18 Perfect Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Posted on 13/11/2016 by Ehud Riven

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you haven’t decided on your holiday decor, we’re here to help.

It’s quite incredible to find out just how many Thanksgiving decor accessories exist, but it really is very simply to give your home a warm, fall feeling for the holiday with just a small item or two. The options are endless, so we narrowed it down for you, giving you our selection for the perfect Thanksgiving decor ideas:

Give Thanks Thanksgiving Pillow Covers

A simple and sweet Thanksgiving gift that doesn’t scream ‘holiday season’ or something, but makes the house a bit more classy and warm. Yes, pillow covers can do that.

Funny Thanksgiving Door Hanger

Humor is a necessary addition to any Thanksgiving theme decoration. The ‘gobble till you wobble’ door hanger will help put the guests in the right mood immediately. The rest, alcohol will do.

Thanksgiving Fall Wreath

Another way of welcoming people into the house on Thanksgiving is by putting up a huge fall wreath on the door. It tends to leave an excellent lasting impression.

‘Give Thanks’ Blocks for Thanksgiving

The ‘Give Thanks’ blocks for Thanksgiving include a resin turkey, pumpkins, a bushel of apples and a haystack.

Gold & Red Leaves for Thanksgiving

A 12-foot long wire garland, with fall-like leaves made out of foil copper, in order to give that outside feeling inside the house without all the mess.

Thanksgiving Block Set

A nice little way to decorate the house for Thanksgiving, and also something to play with kids, having them spell Thanksgiving or something else while at the dinner table.

Turkey Garden Flag for Thanksgiving

A nice little way to give your garden a Thanksgiving kind of touch. Obviously, you can use this turkey flag inside as well, but something about it makes me want to place it outdoors.

Thanksgiving Autumn Leaves Quilt

Probably my favorite item on this list, this Thanksgiving autumn leaves quilt is a beautiful handmade item, which can serve as a blanket or a wonderful decorative piece on furniture or a table. It’s 50″ by 60″.

Inspirational Table Top Pumpkins for Thanksgiving

A set of 3 pumpkins to put on a table or dresser and give the home a more Thanksgiving-kind of feel, saying ‘count your blessings’, ‘give thanks’ and ‘happy fall’.

Thanksgiving Glass Lighted Pumpkin

An excellent item to decorate your home for Thanksgiving, and not just because it looks great, but because it looks expensive, even though it’s not. You can buy this battery-operated glass pumpkin for $23.68.

Thanksgiving Autumn Maple Tree Set

This set of 3 autumn trees with the golden foliage is another fantastic way of making your home look like New England in the fall, giving that extra Thanksgiving vibe during the holiday. The trees come in set of 5″, 7″, and 9″ for a variety of looks.

Colorful Thanksgiving Door Sign

If you’re wondering what to hang on the doors and windows for Thanksgiving, this 3-color sign that’s all about feeling thankful and grateful is a fantastic idea.

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Turkey Shelf Sitters

If you have some room on your shelves that needs to be filled out, these Thanksgiving pumpkin turkey shelf sitters will do the trick, although I haven’t decided if they’re creepy or sweet.

Thanksgiving Dinner Straws

A fun 25-pack of straws to make your Thanksgiving dinner table and drinks feel and look a little bit more festive. There’s no harm in that.

Thanksgiving Harvest Owls Set

Real life owls, if you ever had one as a pet, aren’t that cute. But ceramic owls on Thanksgiving? Adorable, and a perfect addition to the decorative effort in your home.

Thanksgiving LED Pumpkin

Remember the glass pumpkin from before? Well this is an even more fancy upgrade to your Thanksgiving home, taking the technology up a bit into the LED territory.

Thanksgiving Give Thanks Banner

Another nice idea to add a little something to your home without making too much of an effort is a Thanksgiving banner. Can you guess what it says? Yes, give thanks. Who would have known?

Thanksgiving Decorative Turkey Table Accent

This Thanksgiving decorative turkey table accent is a great way to show those who don’t know what a good piece of bird looks like before it goes into the oven.

