The Awesomer
Daily edit of objects, gear and short videos picked by somebody with taste and no obvious interest in sponsorship.
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How to get the most from it
The Awesomer sits in Weird Shops under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird and useful.
About this category: Bizarre product galleries and gift catalogues. Browsing is free and considerably wiser than buying.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Awesomer: quick answers
Is The Awesomer free?
Yes. The Awesomer is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Awesomer?
No. You can use The Awesomer without signing up for anything.
Does The Awesomer work on a phone?
Yes. The Awesomer works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Awesomer safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Awesomer take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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