Here's a new iPhone app that we will probably call "the beginning of mobile video conferencing". At least, in some future time we might. As of now, Fring seems to be made for one-way conferencing at best with Skype. There is a video here after the jump to show you at least one good use for Fring, and it is utterly stupid. … [Read more...] about Fring is one step away from 2-way video

There is a new app for the iPhone called Twitter 360 that allows you to track down your friends with a little Augmented Reality. Speaking of a Twitter tracker, there is another DIY gadget that is based on something from Harry Potter. I seem to be full of iPhone apps today. Here's one based on the somewhat popular console game Mirror's Edge. This RedEye from … [Read more...] about Tech News of the Day, Wednesday, December 2, 2009

I really wish I could afford one of those fancy-schmancy DSLR cameras, and I really wish I could buy the NOVA DSLR. Sadly, this NOVA DSLR is a concept by designer Erin Fong, and certainly breaks the mold when it comes to your typical DSLR design. The handle of this thing is doubled up so that both hands can hold it steady. It can also fold up into one handle if that … [Read more...] about Check out this NOVA DSLR!

I love all the decorations that come at Christmas, and the ones with lights are my favorite. Of course, no one wants the extra fee on the energy bill during December, so these guys in Copenhagen came up with an alternative energy plan. As you can see, there are several people on bikes that are powering these lights. There are fifteen bikes powering these 700 lights, and … [Read more...] about These Christmas Tree Lights are pedal-powered

I'm feeling the crunch of Christmas happening. Target has created a gift card that works as a remote control. I found an interesting gaming device called the SUMA which is essentially a big squeeze ball for 3D video games. Here's an interesting mobile phone concept called the Mechanical Mobile that a user charges by swinging it on their finger. Seriously. … [Read more...] about Tech News for the Day, Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Lately, I have discovered a show on the Cartoon Network known as Total Drama Island. As someone who hates all things reality on television, I think that the show has a lot of things to say about not only reality TV, but society in general. I don't allow my kids to watch it, because it does contain a lot of "more mature" (but not quite adult) humor. Also, I don't think … [Read more...] about Total Drama Island, not for kids, and excellent satire

Digital picture frames are all the rage, as they are very customizable with not only photos, but videos and various other options, depending on the manufacturer. It's very similar to our cellular phones, and I guess it stands to reason that someone would make a digital picture frame that works off of the cell phone. This is exactly what the Appstand is designed to do. … [Read more...] about Appstand for the iPhone is Digital Picture Frame