Okay, I'm going to put Marvel month to rest with the best for last. What can I say about this film that hasn't been said before? Most people will agree that Guardians of the Galaxy is cool and worth multiple viewings, and I can't believe how much I wanted to see this one. I have to admit that this film did not start the way I thought it would. It begins when its … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Marvel Month: The Guardians of the Galaxy
Hooke, Hooke, give us the 3D sound of the Hooke!
Okay, I know that there has been a craze for 3D vision, and perhaps you as wondering what is 3D audio? Well, if you had the Hooke, then you would know. The Hooke is a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones that have a microphone in each earbud, also known as Binaural recording. This allows the user to record off their camera and hear the sound all around him/her. Then … [Read more...] about Hooke, Hooke, give us the 3D sound of the Hooke!
VisionTek USB Flash Drive available in 3.0, and 120GB or 240GB options
I see that there is no end to what VisionTek can do. First there was that USB Hub, and now there is the USB Pocket SSD thumb drive. You read the headline correctly on this one. Not only is it USB 3.0, but they are available in 120GB and 240GB. These USB drives are packed with a high-performance LSI SandForce controller that can read at 455 MB per second, and write at … [Read more...] about VisionTek USB Flash Drive available in 3.0, and 120GB or 240GB options
SensoTRACK, a wearable health and activity monitor
What you are looking at is not some kind of Bluetooth earphone, but it is one of those wearable devices. The SensoTRACK is not one that wears on the wrist like many health trackers, but on the ear, near a temporal artery. So what does it measure? It can do respiration, heart rates, real-time blood pressure reading, and it even detect oxygen saturation in your body. Then … [Read more...] about SensoTRACK, a wearable health and activity monitor
Hybrid Play combines video games with playground games
It is pretty clear that our younger ones are playing more electronic toys rather than real physical toys. Yeah, I probably didn't even need to say that, because I've seen PSAs saying the same thing since the days of Pac-man. This Indiegogo project really encourages physical play, with mobile technology playing along. You can watch the video to see this Spanish family put … [Read more...] about Hybrid Play combines video games with playground games
Hendo Hoverboard: It looks true
A while ago there was a video of a hoverboard, and it looked exactly like the one we have been craving for since Back to the Future II. You can see the video here, and I remember thinking it odd that someone would make a video like that and get Tony Hawk and Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown himself). It would appear that some company known as Hendo has created an actual … [Read more...] about Hendo Hoverboard: It looks true
Talkase mini GSM standalone phone and iPhone case
The Talkase isn't the most unusual idea that I have ever seen, but it sure must rank in at least the top 100. Let's just say that you read the headline correctly, and this is a case that has a phone on it. Seriously, the Talkase has a mini GSM phone that attaches onto a case, and then you can use the case on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 case has a pin and micro-SIM card … [Read more...] about Talkase mini GSM standalone phone and iPhone case
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Mega 2
It has been over a year since we first reported on the Samsung Mega. The company has recently unveiled the Galaxy Mega 2, and AT&T will be the carrier. The first Mega came in two screen sizes, but this one is a 6-inch screen with 720 x 1020 pixel resolution. Other features include an 8 Megapixel rear camera with a 4X zoom, with a 2,800 mAh battery. The Mega 2 has … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils the Galaxy Mega 2
Keecker, the “World’s First HomePod” is more R2D2
If you are wondering what a HomePod is, then I would have to say that you are not alone. Pierre Lebeau is a man who didn't like "another rectangle", but a very interesting computer that goes with you. This is the Keecker which works as a projector, sound system, webcam, not to mention a home monitoring system. Lebeau's design was something more "warmer, organic, and … [Read more...] about Keecker, the “World’s First HomePod” is more R2D2
Get The Labyrinth House now!
Okay, I am the writer of this here blog, and guess what, I've got another book out now. This isn't one of those LEGO Mindstorms EV3 book, but this one is Speculative Fiction ones, like the movies that I review every Saturday. In fact, I once intended this book, The Labyrinth House, to be a movie. Actually, I intended it to be a TV show, and about a decade ago, I wrote … [Read more...] about Get The Labyrinth House now!
AMPY, a mobile battery powered by kinetic energy
I have reviewed a lot of mobile batteries in the past, the most recent one is from Thinium. This Kickstarter project known as AMPY is a mobile battery I think we all need. You know how every mobile battery that I reviewed involves hooking it up to a computer or AC outlet to charge? Well, if you didn't, now you do. The AMPY is different is that you don't have to hook it … [Read more...] about AMPY, a mobile battery powered by kinetic energy
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Marvel Month: X-men: Days of Future Past
Well, with the exception of The Wolverine, this is the first time that I have ever touched on an X-men movie. X-men is a franchise that is as geeky as Star Trek and Star Wars, and it holds a special place in my heart because I grew up with it. I remember the first time I discovered them, in a Marvel book collection, which introduced me to the actual first class of … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Marvel Month: X-men: Days of Future Past
EmoSPARK brings A.I. to the home
It is pretty clear that we are the age of Siri and GoogleTalk, but I haven't got into the habit of chatting it up with my smartphone as yet. In fact, there is this new ad where Siri is talking about how it will miss its user, who is ready to upgrade their iPhone. I just can't stand it. For those that want to get that Artificial Intelligence in your house and off your … [Read more...] about EmoSPARK brings A.I. to the home
Archos VR Headset proves we are heading for a new era of virtual reality
I seem to be seeing a pattern here that started with Google I/O with the cardboard goggles. Just this week I talked about the Carl Zeiss VR headset, and now this week, Archos is unveiling their VR Glasses. If you aren't familiar with Archos, they have a lot of products out like tablets, and this pair of VR Glasses is probably the item that has the lowest price. So what … [Read more...] about Archos VR Headset proves we are heading for a new era of virtual reality
Apple announces the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3
Like we mentioned yesterday with Google's big announcement, we knew that Apple was going to announce something. In fact, most news outlets had already received word about what it was: the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. Let me start by saying that I didn't hear much about the iPad Mini 3. I think it is just the same size with a few upgrades. Apple spent a lot more time … [Read more...] about Apple announces the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3