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announcement May 18, 2017 posted by Nigel

Sayso For Good and The Red Ferret team up to do a wee bit of good

Every so often we here at Ferret Towers crawl out of our basement and try and do a bit of good. Just to remember what it feels like. So it’s with pleasure that we announce a tie-up with the Sayso For Good folk, who are also trying to combine commerce with humanitarian causes. Those of you with long enough memories will remember that we used to feature the free Hunger Site banner on the front page, which delivered rice to…

but is it art? May 17, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

SketchAR – get perfect art with this app

Drawing is hard, tracing is a lot easier. If you’re drawing something on the smaller end of the scale, tracing is an option but it’s not always accessible for large scale projects. SketchAR helps you trace anything on any size and all you need is a smartphone.

but is it art? May 17, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Pixel – an art frame for pixel lovers

Remember the 80s and how awesome the Lite-Brite was? They still make those but if you want to bring pixel art to the current century, the PIXEL is a LED light frame that will display a number of beautiful works, even the ones you make yourself.

Gadgets May 17, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Eyejusters – the binoculars for reading in bed

As you get older, your eyes get worse. You may grab a pair of reading glasses to see your computer but need something a bit stronger for reading in bed. This can lead you to buy multiple glasses. Or you can just pick up some Eyejusters, the glasses you can adjust.

Free Software May 16, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Simple Mobile Tools – easy apps for everyday problems

There are a lot of apps out there in the world but if you want or need simple ones, that can be a bit hard to find. Most apps ask for a host of permissions and come embedded with some really obnoxious ads. Simple Mobile Tools is a suite of Android apps for those who just want things to work.

future tech May 16, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Synthetic Sensor – the future of smart homes might be one simple plug in

The future is smart homes, at least that’s what all the gadgets and gizmos coming down the docket these days point to. The idea of switching over to a fully connected living space can be overwhelming, that’s a lot of connected things but you may not need all that. The Synthetic Sensor is a single plug that turns a whole room “smart”.

Fun & Games May 16, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Portable Karaoke Machine – take the party anywhere

Karaoke is one of the best ways to spend time with friends. You’re all embarrassed, just get in there and make some memories. You don’t need to go to a bar to make this happen. You can karaoke anywhere with the Portable Karaoke Machine.

hmm..interesting May 15, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Emergency Pet Key Tags – tell people your pets need care, even if you can’t speak

We love our pets, that’s why we keep up with the walking and litterbox changing. We think about their care a good deal but when something traumatic happens to us, many people’s friends and family aren’t very concerned with Fluffy and Rover at home. Emergency Pet Key Tags help friends and family get in touch with someone who can feed your animals.

Gadgets May 15, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Jelly – the tiny phone you can take anywhere

Smartphones have been getting quite a bit bigger over the past few years some of them really blurring the line between phone and tablet. If you think that phones are just too darn big then why not go the other way with the Jelly, the smallest 4G smartphone.

software May 15, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

5217 – stay focused on your work, don’t forget to break, and get things done

There are a million and one productivity hacks out there today, most of them involving a similar method of creating work time with structured breaks. 5217 is no different in that aspect but the cycle it uses is interesting.

Gadgets May 12, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Leather Tassel Key Chain – hide your cord with this keychain

Having a charger cord with you wherever you go is a must if you plan to keep your phone or other mobile device going all day long. You could just throw a coiled-up cord in your bag and call it a day or you could be fashionable. The Leather Tassel Key Chain Charging Cable is a chic way to make sure you’re always prepared.

Gadgets May 12, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Gemini Teeth Whitening Accelerator – get pearly whites right at home

Nothing beats having a great smile. It’s what people notice first about you in many cases. Many of us have less than sparkling white teeth (thanks coffee) and have to resort to a number of treatments. If you’re looking for a way to whiten those bad boys right up. The Gemini Teeth Whitening Accelerator will let you brighten your teeth up, right from home.

Cool Web Apps & Sites May 12, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Mozak – help brain science by tracing

It’s Friday and if you’re bored, here’s another chance to help science by gaming. Mozak is the game where you help map out tricky neurons to make them easy to map all with your mouse.

diy May 11, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

TinyScreen Video Kit – everything you need to play a really tiny, handheld games

Video games come in all sizes but the TinyScreen Video Kit is perhaps one of the smallest out there. This build it yourself kit fits between your two thumbs, screen and all.

Science May 11, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Astrophysics For People In A Hurry – learn some science between bus stops

Science is a big deal in today’s world, even the type of science that doesn’t necessarily touch our everyday lives in noticeable ways. It used to be that things like astrophysics were only for astrophysicists but now, everyone wants to get into it. If you’re looking for a quick way to expand your knowledge on this topic, check out Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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