under a ton of snow. You may have been trapped in your home with nothing but your family for company which after a few hours can get aggravating. Be prepared for next time with the Cardboard Home Cinema, the box that turns your smartphone into a personal movie experience.

Gadgets January 25, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

FireHotTub – the hot tub that runs on firewood

Even if you don’t like the pool, a hot tub is always a treat! Soaking in the warm bubbly waters is sure to relax anyone. If you’re looking for a hot tub for your home but you don’t want your typical look, the FireHotTub is the wood burning relaxation tub of your dreams.

future tech January 25, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Silent Partner – the device that promises to solve your snoring problems

Why is snoring so jarring? If you have to sleep near someone who sounds like they’re sawing logs all night, then you’re aware of the issue. The Silent Partner is a new gadget to help with late night loggers. It won’t stop the problem; it just makes it so you can’t hear it.

but is it art? January 25, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

Fylte – the magnetic bulb that floats like magic

When you think of a light bulb, it’s a glass fixture that you screw in to make it work. It doesn’t matter if it’s a lamp or ceiling fixture, that’s how they work. The Flyte is a levitating light bulb that defies conventional light bulb wisdom, no attachments required.

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