I think we all know that Airbags in automobiles save lives. I honestly don't know how it can react in a split-second, but why not use this technology to save our smartphones? This is precisely what Jeff Bezos, the Amazon CEO himself, is proposing with his patent application for a system of protection against mobile devices. Here is how it works: when the user slips up … [Read more...] about Amazon CEO files patent application for smartphone airbag

I have mentioned Kickstarter several times on this blog here. It is a terrific way for new inventors to truly put their best foot forward, and get some funding in the process. It looks like someone is trying to actually put a jet-pack on Kickstarter. Now, do I really need to explain to you what a jet-pack is? After all, I'm sure you've seen the same speculative fiction … [Read more...] about Donate for a Kickstarter Jetpack?

I suppose that we are all looking forward to an age where bionics will allow us to replace missing limbs with mechanical ones, like what we have envisioned in science fiction. Sure, cyborgs are a reality, but it is a little difficult to create an arm that can be controlled by the mind itself. A landmark has just recently been achieved as Jan Scheuermann used the power of … [Read more...] about Brain implants enable woman to control robot arm

I have to admit that I have seen the Burrito Bomber on other tech blogs for about a week, so I am probably a Johnny-come-lately reporting on it now. At first, I thought it was just some cute tech application, but my Source showed an entirely different application for it. Considering that we are living in an age where food delivery is a stable business, one has to consider … [Read more...] about The Burrito Bomber could change the home delivery world

If I ever had to sit in front of a computer, constantly, I would probably play point and click video games all day. If you never have played them, then you should. I had a chance to play a recent one called Cognition. Cognition puts the player into the role of a hard-boiled detective named Erica Reed. The point and click works really well for this venue, as the player … [Read more...] about Cognition, Episode 1, an Erica Reed Thriller

I have said it before, and I am certain that I will say it again, but the best inventions are the ones that I wish I had thought of. I mean, this S2 Lighting tape really solves a daily (or nightly) dilemma. I realize that this is cliche, as I will begin with "how many times does this happen to you"? Seriously, have your ever turned out your lights for the night, and then … [Read more...] about S2 Liner strips help you really see in the dark

A few days ago, I had a chance to review the Mophie Outride, and I mentioned how there is a market for cameras for those that live active lifestyles. The Liquid Image EGO is designed to be a mountable HD action camera, and for those who want to make "extreme" videos for YouTube or other video-sharing sites, this is your device for that. Liquid Image is very good at many … [Read more...] about Liquid Image Ego Mountable Action Camera

I know I have reported on Epic Mickey Two twice already. The first time was its initial announcement, and the second time was when I got a chance to play it at PAX last summer and even rub shoulders with Warren Spector, the game's creator. If you aren't familiar with Epic Mickey, it is a new game franchise with Mickey as the hero, but the setting is very intriguing. … [Read more...] about My Review of Epic Mickey Two

I have to admit that I don't really review many watches on this site. I'm actually surprised that people use them, because most carry around a cellular phone that has the time. The Sprout watch is proud to use eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, natural bamboo, mercury-free batteris, and all of that. I had a chance to try out this watch, and I will admit that it … [Read more...] about Sprout’s economic and eco-friendly watches

I know that I have said this before, but the only difference between a smartphone and a laptop is a bigger screen and a clickity-click keyboard. You could get yourself something like a SOLO from ZAGG, or you could just get yourself a Qii. The Qii is different because all the keys, including the numeric keypad, are able to roll up and fit right in your pocket. … [Read more...] about Qii roll-up concept keyboard for mobile devices

I always love testing out Plantronics products, and this time it was the Voyager Legend, wait for it, oh wait, there isn't a "dary" here. This is a reference to How I Met Your Mother, in case you didn't know. Let's get back to the Voyager Legend. I'll start by saying that I like the one button that will tell you the battery life and connection status when you press it. … [Read more...] about Voyager Legend Bluetooth Headset from Plantronics

It seems like a lot of companies are making some interesting Bluetooth streamers that really transmit sound just a few feet. I am talking about devices like the BlueAnt Ribbon, and now there is the Jabra Clipper. In addition to streaming music remotely via Bluetooth, it allows for playing, pausing and skipping tracks. I believe that the company website says that it can do … [Read more...] about Jabra Clipper Bluetooth Streamer

I found that Skull Candy makes some very fine earphones, and I was fortunate that I got a chance to try out the PLYR2 wireless headphones, specifically designed for gamers. The PLYR 2 has some incredible sound, and it is made for XBox 360, PS3, and PC. It has EQ3 Equilizer tones that account for its very good sound. The PLYR 2 achieves its wireless capability with … [Read more...] about Hands on with the Skull Candy PLYR 2 Gaming Headphones

Mophie is a company that I best know for their iPhone accessories, such as the Juice Pack, a combination battery and case. They have a very cool new product called the Outride which could easily make a living selling. After all, one of the biggest markets these days are those extreme video cameras like Go Pro which attach to a helmet, made for filming events like surfing, … [Read more...] about The Mophie Outride turns the iPhone into an action camera

Okay, this is pretty interesting, and I guess I am reporting on it because it is so darn cute. In case you are wondering, the headline is true. Just to let you know, it doesn't look like this is part of some scientific experiment to teach dogs how to drive or anything. This is a promotion from the New Zealand SPCA, to show how smart shelter dogs are. You can watch a … [Read more...] about Dogs can drive now thanks to SPCA promotion