Today, I was pretty excited at seeing the Popslate, and I was feeling pretty good about where technology was headed. Now, I saw TrackingPoint's Intelligent Digital Tracking Scope and Precision Guided Firearm, and I am slightly afraid. The reason why is that it is a gun that will automatically fire on its target. All that is required is to look through the scope and "tag" … [Read more...] about TrackingPoint’s Intelligent Digital Tracking Scope and Precision Guided Firearm

This is why I keep working. Ah yes, every once in a while I see a product that has huge potential. Today, it is the Popslate, and it is an iPhone 5 case that has a four-inch e-ink screen on the back. This is a screen that is always on low-power, which is like a second monochromatic screen for the iPhone. Popslate uses a social imaging app which allows the user to … [Read more...] about Popslate, an iPhone case with an E Ink screen on the back

I just reported on some very futuristic transportation with the Series Lo MagLev train, and now I have something very special with the HyTAQ hybrid quadrotor robot. You might want to hit the jump and watch the video for this one. Allow me to simply say that it is essentially like the time-traveling Delorean from Back to the Future. Not only can it do the roads, but where … [Read more...] about HyTAQ Hybrid Quadrotor Robot

This is one of the times where watching the video here probably won't help. That is unless you are fluent in Japanese, but I wouldn't recommend using the YouTube translator. I have heard about a lot of fails from that. Here is what you need to know: this is the Series Lo, a Mag-Lev train developed by Japan's JR Tokai, is planned for finished construction in 2027. In … [Read more...] about Series Lo MagLev train to rocket across Japan

Every year, I see houses with Christmas Lights create these videos that are simply amazing. This year, since that rapper PSY has had 800 million hits on his "Gangnam Style" video, it seems only appropriate to do a Christmas tree light video to that song. I hope that you are amazed by this. I have four questions that I would like to address after the jump. Also, I have … [Read more...] about And now, for your entertainment pleasure, Christmas light houses

By now, you have heard that the Wii U is out there, and I am certain that it is the holiday "must have" item. I am guessing that there is no way that every one who wants it for Christmas can get it, and sometimes I wonder if the company does this deliberately to create a demand. But enough of my corporate conspiracy theories. I think it is interesting that Nintendo wants … [Read more...] about Nintendo Wii Mini goes for $99

Skullcandy puts out a great number of headphones and earbuds every ear, and the quality is quite good. I recently reported that they were doing gaming headphones, and the PLYR2 is apparently the company's first pair of wireless headphones. Yeah, that took me by surprise, but the PLYR2 has 2.4GHz wireless audio with "Supreme sound" technology as well as three different EQ … [Read more...] about Skullcandy PLYR2 Wireless Headset

I have been reporting on a lot of iPhone cases these days, but I will have to say that the TaskOne case is one of the most versatile. I have to admit, I can't see any reason why someone would not combine an iPhone case with a Swiss Army knife, but now I can't see why not. I guess this is another brilliant yet simple idea, like the Paperclip headphones. As you can see on … [Read more...] about TaskOne, the iPhone 5 case for MacGyver

This is a pretty interesting story, as it is about something that I really would want to try out, a personal helicopter, or microcopter. I suppose that years of playing with remote-controlled helicopters has made me want to fly on my own personal chopper, and this is where it gets kind of strange. You see, Hirobo is a Japanese company best known for producing small … [Read more...] about The Hirobo Personal Microhelicopter

I have recently discovered a British gem known as Doctor Who, a show which has been going on for several decades. I have only seen the most recent offering which began in 2001, and I enjoy watching it immensely. Yeah, it probably is worth one of my speculative fiction articles, but if you watch the show, then you know about the enigmatic Time Lord simply known as "The … [Read more...] about Mini Fridge bears resemblance to Dr. Who’s TARDIS

I remember a scene in Men in Black III where Will Smith is discussing with Tommy Lee Jones how he used to play Catch with his dad. Of course, since his dad was never around, he just threw the ball up against the wall. Until now, if you wanted to play catch with a robot, your best bet was just bouncing it off a robot. Not so with Disney Research's new robot that you can … [Read more...] about Robot from Disney knows how to play catch

I don't want anyone to be confused by the title here, as I am not saying that scientists have found some uncharted island. These days, we have pretty much sailed the entire Earth and have satellites that view it 24/7. I don't think you can find any convenient deserted island to live on, so forget your Cast Away stories. What I am talking about is a 16-mile island west of … [Read more...] about Scientists find an un-charted island

I often believe that the best new ideas are the most simple, and often times the best ones are the ones that we, as consumers, can't help but wonder why we didn't think of it first. Such is the case of this Paperclip Headphones. Considering that many of us have a problem with our headphone or earbud cords getting all tangled and whatnot, isn't it good to have one with a … [Read more...] about Paperclip Headphones

Since this is the biggest shopping day of the year, I could not resist reporting on this one. Yeah, what is shopping without creepy mannequins that look like they are watching you? Here is an interesting question: what if they are? Stores from the Benetton Group SpA have recently installed special mannequins known as the EyeSee which have a special camera embedded in the … [Read more...] about EyeSee Mannequins keep an eye on shoppers

I seem to have a lot of recent experience with reviewing Bluetooth speakers for audio and communication. I could easily just copy/paste my review of the Spracht Blunote + Chat wireless speaker, but hey, even Thanksgiving dinner won't make me that lazy. I was pleased to review Azeca's Lightweight Bluetooth Speaker, which has 9 watts of power. I am beginning to enjoy how … [Read more...] about Azeca Lightweight Bluetooth Speaker