It would appear that this is the year of the hack with "The Interview" movie probably becoming bigger than it should be with Sony getting hacked. Then there was "The Snappening" and "The Fappening". Had a good holiday? Well, Amazon was ready with their Kiva robots. Amazon is also doing this Echo thing, a Siri for your home. Amazon also unveiled the Fire Phone with some … [Read more...] about Big Tech News Events of 2014
Archives for December 2014
All the gadgets that I reviewed this year for 2014!
I mentioned in an earlier post that I will be doing less posts this week. Today, I'll be talking about all of the gadgets that I did hands-on reviews of this year. It will be about what I thought would be very good. Here's a little warning. WordPress has some interesting thing that happens when I put in a hyperlink, so don't be surprised. Finally got a chance to … [Read more...] about All the gadgets that I reviewed this year for 2014!
We are giving away an iRig Pads from IK Multimedia!
We're probably not going to have a lot of posts this week, just like we had last week. The reason why is it is a holiday, plus I will be traveling to CES in Las Vegas and will have to take a few days off for the excess trip. Since it has been a while since we had a giveaway, I thought I would end this year with one final one. It is the iRig Pads from IK Multimedia. It … [Read more...] about We are giving away an iRig Pads from IK Multimedia!
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Big Hero 6
This will be the last film that I will talk about this year, but I don't think it is really the best. This isn't to say that Big Hero 6 is a bad movie, as it does stand out in a world full of superhero movies. The fact that it is Disney, owner of Marvel, the king of superhero movies makes it self-aware. "Self-aware" is one of those terms thrown about by Internet critics … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Big Hero 6
DisneyWorld Accepting Mobile Payments
We have reported on Apple Pay, and I think it is probable that we are headed for a mobile payment era. I haven't really heard much about it, other than the fact it is taking place. Well, I suppose that if anyone is going to help a new fad become completely mainstream, it is Disney. Man, that sentence ended up being more of a slam than I really wanted it to be. Of … [Read more...] about DisneyWorld Accepting Mobile Payments
Cor Smart Thermostat gives a new age of Modern Air Conditioning
Carrier is one of those industries that is known for high technology heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning solutions. They have come up with the Cor, which is a way of taking control of your home comfort system. I believe that there is another product known as Nest which does the same thing, and I don't know, maybe it is different. The only reason why I am reporting … [Read more...] about Cor Smart Thermostat gives a new age of Modern Air Conditioning
80 Days by Inkle is one of the most complicated (and cool) games ever
I think we have all at least heard of Around the World in 80 Days. It is a classic book by Jules Verne, but it has been done time and time again. The most recent re-interpretation had Jackie Chan in it, and it was an excuse to have a star-studded cameo adventure with a steampunk twist. There was an award-winning film of the book where the characters travel the world in a … [Read more...] about 80 Days by Inkle is one of the most complicated (and cool) games ever
My Review of MOSS EXOFABULATRONIXX 5200
I have reviewed the MOSS Robot Construction System before, and I recently had a chance to review the EXOFABULATRONIXX 5200. The MOSS construction systems are an educational building tool that is similar to stuff like LEGO MINDSTORMS, as the builder creates a lot of interesting creations. All of these creations are these cubes with metal spheres that connect together … [Read more...] about My Review of MOSS EXOFABULATRONIXX 5200
Speculative Fiction Saturday: How to Train Your Dragon 2
I'll admit that I only somewhat liked How To Train Your Dragon (the original) when it first came out in 2010, but the more I watch it, the more it grows on me. I always felt that Hollywood needs a good "dragon" movie, something quintessential. I mean, when you think space opera, you think Star Wars. When you think fantasy, you think Lord of the Rings. When you think … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Snapchat purchases Vergence Labs
I'm sure that you have heard of Snapchat, especially with that whole Snappening incident. For those of you who don't know, Snapchat allows the user to take a picture or send a message, and then these photos and messages are automatically deleted. I think it is interesting that Snapchat is quite popular, which means that there is a demand for self-destructing messages a la … [Read more...] about Snapchat purchases Vergence Labs
The Saga of “The Interview”
Okay, I've been covering this story for a while on The Gospel Herald, but here is the story behind "The Interview". 1) The Interview is a film made by Sony Pictures with Seth Rogen and James Franco about two fake journalists that are on a secret mission to kill the North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un. 2) Sony Entertainment was hacked. Just like The Fappening and the … [Read more...] about The Saga of “The Interview”
Nintendo looking to a donut-shaped screen?
This is one of those rumored technologies that I may never see develop, but there is a rumor that Nintendo is looking for the technology to create donut-shaped screens. Of course, the question that you have to ask yourself is why? After all, why have a donut shaped screen? Well, if you think about what Nintendo does, it is gaming. Their controllers have controllers, and … [Read more...] about Nintendo looking to a donut-shaped screen?
Polaroid’s Socialmatic Instant Camera looks like Instagram Logo
I think it is interesting that Instagram has really changed our mobile world, so much so that now cameras are adapting to it. Not the most people use cameras these days since they have gone to cellular phones. Polaroid, for example, has responded to this Instagram trend that will not end with the Socialmatic Instant Camera. Not only can you take pictures with its 14 … [Read more...] about Polaroid’s Socialmatic Instant Camera looks like Instagram Logo
NewerTech NuGuard KX Screen Armor for the iPhone 6 Plus
It has been a while since I reviewed a NuGuard product. The last time was the Energy X-orbing Case for the iPhone 5. Now, I'm looking at this for the iPhone 6 Plus. Yeah, sure, I have seen a product like this before. I suppose that I'll see more, but this one has three layers of protection. The first is the protection layer which keeps dust and dirt away from the … [Read more...] about NewerTech NuGuard KX Screen Armor for the iPhone 6 Plus
iRig Pads MIDI Groove Controller
The other day, I reported on the K-Board from Keith McMillen Instruments, and it is a MIDI keyboard. This must be MIDI week, as I am reviewing another MIDI product with the iRig Pad. This product works with the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch as well as a Mac or PC. It is reminiscent of QuNeo, as it allows the user to make beats, launch loops, and mix like a DJ and much more. … [Read more...] about iRig Pads MIDI Groove Controller