Monthly Archives: September 2016

Reviews September 24, 2016 posted by

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – super svelte tablet laptop hybrid is a winner [Review]

The name Microsoft and the word tablet computer are not natural partners, but in the past few years the company has been valiantly trying to play catch up in a field dominated by Apple with the iPad and Samsung et al with Android rivals. The marketplace for pure tablets has now cooled down a lot, but the rising popularity of hybrid products, which combine tablet features with keyboard computer power has demonstrated that there is still a demand. The Microsoft…

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – super svelte tablet laptop hybrid is a winner [Review]
cool tech September 23, 2016 posted by

Researchers create self-cleaning system for solar panels

As the price of solar panels continue to fall, more folks are embracing this renewable energy source. But those who jumped onboard a few years ago have learned that, over time, dirt, pollution and bird droppings can reduce the effectiveness of their solar panels as much as 35 percent! What to do? Recently a research team and some students from the University of Washington’s Department of Electrical Engineering invented an innovative process called Aquapel. Not to be confused with the…

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Researchers create self-cleaning system for solar panels
but is it art? September 23, 2016 posted by

Mushroom Lamp – get more “natural” lighting

We’re losing touch with the natural world and if you live in an urban area, you might go weeks without seeing more than a patch of dusty grass and a tree struggling to grow in its too small concrete plot. If you can’t make a trip to the forest, remind yourself that there is a world full of life beyond the concrete with the Mushroom Lamp.

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Mushroom Lamp – get more “natural” lighting
Gadgets September 22, 2016 posted by

U-Mask – protect yourself from pollution

The modern world’s air is full of a ton of chemicals thanks to our reliance on cars. All that pollution is really not great for our lungs. Though walking and public transportation will lower the amount of pollution in the air, we still have to survive in the now. If you want to stay a bit safer from air pollution, check out the U-Mask, the anti-pollution mask.

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U-Mask – protect yourself from pollution
Cool Web Apps & Sites September 20, 2016 posted by

Kahn Academy – do your practice questions anywhere

We talked about the Kahn Academy app before. The website has been around for ages and is one of the most recommended free learning resources on the web. They have a variety of lesson subjects available but they are best known for their in-depth math and programming courses. Now you can work through practice questions right from the app, a real step in making this resource truly mobile.

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Kahn Academy – do your practice questions anywhere
Gadgets September 19, 2016 posted by

Fling-Ama-String – keep your cat entertained for hours

Cats don’t need fancy toys. They like string. It’s what they’re into. More specifically, chasing strings. Those strings that hang down from wands? You can entertain your pet for hours with that but your arm will probably get tired. Give your arm a rest, install a Fling-Ama-String and let your kitty play for hours.

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Fling-Ama-String – keep your cat entertained for hours