It was easy to classify bCoda's Coda One as a Bluetooth Speaker, but I'm not certain how to classify a product like bCoda's Jak. I suppose that the best description would be the MultiShare USB, but I don't know if that will let you know what it is. The Jak is made to fit in a USB Jack of a TV, Car Stereo, Home Stereo, or computer, and then allows you to stream music, … [Read more...] about The Jak MultiShare USB from bCoda
Will the television that you can smell invade your house soon?
I never did see a good demonstration of bringing the olfactory element into video games from Sensory Acumen's GameSkunk, but there is apparently some researchers at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology who debuted a "smelling screen" at a IEEE Virtual Reality conference in Orlando. The television is a normal LCD scren with four fans that create some targeted … [Read more...] about Will the television that you can smell invade your house soon?
Meet Mantis, the hexpod robot
Just the other day, I was writing about a robot that was modeled after a dragonfly, and now you can see this Mantis. The Mantis isn't exactly modeled after a praying mantis, but this hexapod moves like an insect. The Mantis weighs in at two tons, and is powered by diesel. It is designed for all terrains, which means that it can go on some pretty difficult terrains like … [Read more...] about Meet Mantis, the hexpod robot
The CODA One Bluetooth speakers/handset from bCODA
Most Bluetooth speakers that I have seen are usually designed for sitting on a desk or shelf, and bring forth music from a smartphone or other Bluetooth device. The Coda One, designed by a company known as bCODA is quite different. The Coda One is smaller, and yet it can produce some pretty loud sound. Of course, I say that about a lot of Bluetooth speakers that I … [Read more...] about The CODA One Bluetooth speakers/handset from bCODA
Festo’s BionicOpter robot dragonfly
What you are seeing in this image is not a real dragonfly, but the BionicOpter by a German company called Festo. This is a drone, like the ones I wrote about last week like the Savior Aerial Robot and the others. The BionicOpter is about one and a half feet long, and its wings are very much like a dragonfly. You can even watch it in slow motion after the jump, and it … [Read more...] about Festo’s BionicOpter robot dragonfly
BlueAnt Q3 Bluetooth headset
BlueAnt has been quite an influential player in the Bluetooth headset business, and I personally believe that every smartphone owner should own a Bluetooth headset just so I don't see them behind the wheel with one hand glued to the ear. The BlueAnt Q3 allows the user to have "true-to-life" conversations. As someone who has tried it out for myself, I will agree to this, … [Read more...] about BlueAnt Q3 Bluetooth headset
Speculative Fiction Friday: The Hellboy films
For some reason, I decided to have Hellboy week. Part of it was that I discovered the first movie on Netflix, and the found its sequel at the library. I once heard that studios did not want to touch a project called "Hellboy", and I think the reasons are pretty obvious. Does anyone really want to see a film where a devil is the hero? Well, if Christians avoid Hellboy … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: The Hellboy films
Egyptian Coast Guard Arrests Divers Cutting Undersea Internet Cable
For the past few days, people in Egypt have been experiencing some problems with the Internet. Apparently, the Egyptian coast guards found a fishing boat near Alexandria, and these divers were cutting through undersea Internet cables. The cable is owned by Egypt Telecom, the country's monopoly landline provider which is an important link in the Internet chain. So far, … [Read more...] about Egyptian Coast Guard Arrests Divers Cutting Undersea Internet Cable
Lyric Duo 2-in-1 Bluetooth Speaker from Digital Treasures
Yes, I have done a lot of reviews of Bluetooth Speakers, and after a while, I begin to forget what's what. I find a lot of things unique with the Lyrix Duo Bluetooth speaker from Digital Treasures. The Lyrix Duo speaker has a suction cup that will allow it to affix to some smooth surfaces. It has a range of about 33 feet of working wireless range, and has a battery range … [Read more...] about Lyric Duo 2-in-1 Bluetooth Speaker from Digital Treasures
Hands on with the SwingTIP
I am not the type of person who is a golfer, but I know people that are. So I suppose I probably could have titled this article: "My friend's review of the SwingTIP". The SwingTIP is a device that you clip on a golf club, and it will give you "Real-Time Golf Swing Analysis". This is because the SwingTIP can sync to a an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth, and you can … [Read more...] about Hands on with the SwingTIP
Sun and Cloud Cameras charge with the sun and crank
I think we all have come accustomed to a world where every device that we want to use has to be charged, either with USB or just plugging it into the wall. This Sun and Cloud camera could be the world's self-sustaining camera. The Sun and Cloud camera has a solar panel up on top, so you can rely on the power of the sun to power this camera. You can also use the hand … [Read more...] about Sun and Cloud Cameras charge with the sun and crank
Savior Aerial robot, a quadrocopter that drops life preservers
It seems like just yesterday that I was talking about all the wondrous things that drones such as quadrocopters can do. Oh wait, it was yesterday. I wish that I could have talked about this yesterday, but this Savior Aerial Robot is a quadrocopter robot that can really save lives. Imagine if someone was drowning, and a quadrocopter hovered above them and dropped a life … [Read more...] about Savior Aerial robot, a quadrocopter that drops life preservers
Puzzle keyboard allows changing of key setup
I have contemplated that traditional QWERTY keyboards might not be the best way to learn to type, but since we all learned on them we have become accustomed to them. I think the era of mobile typing may have changed that, and I have seen new typing methods like Minuum that will help usher in a new era. This Puzzle keyboard could also change things as well. Designed … [Read more...] about Puzzle keyboard allows changing of key setup
Could drones be the future of…everything?
I think we all know that drones are planned for extensive military use, and I have heard that the military is moving more toward drones rather than piloted aircraft. The advantage is obvious, as these war machines can go into battle with no risk of human casualties, at least on one side. This particular vision to the right belongs to Paola Santana, who co-founded a … [Read more...] about Could drones be the future of…everything?
KeyShot makes CG almost indistinguishable from real life
I get very nervous when I see stuff like this, as my Source tells me one side of this image is real, and the other is CG. The answer is below after the jump. This image was made with a program known as KeyShot, which is able to make some very interesting images in CG that lack the "sheen" that is visible in most CG images. In fact, the images look so good that some … [Read more...] about KeyShot makes CG almost indistinguishable from real life