If that’s not enough Thanksgiving awesomeness for you, we at Walyou got you covered: Check out our lists on funniest Thanksgiving t-shirts, hilarious Thanksgiving hats and the best Thanksgiving toys.

23 Coolest Designs of Zippo Lighters

Posted on 03/11/2016 by Ehud Riven

There’s something old-school cool about Zippo lighters no matter what they’re design is, but obviously, there’s a nice looking Zippo lighter, and there are incredible-looking Zippo lighters, at a whole other level of coolness.

Obviously, you can go for the slick, simple, classic Zippo lighter look. In our opinion, that’s a little boring, especially for people who collect Zippo lighters. The options are truly endless, but through enough research and hard work, we managed to find the 23 coolest looking Zippo lighters, for your pleasure:

Zippo Villain Lighters

The Zippo villain lighters have 7 different designs. My personal favorite is this bearded devil.

Zippo Day of the Dead Lighters

The Zippo Day of the Dead lighters series has three sets of animations. I find the candy apple red design the most disturbing, which makes it the best fit for your lighter.

Zippo Punisher Red, White & Blue Lighter

I’m a huge Punisher fan, so you can imagine I find the Zippo Punisher lighter quite endearing.

Zippo Grim Reaper Lighters

Death and skulls always work well when it comes to smoking, and they make a fitting design on the Zippo grim reaper lighters.

Zippo Tree of Life Lighters

From death to life, and this beautiful ‘Tree of Life’ Zippo lighter, which has this earthy, natural look to it thanks to the antique brass.

Zippo Psychedelic Skull Lighters

Surprising or not, Zippo have a huge collection of skull-design lighters. I prefer mine to look like I just used some LSD.

Zippo Playboy Lighters

Another not-so-surprising thing? The huge amount of Zippo Playboy lighters, with 30 different designs to choose from.

Zippo Biohazard Lighters

Whether it’s green or yellow, a Zippo Biohazard lighter is, well, you can figure out the irony on your own.

Zippo Buddha Lighters

Seeing Buddha so happy on your Zippo Lighter will immediately make you smile.

Zippo Bald Eagle Patriots Lighters

There’s nothing more patriotic than a bald eagle (right?), so a bald eagle with an American flag? That’s an overdose of ‘Merica, but it works on a Zippo lighter.

Zippo American Flag Lighters

There are a number of American Flag Zippo Lighter designs. This antique silver plate armor Zippo lighter is the best of them.

Zippo Sons of Anarchy Lighters

On Amazon, you can find 7 different and terrific designs from the Zippo Sons of Anarchy Lighters series.

Zippo NFL Chrome Lighters

A cool Zippo lighters line for NFL fans. We picked the Dallas Cowboys (Yes, I’m a fan, which means I’m having a good year so far) to represent, but you can get a Zippo lighter with the design of every NFL team.

Zippo Western Lighters

I think there’s some pretty obvious connection between Zippo lighters and the wild west, which makes this design spot on and very fitting.

Zippo Military Lighters

The Zippo defenders of freedom lighter is my personal favorite from their Military lighters line.

Zippo Wolf Lighters

What do wolves and Zippo lighters have in common? I’m not sure, but they do look great together.

Zippo Color Spectrum Lighters

It’s pretty awesome looking at this Zippo lighter and imagining you’re wearing thermal goggles.

Zippo Jack Daniels Lighters

There are 13 different lighters in the Zippo Jack Daniel’s Lighters line, and you can buy the all on Amazon.

Zippo Dragon Lighters

A clever little idea: A Zippo lighter shaped as a dragon’s head, which makes it look like he’s breathing fire.

Zippo Harley Davidson Lighters

For the Harley-Davidson fans, Zippo has a great looking line of lighters.

Zippo Ace Card Lighters

Ace of Spades is great song by Motörhead, and it also looks great on a Zippo Lighter.

Zippo Clover Lighters

Whether you’re a Notre Dame fan, someone of Irish descent or simply enjoy the St. Patrick’s day symbolism, the Zippo clover series is incredibly good looking.

