Get Flipboard App for Android

Flipboard, a popular magazine app for iOS, is coming soon for Android. It is currently available in new Samsung phones but not for other Android phones. There are some Flipboard.apk software available in some Android forums, I was able to download from one of them, it works just like the ones of iPad and iPhone. 

If you have an Android device and want to download the Flipboard Android app, sign up at Flipboard site here. They will soon make it available for everyone, till that time, you can beta test the software at the above link. Also, check out Google Currents, it is similar to Flipboard but has more features than the latter and ability to connect with your Google Reader subscriptions.

If you don't want to wait until the app is released by Flipboard, then you can download the Flipboard app from this Dropbox link here.

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Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac, iPhone and iPad

Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760

The new solar keyboard from Logitech seems to be a better alternative than the original wireless keyboard from Apple. According to Logitech, when fully charged this solar keyboard remains powered for up to three months and with more charging via solar means from other light sources, you can except even more power. It is priced at US$79.



This K760 keyboard works with Mac, iPhone or iPad. Logitech has a Windows version also in Amazon but is not as compact as the above. There is also a previous bigger keyboard version K750 (Silver version) for Mac sold at Amazon for $60.

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Ceramic Coffee Filter Brewing System From Able

Kone Coffee Filter + Brewing System

Able's Kone Coffee Filter + Brewing System is a good one to have for both homes or offices, plus it is easy to clean and has a reusable filter. 

The Kick Starter project is already funded but you can still purchase it if you like.

I use a French Press coffee maker to make my coffee in the mornings, but this one looks tempting.

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Cardiograph - Measure Heart Rate App for Android

Cardiograph Screenshot

There are a number of apps that measure heart rate in Android Play Store, but Cardiograph is one of the comprehensive app that is available in the market. It is also available for iOS at this iTunes links here (iPad app, iPhone app).


Once you install the app, follow these three steps to get an instant heart rate reading.


Step 1. Power on the device by tapping the START/STOP button.
Step 2. Gently place the tip of your index finger over the camera, so that it covers the lens completely.
Step 3. The readings will appear after a few seconds. The heart-shaped bars indicate measurement accuracy.

According to Mayo Clinic:

"For an adult, a normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. For a well-trained athlete, a normal resting heart rate may be closer to 40 beats a minute. For healthy adults, a lower heart rate at rest generally implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness."

The lower the heart beat rate, it is better. 

Just like all other apps, this may or may not be the accurate heart rate measurement but gives you a good idea about your heart health.

How to use Cardiograph

Here is the video demo:

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Get rid of allergies caused by eyeglasses with a simple hack

Do you get allergies because of eyeglasses? Usually these allergies arises only after you start wearing glasses during that day. If you do get those allergies, then there is a simple tip to solve it, just cover the plastic parts of the glass (called plastic feet that rests on the nose) with scotch tape, the allergy stops instantly. 

Here, they were discussing the causes of this problem and some recommended solutions of removing the part totally. I just covered it with a small Scotch tape and it stops the allergy instantly. 


When you replace the glass the next time, you can buy one without the plastic feet. Some sell eyeglass frame with allergy free silicone pads like this one in eBay.

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Stunning hand crafted table-tennis tables from Eleven Ravens

Growing up we converted any table into a table-tennis one with books as nets, wish we had one of these.


"Founded in 2011, Eleven Ravens, LLC is the premier manufacturing company for custom-made table tennis tables in the United States. Eleven Ravens' use of ultra sophisticated design, as well as its ability to incorporate popular brand images or corporate logos into the base of our table structure, produces a handmade product created by our skilled artisans that is in a class of its own."


http://11ravens.com/index01.html


The tables are available in wood (bamboo, teak) and in aluminum metal.


Prices are yet to be determined.

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How to store tea leaves stay fresh for a long time?

The best way to store tea leaves is in an airtight canister or a tea tin like the above at room temperature away from light, air, heat and moisture. By this way you can keep the tea fresh for up to a year. Don't store in the fridge, however, you will lose the tea flavors quickly. 


