Do I need to describe what Black Friday is? I have no idea when Black Friday starts, as it seems to be starting on Thanksgiving these days. Personally, why do we call it "Black Friday"? Are African-Americans offended by this term? I suppose that all the terrifying stories of people rushing to buy cheap deals on the day after Thanksgiving just love to get more and more press … [Read more...] about The GeekChurch Tip for Surviving Black Friday: Think Zombie Apocalypse
Foldio Foldable Studio made for the smartphone
I've written a few books where I had to take several pictures of something very close-up, and I wish I had the Foldio for it. Many of the pictures that we see of small items in a catalog are done with painstaking precision. They are a product of getting a background of a solid color, and perfect lighting. All this to create an illusion that this item exists in some … [Read more...] about Foldio Foldable Studio made for the smartphone
Paper airplanes get a smartphone treatment with PowerUp 3.0
I don't know about you, but I always liked paper airplanes. I got pretty bored with them, because as good as a paper airplane is, it will never be like a real airplane. Now here comes the PowerUp 3.0. It has a device with a Smart Module, which has a small propeller and rudder that you can put on your plane for some extra oomph in your flight. Now I don't know whether or … [Read more...] about Paper airplanes get a smartphone treatment with PowerUp 3.0
Digital Treasures The Soldier: A Battery to survive anything
I have reported about products like Lifeproof which are designed to protect the iPhone or other smartphones from water, dust, and the elements, but what about the mobile battery? Yes, I am talking about products like the Magic Juice and others. Oftentimes, these mobile batteries, which are needed by smartphone users on a daily basis, need as much protection as our … [Read more...] about Digital Treasures The Soldier: A Battery to survive anything
X-Doria Double Take: The Dash Icon and more for the iPhone 5/5S
In case you are wondering why I am calling this article "X-Doria double take", it is because I have been reporting on them a lot these days. It was the Engage and SmartJacket last week, and the Rapt and Spots as well as the Defense 720 and Scene Plus before that. Since I have just received more, I felt that I should report on them, more. Yes, I have received the Rapt, … [Read more...] about X-Doria Double Take: The Dash Icon and more for the iPhone 5/5S
Mobee Products, Part 2: The Magic Feet and Magic Numpad
Well, this is our second round for reviewing Mobee products, and I am pleased to review two other items that have their "Magic" label on them. I will start with the Magic Feet, and it is designed to charge both the Apple Magic Mouse and the Wireless Keyboard (or Apple Magic Trackpad) simultaneously. It has an interesting design with a shape that I am having a hard time … [Read more...] about Mobee Products, Part 2: The Magic Feet and Magic Numpad
J5Create Part 2: The JUE130, JUA210, and JUA310
In addition to the J5Create stuff that I recently reviewed last time, I thought I should take the time to review three other products that the company has sent me as well. The first is the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet. This is essentially for any laptop or other kind of computer that doesn't have an Ethernet port. Now, I am taking that from the company website, as I thought … [Read more...] about J5Create Part 2: The JUE130, JUA210, and JUA310
Dropcam Pro is another update for your extra eye
It seems like everyone in their house needs an extra eye, and I wrote about Dropcam HD a while ago as a solution to that problem. Now I had a chance to try out the upgrade of this with the Dropcam Pro. The Dropcam Pro has a lot of things that have changed, and one of them is the field of view. The old version was 107 degrees, but this HD version would be 130 degree field … [Read more...] about Dropcam Pro is another update for your extra eye
J5 Create Part 1: Ultra Station JUD500 and Wormhole USB Transfer Cable JUC400
Let's face it, we all want to do more on our laptops. It feels like I am always running out of USB ports, but thanks to the J5Create Ultra Station (JUD500), this isn't much of a problem anymore. You can see in the image here the bar that is this power station, and it is pretty impressive what it will give an ordinary laptop. It has two USB 3.0 Ports, a USB 2.0 port, a … [Read more...] about J5 Create Part 1: Ultra Station JUD500 and Wormhole USB Transfer Cable JUC400
Mobee Products, Part 1: The Magic Juice and Magic Charger
Yeah, we are doing another Part 1 and such, and this is really worth it with Mobee products. Today, I'll be discussing the Mobee Magic Juice and Magic Charger. Yeah, I'm not certain why "Magic" is in their title either. I will have to say that the Magic Juice is a product that I have seen before. I'm sure that you all know the drill by now, as you charge it via USB … [Read more...] about Mobee Products, Part 1: The Magic Juice and Magic Charger
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Almost Human
I usually don't review TV series on Speculative Fiction Saturday, and I think it is simply because there is there are probably not too much of them. I reviewed Continuum a while ago, and I should probably get around to writing on my take on Doctor Who. Many sci-fi shows have a big budget, and they often don't find their audience before the money runs out. Take shows like … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Almost Human
The 3HV2 and 5HV3 Gaming Headphones from SteelSeries
SteelSeries has been putting out a lot of cool gaming accessories for quite a long time, and I had a chance to review, not one, but two of their headphones. Let's start with the 3HV2 gaming headset. SteelSeries prides in four distinctions for this model that include performance, convenience, durability, and comfort. Right now, I am trying it out, and there are a lot of … [Read more...] about The 3HV2 and 5HV3 Gaming Headphones from SteelSeries
The Toughsuit for the iPhone 5/5S, from Body Glove
I believe that companies like Otterbox and Lifeproof really corner the market as far as protecting the smartphone, but this particular ToughSuit from the famed Body Glove are fair competition. ToughSuit is made with MIL-STD-810G military standards, which means that you can drop it and the iPhone 5/5S will be safe. This is due to a combination of the rubber material, and … [Read more...] about The Toughsuit for the iPhone 5/5S, from Body Glove
The SmartJacket and Engage for the iPad Air, from X-Doria!
X-Doria puts out a lot of interesting cases, and you have to like their designs and strength of protection. This is evident in cases like the Defense 720 and the Rapt. I had the chance to check out two of X-Doria's products, both for the iPad Air (iPad 5), and they are the Engage and the SmartJacket. Now the Engage is made for the back of the iPad Air, and it really … [Read more...] about The SmartJacket and Engage for the iPad Air, from X-Doria!
Joby Action Series Day, Part 2: GorillaPod Action Tripod
Come on, you knew this was coming. I just had a Joby Action Series Day, Part 1 with the Action Clamp + Gorilla Arm, so the inevitable Part 2 was just around the corner, and on the same day. This is the GorillaPod Action Tripod, and like the Action Clamp + Gorilla Arm, it is made for the GoPro Camera. Again, I see little point in explaining what a GoPro camera is. As … [Read more...] about Joby Action Series Day, Part 2: GorillaPod Action Tripod