Zippo Luxury 3 Brush Lighters

Zippo lighters always look luxurious, but this brushed brass design, reminding me of Black Adam for some reason, looks especially high-end, excellent for those who care about these things.

15 Best iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protectors

Posted on 25/10/2016 by Ehud Riven

Searching for a good glass screen protector for the iPhone 7 can be a vexing endeavor, so we’re here to help you slim down the options by offering the best ones out there.

The selection truly is endless, but we’ve managed to weed out the best 15 iPhone 7 glass screen protectors, making things easier for you:

TechStone iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

According to the reviews on Amazon (personally I use the Tech Armor one), Tech Stone’s iPhone 7 glass screen protector is one of the best on offer.

Yootech iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

The Yootech iPhone 7 tempered glass screen protector was also designed for the iPhone 6 and 6S, completely covering the flat screen and intentionally a little smaller due to the rounded edges.

Tech Armor iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

The Tech Armor iPhone 7 glass screen protector comes in a one-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack mode.

JOTO iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

The iPhone 7 JOTO glass screen protector comes in 3 colors: Clear, white and black.

MOUKOU iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

You can buy the MOUKOU iPhone glass screen protector in a 3-pack, either a 4.7 inch or 5.5 inch version.

Maxboost Tempered Glass Screen Protector iPhone 7

The Maxboost iPhone 7 glass screen protector comes with a lifetime warranty, and comes in a 2-pack.

Yousave iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

An exact fit for the iPhone 7, this glass screen protector has a 0.3 millimeters thickness, and features a high quality coating to prevent the usual issues: fingerprints, smudging and annoying marks.

Patchworks iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

Made in Japan, designed in California, finished in China. Sounds like a lot. This glass screen protector has a 1-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack bundle.

BTGGG iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

This one by BTGGG provides the thinnest glass screen protector out there: 0.2 mm. Available on Amazon.

G-Color iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

The G-Color iPhone 7 glass screen protector comes in a 2-pack.

IMABAO iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

The IMABAO iPhone 7 glass screen protector is actually the highest rated in this category on Amazon, and is currently on a massive discount.

QULUOQI iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

The QULUOQI glass screen protector for the iPhone 7 comes in either clear or white.

Pleson iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

Like all other Pleson glass screen protectors (for other devices), their iPhone 7 glass screen protector has a lifetime warranty.

iAnder iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector

The iAnder iPhone 7 glass screen protector comes in a 2-pack, and has a one-year warranty, that includes a 30-day money back policy.

iPhone 7 Glass Screen Protector by BRG

The BRG iPhone 7 glass screen protector package includes 2 protector, 2 alcohol prep pads, 2 dry wipes and 2 dust absorbers.

10 Best & Healthiest Electric Toothbrushes

Posted on 06/10/2016 by Ehud Riven

Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush With Bluetooth

Not enough people realize, but using an electric toothbrush is so much better than the manual version of teeth cleaning.

The moment you switch from a manual toothbrush to an electric toothbrush, you can never go back. It changes your life, or at least 4 minutes of it, one day at a time.

The options are endless, but mostly involve Philips electric toothbrushes or Oral-B electric toothbrushes. Here are the 10 best electric toothbrushes out there we picked especially for you (including one fantastic water flosser):

Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

The Philips Sonicare 2 Series toothbrush happens to be the #1 selling electric toothbrush on Amazon. It’s famous for the patented sonic technology, enabling up to 31,000 brush strokes per minute, and doing an excellent job of cleaning between the teeth and along the gumline. The Philips Sonicare has a 2-week battery life.

Oral B Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

The Oral B Pro 1000 electric toothbrush has sensors to detect when you’re brushing too hard and notifies you, while removing almost 300% more plaque along the gumline compared to your regular manual toothbrush. To buy the Oral B Pro 1000 electric toothbrush.

Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser WP-660

Technology hasn’t just made brushing your teeth better, but has improved flossing as well. The WP-660 has 10 pressure settings and 7 water flossing tips, capable of spraying your teeth with water for 90 seconds. To buy the Waterpik Aquarius water flosser WP-660.

