One of the problems with stereo speakers are they were built in a time when we actually cared about our electronics. I mean, if your TV got busted, you actually paid to repair it instead of just buying a new cheap flatscreen. As a result, most wired speakers are just better than their Bluetooth counterparts. So if you want to connect your smartphone's music with a pair … [Read more...] about Link turns a wired speaker into wireless
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URME Mask allows you to avoid surveillance
I found this article about the URME Mask on a site that I used to write on, and I couldn't believe that this existed. Apparently, some man named Leo Selvaggio created a mask that you can literally take to the streets, in order to avoid any surveillance. This man lives in Chicago, and this city is apparently the most watched city in America. I thought that London was the … [Read more...] about URME Mask allows you to avoid surveillance
Holland Haptics Frebble lets you hold hands from a distance
If you saw my posts yesterday, you know that I was all about rejecting social networking, smartphones, and the Internet, and enjoying a nice sunny day. Well, it would appear that the Internet can simulate a hand-holding experience with the Frebble. The Frebble, by Holland Haptics, allows for two users to feel the sensation of their hand being squeezed by someone from a … [Read more...] about Holland Haptics Frebble lets you hold hands from a distance
3D-Pad Gesture 3D Controller from Ootsidebox
I don't know about you, but I wondered if gesture-recognition is going to be as big the touchscreen. Ever since the film Minority Report and the rise of the Kinect, I have wondering how long it would take before it was everywhere. Seriously, I don't why we are still using a mouse or other controller when we can just wave a hand and manipulate controls using the Force. … [Read more...] about 3D-Pad Gesture 3D Controller from Ootsidebox
Skylock could be the future of bike-locks
Bike locks haven't really changed in the past few decades. I think the best of them are those horseshoe-shaped ones, and this Skylock is made for the digital generation. For example, it is a bikelock that doesn't require a key, but it will open up with a smartphone. Now that requires power, right? Of course! However, the Skylock has a solar cell, so it has some power … [Read more...] about Skylock could be the future of bike-locks
CleverPet is an electronic game for your dog
Well, you know that I just had to report on this one. Hey, I love gaming consoles, and I love dogs. Why would I not report on a gaming console for a dog? Okay, so it doesn't have a screen or controller, or a touchscreen for the dog's paws. It has a few buttons that will allow the dog to hit buttons in order to get a treat, provided it hits the button at the right time. … [Read more...] about CleverPet is an electronic game for your dog
Lunecase: A protective case powered by electromagnetic radiation
It seems like I keep hearing stuff about how cell phones emit electromagnetic radiation, and can't help but wonder if it will really be harmful. This is one of those issues like climate change, where one side thinks there is a definite connection, while the other isn't certain whether there is enough scientific evidence. Whatever the answer is, apparently this particular … [Read more...] about Lunecase: A protective case powered by electromagnetic radiation
Could this Pocket Printer change the standard of printing?
When you think of a printer, what do you think of? Chances are, the image in your mind is a big box that requires a lot real estate on your desk. That hasn't changed since the eighties, and they have only shrunk a little. This project from students at the Jerusalem College of Technology takes the idea of a printer and makes it very, very portable. This Pocket Printer is … [Read more...] about Could this Pocket Printer change the standard of printing?
The Tablio Portable Laptop Desk
It really is interesting to see how much portable computing technology has made it so everyone has a laptop, but it isn't always convenient for your lap. The Tablio is essentially a wooden thing that is on top of a tray type thing. I don't know how to describe it other than that, but it is welcome. The wooden thing holds your 13-15 inch laptop, and gives it proper … [Read more...] about The Tablio Portable Laptop Desk
Rufus Cuff could be the new method of communicating
Remember when I said that I didn't want a smartwatch? Yeah, I sort of recanted on that one. I guess I sort of realized that there are some uses for a smartwatch, and this Rufus Cuff could be a start of a new trend. The Rufus Cuff has a three-inch touchscreen and it has the ability to be a speakerphone and video chat. Oh, it also has the ability to read alerts and send … [Read more...] about Rufus Cuff could be the new method of communicating
Skirmos is a Laser Tag game that you can program
Some of you might remember the Laser Tag came from the 80's. If you don't, then I don't blame you, because there were many imitators. Essentially, you have a laser that shoots at a target, and you can score points shooting other people with these targets. You know, I did a terrible job explaining that, but if you haven't heard of Laser Tag or its subsequent imitators, where … [Read more...] about Skirmos is a Laser Tag game that you can program
Logbar Ring is a new way of interaction
I think we all know that there are always new ways to interact with our mobile devices, and I have just heard of another way with the Logbar Ring. The Logbar Ring is made for gesture control, and one of the obvious methods is finger texting. This is where you spell out words in the air and it will show up on your screen. I suppose that you could even program it for … [Read more...] about Logbar Ring is a new way of interaction
Take control of your batteries with Technocell
We really live in a battery-powered age, as our mobile device, laptops, and our computers all run on some kind of battery. In addition to all of our mobile lives, most of our electronic toys and other devices are run on battery power. The problem with these old-school batteries like AAs and so forth is that they don't have the indicators like on our mobile devices. … [Read more...] about Take control of your batteries with Technocell
Color Cables solve a problem that you didn’t even know that you have
I recently got a chance to try out a product called Color Cables. This is a product that I never heard of, which makes sense, as it is an Indiegogo project. I highly recommend going to the site above link and see the video to see what problems these Color Cables solve. Yeah, the video is a little overly done, and I think I hear the music from Christopher Nolan's Batman … [Read more...] about Color Cables solve a problem that you didn’t even know that you have
Meet the Dash, the first smart wireless in-ear headphones
I realize that you can't really see the product here, but these are the Dash, a pair of wireless smart in-ear headphones. Yes, I have seen some Bluetooth wireless headphones, but nothing like this. These are two individual earbuds that fit in your ear, and they are chock full of features. First, they have 4 GB of storage, so you can put about 1,000 songs on it. Second, … [Read more...] about Meet the Dash, the first smart wireless in-ear headphones