Five Last-Minute Gifts for Open Source Fans
If it's a Firefox fan you're trying to please, success can be yours with the greatest of ease. How, you ask? Why, with this handmade fleece Firefox pillow from Iconpillows, of course. Chrome may have usurped Firefox's longtime No. 2 spot on the charts, but for many open source lovers, Mozilla's open philosophy is beyond compare. Why not help them show their allegiance? Pricing is $21.99.2. Brainlink
An Android phone is a staple for many Linux geeks, but it's a safe bet that many wish they could bring that Linux joy into other parts of their lives, as well. Enter Brainlink , a new controller from BirdBrain Technologies that lets you create programs to control toy robots and other home electronics using your Android phone. Pre-created libraries for Java and Android-Java are included, and the $125 device is compatible with Linux, Windows, and Macs as well. Among the potential applications: “Create an Android App that uses object recognition and voice analysis to find you a beer,” BirdBrain says. Enough said? Check out the video below for more.