Sprout. Very cool interactive widget maker goes way beyond most alternatives like Yourminis or MuseStorm. In fact it’s probably safer to say that these are mini-websites that you can design, build and embed on your site in minutes. There’s a huge selection of content and design components you can use, and although it’s early days, it’s clear that the developers have plans for lots more template and content material as time goes on. The editor/builder is a straightforward WYSIWYG layout tool with full…
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10 Killer Firefox Extensions – nice useful add-ons for the world’s most flexible browser
10 Killer Firefox Extensions (that you probably don’t know about). Interesting list, and indeed most are new. The one that caught my eye and which I now have installed is HyperWords, which crams a very cool set of tools into one svelte package – search, copy, translate, convert….you get the picture. It’s a keeper. Tags: firefox, freeware, 10+killer+firefox+extensions
Read MoreThe Portobello Estate – is this the $75 million home of your dreams?
The Portobello Estate. Yep, this $75 million splash of prime ocean front real estate is still available for your enjoyment and mirth, although we can’t help feeling the owner might take an offer right now. We’re not sure if you’re in the market for something quite so modest, but if you are, then rest assured that nothing has been overlooked in the quest for ultimate affluenzic luxury. 30,000 sq ft 3 level central grotto with 3 pools, tunnel slide and ‘splashing waterfalls’…
Read MorePhilips AJL308 Alarm Clock Radio Picture Frame – convergence thy name is digiclockiradipiciframe
This Philips AJL308 Clock Radio & Digital Photo Frame comes with convenient SD and USB slots so you can listen to those MP3 sounds, watch your cool JPG image slideshows on the 7 inch LCD and be woken by a ‘gently increasing alarm volume’ of a buzzer or natural sounds from nature in the morning times. No, you’re right, it simply doesn’t get any better than this at all. $129.99. 7″ color display for easy viewing of clock, radio & calendar…
Read MoreMagStay Pro – Apple Mac power lead protector bolsters your fading magnetic personality
MagStay Pro. One for the Mac heads. This power cord protector slots into an adjacent USB slot on your nice shiny laptop and stops your power cable coming out too easily in the middle of that important file download or battery charge. Or something. They know it’s a niche product, but they care enough to help you folks out, so there. Video. $11.99. With MagStay Pro you will no longer have an unintentionally disconnecting MagSafe power connector while using your laptop on your…
Read MoreDMTECH Starry 7 – Internet radio gets [a bit of] design
DMTECH Starry 7 Internet Radio. Hooray, someone took a look at all the boring WiFi streaming Internet radios and decided to try and get away from the square grey cube meme. OK, so we wouldn’t call the result elegant as such, but at least it’s an attempt to think differently. Twin speakers, USB port, audio socket for external MP3 players. €140.00. Tags: gadget, dmtech+starry+7, internet+radio
Read MoreFlight Stats – awesome travellers tool helps improve your journey experience in every way
Flight Stats is one awesome flying resource for anyone who travels, and even those who stay at home. Before you go you can check up on flight status, airport delays and weather and even get airport tips and performance ratings to give you a head start on the crowds. Once you’re en-route, your flight can be tracked in real time and those meeting you can plan their pickup down to the last second by getting alerts sent via SMS to…
Read MoreAlan’s High Tech Shed – pimping out that crib, Brit style
Alan Cook of Market Harborough in the UK has converted his garden shed into a full on high tech super crib. OK, so let’s be clear about this, it’s a 3 metre by 2 metre shack in his garden which now contains a mini-gym, games console, fridge, Lazee-Boy chair, broadband Internet, Sky HD television A/V rig and a landline phone. We’re speechless. His wife is lonely. Mr Cook explains: “My wife always joked that I used to spend more time in…
Read MoreViscosity – create modern art, easily
Viscosity. Nice little tool for creating modern type art. Simple but varied toolset, some great effects and lots of flexibility. Uber cool application. Now what they ought to do is let you buy it framed after you see it demonstrated (click Save). My piece – called Spike – doesn’t look too bad in a frame, does it? Arf! But there are some artists who clearly know what they’re doing… Viscosity was created because it’s beautiful, relaxing, and turns anyone into an abstract…
Read MoreXLink Cellular Bluetooth Gateway – neat solution for cell phone dead spots in your home
XLink Cellular Bluetooth Gateway. Connect up to three Bluetooth enabled mobile phones with your home or small office landline system. When one phone rings, they’ll all ring, and you can make and receive calls from any handset. Not only that but you get Caller ID from any handset – cell or land – on any other handset. Cool. One other neat thing is the fact that you can dock your mobile phone in the place where you get best reception…
Read MoreDTech 55-in-1 Card Reader with Bluetooth & USB Hub – combo bombo mumbo jumbo
DTech 55–in-1 Card Reader with Bluetooth & USB Hub. Give your laptop Bluetooth power alongside some USB ports and a bit of card reading love. Great for moving your data back and forth between card formats and devices without lifting a finger. OK, that’s a lie, you’ll need some sort of appendage action to get the most out of this puppy, but hey, it’s our post and we’re feeling a little frisky today. $28.99. 55 in 1 Card Reader/Writer, the unprecedented…
Read MoreZana Wood Engraved USB Flash Memory Drives – hand made, stylish geek toys
Zana Wood Engraved USB Flash Memory Drive. Does the world need hand made, wooden, engraved flash memory drives? Does USB 2.0 benefit from close proximity to ‘wood, silver and precious stones’? Will your street cred improve if you stump up $59.00 for 1 GB of data storage with your own name embossed on the front? Answers on a platinum Amex card to… (…wow, that dollar sure is tanking, eh?) For the production of our goods we have used highest quality…
Read MoreReQall – cool memory tool links phone and web in one seamless reminder system
ReQall. Use your phone, web panel or instant messenger to keep track of things you need to remember. Shopping lists, to-dos, capturing ideas, whatever you need to store and recall. Just ask the system to remember, and set it up to remind you or forward the data via email, SMS text message or RSS and iCalendar. Just start your message with the right keyword (e.g. ‘buy’ to have the item automatically added to the shopping list) and tell it what…
Read MoreQuick Media Converter – free media converter rocks the kazbar
Quick Media Converter. Belgium freeware program does more than just convert a lot of media types to other types. It also features a webcam mode to record video from your webcam, and has Camstudio embedded so you can create screencasts of your Windows desktop and convert the footage into anything you like. There’s also a video portal included where you can upload videos for public and private consumption. Nice comprehensive little package all round (and it comes with some solid…
Read MoreGoogle Ad Manager – 600 pound gorilla stretches, yawns, advertising forest quakes in terror
Google Ad Manager. Hot on the heels of the Doubleclick acquisition announcement, we get news that Google is testing their new display advertising engine for delivering direct client ads on your website. That’s incredible news and it’s astounding that they’ve moved so fast to re-package the Doubleclick tech. If Google can do for display ads what they did for text ads with Adsense/Adwords, then it could revolutionise the World Wide Web. Really! Why? It integrates completely with Adsense. If you don’t have any banner ads…
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