Philips Sonicare Essence Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

The Philips Sonicare Essence electric toothbrush comes in two different colors: You can buy it in white (more expensive) or pink.

Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ Electric Toothbrush

What you might consider as a heavy duty toothbrush, the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite+ specializes in plaque removal and even dealing with stains on your teeth, which makes buying it a bit more expensive than other Philips Sonicare toothbrushes.

Philips Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Electric Toothbrush

The Philips Sonicare 2 plaque control electric toothbrush has a neat easy start feature, which increases the power of the brushing through the first 14 times you use it (a week if you’re a good boy/girl), making to switch to it easier. You can buy it in 7 different colors, including black, coral and steel blue.

Philips Sonicare 3 Series Gum Health Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

The Philips Sonicare 3 Series gum health electric toothbrush has one distinct advantage over a lot of other electric toothbrushes, Philips or other companies: It has a 3-week battery life.

Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries Power Electric Toothbrush With Bluetooth

So obviously, the Oral-B Pro 5000 electric toothbrush stands out with its bluetooth. Why? So you can track your brushing habits and improve. The toothbrush connects to your smartphone to provide real-time feedback. There are 4 different bundle buying options: Electric Toothbrush (standalone), Sensitive bundle, cross-action bundle and 3D white bundle. The connectivity is powered by Braun.

Sterline Sonic Power Electric Toothbrush ST-OR-T50

A cheaper option than the Philips & Oral-B electric toothbrush, but one that’s very popular and highly recommended. It has two timers: One for a full 2-minute teeth cleaning session, and another for 30 seconds, for each quadrant of your mouth. To buy the Sterline sonic power electric toothbrush.

Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush With Bluetooth

There’s something gorgeous about the black version of the Oral-B Pro 7000 electric toothbrush, making it stand out in a market with products that all look very similar to one another. It has six modes: daily clean, gum care, sensitive, whitening, deep clean and even tongue cleaner. To buy the Oral-B Pro 7000 electric toothbrush. The connectivity is powered by Braun.

14 Best Google Pixel & Google Pixel XL Cases

Posted on 05/10/2016 by Ehud Riven

Google are launching a new smartphone upon the world, in two versions: Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. It might be an excellent, maybe even perfect phone, but without a good case protecting it, it can become worthless very quickly.

The phone has been available for pre order since October 4, and will be available in shops as soon as October 20. You can start sorting through cases and ordering them now:

Google Pixel Case by DGtle

Slick, simple and does the work in terms of protecting from shocks and scratches. The Google Pixel case by DGtle comes in 10 different colors.

Google Pixel Case by LK

The LK slim thin Google Pixel case has an Anti-slip design providing extra grip on surfaces. You can purchase it in five different colors, including black, clear and jelly pink.

Google Pixel Transparent Case

The transparent Google Pixel Case by SPARIN provides you with a simple way of protecting your phone without it actually looking like there’s a case on it. Buy this case to retain the original color and design.

Google Pixel Case by Ringke

The Ringke Google Pixel Case is a tad of better quality than most from what we’ve been able to gather, and it’ll be in stock from November 30.

Google Pixel Case by Vinve

The Vivne soft TPU case for the Google Pixel comes can be bought in two colors: Black and clear. To buy the Google Pixel Case by Vivne.

Google Pixel Case by YOUMAKER

The YOUMAKER case for the Google Pixel offers interesting color designs: Rosie gold on gray and white on gray. But you can go with the simple and safe choice: Buy it in black on black.

Google Pixel XL Heavy Duty Case

For those who care less about style and slickness, and more about the phone being well protected, the heavy duty Google Pixel XL Case by NageBee is the way to go.

Google Pixel XL Case by Tauri

Especially designed for the Google Pixel XL, the Tauri phone case comes in five different colors, and you can currently buy them for $7.99.

Google Pixel XL Case by MicroP

The MicroP Google Pixel XL case is currently available in five different colors. You can currently buy it for $7.89.

Google Pixel XL Case by DGtle

If you’re going to get the DGtle Google Pixel XL Case, we recommend buying it in one of the Matte colors: Smoke, black or blue.

