First of all, I'd like to start with a new product known as RoboForm 2Go. You can read about it here, or a more detailed report here. You might also see my webcam review here. Here is an interesting HTPC Remote with Wireless Keyboard. Here's an interesting product: the VholdR Contour 1080p. It is a durable camera that you can wear on your head. Not bad. Have … [Read more...] about Tech News for the Day, Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Archives for September 2009
How RockBand-type games bring families closer together
I still remember when Atari came out with the 2600, which included the Combat cartridge. Very few people played Combat afterwards, because it required two people for playing. I believe Atari launched their gaming console as something that would bring families closer together, like a family game night or something. Of course, Atari had lots of other cartridges out … [Read more...] about How RockBand-type games bring families closer together
Yes, I’m still holding. Five steps that will help you deal patiently with Tech Support
Have you ever had problems with your tech? That's why help lines and tech support was invented. Unfortunately, everyone has had a bad experience with tech support. Most of it involves talking with someone who speaks in an accent that we can barely understand. Not to mention having to explain our problem to several different people. I'm sure most of you know that I … [Read more...] about Yes, I’m still holding. Five steps that will help you deal patiently with Tech Support
Tech News for the Day, September 29, 2009
Today, I have a hot glue gun that doubles as something that sprays spiderwebs. I suppose someone wanted to get in on Halloween decorating early with the Electronic Webcaster Gun. I had a chance to try out Adesso's AKB-210 Flexible Keyboard. I wish I had something better to say about it. I also had a chance to check out the Lexmark Interact S605. There's a video of … [Read more...] about Tech News for the Day, September 29, 2009
Dead Space Extraction Released Today
I hope that a lot of my readers are video game fanatics, and have at least heard of the Dead Space video game. The game may not have been the next Doom, but it apparently deserved a sequel: Dead Space Extraction. Actually, this one's a prequel. While the first Dead Space was made for the PS3, this one is exclusively for the Wii. It takes advantage of the Wii's … [Read more...] about Dead Space Extraction Released Today
Leak at HP reveals the Pavillion dv3 with TouchSmart
One of the sources that I view daily has stated that they have seen what looks to be HP's Winter 2009/2010 catalog, and it reveals the specs for the Pavilion dv3 with TouchSmart. I suppose this picture says a thousand words, and this particular one has specs on it, so it probably states volumes. Source … [Read more...] about Leak at HP reveals the Pavillion dv3 with TouchSmart
Lighthouse SQ7 MID tablet lets you talk to Twitter
For those who are completely into Twitter, then you might appreciate the Lighthouse SQ7. This 7-inch (800 x 480) tablet runs on Ubuntu and has 1 GB worth of memory to browse sites like Facebook, Twitter, and any other website. What really makes this product unique is that the reader can enter in their tweets vocally. I've seen a video of it that shows someone "making a … [Read more...] about Lighthouse SQ7 MID tablet lets you talk to Twitter
Tech News for the Day, September 28, 2009
Wacom, makers of some cool touchpads has made several models with multiouch capacity. Once again, the words "world's smallest" has come up, this time with TRENDnet's world's smallest Wireless N USB adapter. For those of you might be looking for a new Bluetooth headset should be looking at the i.VoicePRO 901. Samsung has been making a cell phone with a very … [Read more...] about Tech News for the Day, September 28, 2009
Sonic Weapon used on Protesters
I'm sure all of you have at least heard of sonic weapons, and they are not something from science fiction. No, this is technology that we have today. The Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) can emit a warning tone higher than the normal human threshold of pain and is capable of permanently damaging hearing. The LRAD was used against American civilians for the first … [Read more...] about Sonic Weapon used on Protesters
That Dallas Cowboys Stadium Screen officially breaks world record
When I heard that Dallas Cowboy's stadium had a high-definition video display that was 72 feet high and 160 feet wide, I figured: "That has to be some kind of record". It has now been officially recognized by Guinness as the World's Largest High-Definition Video Display award. For those who don't know, this video display has two 72 x 160 foot displays sandwhiched by … [Read more...] about That Dallas Cowboys Stadium Screen officially breaks world record
Tom Tom Car Kit Available for iPhone soon
I believe that TomTom is second in the GPS device industry (Garmin being the first), and TomTom's car kit for the iPhone has been long-awaited. This product will be released sometime in October, and the price is official at $119.95. Check out the video of it after the jump if you want to see it for yourself. … [Read more...] about Tom Tom Car Kit Available for iPhone soon
PS3 is coming out with its own Motion Controller
It would appear that the Wiimote will no longer have the monopoly on motion-control, as Sony has formally announced that they will have a Motion Controller for the PS3. This Motion Controller will use motion sensors, and will required the Playstation Eye camera in order to make it work. The camera can recognize and track the player's face, as well as their voice and body … [Read more...] about PS3 is coming out with its own Motion Controller
I shall crush this rumor: Verizon is not getting the Palm Pre
Every once in a while, there will be some sort of big rumor in the tech industry that is just waiting to be squelched. In this case, it is the one that says that Verizon won't be carrying the Palm Pre. That's enough to make that weird Palm Pre lady from those ads go "say what"? The rumor started at The Street, but it has apparently been reported to be "in error". A … [Read more...] about I shall crush this rumor: Verizon is not getting the Palm Pre
Tech News for the Day, Friday, September 25, 2009
Sorry, no new video footage for today. However, there are a few new things worthy of note. First of all, a concept device that allows you to grow your own meat. Not science fiction, but someone's entry in an Electrolux design contest. Click here to see the Cocoon. Epson has a new postcard printing printer known as the Address Expert. Here is another thing that … [Read more...] about Tech News for the Day, Friday, September 25, 2009
Tech News For the Day, Thursday, September 24, 2009
I thought I would do the Tech News For the Day in video format. It might become a habit. We'll start with the DynaFlex Powerball. Here's that old school joystick that I was talking about, the Joytron Singibigi. That one-wheeled, omnidirectional Segway is the Honda U3-X. The Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is one of the thinnest by the software giant. Here … [Read more...] about Tech News For the Day, Thursday, September 24, 2009