With so many cool things coming out each week, it can be hard to wade through all the rock-awesomeness. With ‘Cool Tools’, we’ve done the hard work for you.
This week we saw a new (free) writing app that deletes all of your words once the time goes off (!!), a candle that mimics a sunset, an exceptional update to the popular Waze GPS app, how to make a mini Da Vinci catapult and more…
Ready? Let’s go!
This week we look at:
DESIGN
“t appears to be a normal white candle. But once lit, the centre of the candle begins to change colours as it burns: first to yellow, then orange, red, purple, and finally to blue. Not only does the candle provide illumination, but the transition of colours also serves as a reminder of the passage of time.”
“Inspired by the Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles, these wooden sculptures are a non-traditional take on the toy robot by joining ancient Japanese traditions with contemporary toy culture.”
APPS
“oneSafe is like Fort Knox in your pocket! oneSafe provides advanced security for your passwords with features like Touch ID, auto-lock, decoy safe, intrusion detection, self-destruct mode and double protection for your most sensitive data.”
“Waze is the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Join drivers in your area who share real-time traffic & road info to save time, gas money, and improve daily commuting for all.”
DIY
“Learn how to make a pistol that shoots paper using a trigger.”
“Let’s make a mini Da Vinci catapult! … maybe we can use it to conquer Wales :P”
ROCK AWESOMENESS
Hardcore Henry Official Trailer
“Strap in.”
“Sausage Party, the first R-rated CG animated movie, is about one sausage leading a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.”
And there you have it!
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