This is an interesting accessory that will really improve a smartphone's camera simply known as the DxO ONE. As you can see, it connects to the smartphone to give it some serious photographic power! The DxO ONE has a 1-inch CMOS BSI sensor which is the same type used by the Nikon 1. The lens is a 32 mm equivalent terrific for outside photography and an aperture of f/1.8. … [Read more...] about DxO ONE is a good camera attachment for a smartphone
Nintendo at E3 2015: A letdown?
Okay, you might remember as I talked about what Microsoft and Sony doing at E3 2015, but if you noticed, I didn't mention Nintendo. I believe that those two companies had their press conferences before E3 2015 officially began, but it looks like Nintendo didn't start maybe later. Now, I have already said several times that it is possible that Nintendo's days could be … [Read more...] about Nintendo at E3 2015: A letdown?
Samsung patents a foldable tablet
It seems like big companies like Samsung always have some stuff going on, and it is difficult to keep track of the innovation. Some probably doesn't see the light of day, such as this foldable tablet. Apparently, this technology has been around since November 2013, but the Korean Intellectual Property Office has just published it just recently. This is Patent No. … [Read more...] about Samsung patents a foldable tablet
Big announcements from Microsoft and Sony before E3 2015
Right now, E3 2015 is happening right now at the LA Convention Center, and if you aren't familiar with it, it is the biggest video game conference. Unfortunately, I am not there, but the two big guns of Microsoft and Sony have already made their announcements before the show Electronic Entertainment Expo even started. I'm just going to put some of the highlights in no … [Read more...] about Big announcements from Microsoft and Sony before E3 2015
Star Wars coming to Virtual Reality
Well, I guess it was a matter of time before this happened. After all, Star Wars is coming back, again, this December, and the Oculus Rift is coming to consumers in 2016. Doesn't is just make sense to combine these things together? Apparently, the idea is to create an experience where one could just step right through the screen and enter the movie itself. This way, you … [Read more...] about Star Wars coming to Virtual Reality
Speculative Fiction Friday: Mad Max Fury Road
I will honestly say that I didn't plan on seeing this film when it was in theaters. Some of you might recall my review of the Mad Max original trilogy, I stated that "sadly, they are rebooting these". Fortunately, they did this right for several reasons. First of all, they got the original director George Miller to do the job right. Now, I remember reading a magazine … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Mad Max Fury Road
Consumer version of Oculus Rift coming in First Quarter 2016
It's probably no surprise that I am reporting on this. After all, I have had a lot of love for the Oculus Rift for a long time now. I have been wondering when this technology would be available to the public, and it looks like I, and many others, will be getting their wish in Q1 2016. The Oculus Rift has finally been made available after years of being some kind of weird … [Read more...] about Consumer version of Oculus Rift coming in First Quarter 2016
Samsung unveils mirrored and transparent displays
Remember when I talked about how LG was making a very, very, very thin TVs? Well, it appears that Samsung, their competitor, has some plans for some other unusual televisions. These displays are both transparent, as well as mirror-type. It doesn't look like Samsung wants to market these for the average user, but it can be used as ad billboards as well as a possible … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils mirrored and transparent displays
Just Watch the Nostalgia Critic if you aren’t already.
Yes, that is me in the middle, and the Nostalgia Critic on the right. On the left is Rob Walker, the Nostalgia Critic's brother, and this picture was taken at MomoCon 2015 in Atlanta two weeks ago. Okay, about a few years ago, I remembered hearing of a movie called Delgo, and I had never heard of it. Apparently, it was one of the worst computer-generated films of all … [Read more...] about Just Watch the Nostalgia Critic if you aren’t already.
YouTube user creates 40W Laser products
There is a YouTube users known as styropyro who has created some interesting laser creations, including a lightsaber. He has recently created a 40W laser rifle that makes me wonder about the legality of weapons. I am assuming that you can just make a weapon like a nuclear bomb, right? Well, I suppose that this laser gun, which uses eight parallel 5W laser beams fastened … [Read more...] about YouTube user creates 40W Laser products
Bjork’s newest video goes full 360
I have to admit that I might know a few contemporary songs here and there, but I rarely watch videos these days. I also have to admit that I have barely heard of Bjork, but I think I heard that she attended some event in a swan dress. Her newest video is in 360, and I can't seem to understand the lyrics, but it is quite interesting to see what can be done with it. I have … [Read more...] about Bjork’s newest video goes full 360
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Sword Art Online
I don't review a lot of anime on this, with the exception of Psycho-Pass and the Hayao Miyazaki films. Ever since I went to MomoCon 2015, and I saw all of attendees dress as anime characters that I had never heard of, I suddenly realize that I have a lot to catch up on. I decided to watch Sword Art Online, and this is like the Twilight of anime. It's not that it has a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Sword Art Online
My Presentation at MomoCon 2015: Video Games and Storytelling
Well, as I have been over posting on this blog, I have been to MomoCon 2015. Yes, it was a good time for me, and the reason why I went was to deliver a panel. I'll go ahead and put the panel here in Prezi format. If you aren't familiar with Prezi, it is a place where you can post your presentations for free, and if you want to see Video Games and Storytelling, just click … [Read more...] about My Presentation at MomoCon 2015: Video Games and Storytelling
Playmation from Disney and Hasbro
Disney and Hasbro have come up with some new toys that involve some electronic fun and active playtime with Playmation. These toys are both wrist accessories and a line of figures. This Playmation set is an Avengers theme with a wrist-worn Iron Man Repulsor, as well as some Captain America and Red Skull action figures. There is a Power Activator that can bring the … [Read more...] about Playmation from Disney and Hasbro
More shots from Momocon 2015, Day 4!
I'm still processing all the stuff at MomoCon 2015, and I have one more picture gallery to show all of you. Arrr! It's a Scottish Kilted Pirate with a Pirate Wench! Harrr! The other is a very interesting character called Lady Gotham. Okay, the one on the far left is Blight from Batman Beyond. The other is Dipper and Sous from Gravity Falls. Yeah, I like that show. … [Read more...] about More shots from Momocon 2015, Day 4!