Google Pixel XL Case by Cimo

A slim, lightweight case to protect your Google Pixel XL phone. I’m usually not a huge fan of the more flashy colors, but aside from X-clear design in the photo, I really recommend getting the purple case.

Google Pixel XL Case by SPARIN

The SPARIN Google Pixel XL Case comes in two different colors: Buy it in Black or Clear.

Google Pixel XL Case by Pleson

Pleson take pride in their Google Pixel XL case being super easy to put on the phone, and even more: It’ll stay on. To buy the Pleson Google Pixel XL case.

Google Pixel XL Case by Ringke

Like we mentioned in the regular, non-XL version of the Google Pixel XL: Ringke are a tad more expensive than most, and their cases will be in stock starting November 30.

10 Awesome Toys to Get Your Dog for National Dog Day

Posted on 25/08/2016 by Ehud Riven

I’m not sure dogs are aware there’s a ‘National Dog Day’ for them every August 26. But whether they know about it or not, celebrating the canine holiday with the best pet a person can get is better when you give them a toy, so they know something special is going on.

Wham-O Velocity Grip Dog Frisbee

A frisbee that has excellent grip, is made from non-toxic material, and it’s not going to injure your dog’s gums or teeth while he/she constantly plays with it. I’m not sure you’ll get it back once the teeth sink in, but you’ll be content knowing your pet is having fun. Buy it on Amazon

Lighthouse Floating Fetch Toy for Dogs

I have a large dog who loves going to the beach, but sometimes I get bored with simply throwing him a tennis ball. This ROGZ floating lighthouse device is an incredible solution to bring some variety into your beach playtime with your dog. It’s available on Amazon.

Hide-a-Squirrel Plush & Squeaky Dog Toy

Dogs love chasing squirrels. Real ones, and tiny, toy ones too. Just put your plush squirrel inside the plush tree, and you’ll be keeping your dog occupied and even thinking to solve the puzzle for quite a long time. Buy it on Amazon

Indestructible Dog Ball

Owners of high energy dogs know it’s difficult finding toys they don’t destroy within minutes of setting their eyes on them. The indestructible ball is a perfect solution, made from non-toxic materials and can provide lengthy amusement time for you & your dog, or just the pet on its own, without anything getting torn down in the house. Suitable for medium and large dogs.

Ultra Ball

One of those toys that can withstand tough chewing, floats and won’t get lost because of the bright, orange color. It has a good chance of becoming your dog’s favorite toy. Available on Amazon

Christmas Chicken Squeak Toy for Dogs

Some dogs love squeak toys in furry, plushy forms. Others like it in all-natural latex, like this lovely chicken, that will spend hours inside your dog’s mouth. It’s a latex poly filled toy, and it’s available on Amazon.

Cotton Rope Dog Toys Package

A 4-in-1 deal with a tug of war rope, a fetch ball and two sizes of soft chew bones. Get it for them on amazon

GoughNuts Tug Dog Toy

Not all tug and pull toys have to be rough ropes or plushy rabbits. This is perfect for people with two or more dogs, and especially puppies or even dogs playing with human babies. Probably the best toy for a tug of war.

Longidudes Rabbit Squeak Toy

Dogs love plush toys, but the longer, and the more they look like other animals, the better. This rabbit one is 29 inches long.

Small Plush Carrot for Dogs

A cute & fun little plush toy for smaller dogs or puppies, it will squeak, grunt or make roar sounds.

For those looking to geek up their dog in the near future, we’ve got these 10 suggestions for you.

15 Best Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Cases

Posted on 03/03/2016 by Netta Siach Lindenfeld

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is due to be released next week on March 11, 2016. If you are planning on buying it you should probably order a neat case to go with it so you can use it safely and keep your new shiny Samsung Galaxy S7 safe.

For us, a good case is one that combines good quality quality, is reasonably priced and offers protection to the brand-new Galaxy S7 Edge. When it comes to looks you can definitely find something on this list that you like. We’ve chosen some simple yet “getting the job done” cases. Also on the list you can find some wallet cases, armor cases, bumper cases and for those who care about style, we’ve got you covered.

