Well, I figured that since I have covered the cool Kickstarter project Poppy, a 3D video/photo viewer for the iPhone, I should cover the iFetch. Now, the iFetch is not an iPhone or iPad accessory, but it is made to make life easier, for dog owners. The iFetch is designed for dogs to play fetch with itself, and yes, that does sound really bad now that I have written it … [Read more...] about iFetch throws the ball for your dog
Poppy allows shooting of 3D videos on the iPhone, Viewmaster style!
I am not certain if we really want 3D, as this come-and-go fad might have peaked shortly after Avatar was released. Still, if you want to take 3D videos and photos on your iPhone, you might want to look into a Kickstarter project called Poppy. Poppy is a non-electronic way of making 3D, which works a lot like a Viewmaster. You know, that toy from the seventies that gave … [Read more...] about Poppy allows shooting of 3D videos on the iPhone, Viewmaster style!
Cambridge Audio Minx M5 Multimedia Speakers
I covered the Cambridge Soundworks Oontz, but I don't know if Cambridge Audio is a similar or the same company. The Minx M5 is a "powerful 2.1 audio system that reproduces computer audio with clarity, emotion, and passion". As you can see, it has a huge subwoofer for some punchy bass as well as some satellite speakers. they can be used for multimedia usage, like a laptop … [Read more...] about Cambridge Audio Minx M5 Multimedia Speakers
CM4’s Q Card case for the Samsung Galaxy S4
Is it possible that we are looking at an age where the wallet and the smartphone are becoming one? Well, I have reviewed several products for the iPhone or other smartphones that allow the user to place credit cards or even cash on the case of the phone. CM4 has created the Q Card case, specifically designed for the Galaxy S4. It can fit about three cards and cash, and … [Read more...] about CM4’s Q Card case for the Samsung Galaxy S4
Pixuru can frame your smartphone pics
We are obviously living in an era where most of our pictures are on our smartphones, but let's say you want to take it off your phone's memory card and put it on your wall. I would highly suggest using an application known as Pixuru. Pixuru allows Android and iOS users to send photos from their phones to Pixuru's printing facility. All that is required is taking a … [Read more...] about Pixuru can frame your smartphone pics
Put a bird on it with Toast smartphone cases
In case you don't get that headline, you need to start watching Portlandia, and IFC sketch comedy show that I, who lives in the Northwest, can utterly relate to. On the show, the main characters of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein talk about how they "put birds on things". The sketch has a terrific payoff, and Toast, a company based in Portland, has put a bird on this … [Read more...] about Put a bird on it with Toast smartphone cases
This Sensor Bracelet brings the one thing technology can’t give yet: Touch
I would like to think that technology is pretty good. First it allowed us to hear from places when we are miles away with the invention of radio. Then it allows it us to see far off places thanks to the invention of video. I believe that other three senses are about ready to be technologized. There is scent technology that needs to perfected, and I haven't seen any tech … [Read more...] about This Sensor Bracelet brings the one thing technology can’t give yet: Touch
Backpack can transform into a scooter
I always like to see any innovations in transportation, and I will have to say this one created by Gustavo Brenck is very cool. As you can see, it is a foldable kick scooter integrated in a nylon backpack. Now, you might be wondering why in the world someone would make this when you can just wear a backpack and go on a scooter? I'm not certain. Perhaps putting the … [Read more...] about Backpack can transform into a scooter
Xbox One Internet Connection requirement not required anymore
About a weak ago, I talked about how Sony and Microsoft had put their best foot forward at E3. I was concerned that Microsoft's Xbox One would lose this console war, due to its requirement to be connected to the Internet once every 24 hours. This looked bad for Microsoft, as Sony didn't have that requirement. I have heard that someone in the military asked Microsoft that … [Read more...] about Xbox One Internet Connection requirement not required anymore
Speculative Fiction Friday Inception: Yeah, I figure I should
I figured that it was about time that I wrote an article on a relatively recent film that has now become a classic. Inception is one of those films that is speculative fiction, but it tones down a lot of speculative fiction elements for the sake of its story so much that there are times when I forget it is supposed to be speculative fiction. Not that the film doesn't have a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday Inception: Yeah, I figure I should
Olloclip presents the Quick-Flip Case
You might remember a device that we have reported on known as the OlloClip, from the company of the same name. If you aren't familiar with it, it is a lens for the iPhone with a fish-eye and 10x multiplier. You can read about that one here. You can see the Olloclip in the upper left hand corner of the image, but what is that thing on the upper right hand corner, you ask? … [Read more...] about Olloclip presents the Quick-Flip Case
ArtsCase creates smartphone cases that are artsy and protective
Yeah, that headline really doesn't sound well. "Artsy and Protective" is the best that I could come up with, which is a real shame, because these are really great products. I'll start with the StrongFit for the Galaxy S4. This has three layers of protection which includes a shock-absorbing silicone lining, which slips on the Galaxy S 4 pretty easily. Then the hardened … [Read more...] about ArtsCase creates smartphone cases that are artsy and protective
Tribeca, Part 1: Herringbone Hardshell and Artisan Series, Maple
You may have noticed the "Part 1" in the headline, which means that I will be discussing Tribeca in more than one article. Today, I will be discussing two types of iPhone cases from Tribeca. The first will be the Fabric Hardshell for the iPhone 5, the Black and White Herringbone. I looked up "herringbone" on a search engine, and it describes a pattern of fabric with … [Read more...] about Tribeca, Part 1: Herringbone Hardshell and Artisan Series, Maple
Hands on with Tech 21’s Impactology Cases and Impact Shields
While I was at CTIA last month, I had a chance to see Tech 21 at a booth, and I was impressed with what they had. Tech21 uses D3O, which is some really cool orange putty which allows the user to put some on their finger and hammer it. Seriously, I have a video after the jump so you can see this for yourself. What you see in the image here to the left is the Impact … [Read more...] about Hands on with Tech 21’s Impactology Cases and Impact Shields
Griffin presents the Survivor
So, what can I say about the Survivor case from Griffin Technology? I would have to say that we have covered items similar to it like the ones from Otterbox. Again, what can I say. The Survivor case can protect against the big four: Sand/dust, vibration, shock/drop, and wind/rain. Yeah, we have seen this before, and when I tried out, here's what I think. I will say … [Read more...] about Griffin presents the Survivor