I have never used an electric bike before, but I believe that they would be quite useful when you don't feel like pedaling anymore. This Rubbee (which I assume is pronounced like "ruby") allows the user to turn their ordinary bike into an electric one (just like the title says). The Rubbee is a Kickstarter project, and it is supposedly able to connect to the bicycle in a … [Read more...] about Rubbee makes an ordinary bike an electric one
Introducing the Lego Rental System of Pleygo
I think I have seen several sources call Pleygo "the Netflix for LEGO sets", and I guess this is as good of a description as any. I think that the existence of Pleygo shows the typical consumer's use for Lego. That is, most Lego users, who are usually kids, like to open the set, put the model together, and that is about it. It is similar to the way we watch a movie: we … [Read more...] about Introducing the Lego Rental System of Pleygo
Elon Musk Hyperloop mass transit system
What you are seeing here is a plan by Elon Musk to make public transit very fast. This is the alpha plan for some new transport from Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 30 minutes. This transport is some kind of linear accelerator, a railgun traveling along an electromagnetic pulse. As a transport pod travels, it can then be made to slow down. These pods will be placed … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Hyperloop mass transit system
You can take your laptop lying down
Okay, for about a year I worked at home, on my daughter's bed that I used as an office. That was a weird time, and I don't know why it took me so long to just put a desk in my own bedroom and call it good. My point is that a lot of people work from their laptop on their bed, and this Laying Down Laptop Stand is made for them. As you can see, you can angle it so your laptop … [Read more...] about You can take your laptop lying down
Aquatop Display uses water for interaction
I find this particular item to be incredibly interesting, but I am not certain it has the potential to change the world. It appears to be inspired by those who like to watch TV in their bathtubs. This is the Aquatop, and it is some new kind of interaction. There is a projector above your bathtub or other pool of water that can create the images. You will note that a … [Read more...] about Aquatop Display uses water for interaction
X-Rebirth seeks to change video games
It really is great to see where we are with gaming. I think it is pretty awesome that I can walk Link through a three-dimensional world, but I am always craving more. It looks like a game known as X Rebrith is made for that. I have seen a lot of games that have wonderful backgrounds of exotic cities, but these are usually just paintings or pixels, with no way a character … [Read more...] about X-Rebirth seeks to change video games
Hands-on with the iLuv MobiOut
I realize my saying "iLuv MobiOut", it sounds like I am saying I love MobiOut. In this case, it is quite true. I definitely like to review iLuv products, like the Aud5. This MobiOut looks like the Braven 570 that we reviewed last week, and it has very similar features. It is a Bluetooth speaker with controls on top, but an added bonus is Jump-Start technology, which means … [Read more...] about Hands-on with the iLuv MobiOut
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Demolition Man
I think this is the first time that I reviewed a film with Sylvester Stallone. Stallone has a reputation of doing ultra-violent action films, dumb comedies, and then there are the boxing and over the top films. I am not talking about Expendables 2, but the one where he was arm-wrestling. This film, Demolition Man, is an intelligent film, and is often confused with Judge … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Demolition Man
Eliminate e-waste and recycle old devices with uSell
I really think that it is great that we live in an era where mobile phone technology, but there is a dark side to this. After all, we are putting out a new iPhone every year, not to mention all the other phones that are becoming obsolete within a matter of months. Don't you think we are going to increase our waste if this keeps up? Fortunately, there is a way to recycle … [Read more...] about Eliminate e-waste and recycle old devices with uSell
eleMount is made to stick to the phone, and anyplace else
For some reason, I have been reviewing a lot of smartphone stands which involve sticking them there. I have no idea who makes this sticky stuff, but I have seen it in so many places. Recent examples include the Zyroshell Phone Cradle and the TYLT Capio with NFC. The eleMount is unique as it has stick parts on both ends. These elePads can stick to any flat surface, and … [Read more...] about eleMount is made to stick to the phone, and anyplace else
GoCuff could be the new way of smartphones
I always get excited when I see devices from science fiction become reality. This is probably why I see a need to report on any device that looks like it came from out of Minority Report. In the case of the GoCuff, it is a holder that fits on the sleeve designed for a smartphone. What science fiction book or film is this from? Why, my own, of course. All right, this is a … [Read more...] about GoCuff could be the new way of smartphones
zBoost Metro Cell Booster
It really is all about the bars these days, and if you don't have them, it sort of defeats the purpose of having a cell phone, doesn't it? Fortunately, a company known as zBoost has come to the rescue. I had a chance to try out the the zBoost Metro, which is made for consumers in single story urban settings. It is designed for people who live in 1,500 square feet areas like … [Read more...] about zBoost Metro Cell Booster
Lifeproof nüüd for the Galaxy S III
I have recently done a lot of reviews of Lifeproof products lately, such as the fre for the iPad. I have also reviewed the nüüd for iPad and I have now tried out the Galaxy S III. One of the things about the nüüd is that it is nude. Even though it is made to be waterproof and dustproof, there is nothing really protecting the touchscreen. Seriously, I thought I had mis-read … [Read more...] about Lifeproof nüüd for the Galaxy S III
LG announces the G2
The other day I covered a story about the G2 Quickwindow case. I'm going to be honest and admit that I probably should have covered the G2 first. Well, the G2 was officially announced today, and it is the big news for the day. Now, the real big news is that this phone has no buttons on the side, seriously. Somehow, all the controls are on the back, which allows for a lot … [Read more...] about LG announces the G2
Our Hands-on Review of the SimpleScan SP Simplex
I did a recent review of an item where I liked the product, but the PR person who gave it to me seemed to think that I didn't. I went ahead and changed any wording on the review so it was more positive, but the PR person was not satisfied, even going so far as to ask me to remove the review entirely. For the sake of anonymity, I won't say what the product was, and this is why … [Read more...] about Our Hands-on Review of the SimpleScan SP Simplex