Galaxy S7 Edge Case by Spigen®

This flexible TPU case looks pretty slim and comfortable to carry. It should provide a great protection to your phone from drops and impact. Available for $12.99

Galaxy S7 Edge Wallet Case

Some just love those multi-function cases that also serve as a wallet, credit card holder and more. The VRS Design PU leather wallet case will serve those needs. Available for $21.99

Galaxy S7 Edge Case, VRS Design

This minimalistic slim fit case will fit best those who are just looking for a slick and simple case for their phone, and it comes in 4 different colors to choose from. Available for $16.99

Speck Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Military Protective Case

Speck is one of the most known cases brand out there, and you know that when you buy a Speck case you buy quality. Available for $39.95.

Galaxy S7 Edge Slim Shock Absorbing TPU Rubber Case

This is a Shock Absorbing TPU Rubber Case which retails for just $12.99 and offers a life warranty to it’s buyers. Pretty sweet.

Galaxy S7 Edge Ultra Slim TPU Bumper Protective Case

This ultra slim TPU bumper protective case is definitely for those who are looking for the simple look, available in 4 neutral colors and will cost you $9.99.

OBLIQ Galaxy S7 Edge Crystal Clear Case

This Dual Layer Case should do a great job and protect your new phone. It also has a nice added value: The Kickstand to make it more easy for you watching video or even just playing music. Available for $16.99.

Evocel Galaxy S7 Edge Rugged Holster Case

If you prefer the bulky look for your phone this case is best suited for you. Totally rocking the military look and available for $9.99.

Colorful Galaxy S7 Edge Case Wallet Case

I think that a phone case is something that should be fun and unique.This case will cost you just $6.99 and will certainly add some color to your phone. Perfect for ladies (but not just) of all ages

Galaxy S7 Edge Case Grip Shockproof

This case is made from a Dual-layered TPU and polycarbonate which provides a nice drop protection while also securing your phone grip. This case comes in 4 super modern colors and you can get it for $13.99.

Galaxy S7 Case Galaxy Premium Leather Wallet Flip Case

For just $6.99 you can totally make your phone look more chic and stylish.

Galaxy s7 edge Case PU leather Wallet Case

Here’s another PU leather wallet phone case in which you have a easy access to all of your phone buttons and tech while also getting some space for your ID & Credit Cards. This case comes in 4 PU leather colors and you can get it for $10.99.

S7 Edge Case Protective Case Shock Proof

This Protective Case has a dual layer design, which means that the inner case is made from TPU while the outer case is a hard shell making this case a very good protective case for your phone. Available for $7.99.

Galaxy S7 Case Genuine Leather Pocket

This is one of best looking cases I’ve seen, I just love the combination of leather and fabric I think that the result looks very luxury and kinda hipstery also, love it! Available for $14.99.

Galaxy S7 Diamond Case

If you like to put diamonds on just about everything, you’ll love this case. Available for $7.98.

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17 Best Free Stock Photos Websites

Posted on 02/03/2016 by laurentiu vladoiu

We all love great images but not all of us have the skills needed to take the perfect shot. Many websites need some pictures to improve the beauty of their page and here are some of the best sources for free pictures on the internet.

The largest high-quality stock photos are held on only a few sites for which you have to pay $20 or even more and that’s for a single photo. Lucky for us there are still many amazing photos you can get for free and here is a list of the best places to find them.

When it comes to free licenses for a photo there are two kinds that you have to know about: the Creative Commons zero which means that you don’t need to ask any permission to use or modify the photo in any way you like, and the Creative Commons with attribution which means that you can use the photo but you have to credit the author of the photo (a simple “photo by…” will do).

Unsplash

This site provides ten free photos each ten days and they are mostly of stunning landscapes. The photos are under the creative commons public domain license and are made by professionals in the field, ensuring their great quality. Many consider this the best source for free photos online and if you seek landscapes then they are should definitely be your first stop.

