We talk a lot about printers with unexpected or new features but you know what? We still need desktop printers and even though being able to print out photos is nice, we still have to print out documents! The new Expression Premium XP-640 is the compact desktop printer that takes care of all your printing needs without taking up too much space.
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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…
Read MoreResearchers 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…
Read MoreLight and Massage Therapy Hairbrush – relax with some self-grooming
Getting your scalp massaged feels wonderful and if you don’t have anyone who can sit and massage your head for 15 minutes a day, check out the Light and Massage Therapy Hairbrush, the brush that will work out your hair knots and stress knots.
Read MoreCuratedAI – shall I compare thee to a neural net?
We’ve talked some about how robots are coming for all of our jobs. You may think that some professions are secure, especially those based in more creative pursuits. You would be wrong though. CuratedAI is the online literary magazine written by machines for people.
Read MoreMushroom 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.
Read MoreU-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.
Read MoreCarrot – the app that turns your chore list into a game
In our day to day lives, we need to get things done. Things that are fun are easier to cross off the to-do list, things that aren’t take more time and effort. Turn all of your chores into a game with Carrot To Do, the productivity app that gamifies your tasks.
Read MoreSanDisk 1 Terabyte SD Card – in the future our cameras will hold more than laptops
It’s always really funny to see a side by side photo comparison for how our technology has changed. Like a shot of a stack of floppy disks vs one SD card. Well, tomorrow’s photo comparison might be your laptop next to one SD card. SanDisk has just announced it’s 1 Terabyte SD Card.
Read MoreDart Micro PC Charger – stop carrying around a bulky charger, use this instead
Laptops are really mobile but the chargers are really clunky and gross. The Dart Micro PC Charger is a smaller option for keeping your laptop powered when you’re on the go.
Read MoreRechargeable Bug Vacuum – take care of pests without getting too close
Bugs are a useful part of the natural world but they don’t belong in our homes. Ever, at all. If you aren’t a fan of creepy crawlies but don’t want to kill anything, the Rechargeable Bug Vacuum can help you relocate them without having to touch them.
Read MoreEnd of Days Customs – these cars are ready to take on the apocalypse
If you’re a prepper, you think the world is going to end in your lifetime. It doesn’t matter how you think that’s actually going to go down because no matter what the end brings, you’re still going to need reliable transportation for foraging, hunting, or chasing down bandits. End of Days Customs designs cars specifically for the end of the world.
Read MoreFibonacci Clock – is it a clock or an art piece?
We don’t really need to keep clocks on the wall to tell time any more thanks to smartphones and computers. That doesn’t mean we stop hanging clocks, it just means we’re free to make them into things of beauty. Whether you’re a math super freak or a true blue art lover, the Fibonacci Clock is the clock for you.
Read MoreKahn 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.
Read MoreFling-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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