Being nice and polite has its place in society, but like the old adage goes – you can’t appreciate the sun without experiencing a little rain. With this handy device, you can be the rain… and that’s a good thing because you’ll be teaching others how to appreciate the happy moments.
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Shutterball – Put that phone down when you take a selfie
Future generations will know two things about us – 1.) We love taking selfies, and 2.) We obviously don’t know how to take pictures because the angle is always weird, distortion creeps in, and we almost always include our phone in the picture. Fortunately, it’s within your power to show our descendants that we really can take decent self-portraits.
Read MorePixel Art USB Classic Gaming Controller – Taking retro-control of modern games
Game controllers have come a long way but the popularity of retro devices proves that there is an audience for old-school design, especially when it comes to reliving the golden age of gaming when Nintendo was king.
Read MoreEgg Minder – don’t get scrambled about needing eggs when shopping
Eggs are deliciously yummy and they can be cooked in a variety of ways, but they all look exactly alike. The eggs you bought yesterday mixed in with the ones from two weeks ago? Which ones are the oldest? No way to tell. Exactly. Alike. Now, technology can help you keep track of both freshness and quantity.
Read MoreJellephish Mood Lamp – it’s like a cool lava lamp
Feel funky and get groovy with a sleek light that brings to mind the retro fashion of the classic lava lamp.
Read MoreHövding Airbag for Cyclists – the helmet that stays out of your way until you need it
Riding a bicycle is a great way to get some exercise and it lets you get from Point A to Point B without being too mean to Mother Nature, but the dreaded bicycle helmet can take the fun out of it, although it does help keep you safe in case of an accident. What if you could wear a helmet that was only present when you needed it?
Read MoreImpossible Instant Lab – bring your photos offline and into the real world
Once upon a time ago, actual honest-to-goodness print photos that you could hold in your hand were everywhere, mainly because that was the only choice. These days, people are sharing pictures of their pets, their lunch, their duckface, everything. And there’s no physical proof anywhere because it’s all a bunch of 1’s and 0’s. Why not drag those digital images into the real world?
Read MoreDiedInHouse.com – the name says it all
Maybe you have a macabre imagination or a twisted sense of curiosity. Maybe you’re so messed up there’s not even an excuse or reason for it. Whatever the problem might be, there is now someplace for you to go if you ever look around your home and wonder if anybody has died in your house.
Read MoreFlirtey Flying Book Delivery Service – giving a whole new definition to air mail.
The post office and other delivery services are about to get a little more competition when it comes to delivering textbooks as something usually seen as a toy is put to work.
Read MoreClimbing Wall Treadmill – as tall as you need it to be in just 10.2 feet
You are a rock-climbing god – or you want to be – but finding time to push your climbing skills to their max is hard and the 12-foot ceiling in your house practically guarantees you won’t do much climbing in the comfort of your own home. Prepare for that height-induced restriction to go away.
Read MoreRather Google Chrome Extension – for when you’d rather see something else in social media [FREEWARE]
Cats, along with a host of other topics, seem to have taken over the Internet at times, which is great… unless you don’t like cats or whatever else the current trending topic seems to be. Fortunately, you can now remove unwanted content from your social media streams without having to take the extreme step of unfriending/unfollowing someone.
Read MorePeachy 3D Printer – the low price makes it pretty peachy
3D printing is becoming the trendy thing to do, but trivial things like eating and paying the light bill are habits that we’ve had for a lot longer so it seems like the idea of printing three-dimensional objects is kept from us because of the high prices involved. What would happen if somebody created a 3D printer that only cost $100? Well, that would be Peachy.
Read MoreOfficial Doctor Who Virtual Sonic Screwdriver iPhone App – arm yourself like a Time Lord
The 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who is right around the corner, so why not celebrate the famous Time Lord by transforming your iPhone into a sonic screwdriver?
Read MoreNike+ Move for iPhone 5S – finally! an app that bribes you to exercise
The secret to getting in shape has finally been discovered. Forget about things like improving your quality of life and being healthier, and focus instead on what’s really important – scoring enough points to beat your friends.
Read MoreRetro Rotary Dialer for Android Phones – something old gets a new twist [Freeware]
Today’s tech is so sleek that it’s hard to keep from blending in with everyone else but a little retro-style added to your Android-powered smartphone can provide that unique edge you’ve been missing.
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