Apps are everywhere. They’re one of the most popular ways of interacting with technology today. It’s no secret that making apps is a big industry that can lead to a solid career (until the tech changes again). If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to build but don’t know anything about computers, the Android Basics Nanodegree can help.
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Mobile USB-Powered Portable Fan – get a little breeze with your laptop
Even though the weather has gotten outside worthy, chances are you’re still going to spend a lot of time at your computer. Get a little extra blast of cool with the Mobile USB-Powered Portable Fan.
Read More53 Quart Portable Freezer/Cooler – say goodbye wet soda cans with this outdoor freezer
Coolers are good for keeping your soda’s cool while you’re outside enjoying the weather but they’re not great for things like making sure your ice cream doesn’t melt. If you need more cooling power than can be afforded by a conventional cooler, check out the 53 Quart Portable Freezer/Cooler.
Read MoreWhat3Words – a new way to look at location
Addresses are hard to remember, no, really! The strings of numbers and words make them difficult for our memories to hold but you have to know where things are so what can you do? Well, What3Words is a site that takes a different approach to location. Instead of numbers and streets, it assigned areas three-word names.
Read MoreSplat Flexible Mini Tripod – the go anywhere tripod that will keep your camera from going splat
Go-Pro cameras are meant to capture anything, anywhere but the camera doesn’t exactly sit on things all on its own. The Splat Flexible Mini Tripod is the Go-Pro mount that will attach to just about anything.
Read MoreMusely – share tips, shop and sell with this app
Do you want to add some healthy new lifestyle habits to your everyday life but are unsure how? Check out Musely, the mobile app where you can share and discover tips, products, and stores to keep you always in the know.
Read MoreEco-Cooler – check out this electricity free air conditioner and learn how to make your own!
It’s really hot out there and in some countries, it’s deathly hot and not everyone has access to air conditioning. One of the places dealing with this particular issue right now is Bangladesh, India. In order to help keep people cooler, two companies teamed up to create the Eco-Cooler, an air conditioner that doesn’t use any electricity.
Read MoreGold Vision 2 – Cool Android Parking Camera, Dashcam, GPS Navigation Mirror [Review]
You know it’s come to something when your humble car reversing mirror gets more computing power than a cheap smartphone. Not content with embedding cameras into these after-market mirrors, the techs have gone and shoe-horned a full Android computer inside, which means it can not only run apps, but also deliver a bunch of other cool stuff to make your driving experience nicer, as well.
Read MoreZero Gravity Workstation 8 – pretend you’re sending emails from space with this station
Do you ever just wish you could add more of a future space station feel to your work day? Now you can with the Zero Gravity Workstation 8, the workstation that lets you act as if you’re in space.
Read MoreAutism Aid – the app created to spread Autism awareness
Most people are aware of Autism but they may not be really sure of what that means or how to help. One app developer in Ghana saw that there was a need for more education in that area and decided to fill the gap in with an app. The Autism Aid App is an app designed to help children and parents better understand Autism and find resources in their area.
Read MoreAtlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness – when was the last time you saw the stars?
Our world has changed drastically since the invention of the electric light. Since its introduction into modern life, it’s just gotten brighter and brighter to the point that most people don’t even experience true darkness anymore. The Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness shows you exactly how many people have lost darkness in their lives.
Read MoreTenant Assured – the super invasive new tenant background check
We’re all getting used to having a clean social media presence for employers who may Google us but now we may have to make sure our social media faces are scrubbed clean to find a place to live. Tenant Assured is the service for landlords that will check your social media profiles to make sure you’ll pay your rent.
Read MoreAir Conditioned Rain Jacket – keep cool and dry even if the weather is not
Air Conditioned Rain Jacket – keep cool and dry even if the weather is not When it rains in the summer, rain jackets are just a big old nope. Sure they keep you a bit dryer than an umbrella and won’t betray you at a moment’s notice but all that dryness you gain you will lose by dripping sweat. Unless you have the Air Conditioned Rain Jacket, the rain jacket with an air con built right in.
Read MoreBritish Horticulturist Bee House – attract some beneficial new tenants into your yard
You’ve probably heard that the bees are in trouble out there. If you want to help them but you’re not really into turning into a full blown bee keeper just yet, check out the British Horticulturist Bee House, the little bee hotel you can install in your yard.
Read MoreInterviewing.io – Chatroullete for technical job hunters
Tech is a booming field and if you want to work in it, you’ll have to do a few interviews. If you’re just starting and wondering what a real technical interview is like or if you have been in the field for a while and just want to make sure your interviewing skills are still sharp, check out Interviewing.io, the double-blind interviewing platform.
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