Okay, I am now officially declaring "Kickstarter Day", as this is the third crowdfunded project that I am covering today. Devotec has created a mobile phone charger, and this isn't really unique, because a lot of companies do this. In fact, I'm a little tired of putting a link to Mophie or whatever company I can think of. This charger, simply known as "Fuel" is the … [Read more...] about Devotec develops the world’s smallest cell phone charger
MiiPC is a computer for your kids, controlled by a parent’s smartphone
I'm beginning to think about changing this blog to focus on Kickstarter or other crowdfunded sites, as this is where the best new technology is coming from. Forget those big companies, man. Now, the MiiPC (not related to the Miis from Nintendo Wii) is an interesting machine as it is a mini computer made to be connected to a big screen. From here, the user, and it is … [Read more...] about MiiPC is a computer for your kids, controlled by a parent’s smartphone
ManiGlove let’s you take control of your iPhone by the hand
What you are seeing here isn't some kind of new golfing glove, but it is the ManiGlove. Yeah, that sounds really masculine, doesn't it? However this is designed to hook up to your iPhone or iPod. It hooks up via Bluetooth, and you can touch your thumb and other fingers together to change the volume, change tracks, activate Siri, or even control a PowerPoint presentation. … [Read more...] about ManiGlove let’s you take control of your iPhone by the hand
Corsair announces the Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
I realize that a lot of people like gaming keyboards, and Logitech recently announced a whole new line of gaming accessories with the G-Series. Corsair, who makes a lot of gaming keyboards, has just announced the Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. I believe that the K70 is a step up from the K60, but the K70 has some interesting features. For example, the K70 … [Read more...] about Corsair announces the Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Google Glass might be able to open your garage door, but you might not be able to wear it behind the wheel
I know that I am all excited about Google Glass, and I have just that a new patent filing is showing that this head-mounted viewing system might be used to control objects. Just imagine being able to look at an object, select it on Google Glass, and take it over. Think copy machine, coffee maker, alarm system, television, refrigerator, or garage door. Of course, it … [Read more...] about Google Glass might be able to open your garage door, but you might not be able to wear it behind the wheel
The Wi-Drive+ MobileLite from Kingston
I know I have stated that I am still behind on CES stuff before, and I have finally got caught up beta-testing this Wi-Drive+ MobileLite from Kingston. If you are not familiar with Kingston, they make a lot of thumb drives and other methods of memory storage. The Wi-Drive+ MobileLite is a wireless card and USB reader, and allows content to be shared with about 3 users. … [Read more...] about The Wi-Drive+ MobileLite from Kingston
Hand-crank your phone with Gridcase’s Reactor
We have reported on a lot of portable batteries made for mobile phones, like the FatCat PowerBar 4200, most recently. These kinds of mobile phone batteries are a dime a dozen in their commonality. This particular Reactor from Gridcase is essentially a hand-crank battery made for the iPhone. It fits over the iPhone like the Mophie Juice Pack, and then the handle … [Read more...] about Hand-crank your phone with Gridcase’s Reactor
Speculative Fiction Friday: Howl’s Moving Castle
I have been wanting to talk about the films of Hayao Miyazaki for a while. If you have never seen one, then you really ought to, even if you are not into anime. There is a reason why Disney has been importing Miyazaki's films into Studio Ghibli, and John Lassiter, the big cheese at Pixar, recommends them so highly. It is because Miyazaki's films are imaginative as they … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Howl’s Moving Castle
Stinky Footboard controls games with the feet
Yes, I don't like the name of the Stinky Footboard, and it is not designed to make one's feet smell any better. In fact, it could make them reek worse with lots of foot movement on it. The Stinky Footboard is designed to give control to your feet while you are playing PC games. I'm sure if you play MMO games, you will discover that some of the most powerful attacks might … [Read more...] about Stinky Footboard controls games with the feet
Google Reader gets shut down
I'm sure that all of you know that most of my posts are inspired by other posts. And for years, I have been viewing them on Google Reader. It is funny how the thing that you think is going to be permanent just leaves one day. One day I am trying to find the latest on tech, and then I see a window on Google Reader saying that Reader is going down. I'm not certain why … [Read more...] about Google Reader gets shut down
Finders Key Purse Phone Pouch keeps you from digging for your phone
Some of us, possibly of the female persuasion, carry around large handbags which eventually get full of clutter. Personally, I believe that the purse and accessories world was unprepared for the mobile revolution. This Finders Key Purse (get it, it sounds like Finders Keepers) is essentially a way to make sure that the mobile phone stays on top of the clutter in the … [Read more...] about Finders Key Purse Phone Pouch keeps you from digging for your phone
Voyager 1 has gone boldly where no one has gone before
I realize that the title for this post is really cliche, and the fact that the first Star Trek movie featured a lost satellite named V'Ger, who was revealed to be the Earth satellite Voyager 6. I have just learned that Voyager I, which was originally announced in 1977, has just entered a new region called the "magnetic highway". If you are not familiar with the magnetic … [Read more...] about Voyager 1 has gone boldly where no one has gone before
Logitech has a new gaming series for PC Gamers, the G-Series
Logitech has been a giant in the industry for years, and they have done a few successful gaming peripherals. The company has made it official that they are in the gaming business with their new G line. The Logitech G is made for PC Gamers, and the company has stated that "the overriding principal of G is that science wins". I am assuming that this means that Logitech is … [Read more...] about Logitech has a new gaming series for PC Gamers, the G-Series
Jabra Revo Wireless Review
Of course, I like reviewing Bluetooth headsets as much as I like reviewing Jabra products, and this time, I got to do both. I'll start with the sound. The Revo Wireless has Dolby Digital Plus as well as the Sound App that I wrote about when I reviewed the Vox Earbuds. According to the main website, it "provides rich, full-spectrum sound that brings your device to life … [Read more...] about Jabra Revo Wireless Review
Zoe Digital Avatar could be your next digital assistant
This is Zoe, a project from the Cambridge Research Lab and the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. Zoe is essentially an avatar for a future of "face messaging". Zoe can read your text messages, and she can even convey happiness, sadness, tenderness, fear, all with varying degrees of intensity. I suppose that we could easily adapt this on our smartphones … [Read more...] about Zoe Digital Avatar could be your next digital assistant