In all my years of reporting on gadget reporting, there is one thing that I have seen over and over again, and that is the digital pen. I am not talking about one of those styluses for your iPad, but a way of turning what you write or draw on a piece of paper into something digital, no scanner required. Generally, these types of pens are really awkward to work with, and … [Read more...] about iSketchnote gives the digital pen another try
The Kyocera Kona, with some Sprint on the side
Well, I guess we all know what new smartphone was announced yesterday. Heck, it was an announcement so big, there were two of them! I figured that there is nothing I can report on that isn't related to that, so I am glad to have this Kona from Kyocera to help me out. This Sprint gem is a "dumb phone", but some people still use these clamshell wonders. I had one to … [Read more...] about The Kyocera Kona, with some Sprint on the side
Begun the Smartphone wars have: Nokia makes fun of Apple with new ad
So, iPhones like the 5C are coming out in all kinds of colors, but Nokia is kind of already doing this. So, is the ad campaign right? Microsoft, the new owner of Nokia, has tweeted something cool with their own "5S" which they say stands for "screen sizes, speed, and stunning snapshots". Oh, satire works no matter what operating system that you have. Apple, when … [Read more...] about Begun the Smartphone wars have: Nokia makes fun of Apple with new ad
Cases for the iPhone 5S and 5C already available from X-Doria
In all honesty, I don't really have much to report on. With the announcement of a new Apple product, all I can do is report on the accessories. I figured that I would just discuss the first press release that arrived in my InBox after the big announcement. I figured it might as well be X-Doria, as I like this company. I'll start with the Defense 720 degrees which provides … [Read more...] about Cases for the iPhone 5S and 5C already available from X-Doria
Polaroid XS80 1080p HD Action Video Camera
Right now, it is difficult to talk about anything but the release of the new iPhone, but hey, I need to do this review of the Polaroid XS80. It seems like the only cameras that are making a splash these days are those from the GoPro line, makers of those action style cameras. I suppose that the rest of the world just uses their cellphone camera. The XS80 is one of … [Read more...] about Polaroid XS80 1080p HD Action Video Camera
Apple unveils the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S
My day is always pretty packed every time Apple makes an announcement, so it should stand to reason that the announcement of the iPhone 5S should be something. Tim Cook took the stage to talk about it, starting with iOS 7, complete with a Command Center an Notification Center. It also comes with an improved Siri, ringtones, and a way to group photos chronologically. This … [Read more...] about Apple unveils the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S
ClicLite, a solar powered battery that can be daisy-chained
Solar power, it works! Yeah, I'm just going to assume that it isn't very efficient, or else we would have it everywhere, right? So right away, I'm going to talk about the downside of the ClicLite. It is a solar-powered battery that is 500 mAh, which is good for charging an iPhone to one-fifth of its capacity. The ClicLite is small enough to keep on a keychain, so if … [Read more...] about ClicLite, a solar powered battery that can be daisy-chained
Odoyo Power+ Shell EX Rechargeable Battery Case with Kickstand for the iPhone 5
Did I mention that I was busy over the weekend? Yeah, another weekend for a writer, staying up most of the night to finish the next chapter of a book. This late morning, I woke up and found this package from Odoyo, and I don't recall ever ordering it. The Odoyo Power + Shell EX Rechargeable Battery Case with Kickstand is a product that I have seen before, as it is a case … [Read more...] about Odoyo Power+ Shell EX Rechargeable Battery Case with Kickstand for the iPhone 5
The Petite Leather Wallet for the Galaxy S4 from More-Thing
I have reviewed products from More-Thing before, and I was pleased to receive, as a total surprise, the Petite Leather Wallet for the Samsung Galaxy S 4. This is definitely a product targeted at the ladies. You can see its orange/pink color scheme, and it has some multi-faceted stones made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, about 35 of them to be exact. Yeah, they aren't diamonds, … [Read more...] about The Petite Leather Wallet for the Galaxy S4 from More-Thing
D-Link Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router
It isn't every day that I get to review a router, and I must admit that I am a little late on this one. I received this last week, but I only reviewed it last weekend. Yes, I know I am a little late on this review. Dude, I've got other things going on, man. The D-Link AC1750 is that big can that you see there. It is the Next Generation 11AC Wi-Fi, which means that is good … [Read more...] about D-Link Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Cloud Router
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Okay, it was either this film or Encino Man, which I am still contemplating a review of. During the eighties, there was a lot of science-fiction films that were specifically targeted to teenage audiences, and they had teenagers as the main characters. I think this was a sort of throwback to the films of Steven Spielberg, who succeeded in mixing the mundane with the fantastic … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Pressy for Android Phones
So, anyone want to know what a Pressy is, and what it can do for Android phones? Well, it has been a while since I covered a good crowdfunded project, and this one caught my eye for some reason or another. First of all, I didn't know that the headphone jack on my phone was capable of doing more than just plugging audio in for output. This Pressy is a button that you can … [Read more...] about Pressy for Android Phones
The Kindle Paperwhite
This has been a big tech show known as IFA, which was in Berlin. I have never been to this, but it is weird to think that one of the biggest tech news came from my own state. I am talking about the Kindle Paperwhite. Now, the PaperWhite is a new Kindle e-reader, and it will have a 25 percent faster processor, higher contrast, improved display, and a supposedly higher … [Read more...] about The Kindle Paperwhite
World’s Thinnest Keyboard revealed at IFA
I haven't really spent a lot of time discussing any revelations at the IFA tech convention in Berlin, but today I'll be discussing one thing that is so big that it is small. I am talking about the world's thinnest Bluetooth keyboard by CSR. It has a flexible touch-surface, and the thickest part of it is less than 0.5 mm thick. It was created using a printing technique from … [Read more...] about World’s Thinnest Keyboard revealed at IFA
Sifteo Cubes means Intelligent Play
The Sifteo is one of those products that you really have to see in order to believe, or even just to describe. I will make my best attempt. Imagine three tiny touchscreens that you can put together to create all kinds of games. For example, you can "neighbor" two Sifteos together in order to create an effect of moving from one screen to the other. You can also flip, tilt, … [Read more...] about Sifteo Cubes means Intelligent Play