Well, since this is my fifth book, I need to do my job to promote it. Actually, this would be the 2nd Edition of my first book, so can I count it as a new book? This was the first time I have worked with another author, and I will have to say that Roy Sandberg was very good at what he does. I will be honest and say that I knew little about marketing Android apps when I … [Read more...] about The Business of Android Apps Development, 2nd Edition, is out!
Archives for August 2013
Leap Frog presents the LeapReader Reading and Writing System
If you are familiar with Leap Frog, then you probably know it as a company that makes education electronic toys, usually with a green and white color scheme. I recently had a chance to try out the LeapReader, which isn't really made for my age group, but for those learning to read. The LeapReader would best be referred to as a smartpen. This isn't one of those pens that … [Read more...] about Leap Frog presents the LeapReader Reading and Writing System
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Jack the Giant Slayer
I mentioned the other week when I reviewed Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas that I usually don't review fantasy movies. Generally, I like to focus on films that deal with the consequences of technology, such as last week's Demolition Man. As I had a free Redbox movie rental available to me, I decided to give Jack the Giant Slayer a chance. I had been wanting to see it … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Jack the Giant Slayer
A Post about Mommy Bloggers
What you are seeing here is the front page from The Sweet Life of Mommy and Me. Type that in without spaces and put a .com after it, and you will get a mommy blog. What is a Mommy Blog? Well, any mother of at least one child in their household who has read or contributed to a blog in the last 30 days. Yeah, I took that definition off a Mashable article that you can read … [Read more...] about A Post about Mommy Bloggers
Keep yourself undisturbed with the Off Pocket
This device is very interesting as we live in an era where we just don't want ourselves to be tracked via WiFi, cellular, and GPS signals. Imagine if there was just a pouch that would allow you to put a phone in, and it would be immune to all those aforementioned signals. This is exactly the OFF Pocket's purpose, as it is made up of metalized fibers to block all those … [Read more...] about Keep yourself undisturbed with the Off Pocket
New game for the Google Glass called PSYCLOPs
I think we all know that Google Glass is probably going to be the future, if it ever gets to the point where an average consumer could afford it. Yes, I really wish I could, so I could play PSYCLOPs. You can watch the video so you can see the PSYCLOPs in action. This augmented reality game is ported on a Kindle, because I can assume that a video of the AR glasses would not … [Read more...] about New game for the Google Glass called PSYCLOPs
This Hyetis Watch has a 41-Megapixel Camera
I have said before that we are probably headed into an age of the smartwatch, and this Hyetis Crossbow watch could be one of the most gourmet smartwatches that I have ever seen. The Hyetis Crossbow watch has a 41-Megapixel camera, which is an incredible resolute (as in, high in resolution) camera. This particular watch allows for connecting anything of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and … [Read more...] about This Hyetis Watch has a 41-Megapixel Camera
Audio-Technica ATH-WS77 Solid Bass Headphones
I know I just finished reviewing the Audio-Technica SonicSport earbuds, and I just got finished with the ATH-WS77 Solid Bass Over-Ear Headphones. Remember how I said that I liked those earbuds? I also like these Headphones, and I think it is pointless to say which I like more. I am listening to them now while watching an episode of The Office, and it feels like I am … [Read more...] about Audio-Technica ATH-WS77 Solid Bass Headphones
Able Planet True Fidelity Wireless Infrared Headphone with Transmitter
I have looked into Able Planet before, and they use some Patented LINX Audio technology to produce some good sound. I recently had a chance to try out the True Fidelity IR310TM which is a wireless headphone that works with an infrared transmitter. The headphones don't take too long to set up. All that is required is to plug the IR transmitter into the wall, connect the IR … [Read more...] about Able Planet True Fidelity Wireless Infrared Headphone with Transmitter
Audio-Technica’s ATH-CP700 SonicSport Headphones
I love doing headphone reviews, because I am one of those audiophiles that don't know anything about the specs of headphones or earbuds. I have reviewed Audio-Technica products before, and I am pleased with the ATH-CP700, or SonicSport. One thing that I love about the SonicSport is how it goes on the back as a single cord and then loops over the ears for a comfortable fit. … [Read more...] about Audio-Technica’s ATH-CP700 SonicSport Headphones
There is a good reason why science has perfected glowing bunny rabbits
I will have to say that one of my best sources of information is my wife. Today I came out in the living room and my wife told me that glowing bunny rabbits had been perfected from the University of Hawaii, nonetheless. Apparently, the reason for the luminescent bunnies have something to do with fighting hereditary diseases. I am not certain how it works, but they only … [Read more...] about There is a good reason why science has perfected glowing bunny rabbits
Rubbee makes an ordinary bike an electric one
I have never used an electric bike before, but I believe that they would be quite useful when you don't feel like pedaling anymore. This Rubbee (which I assume is pronounced like "ruby") allows the user to turn their ordinary bike into an electric one (just like the title says). The Rubbee is a Kickstarter project, and it is supposedly able to connect to the bicycle in a … [Read more...] about Rubbee makes an ordinary bike an electric one
Introducing the Lego Rental System of Pleygo
I think I have seen several sources call Pleygo "the Netflix for LEGO sets", and I guess this is as good of a description as any. I think that the existence of Pleygo shows the typical consumer's use for Lego. That is, most Lego users, who are usually kids, like to open the set, put the model together, and that is about it. It is similar to the way we watch a movie: we … [Read more...] about Introducing the Lego Rental System of Pleygo
Elon Musk Hyperloop mass transit system
What you are seeing here is a plan by Elon Musk to make public transit very fast. This is the alpha plan for some new transport from Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 30 minutes. This transport is some kind of linear accelerator, a railgun traveling along an electromagnetic pulse. As a transport pod travels, it can then be made to slow down. These pods will be placed … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Hyperloop mass transit system
You can take your laptop lying down
Okay, for about a year I worked at home, on my daughter's bed that I used as an office. That was a weird time, and I don't know why it took me so long to just put a desk in my own bedroom and call it good. My point is that a lot of people work from their laptop on their bed, and this Laying Down Laptop Stand is made for them. As you can see, you can angle it so your laptop … [Read more...] about You can take your laptop lying down