We like DIY projects that let you really explore your creative side which is why these Design Out Loud Cardboard Speakers appeal to us. This kit includes everything you need to make two small, one of a kind speakers for all your listening needs.
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Mortier Pilon Home Fermentation Crock – ferment foods, right in your kitchen
Ever wanted to get into making you own fermented foods but held off because the entire process is smelly and gross? You’re not alone in that thinking, which is why the Mortier Pilon Home Fermentation Crock exists. Make yummy fermentative foods with none of the grossness.
Read MoreClipper – the organization app for clip board
Most people primarily access the internet from mobile devices today. It makes sense, you can explore the vastness of the web (or just your FB timeline) from just about anywhere in the world. This doesn’t always make saving things for later the easiest thing. If you find yourself having to constantly share the same links, check out Clipper, the app that will help you organize and keep them together.
Read MoreAim To Wash – lower your TP bills with this device
I had never seen a bidet before I moved to Italy where they are pretty common in homes. That’s just not a thing where I’m at in the world. Still, some people swear by them. If you’re one of those people and lament that homes don’t come standard with them, check out the Aim to Wash, the attachable bidet for any toilet.
Read MoreCookie Clicker – build a sweet empire with your army of grandmas
Work can get pretty boring. Luckily, the internet is there for you in the form of free desktop games. Cookie Clicker is the mostly passive game that will let you play while still getting your work done.
Read MoreSilver Balloon Solar Cooker – the balloon you can cook in
Outdoor ovens are really useful for cooking food and boiling water but they can be a bit heavy and no good for emergency bags. The Silver Balloon Solar Cooker is a lightweight alternative that can be stored until it’s needed.
Read MoreKernel – the brain implant for a better you
We’ve talked about a future where machines take over all the jobs because, let’s face it, they’re better faster, stronger and we humans can only do so much. What if there was a way to increase what we, as humans, can do? Kernel wants to boost brainpower so that we can avoid a jobless future.
Read MoreWord Writer BL-80 – get perfectly handwritten notes, no hands needed
Not everyone has super neat handwriting. In fact, most of us don’t, let’s be honest. It is apparently even harder to get perfect handwriting if you’re writing in Japanese which is why the Word Writer BL-80 is great, it gives beautiful calligraphy at the push of a button and, oh yeah, it writes in English too.
Read MorePowerup 3.0 – next level paper airplanes
When was the last time you made a paper airplane? Probably not that long ago considering that you, dear reader, are probably an adult. That being said, paper airplanes are fun and you should be able to play with an adult version of them. Check out the Powerup 3.0, the smartphone controlled paper airplane.
Read MoreGiveDirectly – a different way to give
Many people give to charity as a way to help people who really need it but there have also been many headlines in the news that point out that those donations don’t always go towards things that will help anyone, other than the pockets of the charity themselves. GiveDirectly is a way to send money directly to the people who need it most.
Read MoreBread Spreads Calculator – check out this free calculator and never go hungry again
We use calculators for all sorts of things. High-level math, tips, timing, but the real struggle is figuring out how much peanut butter we need to buy. Not just peanut butter, any spread that makes life worth living. Lucky for us, Bread Spreads Calculator is there for us.
Read MoreLiving Art Collection – your personal ocean right at your desk
Living by the ocean can have a calming effect on people, that’s why beachside property is so expensive! If you can’t afford that or maybe sand on ALL THE THINGS isn’t exactly your cup of tea, then the Living Art Collection will bring a little taste of sea life, right to your desk.
Read MoreIsraeli UGV – fully autonomous weaponised cars are almost here – have we all gone completely mad?
Apparently the first fully autonomous self driving military vehicle has been deployed by the Israelis to patrol the border with the Gaza Strip. The idea is for this UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) to take over from regular troop patrols to secure the border against problems. The horrifying news, however, is the fact that they’re already talking about equipping the vehicle with weapons such as machine guns (and who knows, rockets?), and eventually giving it autonomous AI (artificial intelligence) control of…
Read More2016 Jaguar XF – Super 70 MPG Economy And Ultra Sleek Style: This Cat Purrs! [Review]
Back in 2007 when Jaguars still had a whiff of Werther’s Original about them, the first generation XF represented a big change of direction for the company. Out went the yesteryear styling and in came modern designs that proved there was life in the old cat yet. Fast forward to 2016 and there is now a new XF on the prowl. For 2016 this new Jaguar XF has received a bodywork upgrade, not just in terms of its desirable lines…
Read MoreMatter and Form – the little 3D scanner for your desktop
3D printing is a lot of fun. If your 3D design game is on point, you can make a lot of really cool objects. There are a lot easy to us programs to help people build the things of their dreams. Still, it’s a little difficult to recreate from life. If the object you want to make already exists, why not just scan it in? The Matter and Form is a small scale 3D scanner for your design studio.
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