Teavana.com recommends the following method to store tea leaves at home:

Protect your investment (and your palate) by storing your fine, loose leaf tea in a proper tea container. Tea needs to be kept away from heat, light, air, and moisture. The best way to store tea is at room temperature in an airtight tea canister. Unlike coffee, you cannot wrap up tea and put it in the freezer. Tea will lose its flavor and scent quickly if stored in fancy, purely decorative tea containers or kept near a heat source, such as a stove or next to the toaster in your kitchen. Although our loose leaf teas are very beautiful, please resist the urge to store the teas in glass container for display on your counter. An airtight canister is the best way keep your loose teas safe and fresh. Teavana’s airtight double walled stainless steel tea tins are the perfect tea storage container to keep your teas fresh for up to a year.

Another good source to purchase tea tins in sets is from this link, Stampington.com. 


What method do you use to store tea leaves? 

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Ad: Samsung - Seductive Motion

Funny ad from Samsung for their Smart TV with motion-control technology, for more information visit their Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/JfnS7S

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Sidecar Android and iOS App - Send Videos, Photos, Locations while you Talk

Instead of ending the phone call to send videos or photos, you can send them at the same time as you talk with Sidecar Android and iOS app. You can share the photos, videos in the background and also share your location and contacts information.


This will be a good multi-task app to use for sharing live updates or events.

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New Sony Music Unlimited App for iOS for $3.99 per month

Sony launched the Music Unlimited app(currently not yet available in the US, but will be soon) for iOS today, it has two subscription services, one for $3.99 per month and the other for $9.99 per month. The latter has more features than the former such as creating playlists, adding songs to library, on demand playback etc.


You can test drive it for 30 days before purchase in iOS as well as in Android (for Smartphone and for Tablet version).


I pay about $40 a year for Pandora, the Sony Unlimited seems to be a better option but I like the way Pandora recommends music.

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Free eBooks from Microsoft in Kindle, ePub, PDF and XPS formats

The above set of eBooks are available for free at this Microsoft link here, no purchase is necessary. The eBooks come in Kindle, PDF, ePub and XPS formats.


If you are a developer or a user of Microsoft products, these books will come in handy.

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Set Bing Wallpaper Image as Background for Google Homepage

If you like Bing Wallpaper images, then you can set it as a background in Google Homepage with the below Google Chrome extension "Bing Wallpaper for Google homepage". 


Once you install the extension, the Google homepage automatically switches to Bing Wallpaper background. This Bing Wallpaper image changes daily, so you will see a new background every day. 


If you like the Bing Image, you can also save the image by clicking this extension button.


A good extension for Chrome browser.


Via +Lifehacker 

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Audi E-Bike Wörthersee Electric Bike

 Audi E-Bike Wörthersee is a nicely crafted electric bike. You can pedal or use it in electric mode (top speeds up to 50 mph). Pricing will be announced soon.


"This prototype sport/trick cycle is powered by an electric motor that makes speeds of up to 50mph possible — assuming you don't mind some pedaling — or 31 mph in pure electric mode, and features a carbon fiber- reinforced polymer frame and wheels, an on-board computer that links to your smartphone to enable a whole host of advanced features, and LED light strips borrowed from the impossibly sexy e-Tron R8."

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Free Up Your Hard Drive Space with a Simple Size Search Option

This is the most simplest and the best method I have found so far to clear and increase the storage space in Windows PC computer. 


To do this, do the following:


Open the explorer as shown and type "Size:>500mb" without the double quotes and click enter, you will see a folder with files more than 500mb, most of them will probably be application files or media files.


Once you see the list of big files, then you can eliminate those you don't need it and erase the trash folder with either click "Empty Recycle bin" or use the secure Eraser option to free up space in the hard drive immediately.


For Mac computers click the Lifehacker link below to see how you can find and delete large files.


Via Lifehacker.

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Google Docs adds New Research Tool Feature for Citations and References

Now you can add Wikipedia links or cite any web page in your document with the new Research Tool from Google.


To begin select the word you want to add a reference link and then click "Ctrl + Alt + R" in PC or "Cmd + Opt + R" in Mac to open the research tool. You will the research tool as shown above on the right side of the document you are editing. You can also alternatively open the Research Tool from the Tools menu.


