I have been wanting to try out Nokia's Lumia 920 for a while, as I have been wanting to try out a Windows 8 phone. I suppose that I like all those Windows 8 ads with Gwen Stefani and Jessica Alba, and want to see how well it can work for me. Let me talk about the phone first. It has a 4.5 inch screen, and on the inside it has a Snapdragon S4 processor with dual-core 1.5 … [Read more...] about My Review of the Lumia 920 and Windows 8
SmartFitty Advanced Smartwatch
I can't help but wonder if we are heading into some era of the smartwatch, as there have been a lot of news from the big Apple about how they are developing a smartwatch of some kind. Right now, the smartwatch market isn't too big. I know that I recently reported on the Mio Alpha watch, which links to a phone via Bluetooth for fitness apps. The SmartFitty smartwatch is … [Read more...] about SmartFitty Advanced Smartwatch
We are experiencing some technical difficulties at The Geek Church!
In case you haven't noticed, you will notice that most of the articles after this one are old. We are talking 2009 old. In tech terms, that is like thirty years ago. Trust me, this is not on purpose, and I'm not going for some month-early April Fool's Joke. So what happened? Well, I had me a problem with some of my WordPress plug-ins. It has to do with all these cool … [Read more...] about We are experiencing some technical difficulties at The Geek Church!
Speculative Fiction Friday: Wreck It Ralph. Why doesn’t PIXAR do films like this anymore?
PIXAR was cool. I'm sure that you have noted my use of the word was. In my opinion, PIXAR doesn't have it anymore. For almost two decades, they made some of the most original animated films like Toy Story, A Bug's Life, The Incredibles, WALL-E, but they peaked with Up. Since then, they have had very successful sequels with Toy Story 3 and Cars 2, but nothing original. … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Wreck It Ralph. Why doesn’t PIXAR do films like this anymore?
Tailly robotic tail extension
Some of you might recall when I reviewed the Necomimi cat ears, the cute ears that react to your mental state. The designer of this ears, Shota Ishiwatari, has created the Tailly, the next logical step. After all, the cat lady is a staple in cosplay and anime, so why not create a tail that can measure their heart rate and then wag when happy? Yes, I always like seeing a … [Read more...] about Tailly robotic tail extension
Otterbox Armor Series for the iPhone 5
I think we all know that that Otterbox is the Number One most trusted in smartphone case protection. If you didn't know that, just read the banner on the packaging for the iPhone 5 version. Sure, I had a chance to look at the Armor Series for the iPhone 4, and I will have to admit that the one for the iPhone 5 has essentially the same features. It has those metal … [Read more...] about Otterbox Armor Series for the iPhone 5
Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy
I have seen a lot of wireless chargers before, and they usually follow the model of the Powermat or the BuQu Magnetyze. You know, you lay down your mobile device on it, and it charges thanks to Qi compliance. If you aren't familiar with Qi compliance, it is precisely what I described above, and Nokia's Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy has that too. The thing that makes … [Read more...] about Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy
The Bat, a new levitating mouse
As far as I know, there were no special effects used in this photo of the Bat. Yes, this mouse is called the Bat, which is the best name you can give to a flying mouse, right? So why in the world would one create a hovering or levitating mouse? It has nothing to do with interacting with 3-D graphics, but I personally think that is a good idea. The Bat, by Kibardin … [Read more...] about The Bat, a new levitating mouse
Organic Transit unveils the ELF solar/pedal hybrid vehicle
What you are seeing here is the ELF. I am not certain what that stands for, but it is a very interesting innovative solar/pedal hybrid vehicle. The ELF has solar panels on the rooftop, and you can also charge the battery by plugging it into the wall. Not only can you pedal it around, but there is enough room in the back for groceries or other things that you want to … [Read more...] about Organic Transit unveils the ELF solar/pedal hybrid vehicle
Two new developments in smartphone tech could change the world
I think that we all know that the touchscreen has ruled the smartphone for the past few years, but what if there were other methods of control? I just learned of two technologies that could change that game. A patent granted to Apple today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states that a housing is under development that will allow control of a smartphone with a … [Read more...] about Two new developments in smartphone tech could change the world
PoolLiveAid uses AR for shots
For those who need help setting up that perfect shot at billiards, you might want to look into the PoolLiveAid. This particular device allows the user to set up a shot thanks to a ceiling mounted camera, and it figures out what angle your shot will be thanks to a calculation that takes into account the player's position, pool cue, table, and the balls. Granted, you … [Read more...] about PoolLiveAid uses AR for shots
ChargeCard can charge your device and fit in your wallet, too
One of the biggest problems with carrying around a mobile device is carrying around a charging cord that isn't so portable. There is now a specially made charging cord from BiteMyApple known as the ChargeCard which is very easy to have on hand. The ChargeCard is one of those devices that I wish I had thought of before. The Chargecard is about as thick as a two credit … [Read more...] about ChargeCard can charge your device and fit in your wallet, too
Virtuix Omni makes you walk while you play your games
I think we all know that there is or sadly was a movement amongst console games to get gamers off the couch. Games like WiiSports, WiiFit, and others for the Wii and Playstation Move forced players to be active, but I don't really see that much. Games like Halo 4 and other FPS games still encourage sitting down play, and standing actually messes me up. I have to admit that I … [Read more...] about Virtuix Omni makes you walk while you play your games
Fraunhofer Institute’s Key2Share
Picture yourself in this situation, you ask someone to take care of your place, but forget to give them the key. I suppose you could mail or FedEx the key to them, or you could send the key via email. I'm not talking about some new technology where you can instantaneously transport matter via email. That would change everything. I am also not talking about 3D printing, … [Read more...] about Fraunhofer Institute’s Key2Share
New Tablet Camera creates an Invisible Keyboard
Considering how small our computers are now, I can't help but wonder how long it will before it is a screen, keyboard, and a mouse. Well, if this new technology is a sign, it might not be too long before the keyboard is eliminated altogether. Thanks to this special camera made for tablets, it can track your finger movements so you can type on an invisible keyboard. I … [Read more...] about New Tablet Camera creates an Invisible Keyboard