A while ago there was a video of a hoverboard, and it looked exactly like the one we have been craving for since Back to the Future II. You can see the video here, and I remember thinking it odd that someone would make a video like that and get Tony Hawk and Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown himself). It would appear that some company known as Hendo has created an actual … [Read more...] about Hendo Hoverboard: It looks true
Crowdfunded projects
Keecker, the “World’s First HomePod” is more R2D2
If you are wondering what a HomePod is, then I would have to say that you are not alone. Pierre Lebeau is a man who didn't like "another rectangle", but a very interesting computer that goes with you. This is the Keecker which works as a projector, sound system, webcam, not to mention a home monitoring system. Lebeau's design was something more "warmer, organic, and … [Read more...] about Keecker, the “World’s First HomePod” is more R2D2
AMPY, a mobile battery powered by kinetic energy
I have reviewed a lot of mobile batteries in the past, the most recent one is from Thinium. This Kickstarter project known as AMPY is a mobile battery I think we all need. You know how every mobile battery that I reviewed involves hooking it up to a computer or AC outlet to charge? Well, if you didn't, now you do. The AMPY is different is that you don't have to hook it … [Read more...] about AMPY, a mobile battery powered by kinetic energy
EmoSPARK brings A.I. to the home
It is pretty clear that we are the age of Siri and GoogleTalk, but I haven't got into the habit of chatting it up with my smartphone as yet. In fact, there is this new ad where Siri is talking about how it will miss its user, who is ready to upgrade their iPhone. I just can't stand it. For those that want to get that Artificial Intelligence in your house and off your … [Read more...] about EmoSPARK brings A.I. to the home
Help fund “Growing Up Alaska”
As many of you know, I am always reporting on crowdfunded projects, but this would be the first time that I am reporting on a crowdfunded book. This isn't the first or last time that I have reported on a book, because I have written about my own books here. And yes, mine is coming soon. This potential book "Growing Up Alaska" is pretty interesting to me because it deals … [Read more...] about Help fund “Growing Up Alaska”
Reassembly, a video game where you build spaceships
As I mentioned in my last review of Drew and the Floating Labyrinth is PAX month, and so I will report about games that perhaps you have not heard about. The game Reassembly from Indie Voyage is one of them. Reassembly is a game that is a mix of old-school and "current school" gaming. You know how Minecraft allows its users to build a world with 1 x 1 blocks? In … [Read more...] about Reassembly, a video game where you build spaceships
Meet Clockety, the World’s First Smartphone Projection Clock
The image that you see here isn't really a good representation of what Clockety is about. I will attempt to explain what the World's First Smartphone Project Clock is. Imagine a device that you can put on your smartphone that will project the time on your ceiling. Why would you want that? Well, why should you have to turn on your phone every time you wake up and want to … [Read more...] about Meet Clockety, the World’s First Smartphone Projection Clock
The Om One Orb Levitating Speaker
Every once in a while, I get something in my Inbox that I just have to report on. Today, it is the Om One Orb Levitating Speaker. After all, how can I resist a speaker that floats? As you might have expected, the trick is done with some magnets. Not only will the magnets keep the spherical speaker hovering, but it is the way that the speaker charges. That's right, you … [Read more...] about The Om One Orb Levitating Speaker
Sproutling Baby Monitor is the youngest fitness band
I've been covering a lot of fitness bands since I started writing for Smartwatch Reviews, and the Sproutling Baby Monitor is designed for the youngest user. By "baby monitor" this means a band that will monitor a baby, not a digital camera of some type. The Sproutling Baby Monitor can like with a smartphone, and detect the baby's heart rate, skin temperature, as well as … [Read more...] about Sproutling Baby Monitor is the youngest fitness band
Jibo, the robot we have all been waiting for
I admit that I saw the Jibo a few weeks ago, and I just ignored it. Then I saw from my Source article what Jibo actually was, and I couldn't help but be impressed by it. Jibo is essentially a Siri or Google Voice with a head. Granted, its head is some weird triple jointed thing that is nothing but an eye. I have a difficult time describing it, so I just recommend going … [Read more...] about Jibo, the robot we have all been waiting for
Kusky Glosync Headphones glow to the beat of your music
Last week, I reported on the SOUNDSIGHT Kickstarter project, a pair of headphones that doubled as a life-logging video camera. Today, I reporting on a pair of headphones that are also unusual, the Kusky GloSync. The Glosync is a pair of headphones that will glow while you are playing your music, and will even keep the beat. Just think of it as a way of giving your … [Read more...] about Kusky Glosync Headphones glow to the beat of your music
InkCase Plus for the Galaxy S5
Fresh from my review of that Moshi case for the GS 5 with a window comes a Kickstarter project that takes it way to the next level with the InkCase Plus. This concept is a way of putting a second screen on the Galaxy S5, and I applaud its method. It comes with a case, and within the case is a place for an E-Ink screen. Now, the E-Ink's display is in black and white, but … [Read more...] about InkCase Plus for the Galaxy S5
The Coolest Cooler is easily the coolest cooler
I realize that most of you are looking at this headline is kind of reflexive, and I will agree with you. However, my wife showed me this video of the Coolest, and I just knew that it had to be a Kickstarter project. We are all aware of these awesome coolers that keep our drinks cool in the summertime, but the basic technology has not changed since their basic creation. … [Read more...] about The Coolest Cooler is easily the coolest cooler
Rocketskates are a futurist’s dream come true
I always like when I see some new device that looks like it has been plucked from some speculative fiction. The Rocketskates look like something I would see if The Jetsons was a bit more realistic. The Rocketskates have a lot of good things going for them. First of all, they are motorized skates. They each have a 50W DC hub motor, an integrated microprocessor, and a … [Read more...] about Rocketskates are a futurist’s dream come true
The Neoji, a zen master for the home
I saw an ad the other day where a husband is video-chatting with his wife, and explaining why his sickness kept him from doing the chores. The wife then uses her smartphone to turn on the lights in the house, and there is a party going on behind the husband. Busted! For some reason, I am seeing a trend of devices that allow you to control your home from a smartphone. … [Read more...] about The Neoji, a zen master for the home