I had a pretty good show at CTIA 2013, and just got home yesterday to see an abundance of Case-Mate products waiting for me to review. I'll start with the Rosewood model for the iPhone 5. This Rosewood is apparently inspired by vintage automotive interiors. I'm not certain if the wood contrasts or compliments the aluminum, but either way, it works so well as an aesthetic … [Read more...] about A review of three caes from Case-Mate
Speakerfy puts your sound on many other devices
I often don't review apps, but when I do, they have to be unique. Oh man, that sounded like a Dos Equis ad there. But hey, let's be serious. While I was at CTIA, I took a walk down the application zone, or whatever they called it. There, I saw a very awesome app known as Speakerfy, and it is designed for "social sound". Now, what does that mean? Imagine if you … [Read more...] about Speakerfy puts your sound on many other devices
Review of the Kraken A.M.S. Case for the Samsung Galaxy S III
I'm going to be reviewing a lot of cases here in the next few weeks, and I was very glad to finally review one from Trident. Trident does make some of the best cases besides company that rhymes with "Slaughter-fox". I have tested out the Kraken A.M.S. for the Samsung Galaxy S III. Let me say that it may not be able to withstand underwater, but I do know that it can stand … [Read more...] about Review of the Kraken A.M.S. Case for the Samsung Galaxy S III
Wacom Bamboo Stylus
What you are looking at here is the Wacom Bamboo Stylus, and it is meant to be a stylus for a Wacom tablet. If you don't know what a Wacom tablet is, then you should probably read some old entries of my blog, like this. Oh, you can also use a Bamboo Stylus on anything with a touchscreen, which really helps on tablets and smartphones. I have used Styluses before, and the … [Read more...] about Wacom Bamboo Stylus
Sound Pockets is an iPhone 5 Freedom Case for headphones
I always like seeing products that are simple, but solve a big problem. In the case of the Sound Pockets Freedom Case, it is the problem of earbuds with a mobile device. I'm sure we all know the problem of earbuds getting tangled, and it would be nice to have an iPhone case that could hold earbuds all wrapped up. It has a special door that opens up to reveal this hidden … [Read more...] about Sound Pockets is an iPhone 5 Freedom Case for headphones
Mobigrip makes certain you don’t drop your phone
Some of you might remember when we reported on the Flygrip, which is a device that adheres to the back of the phone so you can hold it easily in between two fingers. The Mobigrip is like that, but the user only uses one finger. As you can see in the picture, the user loops his or her finger around Mobigrip, and the disk part on the Mobigrip adheres to the phone. That is … [Read more...] about Mobigrip makes certain you don’t drop your phone
Mobio Pivot and Go
I'm always glad to try out something new, and so I was pleased to try out two from Mobio, the Go and the Pivot. Both are designed to mount a mobile device, with the power of magnets. I'll start with the Mobio Go, which is one of the best ways to attach a phone to your dash. Considering that a lot of people use their phone's GPS while behind the wheel, you might as well … [Read more...] about Mobio Pivot and Go
Want Hello Kitty products? Spectra International has your iPhone covered.
While I was at CTIA, I met up with a company known as Spectra International. I never really heard of this company, but I was able to find a lot of products that they do. For example, they have a whole branch of products devoted just to Hello Kitty. I had a chance to try out a case for the iPhone 4/4S. Yeah, that is the older version, but hey, call me old fashioned. In … [Read more...] about Want Hello Kitty products? Spectra International has your iPhone covered.
Speculative Fiction Friday: Idiocracy
Idiocracy is one of those films that uses a lot of conventions seen in most speculative fiction films, but I wouldn't necessarily give it a label of speculative fiction. Granted, it has special effects, takes place in the future, but it is a successful satire of where we could be headed. I must say that I disagree with the basic premise of Idiocracy. At the beginning, … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Idiocracy
Ashton Kutcher and other lessons from CTIA 2013
As you read this, I am on my way back from Las Vegas after CTIA 2013. As you might have guessed, I am pretty bushed, and so Speculative Fiction Friday will be on later than usual. I had a chance to see Ashton Kutcher's keynote, which was a dialogue with Julia Boorstin from CNBC. It was weird to see an actor known for playing unintelligent roles like one of the dudes from … [Read more...] about Ashton Kutcher and other lessons from CTIA 2013
LG’s VuTalk is a really cool way of communicating
It really is interesting to see how technology can truly bring us closer together. I find it odd that people are meeting their girlfriends/boyfriends on chatrooms, and wondering how long before our chats online are just as good as face-to-face conversations. While I was at a party last night hosted by LG, I had a chance to see their new VuTalk feature in action. VuTalk … [Read more...] about LG’s VuTalk is a really cool way of communicating
Vyclone: Mix all those videos together
While I was at CTIA, I found several apps designed for mobile devices that are automated video editors. There was Muvee and Magisto, who I will surely write articles about at some later date. This time, I am going to focus on Vyclone. Vyclone is an application that allows you to make movies from more than just the videos on your phone. The way it works is that multiple … [Read more...] about Vyclone: Mix all those videos together
Mobelisk MoGo Chimera is poised to change everything
Generally, I don't like to say that a product can change everything unless I truly believe it to be true. In the case of the Mobelisk MoGo Chimera, I really believe that the potential for it is amazing. Now I know you are looking at this picture and thinking: "So what, it is a tablet with handles". While iPad and other tablet companies have truly opened our eyes to what … [Read more...] about Mobelisk MoGo Chimera is poised to change everything
RBOT is probably the future of robotics, for now
Even though CTIA is technically a mobile technology conference, you still see a few technologies that are unrelated, but a lot of fun. In this case, the RBOT International Company. What you see in the image is what I saw on the CTIA showfloor, which is tablet with a robot body that is very similar to the tim-E robot that we reported on a few days ago. This particular one … [Read more...] about RBOT is probably the future of robotics, for now
Hercules Holder: A simple solution to a pestering problem
While I am at CTIA this week, I am seeing a lot of simple solutions to pestering problems. One of them is how we use our cellular phones in the car. If you are like me, then you put your smartphone in the cup-holder of your car, because this is really the only place it can go. For some reason, only newer models of cars are addressing the fact that some people use their … [Read more...] about Hercules Holder: A simple solution to a pestering problem