I know you are looking at the headline and thinking...seriously, Catphone? I suppose that if Catwoman had a phone like Batman, that would be the appropriate name. The B15 smartphone is made by CAT. I'm sure that logo in the illustration probably looks familiar to you as you have no doubt seen it on construction vehicles. I suppose that the Catphone is a mobile device … [Read more...] about The CAT B15 Smartphone, or Catphone
Archives for May 2013
P2i explains that one day, your phone will be waterproof
Some of you know that I am very interested in anything that can make a phone water-repellent. At CES, I was very pleased with Liquipel, and I couldn't help but wonder why in the world cellular phone companies don't have water-resistant coatings from the very start. I found out from other tech minds (who I hope are non-cynical) that most carriers are glad when people drop … [Read more...] about P2i explains that one day, your phone will be waterproof
We are at CTIA Wireless all week!
Right now, I am waiting at an airport terminal for a flight that will take me to Vegas. Now, why am I heading to Sin City? There is another conference there, of course! You don't think I'm going to gamble and...do other things, do you? Anyway, CTIA is a big mobile convention that happens twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. I have a lot of meetings set up with some … [Read more...] about We are at CTIA Wireless all week!
Give your iPhone a body with tim-E
Okay, this iPhone has just grown a body! I think we all know that artificial evolution was the next feature that Apple was working on. Why it has the face of Megamind, we will never know. Seriously, I do know, because this article isn't about an iPhone growing a body, but this is tim-E, which is good for putting an iPhone or iPod touch on a robot body. This robot … [Read more...] about Give your iPhone a body with tim-E
Speculative Fiction Friday: John Dies at the End
This next film is one that I have to admit I am not certain whether to classify as speculative fiction. If I had to put it in a classification, I suppose I would not use "Comedy". Perhaps I could call it "drug-influenced", or maybe go so far as "spirit-influenced". As you might know, I don't really like reviewing things that have a bad spirit to them, but if you reviewing … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: John Dies at the End
Lenovo Yoga 11S Ultrabook
It is nice to see that Lenovo's newest IdeaPad, the Yoga 11S, is designed for both the laptop age and the tablet age. This is the Ultrabook that has a 10-point touch screen as well as a 360 degree hinge. Before I get to the big selling points, let's talk about what is inside. The Yoga 11S boasts a "powerful performance" with up to 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 processors, … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga 11S Ultrabook
The Navy launches its first Drone from an Aircraft Carrier
Have you ever noticed that when some new technology comes up, it doesn't seem to be a big surprise. The US Navy has just announced that a Northrop Grumman X-47B, a drone, has just launched from the George H.W. Bush, an aircraft carrier. What this means is that a drone has been launched from an aircraft carrier. Apparently, this is a first. I don't know why I thought … [Read more...] about The Navy launches its first Drone from an Aircraft Carrier
Nokia unveils the Lumia 925 smartphone
I probably should have brought this up yesterday, but Nokia announced the Lumia 925 smartphone. This phone is apparently a "new interpretation" of the Nokia Lumia 920. Part of the charm of the 925 is that it has a metal design. I'm not certain if that will create some more subscribers, but hey, let's get out of the age of plastic. The Lumia 925 also has this as a … [Read more...] about Nokia unveils the Lumia 925 smartphone
Google I/O 2013, the bullet points
Every year, Google hosts its big I/O conference. Last year, it served as a stage to introduce Jelly Bean and that elusive Nexus Q. This year, there are also some interesting things on display, and here are the bullet points: • Conversational Search: Apparently, Google is working on some method of searching that could make the verbal search engine Siri look very, very bad. … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2013, the bullet points
Windows Blue (Version 8.1) is coming, and it is free
For a while, Microsoft has been talking in code about Windows Blue, but as to what it is...well, we now know. Windows Blue is apparently Windows 8.1, and it will be a free, yes, free update. I'm not certain why there was all this secrecy, but Microsoft apparently broke the news with a call to its shareholders. I guess some big unveiling was out of the question, eh? … [Read more...] about Windows Blue (Version 8.1) is coming, and it is free
NVIDIA Shield announced, coming in June
I'm not certain if there is a market for any handheld unit that isn't made by Nintendo or Sony, but NVIDIA, who has made a name for themselves with perfecting computer graphics, has just announced the Shield. The Shield is a clamshell contraption with a 5-inch touchscreen with 1280 x 720 resolution. It has a Tegra 4 processor with 72 GPU cores and quad-core CPU cores as … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Shield announced, coming in June
Google Easter Egg results in Breakout
If you are not familiar with Breakout, it was an Atari game that has seen its share of imitators. It concerns a line, a circle, and a multi-colored brick wall. The goal is simple. Deflect the circle so it hits the wall, thereby eliminating a brick. If you can do it right, you can knock off multiple bricks with one diagonal deflection. Sometimes the ball goes behind the … [Read more...] about Google Easter Egg results in Breakout
Newgy’s Robo-Pong would easily please Forrest Gump
Every once in a while, I see some ad before a YouTube video or some other streaming vid and think: "now that is article-worthy". I have no idea how Newgy's Robo-Pong got to be an ad on the video I was watching, but I'm glad that I saw it. I have no idea if Newgy's Robo-Pong is really new, but it feels like something that we could have invented decades ago. After all, we … [Read more...] about Newgy’s Robo-Pong would easily please Forrest Gump
Redbubble makes some of the coolest iDevice cases
I'm sure that you know that this is blog is called The Geek Church for a good reason, with an emphasis on the geek in this review. I never heard of Redbubble before the company sent me their products, but I am glad that I did. Redbubble has a lot of diverse artists and designers, and they make T-shirts, wall art, and iPhone/iPad accessories, something we cover a lot on … [Read more...] about Redbubble makes some of the coolest iDevice cases
Delta Six could hail a new age of FPS
I think games like Call of Duty and other famous FPS (First-Person Shooter) games have changed the video game field, and they are about to get another boost into near-reality with the Delta Six. The Delta Six is a controller that looks so much like a gun that it would be fatal to pull out in a high-tense police situation. It is programmed with a popular DIY platform known … [Read more...] about Delta Six could hail a new age of FPS