Snapwire Snaps

Each day you can get a free photo and they have a stock from over 200,000 photographers, so you should be able to find anything you want here. The photos are public domain and have no copyright restrictions.Snapwire Snaps

FreeImages

Here you get thousands of photos from categories such as transportation, textures and patterns, architecture or wildlife to name but a few of their divisions. Due to the careful categorization of each picture it is easy to find what you need and you can use most of them without the need for any attribution. FreeImages

StockSnap.io

With its great search engine and a tracker of downloads and views for each photo you can easily find what you want and look for the most popular choices out there. Each week you get hundreds of new photos at a high resolution and they are all free! stocksnap

Gratisography

The artist and web designer Ryan McGuire created this wonderful collection with many beautiful images that tell some story. Each week new photos are added and you can use them without any restriction and no cost at all. Gratisography

Negative Space

Here you get 20 new free photos each week under the CC0 license and they have a search engine that can sort the photos by category, copy space or color. Some of them are premium so you need to pay for them, but you can get most for free. Negative Space

Life of Pix

The LEEROY creative agency from Montreal offers new pictures each week through this site and they can be downloaded without any restrictions. You get many categories to choose from and can easily search the themes you need. They also have a similar site for videos with the same copyright free model. Life of Pix

Pixabay

An enormous database without any copyright, so you can use them for any purposes you choose. They include vector graphics, illustrations or films as well and with such a large stock you will find many pictures to suit your needs. Pixabay

Picjumbo

It stands out through the really high resolution of the photos and the ease with which you can find what you need. You get many categories that you might not find anywhere and this makes this site a great place to find new pictures. Picjumbo

IM Free

IM Creator is an online website building tool that comes with a library of high quality free photos that you can use on your own projects as long as you attribute them to the artist. Compared to the other sites they don’t have a huge selection, but they are well organized under many categories and they are quite nice so give them a try. IM Free

New Old Stock

Vintage photos from the public archives can be a great treasure and New Old Stock offers just that and for free. Many of the pictures are taken from government agencies or discovered in sold estates and they have no copyright restrictions so you can use them for whatever purpose without cost. New Old Stock

GetRefe

Filled with photos of landscapes and architecture, GetRefe is the Tumblr account of someone who travelled throughout Europe and has taken photos of their journeys. They aren’t put into any categories but you have a large selection of wonderful pictures without having to pay anything for them. GetRefe

Jay Mantri

Jay Mantri offers you free pictures under the CC0 license and tells you to “do anything. Make magic.” with them. He is one of the most talented designers in Southern California and you get new photos every Thursday from him. Jay Mantri

MorgueFile

A morgueFile is a place where you host materials after the production so that they can be used for reference and this is where they took their name from. You get many pictures that can be used by illustrators, designers, teachers or any other professionals without any cost and with a stock of over 300,000 photos. MorgueFile

Picography

The layout of this site is as simple as it gets with a scroll-down gallery of random shots that comes from several professional photographers. Since anyone can submit photos you get a very large selection but it might take a while to find exactly what you are looking for but it is worth the effort. Picography

Public Domain Archive

A web designer and photographer from Athens, GA made this site as a repository for high quality public domain images that he found throughout the internet and since it acts as a huge archive you get a lot of valuable photos here. The great thing is that they host vintage and contemporary photos so many genres are brought together but the lack of an efficient search engine might lead to a few minutes of scrolling until you find what you need. Public Domain Archive

Pexels

All pictures on the site are under the CC0 license and this site adds around 20 new photos every day. Each one of the photos is carefully chosen to make sure that all are of a really high quality and they are easily found with the efficient search engine making the site easy to use. Pexels

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MultiAdaptor’s Connected Notepad Interacts with Think With Google

Posted on 02/11/2015 by Alexandru Chiuariu

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Ever wanted for the things you write down in a paper notepad to show up in an app? MultiAdaptor’s connected notebook achieves this, albeit in a simplistic manner, and the app it interacts with is Google’s marketing service, Think With Google.

MultiAdaptor, a British branding agency based in London, was commissioned by the Mountainview tech giant to make the marketing research publishing tool better known in creative companies. While the initial request was to design an exhibition, MultiAdaptor figured out that developing an interactive product and sending it to potential customers could be far more effective for promoting Think With Google.

