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
Native Union Reviews: The Gripster for the iPad, MONOCLE, and the Key Cable
Last January, at CES 2014, I managed to get a good look at some Native Union products. I was pretty impressed with what I saw, and now, almost one year later, I got a chance to review the Gripster, the MONOCLE, and the Key Cable. I'll start with the Gripster, a multi-functional grip, stand, and handle for the iPad Air. I will be honest that I have seen products in the … [Read more...] about Native Union Reviews: The Gripster for the iPad, MONOCLE, and the Key Cable
The K-Board from Keith McMillen Instruments
It has been a while since I have reviewed anything from Keith McMillen Instruments. I had a lot of fun with the QuNeo and I was almost ready to quit writing and become a DJ. I got a chance to review the K-Board, it is was very similar to the QuNexus that I reviewed before. The K-Board is like its name implies, a keyboard, but shorter. If you have a music-playing … [Read more...] about The K-Board from Keith McMillen Instruments
The Phorce Freedom: A Charging Bag
This bag that you see here is the Freedom bag from Phorce. I didn't misspell that, by the way, it is just how they spell the company is spelled. The Phorce is three bags in one, as it can work as a briefcase, messenger bag, or a backpack. As a backpack, it fits on the bag very, very well. Too bad it doesn't have handles like a travel bag, but it does slide over the … [Read more...] about The Phorce Freedom: A Charging Bag
IHome Review: The iDL46 and the iBN6
Well, I have reviewed a lot of iHome products before, and yes, I'll probably review them again. Today, I am going to be reviewing the iDL46 for the holiday season, and I'll give you my recommendations. Oh forget it, I'll recommend them because they are iHome products, and they make some quality stuff, man. Let's start out with iDL46, as it is a typical iPod dock. Okay, … [Read more...] about IHome Review: The iDL46 and the iBN6
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Lucy
Lucy is a film that showed up last summer, and it looked kind of promising, but it also looked like another superhero movie. Yes, there are a lot of them these days. I'm not certain if you know this, but Marvel films has a lot of movies coming out based in its own universe, then DC has a whole bunch coming out as well. In fact, the next few years is so full of superhero … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Lucy
Nintendo discontinues Amiibo Figures
We have talked about the Amiibo figures before with their appearance at E3 last summer. What is interesting is now that these figures are out, Nintendo is discontinuing them. Here is the Nintendo figures that are being discontinuing: Marth, the Wii Fit Trainer and Villager. It is interesting to see that they are discontinued, but there isn't really a good reason why. … [Read more...] about Nintendo discontinues Amiibo Figures
Otterbox Defender and Symmetry cases for the iPhone 6
Well, with Christmas happening, a lot of people are looking to get an accessory like an Otterbox case as a gift or something for themselves. Today, I will be reviewing two iPhone 6 cases with the Defender and the Symmetry. I cannot help but compare the Defender case for the iPhone 6 with the Pelican Voyager series that I reviewed yesterday. It certainly does have the … [Read more...] about Otterbox Defender and Symmetry cases for the iPhone 6
Four Aduro Products to be reviewed for the price of one!
Okay, I just got a shipment of Aduro supplies, and that means that we are going to be going through a lot of reviews in the space of one article. So where to begin...let's go with the BTA1 Bluetooth Adapter Wireless Receiver with A2DP Technology. Of course, I have seen this tech before. The last similar item that I reviewed was the Blueflame Bluetooth Wireless Music … [Read more...] about Four Aduro Products to be reviewed for the price of one!
Review of the Pelican Voyager for iPhone 6 and Protector for the iPhone 6 Plus
I have written about Pelican products before, most recently in March when I covered some Pelican products for the iPad products. The company has a lot of experience (over 35 years worth) of protecting equipment, and I recently had a chance to try out the Voyager for the iPhone 6 and the Protector for the iPhone 6 Plus. The Voyager is nothing like Star Trek: Voyager, … [Read more...] about Review of the Pelican Voyager for iPhone 6 and Protector for the iPhone 6 Plus