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Aug 1, 2012 6:40 PM   Every nation, broadcast network, and news site on the planet have a way to keep track of the medal count at the Olympics. But why wade through all that other ancillary crap—like stories of athletes overcoming adversity and political drama—when all you care about is what nation has the most medals, and by extension is the greatest country on earth? That's exactly what MedalCount.com gives you, thanks to the folks over at Animal. It not only lets you sort the medal standings based on rank, totals—or even the breakdown of gold, silver, and bronze—it also lets you keep an eye on your four favorite countries at the top of the page. Did we also mention there's now a mobile version too? It's definitely worthy of a bookmark, at least for the next 11 days. [MedalCount.com] View the original article here This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full...

You want to run around like some wilderness badass. Climbing in the Rockies. Surfing in the Rockaways. Whatever. You can do it all if you've got some warm, dry gear to slip into when the adventure is over. Can this waterproof backpack make it happen? It's a medium-sized waterproof backpack. Kayakers, surfers, triathletes. Outdoor adventurer types. A padded, pocket-filled dry-bag you can strap to your back to carry 30 liters of stuff. You throw in the stuff you want to keep dry, roll the lid and lock it, then open the valve and squeeze out the excess air. It's pretty damn waterproof! Rain, splashes, and even a quick dunk do not inundate this bag. It's not 100% waterproof. A 15-minute swim in the ocean, diving down often and keeping the bag mostly submerged, left the clothes inside unmistakably damp. Not soaked, but wet enough. Too wet. Ever worn a backpack while swimming in the ocean? Yep, it's pretty weird. The main pocket can also keep water in . When carrying sev...

Jul 24, 2012 8:00 PM   Tiny MagSafe. Tinier MagSafe! Really tiny converter. LET'S DISCUSS. A little magnetic converter to make your old charger work with your new computer. People with old chargers and new computers. It's fatter than you'd think, if you're dumb like me and didn't realize it has to encircle the fat old MagSafe. You stick it on the end of the thingy and then stick the whole thing in your computer. Not having to spend $80 on a whole new adapter. You're going to lose it. It's on there pretty tight. Stayed on while yanking the cable out of my laptop at the most this-is-definitely-going-to-come-off angles I could think of.Fits inside of glass Coke bottle but very hard to get out. Yes. It's $10 for the use of your old gear with your new gear. This is a total courtesy product from Apple, who could have just told you to go sod yourself and buy a whole new charger. Photos by Nick Stango View the original article here This post was made using th...

Jul 23, 2012 10:20 AM   No one enjoys using a public restroom, but it's a necessary evil. And an evil that's made slightly more tolerable with Shikoku's new Camitool hands-free toilet paper dispenser that joins the ranks of faucets, soap dispensers, and hand dryers that never have to be touched. In addition to minimizing the spread of germs since you never have to touch the roll, the Camitool can dispense toilet paper in three specific lengths—from about 24 to 48 inches—which helps cut down on waste. An extra-sanitary plastic version is available now for $750, and is already in use in places like hospitals where cleanliness is most important. But a $1,200 wooden luxury version can also be custom ordered for home use. Now all that's left is to develop toilets, door handles, and bathroom floors we never have to touch. [DigInfo TV] View the original article here This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when pos...