Whenever I write about technology, I always try and think about what brings it about. In the case of the Harmony Smart Keyboard from Logitech, it is a keyboard that replaces your remote control. In case you are wondering why you would need the Harmony Smart Keyboard, just look at all the stuff connected to your keyboard! Yeah, you need a keyboard if you are going to want … [Read more...] about Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard Remote
Skirmos is a Laser Tag game that you can program
Some of you might remember the Laser Tag came from the 80's. If you don't, then I don't blame you, because there were many imitators. Essentially, you have a laser that shoots at a target, and you can score points shooting other people with these targets. You know, I did a terrible job explaining that, but if you haven't heard of Laser Tag or its subsequent imitators, where … [Read more...] about Skirmos is a Laser Tag game that you can program
Techsling Standard Diamond Ripstop
If you never heard of Techslinger, I can understand that. I first saw them at CES 2014, and it is essentially a holster for your mobile devices. I recently got a chance to try it out. Yeah, you can see how it works. It goes underneath your jacket and over your shoulders, and it is made to hold an iPad or similar-sized tablet. The other side can hold a phone, and it can … [Read more...] about Techsling Standard Diamond Ripstop
Huvr gives you a Hoverboard…Not!
Remember a while ago when I talked about the Back to the Future II shoe? Well, we are getting close to the 2015 year that this film took place, and we are still nowhere near flying cars. Back in 1989, when that film was made, director Robert Zemeckis insisted that the hoverboards were real. I'm not certain why in the world they spread that rumor in 1989 because there is … [Read more...] about Huvr gives you a Hoverboard…Not!
Logbar Ring is a new way of interaction
I think we all know that there are always new ways to interact with our mobile devices, and I have just heard of another way with the Logbar Ring. The Logbar Ring is made for gesture control, and one of the obvious methods is finger texting. This is where you spell out words in the air and it will show up on your screen. I suppose that you could even program it for … [Read more...] about Logbar Ring is a new way of interaction
Radio Shack to close 1,100 of its stores
You might recognize the video that I pasted to this article, as it was featured on the Super Bowl of this year. It is funny how Radio Shack is sort of associated with the eighties as far as bringing consumers that technology that they wanted. This was before the Internet, digital revolution, and mobile revolution occurred, and gadgets were just neat instead of being a … [Read more...] about Radio Shack to close 1,100 of its stores
Pizza Hut Interactive table could change ordering forever
I personally think that the idea of an ordering counter should be passe. We live in an age of "there's an app for that", and we really should just come to the counter and select our favorite foods on a touchscreen. Chaotic Moon Studios has created a kind of interactive table that allows you to order your pizza in such a way so it is very visual. You will note that you … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Interactive table could change ordering forever
Android tablets have now officially outsold Apple
I don't know if you saw this coming, but Android has now surpassed Apple, at least in tablet form. A technology research firm known as Gartner has given a recent report saying that tablets for Android are 62 percent of the market share, and iOS iPads are now 36 percent. I personally think this is kind of funny, because a few years ago, Gartner predicted that Apple would … [Read more...] about Android tablets have now officially outsold Apple
Ellen DeGeneres selfie most re-tweeted, Samsung Galaxy S5 gets a good ad in
Well, normally, I don't really talk about the Oscars, but something very interesting and techie happened that I felt was worth reporting. Ellen DeGeneres took the mother-of-all-selfies the other night, and it has the most re-tweets ever at 2.5 million and counting. If you don't recognize a lot of the celebrities, don't feel bad. Some I had to double-check on, but one … [Read more...] about Ellen DeGeneres selfie most re-tweeted, Samsung Galaxy S5 gets a good ad in
Griffin Merchant Case and Square Reader for the iPhone 5
I have reviewed a lot of Griffin products before, and I was pleased to see that they had some interesting products for the iPhone 5. Their most recent is the Merchant Case and Square Reader, and it is a silicone case with a Square Reader. If you don't know what a Square Reader is, it is a mobile payment plan that allows mobile users to accept payment from credit cards … [Read more...] about Griffin Merchant Case and Square Reader for the iPhone 5
Steelie Pedestal Kit from Nite Ize
I had a chance to try out the Steelie Pedestal Kit over the weekend, and I have to say that I have seen products like it before. It is essentially an iPad mount that uses a lot of magnets to keep it in place. For those who are not familiar with products like these, this has a magnet that you stick to the back of a mobile device. The magnet sticks thanks to some 3M … [Read more...] about Steelie Pedestal Kit from Nite Ize
Hands on with the i1065 HardBack and CE2180 Vault Series Tablet Case from Pelican
If are not familiar with Pelican, they make all kinds of products from cases to flashlights, made to survive very harsh conditions. I had a chance to try out two of their products, the i1065 HardBack Case and CE2180 Vault Series Tablet Case. The i1065 HardBack Case is built to protect the iPad 2, 3, and 4, and it seals Apple's favorite tablet within a watertight gasket. I … [Read more...] about Hands on with the i1065 HardBack and CE2180 Vault Series Tablet Case from Pelican
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The LEGO Movie
Last week, I discussed the family movie The Croods, and I recommended the film even though its plot was somewhat unoriginal. I will honestly say that The Lego Movie has a pretty unoriginal plot, but the way it does it is so original, that it couldn't help but become a surprise hit. Generally, I don't like films that are based on franchises, because I just can't shake the … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The LEGO Movie
Take control of your batteries with Technocell
We really live in a battery-powered age, as our mobile device, laptops, and our computers all run on some kind of battery. In addition to all of our mobile lives, most of our electronic toys and other devices are run on battery power. The problem with these old-school batteries like AAs and so forth is that they don't have the indicators like on our mobile devices. … [Read more...] about Take control of your batteries with Technocell
President Obama: “The truth is…we’re building Iron Man”
In case you haven't heard, we really do live in a science fiction age. This Source from CNN shows President Obama making an announcement that he is working with the military to make "Iron Man". In all honesty, it feels like something that Jay Pharaoh would do on Saturday Night Live when he does his awesome impersonations. The audience seems to have a fond chuckle over … [Read more...] about President Obama: “The truth is…we’re building Iron Man”