The YO concept, created by the New York City based designer Victor Vetterlein, is a portable, wireless and waterproof stereo speaker docking station for audio players.

Inside the dock base are lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries capable of powering the stereo system for hours when the unit is disconnected from a power source. The design intention is that [...]

The next release of Ubuntu (8.10 Intrepid Ibex) is just round the corner. So it’s time again to upgrade the Ubuntu release that you are using and a good time to consider trying Ubuntu if you have never done so before.
Let’s take a look at some of the options you have and then we will [...]

Browser plugin Cooliris (formerly known as PicLens) has been mentioned several times on MakeUseOf but never covered in detail. So for those who are hearing this name for the first time, Cooliris is a plugin which is compatible with Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer. It prides itself by enhancing your browsing experience when it comes [...]

The waterproof notepad Shower Genius is easily mounted on the wall of your shower and allows you to write down your brilliant ideas while getting ready for the day.

A pencil is stored in the top, and you have 25 sheets of the best waterproof paper around: “Rite in the Rain” all-weather writing paper, a patented [...]

I read Saikat Basu’s article on searching Google by date and thought, I often need to do that when searching for a product review or a tutorial on a newer piece of software or technology. I’ve just used Google’s advanced date search, but there are some much better options out there.
This podcast is available [...]

Super Talent Technology, a manufacturer of flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced a new member to their Pico-C line - a limited edition 8GB 18-carat solid gold USB drive.

The Pico-C has become the hallmark of style and quality in USB drives. Prized for its beautiful design and incredibly small size, the Pico-C [...]

I have to admit that this baby bouncer for adults looks like a bit of fun and not just for weirdo types who like being burped. There is no word on where these are available, but if you search the Internets far and wide who knows what you may find. [Apartment Therapy via Crib Candy]

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If the Batman Alarm Clock Radio with Bat-Signal simply isn’t enough to light up your life, maybe this mini neon sign in the shape of Batman’s classic bat emblem is.

The adjustable base unit can sit on a tabletop or be mounted to a wall. Powered by a plug-in, UL-adapter, the sign itself measures approximately 12-inches [...]

I needed a quick easy solution for a small network I was managing. The owner was concerned about some of the employees browsing habits. He said there were issues with online gambling and pornography! GASP! Imagine that? People doing bad things on the internet….that almost never happens….right?
Wrong.
When you have a large environment, you can set [...]

There is nothing like a nice, long, hot shower in the morning before work - especially in winter. Unfortunately, that is not the best for the environment, more so in my native Australia, but it applies pretty much equally everywhere. The Eco Showerdrop times and measures your shower so that you can get out in [...]

The cooler keyboard from Thanko that was all over the blogs this summer has been updated with a welcoming feature for the upcoming winter season; a built-in heater.

A switch at the front of the keyboard makes it easy to go from cooler to heater, and a wheel at the side lets you set the intensity [...]