A while ago there was a video of a hoverboard, and it looked exactly like the one we have been craving for since Back to the Future II. You can see the video here, and I remember thinking it odd that someone would make a video like that and get Tony Hawk and Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown himself). It would appear that some company known as Hendo has created an actual … [Read more...] about Hendo Hoverboard: It looks true
Archives for October 2014
Talkase mini GSM standalone phone and iPhone case
The Talkase isn't the most unusual idea that I have ever seen, but it sure must rank in at least the top 100. Let's just say that you read the headline correctly, and this is a case that has a phone on it. Seriously, the Talkase has a mini GSM phone that attaches onto a case, and then you can use the case on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 case has a pin and micro-SIM card … [Read more...] about Talkase mini GSM standalone phone and iPhone case
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Mega 2
It has been over a year since we first reported on the Samsung Mega. The company has recently unveiled the Galaxy Mega 2, and AT&T will be the carrier. The first Mega came in two screen sizes, but this one is a 6-inch screen with 720 x 1020 pixel resolution. Other features include an 8 Megapixel rear camera with a 4X zoom, with a 2,800 mAh battery. The Mega 2 has … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils the Galaxy Mega 2
Keecker, the “World’s First HomePod” is more R2D2
If you are wondering what a HomePod is, then I would have to say that you are not alone. Pierre Lebeau is a man who didn't like "another rectangle", but a very interesting computer that goes with you. This is the Keecker which works as a projector, sound system, webcam, not to mention a home monitoring system. Lebeau's design was something more "warmer, organic, and … [Read more...] about Keecker, the “World’s First HomePod” is more R2D2
Get The Labyrinth House now!
Okay, I am the writer of this here blog, and guess what, I've got another book out now. This isn't one of those LEGO Mindstorms EV3 book, but this one is Speculative Fiction ones, like the movies that I review every Saturday. In fact, I once intended this book, The Labyrinth House, to be a movie. Actually, I intended it to be a TV show, and about a decade ago, I wrote … [Read more...] about Get The Labyrinth House now!
AMPY, a mobile battery powered by kinetic energy
I have reviewed a lot of mobile batteries in the past, the most recent one is from Thinium. This Kickstarter project known as AMPY is a mobile battery I think we all need. You know how every mobile battery that I reviewed involves hooking it up to a computer or AC outlet to charge? Well, if you didn't, now you do. The AMPY is different is that you don't have to hook it … [Read more...] about AMPY, a mobile battery powered by kinetic energy
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Marvel Month: X-men: Days of Future Past
Well, with the exception of The Wolverine, this is the first time that I have ever touched on an X-men movie. X-men is a franchise that is as geeky as Star Trek and Star Wars, and it holds a special place in my heart because I grew up with it. I remember the first time I discovered them, in a Marvel book collection, which introduced me to the actual first class of … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Marvel Month: X-men: Days of Future Past
EmoSPARK brings A.I. to the home
It is pretty clear that we are the age of Siri and GoogleTalk, but I haven't got into the habit of chatting it up with my smartphone as yet. In fact, there is this new ad where Siri is talking about how it will miss its user, who is ready to upgrade their iPhone. I just can't stand it. For those that want to get that Artificial Intelligence in your house and off your … [Read more...] about EmoSPARK brings A.I. to the home
Archos VR Headset proves we are heading for a new era of virtual reality
I seem to be seeing a pattern here that started with Google I/O with the cardboard goggles. Just this week I talked about the Carl Zeiss VR headset, and now this week, Archos is unveiling their VR Glasses. If you aren't familiar with Archos, they have a lot of products out like tablets, and this pair of VR Glasses is probably the item that has the lowest price. So what … [Read more...] about Archos VR Headset proves we are heading for a new era of virtual reality
Apple announces the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3
Like we mentioned yesterday with Google's big announcement, we knew that Apple was going to announce something. In fact, most news outlets had already received word about what it was: the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. Let me start by saying that I didn't hear much about the iPad Mini 3. I think it is just the same size with a few upgrades. Apple spent a lot more time … [Read more...] about Apple announces the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3
Eton Blackout Buddies
I have reported on a lot of Eton products in the past like the Clipray, which are handy to have around during power blackouts. They now have some Blackout Buddy flashlights, which are really handy to have around. I will say two because there are two that I have recently discovered. One of them is the Blackout Buddy H2O, and it is designed to operate without batteries. … [Read more...] about Eton Blackout Buddies
Google announces Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Android TV player, and Lollipop (Android “L”)
Some of you might have realized that I am a little late in my posting today, but this was because I knew Google was going to make a big announcement today. In fact, it is four different announcements while I will detail in four separate sections. The first is the Nexus 6, a smartphone that has a 6-inch screen, the biggest smartphone to date. It's made by Motorola, with a … [Read more...] about Google announces Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Android TV player, and Lollipop (Android “L”)
New Cygnett products Part 1: The WorkMate, Optic Shield, and Source Cable for the iPhone 6
It's been about a year since I reviewed any of Cygnett's products, and after looking at today's models, I can't help but think this is a darn shame. Today's products are all compatible with the new iPhone 6. I'll go ahead and start with the WorkMate, a case with "an integrated tri-material PC/TPU/Silicone design that provides superior shock absorption". In case you are … [Read more...] about New Cygnett products Part 1: The WorkMate, Optic Shield, and Source Cable for the iPhone 6
My Response to “The Snappening” and “The Fappening”
I mentioned in my last post that I am going to talk about certain issues that have arisen with technology. Yesterday, it was about "selfies", and today it is about "The Fappening" as well as "The Snappening". If you aren't familiar with those terms, "The Fappening" relates to a recent event with Google where certain photos were hacked from the company's cloud service. As … [Read more...] about My Response to “The Snappening” and “The Fappening”
“Girl is trying too hard to take a selfie” video makes me wonder
I'm going to be writing about some serious issues today, and the first thing I would like to address is our trend toward narcissism. Part of this is the trend for those to take "selfies", as well as social media where we have the ability to log our life, whether it is worth logging or not. Think about it. How many friends do you have on Facebook that keep posting things … [Read more...] about “Girl is trying too hard to take a selfie” video makes me wonder