Summer is almost over but there’s still a few days left to squeeze in some fun. Sure there’s probably not enough time to visit a far off exotic location, but certainly a weekend getaway or a day trip. So in the name of spontaneous summer adventures, here are our top five apps to make the most of that last minute summer getaway.
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A good camera with fancy lenses can be very, very expensive. Which may not be something that everyone who wants to take up photography can handle. But most people today do happen to have a cell phone with a camera. With the Snap Macro Lens, even armed with only a cell phone, you too can take photos of our tiny world.
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Why is it that so many of those perfect #KodakMoments happen when you’re all alone, or even when you can take the shot but then you won’t be in it yourself? And how many more weird arm angles will you have to put up with in your photo memories? Eventually you start to look a little strange. Snap Clap is here to help you solve that problem.
Read More![Snap Clap – who needs a selfie remote control when you can just clap your hands? [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/snap-clap-logo.jpg){kind=logo}
There are a ton of fitness bands and tracking apps on the market today. It makes sense to combine our digital world with the fitness world, so it’s no surprise to find that the marriage of working out and technology has spawned all types of apps and product to do just that. The Misfit Shine is one such product, and keeps track of your health, waking and sleeping.
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Mornings are hard. I may have mentioned this before but no one likes them. It’s ok, you don’t have to lie, you’re with friends. But one thing morning has over other times of day is that nothing beats climbing out of bed to a fresh cup of whatever floats your boat. With the Self Stirring Mug, you don’t even have to be awake enough to stir.
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It seems as soon as you lie down, your brain decides to give you a play by play of every little thing it can come up with. As if that sparkling moment of peace right before you pass out has to be filled with SOMETHING. With the iMusic Speaker Pillow you can let that space be filled with more than worry and unanswerable life questions.
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There’s possibly nothing worse than reaching into a fridge for a nice cold glass of soda, pouring it and finding out that it’s gone totally flat on you. Then you have to hate drink it in disgust while you stare angrily at the bottle. Fizzsaver wants to save you from ever having to drink flat soda again.
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Walking is always better when you have somewhere to go. Especially if it’s a hot day, or you’re hungry, or you know, the internet. Having a destination in mind makes walking seem more like a good idea. Virtual Walk is an app for Android and iOS that lets you plan your walking route, and at the same time turn the act of working out into a game.
Read More![Virtual Walk – the app that turns walking into a fun game with your phone [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Virtual-walk-map.png)
I’m not sure how your life goes, but from where I stand things can get really noisy, really fast. I’m talking about loud arguments, kid clamor, workplace cacophony and all that kind of stuff. Like Jeff Goldblum said, “oooh, ahhh, that’s how it always starts. Then later there’s running and screaming”. Sometimes I feel like an extra in Jurassic Park. But now there’s an app which can hopefully help me restore a little calm in my life. Maybe.
Read More![Noise Down – restore some Zen peace in your life [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/noisedown1.jpg)
I feel like I talk about speakers a lot but music is my liiiiiiiiife. I used to think that speakers were just something that sound came out of, but recently I’ve been seeing some marvels of design out there, and this one takes the cake. The Om One Bluetooth speaker is the world’s first levitating powerhouse of sound.
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Using all these digital screens is all well and good, but sometimes it is a headache. Like those times when you have to use a stylus and you’ve lost yours. Down the couch. In the kitchen behind the toaster. That sort of thing. Now there’s a new gadget which actually makes sense, and could save your sanity.
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Picking a baby name is really, really hard. You have to agree with at least one other person if not legions of family who all want to weigh in. Now you no longer have to worry about whether or not the greatest struggle of modern times will befall your child. With Awesome Baby Name, you can choose from a list of names that still have open domain names, thus ensuring that your baby won’t have to struggle to come up…
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I love productivity software and I am definitely overly attached to my cell phone. Constantly shooting emails, sharing pictures and files. Not to mention jotting down notes for future projects. Sometimes I text myself things so I don’t forget, but mostly I rely on apps like Simplenote to help me keep track of my life.
Read More![Simplenote – super simple note taking app works everywhere you do [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/simplenote.jpg)
Have you ever just wanted your computer screen to be a touch screen? But you don’t want to spend all that money on an actual touch screen monitor or tablet? Ractiv has the answer in the form of the Touch+, the gadget that converts any screen into a touch screen.
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Time lapse video is beautiful. Serene scenes that would usually take hours to watch, covered in three minutes or less. Little moments of peace in a busy world. Perfect. Making these moments of perfection aren’t for everyone though, but the Timelapse Camera Pro makes it a simple project that anyone with an idea can master.
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