Cool Websites and Tools (edition #165)

Check out some of the latest makeuseof discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option). No trials or buy-to-use craplets. For even more app reviews subscribe to makeuseof directory. Want to submit your application to MakeUseOf directory ? See how here.

(1) CubeSpace – Neat little web app that lets you create stylish 3D pixel art on a large canvas and then share it with others. Read more: CubeScape – Generate 3D Pixel Art.

(2) Firefly – Chat with the visitors of your blog or website in real time. Read more …

(3) InsideTrip – Flight search engine that helps you find and purchase the most “convenient” flight tickets for your next trip. Apart from focusing on the cheapest flights it also helps you locate the flights with highest level of comfort. Read more: InsideTrip – Find a Flight that Fits Your Needs Most.

(4) mBit.tv – Share files stored on your mobile phone. Your friends and other mBit.tv users will be able to search and download your shared content directly from their phones. Read more: mBit.tv – P2P File Sharing on Your Mobile.

(5) Mloovi – This newly launched website can translate your blog RSS feeds into 24 languages. If you are a blogger you can embed Mloovi widgets to your blog and offer translated feeds to your readers. Read more: Mloovi – Translate RSS Feeds into 24 Languages.

(6) Observu – Simple website monitoring service that can continuously monitor your sites for uptime. If one of them goes down it sends an email. Read more: Observu – Get an eMail Alert When your Site Goes Down

(7) SeeToo – This handy web app allows you to invite a friend and watch video together in real time. Whether it’s a recording from a recent birthday party or a full-length movie you can watch it together with friends online without the need to upload it anywhere. The video is streamed directly from your desktop. Read more: SeeToo – Watch Movies Together with Friends Online.

(8) WebsiteSpeedTest – Wondering whether your website is fast enough? Are you sure you’re not loosing visitors because it takes too long to load. Here is a quick web app to help you find it out. Read more: WebsiteSpeedTest – Measure the Loading Time of your Site.

(9) Text Anim – Easily create animated texts and download them in GIF format. The tool offers plenty of texture options and font types. Read more: Text Anim – Easily Create Animated Texts.

(10) TextbookTorrents – Torrent service for textbooks. Browse Textbook torrent database by categories such as art, science, language, literature, business and so on. Read more: TextBook Torrents – Torrent Directory for Text Books.

These are just half of the applications that were added to our directory in the last 3-4 days. To keep up-to-date on all directory additions subscribe to MakeUseOf Directory here. To subscribe via email click here.