Under each link, when you hover over the link, you will see "insert link" as shown below, click the insert link to make the reference selection. 


You will see two other features, one to preview each of those links before adding, the second is to use the link as a citation and it will appear at the end of the page as footnotes. 

You can search every page in the internet or search images or search quotes based on the drop down menu at the top of the research tool. 


The research tool is a valuable tool for students and writers alike and now you can do all this without leaving the page.

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Video: Dog goes grocery shopping

Smart Labrador dog, not only goes grocery shopping at a dog store and pays for it at the cash register.

"Smart dogs know whats good for them. Take Zoei for example - this 4 year old labrador goes shopping for her favourite food, and she knows just where to find them!Thanks for Frits Buter, Zoei's owner."

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TheBlu - Ocean Screensaver for Desktop

TheBlu screensaver for Windows PC and Mac operating systems has been added recently to raise awareness for the marine creatures in the ocean. The marine fishes and plants look very lifelike in this screensaver. You can download it for free from TheBlu link.


There are two versions, the free version you can try but seems to have limited features, whereas the pro version looks very cool like the video above for $19.99. Test the free version before you purchase the pro one.


About the TheBlu screensaver:

"TheBlu is a downloadable web application accessible on PC and Mac. It is based on Unity3D, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful 3D world on your computer, and soon on your favorite devices such as iPad, iPhone and Android. You can connect into theBlu with Facebook, and soon with Twitter or Google+. 

TheBlu is built on our Maker Media Platform which allows artists and developers around the world to contribute providing a continuous and growing flow of new content to explore. TheBlu is a massive networked application based on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP) technology and deployed on the Amazon EC2 cloud, which means we can scale as more users join from geolocations around the world."

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BioLite CampStove is now available for Pre-Order

BioLite CampStove is a neat gadget to have when going for camping. It uses just pieces of wood to heat water or cook foods in a compact stove. Bonus is you can charge any USB devices as it cooks.

Product Details:

Fast to boil: 4.5 minutes to boil 1 liter of water
Fire power output (peak): 3.4 kw (lo) 5.5 kw (hi)
USB power output: Max continuous: 2W @5V, Peak: 4W @5V
Compatible Devices: Powers most USB-chargeable devices including smartphones
Fuel: Burns sticks, pine cones, pellets and other biomass
Packed size: Height 8.25 inches, Width 5 inches
Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz / 935 grams
Pot weight limit: 8 lbs or 1 gallon of liquid
Materials: Stainless steel, aluminum, plastic

You can order it here, is available for $129.00 + Shipping. They ship in July.

http://shop.biolitestove.com/BioLite-CampStove_p_15.html

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Watch YouTube Videos and Multi-task Simultaneously with 'Stick It' Android App

Stick It! is a nice app to have if you want to multi-task at the same time in Android tablets or phones. You can watch video while you browse other apps at the same time.


Other features are:

• MultiView™ : watch multiple movies simultaneously !
• Truly floating player : move, resize and minimize supported
• Background playing
• YouTube support (beta)
• Supports most video formats
• Streaming support (MMS, RTSP, HTTP)
• Built-in themes (Windows 7, Mac OSX, more to come)
• Built-in file browser

You can download it from the Android Market here, costs $1.49.

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How to take good pictures in your iPhone, iPad or Android without blurs or distortions

Do you tap the camera button in iPad or iPhone or in Android phone to take a photograph? When we tap the button, either we force the shot and it causes a blur or a shake in the phone distorting the pictures. I used to do the same until I watched this video. It is not only unnecessary to tap the camera button (either the physical or virtual button) to take a picture, there is no need. 


This is how you do it: Just hold the camera button in iPad or in iPhone or in Android and when you are ready to take a picture, release your fingers from the button, the camera app will take a picture automatically. 


In the case of iPhone or iPad, there is another way to take a picture, just hold the camera in the phone and when you are ready click the lower volume button either in the phone or in the headphones. In the case of an headphone, you can keep the iPhone in a Tripod and take a picture from a distance.

