In case you missed the Billboard awards, it featured a performance by the late Michael Jackson. I have a Source who was nice enough to inform me that the King of Pop did, in fact, die in 2009. It was a holographic replica of Michael that actually performed, singing "Slave to the Rhythm" a track off of his posthumous album Xscape. This hologram did Michael's trademark … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson returns in holographic form
Hands on with the Stanley True Laser Measure (TLM65)
With summer here, I'm sure there are a lot of people doing projects. If there are projects, you can be certain that there is measuring tapes. But who needs measuring tape if the job can be done with a laser? This is what Stanley's True Laser Measure (TLM65) is made to do, and it does it well. It has a range of 20 meters, and I don't know what that converts into non-metric … [Read more...] about Hands on with the Stanley True Laser Measure (TLM65)
Anker TC930 Bluetooth Keyboard Cover
I have tried out Anker's products before, like their 6000mAh mobile battery. Yes, I have used products like that before, but I have seen products like this Bluetooth Keyboard Cover before. This does not mean that Anker's TC930 isn't very cool. It is made for the iPad Air, and it has a hinge to hold the iPad tablet in place. It is made so when you open the iPad, it turns … [Read more...] about Anker TC930 Bluetooth Keyboard Cover
LUNA mini from Foreo
I must admit that this product really isn't for me, because I don't really care about my skin. Don't get me wrong, I probably do things to protect my own skin, but I'm not the type that use things on my skin to give it a healthy-looking glow. A company known as Foreo has the LUNA mini. This is an interesting skin cleanser that uses the power of technology (reread sentence … [Read more...] about LUNA mini from Foreo
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, The Incredibles
I've talked about several superhero movies on this blog before, and Pixar's first foray into it was more than successful with The Incredibles. In all honesty, superheroes and parodies of them have been done to death, but there is always some new spin you can put on them to breath more life into them. I'm not talking about rebooting them like what Columbia did to … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, The Incredibles
Skylock could be the future of bike-locks
Bike locks haven't really changed in the past few decades. I think the best of them are those horseshoe-shaped ones, and this Skylock is made for the digital generation. For example, it is a bikelock that doesn't require a key, but it will open up with a smartphone. Now that requires power, right? Of course! However, the Skylock has a solar cell, so it has some power … [Read more...] about Skylock could be the future of bike-locks
Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers
I mentioned a while ago that Rayovac produces more than just batteries for household electronics, but helps the mobile world as well. If you don't believe me, check out my review of the Phone Boost 800. Yes, that is a fine product, and I also should let you know that the Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers are quite interesting. They are things that everyone really needs, and … [Read more...] about Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers
SCiO thumb-sized scanner
My Sources for this device seem to call it a "real-life" tricorder. I am assuming this is some Star Trek reference, and I suppose it is a possible descriptor. I thought that was the Scanadu. After all, how do you describe the SCiO, a spectrometer that can scan anything. Apparently you can scan food for revealing its ripeness, calories, and nutritional value. It can … [Read more...] about SCiO thumb-sized scanner
Nito allows you to create an animated avatar
Personally, I like animation, and I like how it takes less time to make it than drawing everything frame by frame. There is now an app known as Nito (pronounced like, you guessed it, "Neato") and allows you to make an animated face on your face. It works in a very interesting fashion. What happens is you use the front-facing camera on the iPhone or iPad, and you put your … [Read more...] about Nito allows you to create an animated avatar
Motorola unveils the Moto E
Every once in a while, a smartphone comes out that changes the market forever. The Moto E probably isn't that phone. Yeah, seriously, I'm not exactly seeing anything new here, but then again, I think it might be a while before that happens. This is not to say that the Moto E is a poor or even mediocre phone. The truth is it has some very terrific features like a Gorilla … [Read more...] about Motorola unveils the Moto E
Drift Light Smart Bulb helps one to sleep
When it comes to the light bulb, the tech hasn't really changed since the days of Thomas Alva Edison. The Drift Light from Saffron certainly changes that, and the tech isn't really complicated. I have seen some "smart" light bulbs that you can control with a smartphone, but these can be pretty costly and are good for dimming, which the Drift Light will do for you at a … [Read more...] about Drift Light Smart Bulb helps one to sleep
Someone invented a robot that can catch!
I'm sure that you are probably seeing this headline and thinking: "Okay, someone invented a robot that can play catch." If you aren't thinking "so what" after that, I don't blame you. Let's start with the facts. This is from Ecole Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), and it is a robot arm with good reaction time, and has cameras to figure out the path of a flying object so it … [Read more...] about Someone invented a robot that can catch!
First Flying Bicycle, now available on Hammacher Schlemmer
I believe that man has been attempting to imitate the birds for years. First with the hot air balloon, then the airplane, and now the First Flying Bicycle. Available on the famed Hammacher Schlemmer catalog, it is sadly not one where you pump the pedals and into the air you go. It is actually an ultralight para-trike aircraft, with a para-wing to provide lift. It has "a … [Read more...] about First Flying Bicycle, now available on Hammacher Schlemmer
Q Card Case for the iPhone 5/5S
I'll go ahead and readily admit that I have already reviewed CM4 products before, as I just tried out their Q Card Case for the Galaxy S5. So what can I say about the Q Card Case for the iPhone 5/5S? Well, it is a wallet/case made for the iPhone. Yeah, not much difference there. For those who don't know, it can hold 3 cards, which includes ID and credit cards. … [Read more...] about Q Card Case for the iPhone 5/5S
Une Bobine, a stand/charger for the iPhone 5/S/C
Anyone that has an iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, or iPhone 5S probably has one or two extra chargers. If you are in the market for one, I would have to suggest you get your hands on the Une Bobine. I'm not certain what Une Bobine translates to in English, but it should mean "ultra-cool iPhone 5 stand/connector". What you are seeing here with Une Bobine is a 24-inch piece of metal … [Read more...] about Une Bobine, a stand/charger for the iPhone 5/S/C