Ever played Six Degrees from Kevin Bacon? Probably but in case you haven’t, basically it works on the theory that we are no more than six connections away from any other person on the planet. The point of the game is to find your personal line to Kevin Bacon (the prolific actor). Facebook has discovered in the modern world the steps needed to get to anyone else is actually closer to half that.
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Naturezap – kill weeds with the power of light
Getting rid of weeds can be a very annoying process. Either you pull them, spend hours in the heat wacking them, or drown your lawn in poison. If none of these options appeal to you, try the Naturezap, the wand that kills weeds with the power of light.
Read MoreSolar Powered Fabric – go outside, be your own back up battery
We’ve seen a variety of bags that were outfitted to harness solar energy but what if you could charge your phone with your t-shirt? It’s not a reality yet but two researchers are trying to bring wearable solar fabric to the world.
Read MoreAesthetician’s Ultrasonic Wrinkle Reducer – keep your face smooth and ageless
Wrinkles, nobody wants them. Crow’s feet, laugh lines, it doesn’t matter, people shoot Botox into their foreheads to keep them from showing up which is, dedication. If you’re thinking you’re looking a little old, maybe give the Aesthetician’s Ultrasonic Wrinkle Reducer a try before you give the doctor a call.
Read MoreD. F. Vegas Fan – don’t let dust ruin your performance with this self-cleaning fan
Dust is the bane of computer fans everywhere. A little bit of buildup can drastically cut down how well your fan is able to spin. If we’re all being honest, we probably don’t clean them off as often as we should. You don’t have to worry about that with the D. F. Vegas Fan, this fan cleans itself.
Read MoreBolt EV – road test of this brand new electric prototype [First look]
Life’s a funny old thing. There you are, minding your own business, when all of a sudden fate plays you a hand. A wry hand. A hand that makes you wonder just who is laughing at us minions down on the ground. Take, for instance, our recent short road test run of a shiny new electric car somewhere in the middle of the UK’s lovely countryside. It was fun. It was illuminating. What it definitely wasn’t, was a car I…
Read MoreFlow Hive – a new, gentle way to get at that delicious honey
For literally thousands of years, people have been harvesting honey from bees because it is delicious. Whatever early person made that discovery, the world thanks you. However, in all that time, very little has changed about how we harvest said honey, until now. The Flow Hive is a new way to get at that delicious sticky nectar without disturbing the busy bees.
Read MoreComma.ai – turn your normal car into a self-driving one (almost)
People who like to road trip but hate driving may finally see some relief soon. The AI startup Comma.ai has announced their self-driving car system and, good news, you won’t even have to buy a whole new car to use it.
Read MoreLiftonDuo Home Lift – Dr. Who or Star Trek? You be the judge of this home elevator
We’ve been installing lifts in homes since forever because people pretty quickly figured out that stairs were the worst. If you’re looking for a stylish and futuristic way to get from your first floor to your second, check out the LiftonDuo Home Lift, a personal lift for your home.
Read MoreSite News – got some bad cookies
Hello Readers! We’ve gotten a few messages from you guys regarding some problems with accessing the site. Not everyone is experiencing these issues but for those that have (or if it starts up in the future) we have an easy fix and you can use it for other sites too. If you’ve gotten the “400 Bad Request” error, here’s how to solve it.
Read MoreRe-Cycled House – LEGO homes for the homeless
We’ve talked about using recycled plastic before in building processes but that was for things like insulation. The Re-Cycled House project is one that aims to make livable homes out of usually unusable waste material.
Read MoreUSB 2.0 Kill Drive – think twice about plugging in that flash drive you just found
Most people will happily check a USB they found just lying around. Maybe there’s something cool on it, maybe it’s just blank and yay, free USB drive! You might want to rethink that practice in the future, however, USB 2.0 Kill Drives are real and they’re entering the market.
Read MoreBell Jar Light – a better way to display your collections
Are you a collector of smaller items? Do you ever have trouble deciding how to display that small action figure, limited edition Dr. Who statue or other, less geeky item in your home so that it’s obvious to everyone who walks in how special it is? Check out the Bell Jar Light, the perfect stage for your small valuables.
Read MoreBAMBOO Folio – write on any paper to create digital notes with this smartpad
Not everyone is into digital writing but digital storage just makes life easier. If you’re having a hard time letting go of your pens and paper, check out the new BAMBOO Folio, the smartpad that lets you write with a pen on any paper and stores it in the cloud for you.
Read MoreSummer Mewgaroo Hoodie – carry your cat like a baby kangaroo
Guys, we dropped the ball on this. Summer is almost over so you won’t be able to use this item this year but next summer, take your kitty cat anywhere with the Summer Mewgaroo Hoodie. The stylish hoodie option for the adventurous cat lover.
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