It looks like Virtual Reality is going to sweep the nation with Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and some more Google Cardboard stuff. It could really take our society by storm, and most say it will affect a lot of entertainment. It would appear that it affects amusement parks, and not just games. There are two places that have them, but I'm sure they are not the only or the last … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Comes to Roller Coasters
Archives for March 2016
Our Gaming Review of Epistory-Typing Chronicles
Every once in a while, I try out some new game on Steam, and I have to admit that I have found a new favorite. Since I have to make good use of my time, I can only try out a game for a little while before I have to write a review. Usually, an hour or so is good enough to get a good idea for the game, and then I stop. In this case, I found a hard time stopping. … [Read more...] about Our Gaming Review of Epistory-Typing Chronicles
WinnerGear MicFlip Fully Reversible Micro USB Cable
So, when I heard that I was reviewing the Micflip Fully Reversible Micro USB Cable, I thought I was reviewing a product that would allow me to flip the big end when I plug it into the USB port. That is not what this is, but this allows for flipping the micro USB cable, so you don't have to orient it. Apparently, WinnerGear is the first micro USB cable of its kind, and it … [Read more...] about WinnerGear MicFlip Fully Reversible Micro USB Cable
Secur Products Part 3: Bluetooth Speaker Lantern and Flashlight
Okay, I finally got around to reviewing my last of the Secur products, and you can read my reviews of the Folding Solar Powered Lantern and the Bluetooth Flashlight and Powerbank. This time, it is the Bluetooth Speaker Lantern and Flashlight, or SP-5004. Let me start with the Bluetooth Speaker. I have no idea if this is a standard for Bluetooth Speakers, but it does tell … [Read more...] about Secur Products Part 3: Bluetooth Speaker Lantern and Flashlight
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Over the Garden Wall
Since I have been reviewing a lot of animated shows like Gravity Falls, I decided to review another show that I have heard nothing but good things about. Over the Garden Wall is a limited series from the people at the Cartoon Network, who has been kind of hit or miss lately when it comes to content. Over the Garden Wall is one of those shows that tries hard to be … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Over the Garden Wall
The Drone Pilot’s Handbook Review
It's not often that I get to do reviews of books on this blog, because it often takes me several nights to get through a book, and, like many, I don't read much. The Drone Pilot's Handbook by Adam Juniper is a fun read that is really for all ages, and it is about an interesting habit that a lot of people are getting into with drones. Yes, the drones of quadcopters, … [Read more...] about The Drone Pilot’s Handbook Review
Nintendo to cease production on Wii U by the end of this year
I'm pretty certain that I have stated before that Nintendo's days might be numbered. Yes, I have a Wii U, and maybe you do to. The issue is that only 12 million of these units have sold, and the original Wii sold over 100 million. Yeah, the Wii U seems like a failure in comparison, which is why it shouldn't come to any surprise that Nintendo is ceasing production of the … [Read more...] about Nintendo to cease production on Wii U by the end of this year
What Apple is Doing
So, yesterday was a pretty big event, so what exactly happened? The answer is everything except one thing, and I will get to that. After some announcements about Apple in general, the first thing that was brought up was the new watch bands as well as a price drop for the Apple Watch at $299. Then there was talk about "a smaller iPhone", which is called the iPhone SE. … [Read more...] about What Apple is Doing
Someone is inventing Sophia the robot lady, why do we need this again?
Well, this robot looks like something right out of Ex Machina, complete with the plastic dome on the head. I should probably get around to seeing that speculative fiction film for Speculative Fiction Saturday, but perhaps I don't have to with this. This is Dr. David Hanson's Sophia, and it is inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Hanson' wife Sophia. Sophia's skin is made from … [Read more...] about Someone is inventing Sophia the robot lady, why do we need this again?
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Jessica Jones
Okay, I probably should have written about these Marvel/Netflix shows earlier, but I have to admit that I do a lot of writing about them on The Gospel Herald with my most recent article here. Even as I write about the first season of Jessica Jones, I am watching the second season of Daredevil. In case you don't know about these shows, Marvel made some deal with Netflix … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Jessica Jones
Glass Turns from Opaque to Clear in a Second
This is an interesting development for science that involves glass. You know the problem of how it is transparent, imagine if it just wasn't. Now, there is turnable glass that uses nanocrystals and metallic nanostructures, but it is pretty costly. That could change as Professor David Clarke and Samuel Shian at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied … [Read more...] about Glass Turns from Opaque to Clear in a Second
Yezz Sfera is a VR smartphone/camera
Well, it is great to see that VR is happening, and now that PlayStation has it and there are others coming out, there might as well be a way to get some video footage for it. I mean, you could get one of those cameras like the V.360, or you can just get a Yezz Sfera smartphone. This Sfera has two spherical cameras to record 360-degree videos. If you want to share them, … [Read more...] about Yezz Sfera is a VR smartphone/camera
New PlayStation VR Information Revealed
So, right now, the Game Developers Conference is going on, and Sony decided to use the event to announce what PlayStation fans want to hear: the release date and price of the PlayStation VR. So, let's get with the price, as it is $399. This will include an HDMI cable, a USB cable, a pair of stereo heapdhones, an add-on processor box, AC power cord, AC power brick, and the … [Read more...] about New PlayStation VR Information Revealed
Sony Concept N Shows Us the Future of Headphones
Every once in a while, you will see technology that is just plain outdated. You know, like a typewriter, a black-and-white TV, a cassette recorder, and all kinds of things like that. However, the headphone hasn't really changed much, including the earbud. Now imagine if someone just outright changed the technology of how we hear personal sound. This Concept N from … [Read more...] about Sony Concept N Shows Us the Future of Headphones
Our Review of the Roccat Ryos MK FX Gaming Keyboard
So, I always love reviewing ROCCAT products, and this is the Ryos MK FX. This is one of those gaming keyboards designed for those that are professional MMO gamers or just those who really want to play those games better than I do. One of the things that I love about this is the colors, I can tell you that much, and with a certain application, it is good for 16.8 million … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Roccat Ryos MK FX Gaming Keyboard