Industrial designer Roland Ellis, the one who was in charge with developing this notepad, created a conductive bookbinding glue that brings together the reusable Arduino circuit board found at the back of the work book with the printed pages. MultiAdaptor went as far as to claim that the conductive glue is the first of its kind, so the agency is definitely worth some praises for that. As for the notebook’s pages, they are covered with screen-printed conductive ink that can be activated using even common graphite pencils. This way, the developers not only did way with cables and circuits, but also made sure not only that the Arduino circuit board could be reused with another set of glued printed pages, but that the notebook itself can be used with regular writing tools.

“Our notepad had to be compact and convincing,” explained MultiAdaptor. “Conductive ink allowed us to interface with digital content using a pencil, but we wanted to avoid the expected ‘R&D’ aesthetic of cables and circuitry and create something more simple and human.”

As seen above, the notebook is delivered in a blue box, with a blue graphite pencil and an USB cable that’s used for activating the product. Basically, you need to connect it to a computer with the provided cable, then head over to the Think with Google website and pick two options from a list, using either the provided pencil or just any other one. However, I don’t know whether mechanical pencils are as good. After selecting articles, stats, or case studies, the respective content is shown on a dashboard called ‘My Edit.’ Ripping a page off the notepad will enable users to start over with their content selection.

Needless to say, the notepad can be used independently of the Think With Google app and website, and viceversa.

“The digital experience is also designed to reflect the Google brand – something simple and helpful, but playful and innovative too,” concluded MultiAdaptor.

There has been no word on the final number of connected notepad that will be printed and assembled, but for the time being, 1,000 of them are on their way to creative agencies in the UK and Italy. The following video provides more details on how MultiAdaptor’s connected notepad came to be.

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3D-Printed Shelter and EV Share Power Wirelessly

Posted on 13/10/2015 by Alexandru Chiuariu

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Even though there have been several concepts in the past that brought together electric vehicles and shelters, none was as close to reality as the project of researchers from US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Bringing homes and electric vehicles together is essential for a green future. Now, the shelter and the EV developed by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory might not take home any design prizes, but the fact that they are both 3D printed makes them even more environmentally-friendly. Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy (AIME), as the researchers have called this concept, is meant to lead to an even more integrated future.

AIME was created using the world’s largest 3D printer, which has 3D printed vehicles in the past. However, the point wasn’t to demonstrate the printer’s capability of outputting cars, but to show how the future could look like. Resembling a convertible Humvee, the 3D printed EV provides room for two occupants, while the large back compartment includes the battery and the motor.

The vehicle is entirely electric, but mileage isn’t exactly its strongest point, having a range of only 35 miles per charge. Assuming that the EV can be charged both at home and at work, the range would be great for commuting. Being powered by a single traction motor and a transmission to the rear wheels only, the car isn’t adequate for off-road trips, either. Sure, it won’t pose a threat to Tesla’s cars anytime soon, but on the other hand, this one is 30% carbon fiber-reinforced ABS plastic, and only took the 3D printer around 20 hours to create it.

The 3D printed shelter, on the other hand, has a very industrial look to it. As a matter of fact, looking at it from the inside out, it resembles a cargo container. The only thing that saves the appearances is the massive central block that includes a display and a micro-kitchen, with a faucet and sink. The multiple segments that combine to form the shelter feature a pair of small windows on one side. After all, natural light is essential for people’s wellbeing, so assuming that in the near future we’ll get to live in such concept homes, we could use as much of it as possible.

Measuring 201 square feet, the above prototype was 3D printed over the course of four weeks. Some things such as lighting fixtures and appliances are added to the project after the structure is finished. For some, that area may be to small, but the developers of the project pointed out that multiple 3D printed shelters can be bolted together, in order to create a larger living space.

Probably the most interesting aspect about this project is the way the 3D printed EV and house exchange power wirelessly. The two structures share a 6.6kW bi-directional wireless power system that relies on resonant technology to transmit power between the battery, supposing that the car is a few feet away from the shelter. The efficiency is rated at about 85%, so the future looks promising enough.

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