Okay, I'm going to make a disclaimer. Generally, I do my postings a day early so they can post early the next day. Unless there is some sort of "big story" breaking, like the recent unveiling of the iPhone 6. I guess I got ahead of myself with my report on the iPhone 6 bending. As it turns out, this is a problem that has only affected 9 phones, according to my Source. … [Read more...] about I may have been too pre-mature on my report of Bendgate
Say, does the iPhone 6 have a bending problem?
A few years ago, when the iPhone 4 came out, there was that design flaw that would power the phone down when you put your finger on a certain point on its side. It would appear that there is a new Applegate. I'm not certain if you have already heard about this, but the iPhone 6 is having a problem staying straight. Have you ever kept your phone in your front pocket? … [Read more...] about Say, does the iPhone 6 have a bending problem?
HookUpz Universal IS-100 Smartphone Optics Adapter from Carson Optical
In case you are wondering what this fish-shaped mechanism is, it is the HookUpz Universal IS-100 Smartphone Optics Adapter from Carson Optics. It is definitely for the age of the smartphone camera, as it allows the user the ability to like their smartphone's camera lens to binoculars, telescope, microscope, and more. It actually isn't difficult to get it to work. It … [Read more...] about HookUpz Universal IS-100 Smartphone Optics Adapter from Carson Optical
My Review of the Thinium Charge
At first I thought the Thinium Charge was one of those mobile batteries thatI have reviewed so often, but it is a charging cord, really. The Charge is an ultra-slim, portable wall charger that is as thick as a few credit cards. Yes, it will fit in your back pocket, and you can pry out the prongs and push out the micro USB or Lighting connector. You can then plug it in, … [Read more...] about My Review of the Thinium Charge
Gauntlet returns to the console
I can't believe that I forgot to report on Gauntlet! I mean, this is a remake of a video game that changed video games as we know it. If you are not familiar with Gauntlet, it was originally a stand-up video game that up to four players could play, as different characters: barbarian, elven archer, wizard, or Valkyrie. It was Dungeons and Dragons in video form, where the … [Read more...] about Gauntlet returns to the console
SF’s taxi use had dropped 65 percent due to Apps
Well, as you can see by the headline, cab use in SF (that's the official abbreviation for San Francisco, not "Frisco") is down by 65 percent. This is due to companies like Uber and Lyft, which has changed the transportation industry thanks to the smartphone revolution. For those that don't know, these are apps that allow you to arrange rides in a much easier and less … [Read more...] about SF’s taxi use had dropped 65 percent due to Apps
Spoiler Alert lets you play a video game in reverse
When I was at PAXPrime 2014, I had a chance to play Spoiler Alert from Megafuzz Studios and it was like nothing that I ever seen. It started out when I beat the last boss, and the credits rolled. I thought that I was a victim of some elaborate prank. Suddenly, the credits rolled in reverse, and then I had to play the game backwards. This means that I had to jump on … [Read more...] about Spoiler Alert lets you play a video game in reverse
Poof Vs. the Cursed Kitty
Seeing all of the games that I have tried out since PAX Prime, Poof Vs. the Cursed Kitty is probably the most difficult. I'll go ahead and start with the premise of the game, where you play a knight who defends a cat who can somehow lay golden eggs. The game is a lot like Mario Brothers, the one that came out before Super Mario Brothers. Some of you might remember it, … [Read more...] about Poof Vs. the Cursed Kitty
Notion Ink Cain
In 2010, the Notion Ink Adam entered the market along with several other Android tablets. It was by no means a success, and the Adam II was sadly met with the same fate. Now the company is introducing a new Windows tablet with the Notion Ink Cain. Yes, I suppose it is interesting that its sequel is called the Cain. Personally, it should probably be called the Able, … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Cain
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Samurai Jack
I suppose that I will continue with my review of animated shows that I like, and get to one of the most ambitious ever created: Samurai Jack. This was one of the Cartoon Network's greatest shows, and I'm not certain why it didn't last longer and marketed more. I'll explain more what I mean later, but if you aren't familiar with Samurai Jack, it had a unique premise. It … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Samurai Jack
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 coming October 17th
I guess that we had to expect a Galaxy Note 4 after the success of the Galaxy Note 3. Didn't I just review it, oh wait, it was in December. The Galaxy Note 4 has a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) Super AMOLED display. Yeah, that is pretty big, but hey, it's a phablet, so what can you say? As for the cameras, it has a 16 Megapixel rear-facing camera and a 3.7 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 4 coming October 17th
Cannon Brawl from Turtle Sandbox
I have to admit that I don't play a lot of towers of defense games. If you aren't familiar with them, they usually involve setting up an army so you can start an advancing army. Cannon Brawl is a very fun form of this game. Cannon Brawl has a premise that is part steampunk, part fantasy. It takes place in a world where two royal brothers are fighting each other in … [Read more...] about Cannon Brawl from Turtle Sandbox
Welcome to the age of the smartgun, thanks to a high school student
I think we all want to prevent the amount of gun accidents, and I found it amazing that Kai Kloepfer, a Boulder high school student, came up with a way to make it happen. Kai is the grand prize winner for SmartTech for Firearms Challenge, and his design uses an embedded fingerprint sensor on the gun itself. These fingerprints can only be used on the gun, so it can't be … [Read more...] about Welcome to the age of the smartgun, thanks to a high school student
Eggtronic presents the HUB IT Sync and Charging Station
I have to admit that we really live in an era where we have way too much mobile devices. We really have to have something to sync all of them to our computer. This is where the HUB IT Sync and Charging Station from Eggtronic comes in. The HUB IT is compatible with USB 3.0 as well as 10,000 devices including tablets, smartphones, and anything else. It comes with four … [Read more...] about Eggtronic presents the HUB IT Sync and Charging Station
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset from Kingston
I had a chance to see Kingston at PAXPrime 2014, and this company known for storage devices like thumb drives had other terrific products out like the HyperX Cloud Pro Gaming Headset. I am assuming that they are called Pro Gaming Headset because pro-gamers (and they do exist) would love to use them. It has a solid aluminum build with 53mm drivers. I'm using them right … [Read more...] about HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset from Kingston