There is a secretive company known as Magic Leap which is supposed to be valued at $4.5 billion, and yet the company has not revealed its product. I'm not even certain what it is, but it looks like some kind of virtual reality or augmented reality headset. This is a design patent given for Magic Leap, and it looks like some kind of bike helmet, doesn't it? That, or Space … [Read more...] about Magic Leap Patent Filed?
Very Ambitious “Horizon Zero Dawn” Game Delayed
One of the things that I like about video games is some of the more modern ones decide to become almost a work of art with their style. The way Bioshock creates a world with some style just really brings the player within the game, shunning normal conventions. This looks to be the case with Horizon Zero Dawn, a game that is too good to be true, because it is now delayed. … [Read more...] about Very Ambitious “Horizon Zero Dawn” Game Delayed
Verizon “Can You Hear Me Now” Guy Comes to Sprint
Well, you can see the ad here, and you can see that Paul Marcarelli, the guy that used to do the "can you hear me now" repetitive ad for Verizon has gone to Sprint. The reason why the switch has happened is drive test date from Nielsen covering the top 106 metropolitan markets in the United States shows that Sprint's reliability now beats T-Mobile and performs within 1 … [Read more...] about Verizon “Can You Hear Me Now” Guy Comes to Sprint
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Goosebumps
Goosebumps is one of those films that probably falls under the category of "nostalgic cash-in". I've already talked about how the new Ghostbusters is kind of this. The thing about Goosebumps is it is based on a book series that was targeted for very young audiences in the nineties, and it had its own TV series back then. This is one of those book series that parents … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Goosebumps
Our Review of Thermacell Mosquito Repellers and Lanterns
I had a chance to try out Thermacell Repellents, and the company is a leading manufacturer of area mosquito repellent products. I got to try out two products, and I will start with the Scout Camp Lantern. The Thermacell uses a non-topical technology in order to create a 15 x 15 zone of protection that works like a shield. The Thermacell uses some kind of cartridge of a … [Read more...] about Our Review of Thermacell Mosquito Repellers and Lanterns
Does Casting Matter, or Can Anyone Play Anyone?
Okay, after my report on the new version of Ghostbusters with the all women cast, I have been thinking a lot about how casting works. I think in America we are wanting to believe that we live in a society where any race of any gender should be able to do anything, and I agree. However, when it comes to acting, are we allowed to be prejudiced? Yes, I know that I just gave … [Read more...] about Does Casting Matter, or Can Anyone Play Anyone?
The Ghostbusters Reboot: Why Does this Film Have So Much Hate?
It is difficult to get a movie made these days, especially an original one. Specifically, it is difficult to get a blockbuster made because they cost a lot of money, and if the audience doesn't latch onto it, the film is practically doomed from the start. This is why certain franchises and sequels and reboots are happening, and Ghostbusters will finally be given its return … [Read more...] about The Ghostbusters Reboot: Why Does this Film Have So Much Hate?
Asus Unveils ZenBook 3 Ultrabook at Three ZenFones at Computex
Right now, there is a big consumer electronics show known as Computex, and I hope that I will attend it someday. If I was there yesterday, I would have seen Asus unveil four new products. The first is the ZenBook 3, and ultralight ultrabook that weighs 910 grams with a 12.5 inches, and extremely thin bezel. It also has an aluminum alloy and also have an Intel Core i7 … [Read more...] about Asus Unveils ZenBook 3 Ultrabook at Three ZenFones at Computex
Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Hero
I was planning on reviewing a big blockbuster that I will probably review next week, but I found this film on Netflix and I decided to check it out. I'm not certain why I reviewed it, but it must be the month to review mediocre films that have "American" in the title. I honestly don't know what to think of this film. I mean, it is a superhero film, but we really have a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Hero
Our Review of the Lumo Game
I'm going to have to say that I love Lumo. This game is a "classic isometric adventure with a modern twist", which means that it is some kind of puzzle/RPG game. As you can see from the image, there is a room here that looks to be part of a dungeon crawler game, and it is just suspended in space. I guess this is supposed to be an homage to games of the 80's and 90's, and … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Lumo Game
Our Review of the Evoluent VerticalMouse C
I often don't get a chance to review a lot of mice, but this particular one known as the Evoluent VerticalMouse C is most certainly worth writing about. You can see in the image that the thing looks like a shark fin or half the Rocketeer's helmet, but this shape is ergonomically built to hold your wrist. Apparently, using an ordinary mouse will twist your arm, but the … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Evoluent VerticalMouse C
OtterBox Universe Modular Case
I'm sure that you are aware of the name of Otterbox, who put out some of the most high quality of cases. Today, they even out-did themselves with the Universe Modular Case. The Universe is an iPhone case that hopefully will not just be for the iPhone. It gives the user the power to clip on two accessories at the same time. It uses two slots, with one at the bottom and … [Read more...] about OtterBox Universe Modular Case
Chewbacca Mask Lady Keeps the Internet Entertained for Good Reasons
By now, you've probably seen this video from Candace Payne, and it has made her a star overnight. I won't bother describing it, but it involves a woman who made a purchases a Chewbacca mask and tries it on behind the wheel. This woman isn't trying to advertise the product, but it is probably the best advertisement for this toy ever. What makes this work is how she is … [Read more...] about Chewbacca Mask Lady Keeps the Internet Entertained for Good Reasons
I Had to “Unfriend” Someone for the First Time Today
Wow, that title sounds like a song, doesn't it? I guess this is the sign of the times that we live in. I suppose that a lot of us use Facebook as an unofficial method for tracking what our friends from childhood, high school, college, and other bygone times are up to. Heck, I saw a friend of mine today IRL and wished them a happy birthday, so how would I have done that if … [Read more...] about I Had to “Unfriend” Someone for the First Time Today
Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Ultra
American Ultra is simply not a good movie, and I'm not certain whether it ever had the potential to be one. I'll try and explain several things that this film had working against it. First, the film has "American" in the title, this joins a very long list of films like American Beauty, American Psycho, American Pie, and so forth. For some reason, putting the adjective in … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: American Ultra