I'm not a big fan of reality shows, as you might tell from my review of Series 7: The Contenders. I just don't really see the appeal of them, and I actually can't stand watching confession cam after confession cam in a situation where people start acting like idiots. That seems to be what all reality shows boil down to: people doing stupid stuff. Fox is currently casting … [Read more...] about New Reality Show allows competitors to build their own Utopia
New viral video trend: High-flying drone shots
This is another one of these articles where I saw this, but didn't feel a need to report on it until later on. I guess I just couldn't think of anything to report about, but this is really going to make your Friday. The video is essentially what would happen if Superman put on a GoPro camera. I don't know if you are familiar with a GoPro, but they are for those who … [Read more...] about New viral video trend: High-flying drone shots
Microsoft has an All-in-One Media Keyboard
I think we all know that the computer isn't the only screen that we use a keyboard for. I suppose that Microsoft's All-In-One Media Keyboard is made for that screen in the living room. This keyboard has a multi-touch trackpad for clicking, dragging, dropping, zooming, and swiping, just like you would on a laptop. Considering that we all are looking at content on our TVs … [Read more...] about Microsoft has an All-in-One Media Keyboard
Why is Twitter affecting the Airline industry?
I've two interesting stories in this one article here, and they are both related to Twitter and the airline industry. Namely, one this one social networking site built on 140 characters can change everything. I'll start with this particular tweet that was from a 14-year-old Dutch girl. She sent a message to American Airlines that she is from Al Qaida and that something … [Read more...] about Why is Twitter affecting the Airline industry?
Could this Pocket Printer change the standard of printing?
When you think of a printer, what do you think of? Chances are, the image in your mind is a big box that requires a lot real estate on your desk. That hasn't changed since the eighties, and they have only shrunk a little. This project from students at the Jerusalem College of Technology takes the idea of a printer and makes it very, very portable. This Pocket Printer is … [Read more...] about Could this Pocket Printer change the standard of printing?
ChargeHub from Limitless Innovations
Some of you might remember when I did a report on a product known as the Cable Hub, a product that is able to get rid of a lot of cables, in order to completely de-tangle your life. This device was made by Limitless Innovations, and they have a similar product known as the ChargeHub, which can also detangle your life, in a different way. The ChargeHub is essentially a … [Read more...] about ChargeHub from Limitless Innovations
Use one’s body heat to power a mobile phone
I think we all know from the film The Matrix (a film that I have been meaning to review on Speculative Fiction Saturday), that the human body does generate a kind of bio-electricity. Granted, you need a lot of humans for that for a power plant to harness this energy efficiently, but could one body power something small, like a mobile phone? This would certainly be the case … [Read more...] about Use one’s body heat to power a mobile phone
Divoom Voombox, travel-sized!
I have reviewed Divoom products before, like the Solo Bluetooth speaker and the Bean. The Voombox Travel is a pretty interesting piece to add to Divoom's collection, and I had a chance to see how awesome it was for myself. I had an easy time connecting this Bluetooth 4.0 product to my smartphone, and the sound had a passive radiator with 2 inch driver and 2 inch passive … [Read more...] about Divoom Voombox, travel-sized!
Control this Game with just your voice
I have talked about that perhaps we are hitting a creative barrier with video games. I mean, video games are all about what can happen with current controllers, unless they can see how you feel. I remember that when the Kinect came out, the big advertising campaign said: "You are the controller". Imagine a game that involves just your voice as a controller. This is what … [Read more...] about Control this Game with just your voice
The simpleDock from Kanex
When it comes to making devices simple, Kanex is very good at it. Recently, I just reviewed the Multi-Sync keyboard that allows a quick transition between iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Now I have had a chance to review the simpleDock, which is a 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub, Gigabit Ethernet, and Charging Valet. I might not have some of the commas right in that last sentence, but this … [Read more...] about The simpleDock from Kanex
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Guild
I know that I usually spend this time talking about things that are basically speculative fiction, but if you think about it, isn't everything speculative in some way? After all, most stories that you read never happened, or are embellished enough so they are not accurate? The Guild is one those shows that I thought was gong to go one way, but completely went in a more … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Guild
Micro M3D 3-D printer is so far the cheapest
Okay, I know that this headline promises a cheap 3D printer, and the Micro M3D is one. The problem is, you can't buy it for it's original $199 price right now. You see, the M3D was put on Kickstarter and made its $50,000 goal in less than 15 minutes. I don't know if that is a Kickstarter record, but that is really frickin' fast. I guess people liked the idea of $199 … [Read more...] about Micro M3D 3-D printer is so far the cheapest
iRig HD Guitar Interface from IK Multimedia
Some of you might remember the iRig PRO that I reviewed two weeks ago, and I had an opportunity to review what is probably the predecessor, the iRig HD. Well, it is the least expensive model, but we'll get to price later. I hate to say something that I have said before, but I will have to say that I am not the best person to review this product. This is not because I'm … [Read more...] about iRig HD Guitar Interface from IK Multimedia
NuGuard KX Kinetic Energy X-orbing Case and Screen Armor from NewerTech
Yes, I have reviewed a lot of iPhone 5/5S cases, and it is often difficult to say something new about them. NewerTech, a company that you may not have heard of, has also created one with the NuGuard Kinetic Energy X-orbing case and Screen Armor. The Kinetic Energy X-orbing case isn't like one of those harder iPhone 5 cases, and in my hand, it feels soft all around. The … [Read more...] about NuGuard KX Kinetic Energy X-orbing Case and Screen Armor from NewerTech
The Outdoor HD Wireless Network Cloud Camera from D-Link
Fresh off my review of the Wi-Fi Baby Camera from D-Link, today I'm going to talk about the Outdoor HD Wireless Network Cloud Camera. This is another product from D-Link which is similar. The Outdoor HD Wireless Network Cloud Camera is not made for the baby's room, but it is, in fact, made for the outdoors. It is made for a lucky thirteen, which means it is good for -13 … [Read more...] about The Outdoor HD Wireless Network Cloud Camera from D-Link