Okay, this is the last time I'll be reviewing a Transformers movie, at least this month. Personally, I still think this franchise has at least one good movie left in it, but they'll probably make one good one, plus three bad cash-ins. When that happens, a decade from now, perhaps we will do Transformers month once again. Okay, I honestly don't think there was supposed to … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Transformers, Age of Extinction
Archives for February 2015
Review of Olloclip New Telephoto and Macro 3-in-1 Lens for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
One thing about Olloclip is that they have a way of putting out a new product every once in a while, and I am quite fortunate to review them. The last time was the 4-in-1 Photo Lens for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and I got a chance to review the Telephoto and Macro 3-in-1 Photo Lenses fro the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. One of the most terrific things about those … [Read more...] about Review of Olloclip New Telephoto and Macro 3-in-1 Lens for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Mobile World Congress 2015 will unveil many new phones: HTC One M9, Samsung Galaxy S6, Sony Xperia Z4, and Lenovo phone
In case you are not aware, there is a a huge conference in Barcelona Spain that perhaps I will attend one day. There are going to be a lot of new phones on display there. I'll start with the one that I am probably going to get with the Samsung S6. Of course, I it is a sequel to Samsung S5, and I would imagine that the screen will be bigger and it might have a similar … [Read more...] about Mobile World Congress 2015 will unveil many new phones: HTC One M9, Samsung Galaxy S6, Sony Xperia Z4, and Lenovo phone
Jakks Pacific RC Hulk Smash
As we go into May, there will be more and more hype for Avengers: Age of Ultron. I have no idea if this toy from Jakks Pacific is supposed to represent some scene from the new movie, but it certainly is a very cool toy. Seriously, not only is it remotely controlled, but it has the Hulk sitting on a Hummer for some wheels. There are stunts like wheelies and spins. In … [Read more...] about Jakks Pacific RC Hulk Smash
Life n Soul Mini Water Resistant Speaker
This little gadget makes a big sound! If you want a portable bluetooth speaker to listen to your device's music on the go, I think this would be a good investment! The bonus is that it is water resistant against splashing water from any angle! You can listen to your music while riding your bike in the rain! Mark was introduced to Life n Soul before with other products like … [Read more...] about Life n Soul Mini Water Resistant Speaker
Aduro Shatterguardz Screen Protector and U-SNAP Selfie Remote
It has been a bit since I reviewed Aduro products, as I did the four products all at once. Today, I'm going to be two products, the Shatterguardz glass screen protector and the U-Snap SF 45 Universal Wireless Bluetooth Selfie Remote with Tripod. Yes, I have reviewed a lot of screen protectors, and this specially processed glass that allows for protection against … [Read more...] about Aduro Shatterguardz Screen Protector and U-SNAP Selfie Remote
CastAR is picking up steam for Virtual Reality
It was about a year ago, we reported on the CastAR, a virtual reality system that had very high aspirations. As you can see by the above video, they are still hoping to get in on this new age of VR. We are not yet living in the age of the Oculus Rift, but these glasses have a projection screen and use two teeny 720p projectors mounted on top of the glasses to send out the … [Read more...] about CastAR is picking up steam for Virtual Reality
Google releases YouTube for Kids App for Android Devices
Well, I think we all know that Google owns both Android and YouTube, so it stands to reason that they have created a YouTube app for Android devices, for kids! Oh wait, it also delivered this kid-friendly YouTube app for iOS devices too. Considering that my kids spend a lot of time watching YouTube videos, it stands to reason why they would do this. It is full of … [Read more...] about Google releases YouTube for Kids App for Android Devices
Justin 2,200 mAh Power Stick and 4 Port Auto Power Strip from Innovative Technology
Okay, after my review of the Justin 10,000 Power Bank from Innovative Technology, I was very glad to get my hands on another product from them. Actually, it is two with the 2,200 mAh Power Stick and the 4 Port Auto Power Strip. I'll go ahead and start with the 2,200 mAh Round Power Stick, which is the round version of that battery that I just reviewed. I'm not talking … [Read more...] about Justin 2,200 mAh Power Stick and 4 Port Auto Power Strip from Innovative Technology
Weego Rechargeable Battery Pack Compact
Okay, we are reviewing another mobile battery with the Weego Rechargeable Battery Pack! I'm beginning to think that we should change the name of this tech and gadget blog just to talk about it. So by now you know the drill, I talk about how inconvenient it is to have your smartphone and tablet run out of power, and how you need some juice at a critical moment. So it is … [Read more...] about Weego Rechargeable Battery Pack Compact
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Transformers Month, Part 3, Dark of the Moon
I keep calling this film "Dark Side of the Moon", but it is actually "Dark of the Moon". I guess Pink Floyd has the trademark on the former. I would have to say that this is my second favorite of the Transformers series, and I think that it is just because of the action. I remember seeing it in some dollar theater and wishing that I had paid full price to see it in 3D. … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Transformers Month, Part 3, Dark of the Moon
Juicer lets you charge a smartphone with a smartphone
Man, you know I love reporting on crowdfunded projects, and they often come up with some tech that really should be out right now, but just isn't. The Juicer is one of those products. All it is a double ended microUSB cable and you plug one end into one smartphone and then plug one end into the other. One gets juiced, and the other presumably gets drained. Apparently … [Read more...] about Juicer lets you charge a smartphone with a smartphone
Mattel’s View-Master comes back!
As a kid, I remember playing with View-Master, a way of putting some 3-D images on your face. The old toy had a viewer with a reel with a switch to flick images that were made to be viewed in 3-D. Mattel recently showed off their newest version of the View-Master, which is essentially a more red and plastic version of the cardboard viewer that debuted at 2014's I/O … [Read more...] about Mattel’s View-Master comes back!
Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock Review from Phoenix Online Publishing
As most of you know, I like to review a few Steam games every once in a while, and I had a chance to try out Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock. Now yes, that is an interesting title, so what is it? Well, it is a point-and-click game that I love so much. These are the ones where you are exploring a new place, and doing things. Oh, and you are picking things, and you are … [Read more...] about Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock Review from Phoenix Online Publishing
Acme Made Charge™ for iPhone 6
Acme Made sent us this nifty little case for the iPhone 6 (also comes for the 6 Plus). It's called Charge™, but it is not a case that will charge your phone. Instead, it has a kickstand that comes out(the red part). Underneath the kickstand lies the secret to the case- a little Lightning to USB cable that snaps out, so you can hook your phone into a USB port. I suppose … [Read more...] about Acme Made Charge™ for iPhone 6