I have reported on a lot of backpacks designed for tech before, like the Hercules Laptop Backpack and the Viz Air from Samsonite. I have discovered a new tech backpack company known as Ogio, and I like it a lot. This Renegade RSS 17 Laptop Backpack features a laptop compartment that is good for 15 to 17 inch models. There are also integrated foam panels made to keep … [Read more...] about Ogio Renegade RSS 17 Laptop Backpack
The Braven 855s is a tough Bluetooth Speaker
I have reviewed a lot of cool Bluetooth speakers in my time, and I have always wanted to review something from Braven. Yes, that is a hint to my friends who I know represent Braven. This is the 855s, and it is a 20 watt speaker that is aluminum-based, and it is "the world's most powerful rugged portable wireless speaker". When I say aluminum-based, I mean it has … [Read more...] about The Braven 855s is a tough Bluetooth Speaker
LEGO now has Back to the Future models
I don't know if you are familiar with Lego Cuusoo, but it is a site devoted to showing off Lego creations. Some of them get voted on, and become official toys for the number one building block company. Such was the case for the Back To The Future collection, and you can see the iconic time-traveling Delorean from all three movies. It looks like they have three separate … [Read more...] about LEGO now has Back to the Future models
Disney Research’s AIREAL brings tactile feedback to the Kinect
It seems like Disney Research is always working on something interesting, like a robot that can play catch. Now, they have created a device known as AIREAL (pronounce it like Ariel, the Little Mermaid) which brings haptic feedback to the Kinect. You heard me right. All that motion control that Kinect gives will soon have an element of touch to it. I case you are … [Read more...] about Disney Research’s AIREAL brings tactile feedback to the Kinect
Comic Con went down in San Diego, and here’s what went down
Every year, geeks descend unto Comic Con in Sand Diego, and this is a pretty big event for comic-book lovers and other lovers of comic-book related media. In fact, Hollywood has realized how much movie-goers love comic-book related movies, and they are always there to promote all the stuff that will be released next summer. I have never been, but I am told they have a lot … [Read more...] about Comic Con went down in San Diego, and here’s what went down
We have branched out on Social Networks!
Of course, we are a website, which means that we are always wanting as many hits as possible. The more hits I can generate, the more money we can make with ad revenue, and so on. I am doing my best to get as many hits as possible, and the easiest way is with social media. So, thanks to HootSuite, all my posts on my WordPress blog will be posted to Facebook. Just go to … [Read more...] about We have branched out on Social Networks!
Speculative Fiction Friday: Blade Runner, the classic sci-fi noir which I still don’t get
I started Speculative Fiction Friday to celebrate some of my favorite speculative fiction films, as well as others that I find interesting. I have talked about ones that I didn't like, but I don't include Blade Runner in that category. I consider Blade Runner to be a good film, but not essentially one of my favorites. It is a landmark of a film whose influence can be … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Blade Runner, the classic sci-fi noir which I still don’t get
The Waka Waka Solar Charger plans to change the world
It isn't often that you see technology poised to essentially change the world. I have to admire the WakaWaka Solar Charger as the goal of its creators doesn't seem to be making money on useful technology, but helping out other countries. The WakaWaka Solar Charger isn't an idea that is new, because there are a lot of batteries for mobile devices that you can purchase on … [Read more...] about The Waka Waka Solar Charger plans to change the world
Zyroshell Phone Cradle
After reviewing the TYLT Capio Universal Car Mount, I am seeing a trend with the stands that I review. They seem to have some weird sticky stuff to put a phone on so it can hold it in place. This is the case of the Zyroshell, which is a cradle that can open up to rotate 180 degrees. You can then stick your phone or tablet on the circle of stickiness, and it holds about a … [Read more...] about Zyroshell Phone Cradle
Ampjacket turns up the sound for the iPhone
I suppose that a lot of iPhone users want to be free of the tangle of earbuds, and if you don't want to invest in a pair of wireless headphones or earbuds, you might want to just get an amplifier. The Ampjacket from Kubxlab (I have no idea how to pronounce that) and it is a way to get some kickin' sound from your iPhone 5. All that is required is just attaching it to the … [Read more...] about Ampjacket turns up the sound for the iPhone
Litholo Hologram Kit, for making full-color holograms at home!
I have always wondered why we haven't become a holographic society, like what we have seen in speculative fiction films like Star Wars and the like. The Litholo Hologram Kit could be a start of a new era. The Litholo Hologram Kit enables a user to create full-color holograms in such a way that is not as expensive as most that you see. I'm pretty certain that the hologram … [Read more...] about Litholo Hologram Kit, for making full-color holograms at home!
A smartphone, that can be worn as a watch, is in Limbo
Yes, I did just get finished talking about how Microsoft might be working on a smartwatch, and now I am going to talk about another possible smartwatch, the Limbo. This Limbo smartwatch is very interesting because it is somewhat flexible, so it will fit on a wrist. All I can say is that this is brilliant. It is designed by Jaebyun Yeon, who I consider to be a genius. … [Read more...] about A smartphone, that can be worn as a watch, is in Limbo
KickShot: Soccer as a board game
I am not certain why Americans have never really embraced football, and I mean soccer. Fortunately, we are making up for it by having soccer teams for our kids. KickShot is a game that brings soccer indoors, and even though it can be played by children, it is engaging for adults as well. The game is set up with a board that looks like a soccer field, and a small soccer … [Read more...] about KickShot: Soccer as a board game
Microsoft working on a smartwatch?
I have been hearing a lot of talk about smartwatches these days, and I think it has to do with the rumored iWatch. Yeah, if Apple is going to try and create another market, there is bound to be some imitators. Yes, this is the Microscoft version of the iWatch, so I guess we could call it the Zune Watch. I believe the Xbox team was working on this, and now the Surface … [Read more...] about Microsoft working on a smartwatch?
Lernstift is a pen that can correct your writing
Okay, considering the proliferation of computers, smartphones, and tablets, does anyone even use pen and paper anymore. I don't need to sound like the lone writer here, but I have been known to do the first drafts of my writing with pen and paper because it is very, very relaxing. I generally don't worry about making errors at that point, but imagine if a pen could warn you … [Read more...] about Lernstift is a pen that can correct your writing