We’ve all done it, walked down the street while staring at our smartphones. Maybe we were playing a game, maybe we were reading emails, it doesn’t matter, with our noses stuck to the screens, our chances of getting into an accident goes up by like a lot. Smart Tactile Paving is a simple solution that can help keep everyone safer since simply not walking and while using smartphones is totally out of the question.
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Leaf Thermometer Paper Temperature Reader – tell temperature the same way nature does
If you want to know how hot or cold something is, you look at a thermometer. It’s a pretty common tool and most people can identify it by sight. If you don’t need the exact temperature to answer your questions but want a tool with a different look, check out the Leaf Thermometer Paper Temperature Reader.
Read MoreNatureZap – the 21st century way to kill weeds without chemicals
As summer gives way to Fall, backyard gardeners know that weeds are still a pesky problem. If you’re hesitant about using toxic chemical products to rid your yard or garden of them, there’s a healthier and safer alternative. <iframe width=”640″ height=”360″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/JbSa4wx4FJQ” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> NatureZap is a battery-powered device that uses light and heat to kill weeds. Using high intensity infrared, red and blue light, it disrupts the growth of weeds, killing the root, the leaves and the root crown….
Read MoreSJCAM M20 Action Camera – brilliant little camera is versatile and fully featured [Review]
We get to test out a fair number of action cameras here at Ferret Towers, and most of them are … well let’s just say they’re OK. The typical camera tries hard to be a GoPro clone, but with nothing more adventurous than a cheaper price. That’s why it’s always nice to see companies which are trying to do more, like TomTom with its Bandit and now this new SJCAM M20 Action Camera product.
Read MoreMerlinVision – train this program to identify birds
Are you bored and looking for a way to help science? Of course, you are! If you don’t have any plans for the weekend, why not help the Merlin Photo ID engine become smarter? Help tag photos to help this particular system identify birds.
Read MoreNERVANA – the music feels better with this baby
Music makes you feel things. Putting on upbeat music to help your mood is a pretty common practice for people who want to change their bad day into something better. Music may not be a cure-all to turning a frown upside down but it certainly helps. The NERVANA takes it a step further by stimulating your nerves for a more intense music experience.
Read MoreVSN HD Camera Kit – capture every bit of the action while it’s happening
The world is all around us but our videos only capture what’s right in front of us. We can’t point at everything at once and record it, or can we? The VSN HD Camera Kit is a panoramic video camera that allows you to capture life, as it happens from all directions.
Read MoreStuffstr – declutter one item at a time
Decluttering your space is supposed to be life changing. The problem with decluttering is that you have to go through your stuff first and that can be quite a task. Stuffstr is the app that lets you declutter one item at a time with the click of a button.
Read MoreStorm It – free app that lets you say everything you have to say on Twitter
Twitter is one of the most popular platforms for sharing random missives and information. The mini announcement platform is popular among all types of people from all walks of life. The only downfall is that you can’t always get your point across in 140 characters or less. If you need to say more, check out Storm It, the app that handles your tweetstorm for you.
Read MoreMushroom Desk Vacuum – keep your desk crumb free with one of these mushies
I try really hard to keep my desk clean but then I have a snack and crumbs everywhere. Sure, I could try not eating at my desk but that’s just not the way of the future. The Mushroom Desk Vacuum is the cute little vacuum that will take care of your little messes.
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