Posts Tagged ‘Cool Stuff’
I stumbled upon some hilarious images at Worth1000.com today, and saw an interesting add for the first online vector editing program. Hmm…I’ve had need for some vector image creation, and I thus got my first look at Aviary. Aviary, in a word is AWESOME. Basically, Aviary offers a suite online tools for image editing and graphics creation. Below are some…
Just a handful of years ago, this concept would have been very difficult to achieve, but with the Web, it’s easy. LogoTournament.com lets you create a logo creation contest for about $250. You have 30 or more graphic artists start creating logos for you business, website, organization, etc. You indicate general ideas about the look and feel of the logo…
I find myself taking notes on just about everything. I’ll grab receipts, scraps of paper, etc. to write down very important things…and then…I lose the paper. Who’d-a-thunk? A while back, I started using portfolio pads, and they were great except for the paper flipped vertically and it was hard to look up notes when you used both sides. Now I’m…
Does anyone remember a certain android watching a tea kettle steam/boil and commenting to his friend that he’s just myth-busted the idea that if you watch the kettle, it takes longer to whistle? His friend suggested that he turn off his internal clock, and at the whistle, he gave a quizzical look to the kettle. Any takers? Well if not,…
When I found SkyMap, I thought it was the coolest thing. The only problem was that the week that I downloaded and installed the app (for free), it was overcast and precipitating. The application makes use of the compass, GPS, date and time, and phone oreintation. Below is a video from Google about SkyMap. I didn’t know until I saw…
Of course there are applications that you can use on your mobile phone to check your Gmail, but why enter all those settings, when you can point your mobile web browser to gmail.com and get the whole kit-n-kaboodle. The new version of Gmail for mobile devices is much improved. It works on Android, iPhone, and probably other mobile devices. The…
Google unveiled a new version of its stellar web browser Google Chrome 3D. The new 3D version lets you view web pages in 3D. Released on April 1st, the browser is obviously part of Google’s April Fools Jokes; however, the browser really does have a 3D setting that lets you view pages in 3D (just don’t print your own glasses….
There are some pretty cool applications for the G1. ShopSavvy An incredible application. It’s so fun to scan items in the store and find them cheaper somewhere else or on Amazon.com. If you want to see prices more quickly, turn off the location finder in the application. That way the app doesn’t have to find out where you are and…
The world is all a-rage with Scentsy Candles because they’re wickless, have a unique design and are somewhat safer than regular candle warmers or wicked candles. There are however a number of alternatives if you’re set on getting a candle that actually looks like a candle but isn’t as dangerous as a candle warmer. Wickless LED candles can provide the…
CanSolidator Pantry Dimensions: Height: 11″ Width: 20″ Depth: 16.5″ Capacity: 40 Cans The ShelfReliance CanSolidator Pantry is a great way to store food cans. But who would want to store food cans? Katrina, Hugo, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Downsizing…ring any bells? Storing food is a smart idea in preparation for difficult times. It’s also just a good idea to have some food…