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Google adds new features in YouTube HTML5 Player

I noticed the new features today, when I was watching an YouTube video in Google+, not sure how long these features were there before. When you right click anywhere in the video frame, you will see all the following features:

1. "Copy video URL"

2. "Copy video URL at a current time"

3. "Copy embed HTML"

4. "Report playback issue"

5. "Copy debug info"

6. "Stop download"

7. "Pop out"

8. "Take speed test"

9. "Show video info"

10. "About HTML5"

Before there was an arrow sign to see some of the above features, but with this new method by right clicking on the video frame, we can choose any of these features. 

You can test the new features out with the Blank & Jones video below.

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Video: Blank and Jones - Desire Ambient Mix

Relaxing music "Desire (Ambient Mix)" from Blank and Jones, a band from Germany.

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G.co short URL links for Google Services or Products Only

If you see any g.co short URL links on the web then you can be rest assured it is either a Google product or service only. Only Google products will have the g.co short links. 

“You’ve arrived at this page because you typed or linked to “g.co”, Google’s official URL shortcut just for Google websites. 

Whenever you see a short “g.co” link, you can trust that it will always take you to a Google product or service.”

An example for the above is the Google maps link here: http://g.co/maps/hyqeg 


This is not to be confused with Google’s other product Goo.gl where the public can shorten long URLs. In goo.gl, if Google automatically creates g.co links for its Google related links, then it will be even better. Also, it can verify whether the link is safe before it gives the short URL otherwise it can block the corrupt link in the first place.

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How to add Multiple Accounts in Gmail iOS App?

Unfortunately, Google has no multiple Google accounts support in their main iOS app, "Gmail". I tried to add another Google account in iPad2, I looked for that feature in Gmail setting, they don't have that yet. Unless we sign out and sign in with another Gmail or Google App account, there is no other way. 


If you want to use multiple Gmail or Google App accounts, the best solution is use the built-in Mail app of Apple's for now, even though Gmail app is much better designed and has more features.


If you still want to use the Gmail app, see the how to post here from Google.


I hope Google will add this feature soon, after they add, I will add the update here. 

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How to add New Fonts in Google Docs or Google Drive

Google Docs added 450 New Fonts and more than 60 Templates in their latest update. Now you can choose more fonts to suit your variety of writing needs compared to what was available before. Still some fonts like Helvetica, and other languages fonts are missing but the above addition is a good start.


To add fonts to your Google Docs, first open an existing file or a new one and click the font menu as shown in the picture above, you will see "Add fonts" at the bottom of the font list. Click the "Add fonts" to see more than 450 new fonts.


Once you finish selecting the fonts, click "Ok", the selected fonts will be added to the font menu.

You can also find fonts based on different styles such as for "Handwriting", "Display" etc., as shown below:

There is no removal button to delete any of the added fonts or delete the existing fonts in the font menu. I hope Google Docs team will add this feature along with adding custom fonts from the computer or from a URL.

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Paulo Coelho's Kindle Books for $0.99 Each

Paulo Coelho's eBooks are now available for sale in Amazon for only $0.99 each.


Go to Kindle Store to see the list of books available for $0.99 each, there are plenty of his books including his best selling books such as the following:

• The Zahir
• The Pilgrimage
•  Warrior of the Light
• The Witch of Portobello
• Eleven Minutes
• The Valkyries: An Encounter with Angels and more.

Other books of his, such as Alchemist, Aleph however are still priced at $9.99 each. 

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How to Open a file from your computer in Google Chrome

One of my friends asked me this question, so I am posting this here. There is no File open button in Chrome browser to open a file or a folder in your Windows PC computer. But, there are alternatives to do that function, you can use either of the following methods:

1. Just press the CTRL and the O keys “CTRL + O” shortcut and choose the file you would like to open in Chrome browser.
2. Type “file:///C:/” or just the letter of the drive “C:” in the URL bar as shown below:

For Mac computers use the following command (press command and letter O keys together): 

“Press ⌘-O, then select file” 

For Linux computers, the shortcut (CTRL + O) is the same as for Windows computers.


For more Google Chrome browser shortcuts, click here.

Image and tip via Seoprinciple.com.

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