I don't know about you, but I wondered if gesture-recognition is going to be as big the touchscreen. Ever since the film Minority Report and the rise of the Kinect, I have wondering how long it would take before it was everywhere. Seriously, I don't why we are still using a mouse or other controller when we can just wave a hand and manipulate controls using the Force. … [Read more...] about 3D-Pad Gesture 3D Controller from Ootsidebox
Archives for May 2014
Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 3
It has been a while since Microsoft updated the Surface, so the sequel to the Surface 2 should be the Surface Pro 3. Yesterday, Microsoft had a big announcement with the Surface Pro 3. With every new version comes some new features. In the case of the Pro 3, it is larger at 12 inches. It also has a lot of pixels at 2,160 x 1,440, which is the highest resolution of all … [Read more...] about Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 3
Plantronics RIG Headset and Mixer
I'm not certain if Plantronics' RIG should always be capitalized, but right now, it is speaking in all capitals on my ears. Seriously, this pair of headphones has some serious bass that is rocking me with 40 mm speaker drivers. The RIG is designed for the PC, Xbox, or PS3, but it is also made for the mobile in mind. You can see in the illustration here this circular thing … [Read more...] about Plantronics RIG Headset and Mixer
Michael Jackson returns in holographic form
In case you missed the Billboard awards, it featured a performance by the late Michael Jackson. I have a Source who was nice enough to inform me that the King of Pop did, in fact, die in 2009. It was a holographic replica of Michael that actually performed, singing "Slave to the Rhythm" a track off of his posthumous album Xscape. This hologram did Michael's trademark … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson returns in holographic form
Hands on with the Stanley True Laser Measure (TLM65)
With summer here, I'm sure there are a lot of people doing projects. If there are projects, you can be certain that there is measuring tapes. But who needs measuring tape if the job can be done with a laser? This is what Stanley's True Laser Measure (TLM65) is made to do, and it does it well. It has a range of 20 meters, and I don't know what that converts into non-metric … [Read more...] about Hands on with the Stanley True Laser Measure (TLM65)
Anker TC930 Bluetooth Keyboard Cover
I have tried out Anker's products before, like their 6000mAh mobile battery. Yes, I have used products like that before, but I have seen products like this Bluetooth Keyboard Cover before. This does not mean that Anker's TC930 isn't very cool. It is made for the iPad Air, and it has a hinge to hold the iPad tablet in place. It is made so when you open the iPad, it turns … [Read more...] about Anker TC930 Bluetooth Keyboard Cover
LUNA mini from Foreo
I must admit that this product really isn't for me, because I don't really care about my skin. Don't get me wrong, I probably do things to protect my own skin, but I'm not the type that use things on my skin to give it a healthy-looking glow. A company known as Foreo has the LUNA mini. This is an interesting skin cleanser that uses the power of technology (reread sentence … [Read more...] about LUNA mini from Foreo
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, The Incredibles
I've talked about several superhero movies on this blog before, and Pixar's first foray into it was more than successful with The Incredibles. In all honesty, superheroes and parodies of them have been done to death, but there is always some new spin you can put on them to breath more life into them. I'm not talking about rebooting them like what Columbia did to … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, The Incredibles
Skylock could be the future of bike-locks
Bike locks haven't really changed in the past few decades. I think the best of them are those horseshoe-shaped ones, and this Skylock is made for the digital generation. For example, it is a bikelock that doesn't require a key, but it will open up with a smartphone. Now that requires power, right? Of course! However, the Skylock has a solar cell, so it has some power … [Read more...] about Skylock could be the future of bike-locks
Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers
I mentioned a while ago that Rayovac produces more than just batteries for household electronics, but helps the mobile world as well. If you don't believe me, check out my review of the Phone Boost 800. Yes, that is a fine product, and I also should let you know that the Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers are quite interesting. They are things that everyone really needs, and … [Read more...] about Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers
SCiO thumb-sized scanner
My Sources for this device seem to call it a "real-life" tricorder. I am assuming this is some Star Trek reference, and I suppose it is a possible descriptor. I thought that was the Scanadu. After all, how do you describe the SCiO, a spectrometer that can scan anything. Apparently you can scan food for revealing its ripeness, calories, and nutritional value. It can … [Read more...] about SCiO thumb-sized scanner
Nito allows you to create an animated avatar
Personally, I like animation, and I like how it takes less time to make it than drawing everything frame by frame. There is now an app known as Nito (pronounced like, you guessed it, "Neato") and allows you to make an animated face on your face. It works in a very interesting fashion. What happens is you use the front-facing camera on the iPhone or iPad, and you put your … [Read more...] about Nito allows you to create an animated avatar
Motorola unveils the Moto E
Every once in a while, a smartphone comes out that changes the market forever. The Moto E probably isn't that phone. Yeah, seriously, I'm not exactly seeing anything new here, but then again, I think it might be a while before that happens. This is not to say that the Moto E is a poor or even mediocre phone. The truth is it has some very terrific features like a Gorilla … [Read more...] about Motorola unveils the Moto E
Drift Light Smart Bulb helps one to sleep
When it comes to the light bulb, the tech hasn't really changed since the days of Thomas Alva Edison. The Drift Light from Saffron certainly changes that, and the tech isn't really complicated. I have seen some "smart" light bulbs that you can control with a smartphone, but these can be pretty costly and are good for dimming, which the Drift Light will do for you at a … [Read more...] about Drift Light Smart Bulb helps one to sleep
Someone invented a robot that can catch!
I'm sure that you are probably seeing this headline and thinking: "Okay, someone invented a robot that can play catch." If you aren't thinking "so what" after that, I don't blame you. Let's start with the facts. This is from Ecole Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), and it is a robot arm with good reaction time, and has cameras to figure out the path of a flying object so it … [Read more...] about Someone invented a robot that can catch!