I mentioned in my recent report on the Haptix that the mouse is an interface that probably needs some kind of update, and I found another one today with KeMice. The KeMice (which I assume is pronounced Key-mice) is unique as it is a keyboard that can split down the middle. You can see a video after the jump of how handy it is when you want to type with a huge gap between … [Read more...] about Welcome to an age of KeMice!
Crowdfunded projects
Rubbee makes an ordinary bike an electric one
I have never used an electric bike before, but I believe that they would be quite useful when you don't feel like pedaling anymore. This Rubbee (which I assume is pronounced like "ruby") allows the user to turn their ordinary bike into an electric one (just like the title says). The Rubbee is a Kickstarter project, and it is supposedly able to connect to the bicycle in a … [Read more...] about Rubbee makes an ordinary bike an electric one
eleMount is made to stick to the phone, and anyplace else
For some reason, I have been reviewing a lot of smartphone stands which involve sticking them there. I have no idea who makes this sticky stuff, but I have seen it in so many places. Recent examples include the Zyroshell Phone Cradle and the TYLT Capio with NFC. The eleMount is unique as it has stick parts on both ends. These elePads can stick to any flat surface, and … [Read more...] about eleMount is made to stick to the phone, and anyplace else
GoCuff could be the new way of smartphones
I always get excited when I see devices from science fiction become reality. This is probably why I see a need to report on any device that looks like it came from out of Minority Report. In the case of the GoCuff, it is a holder that fits on the sleeve designed for a smartphone. What science fiction book or film is this from? Why, my own, of course. All right, this is a … [Read more...] about GoCuff could be the new way of smartphones
Ziphius gets all of its funding on Kickstarter
I have seen a lot of Kickstarter projects come and go, and I found it odd that this particular project, the Ziphius, made its $125,000 funding goals. So what is the Ziphius? It is a drone that you can control while it is in the water, and it has a camera on it, too. I have seen drones like the AR.Drone from parrot that are quadcopters, and they have a camera too. The … [Read more...] about Ziphius gets all of its funding on Kickstarter
Lernstift is a pen that can correct your writing
Okay, considering the proliferation of computers, smartphones, and tablets, does anyone even use pen and paper anymore. I don't need to sound like the lone writer here, but I have been known to do the first drafts of my writing with pen and paper because it is very, very relaxing. I generally don't worry about making errors at that point, but imagine if a pen could warn you … [Read more...] about Lernstift is a pen that can correct your writing
Virtuix Omni poised to making gaming a more physical experience
This summer, I had myself a little bit of a resolution as I want to inject a little bit of adventure in every day. My daughter loves this, and I love this poster for this Virtuix Omni that invites you to "Step Into Adventure". In this case, it is literally true. I don't know if you are looking at anything but that Tomb Raider wannabe, but she is standing on this thing … [Read more...] about Virtuix Omni poised to making gaming a more physical experience
Goji lock brings the future of locks right to our door
I think we all know that the things in our home are just going to get more technologized. Spell-check didn't recognize that as a real word, but think about all the things in our house that can be improved with a smartphone app. I've heard about the Nest, a way of controlling your themostat from your smartphone, and I have seen others like it. I suppose that big dial on … [Read more...] about Goji lock brings the future of locks right to our door
ARIAG could start a new form of gaming
I like seeing anything that can change the way we do video games, and this Kickstarter project called ARAIG has the potential. The ARAIG is an acronym for As Real As It Gets, and it is a sort of weird suit of armor that gives you some haptic feedback in about 48 vibration points. So if you get shot in the shoulder in the game, you will feel it, in a shakeable form on your … [Read more...] about ARIAG could start a new form of gaming
Sonte film turns glass into a wall with the touch of a button
I figure that I need to be honest about how I write these posts. I like to think I can create something out of nothing, or review something that I have received. Most of the times, as you may have noticed, I put a "Source" on the bottom because I am essentially writing about an article that I have seen elsewhere. In the case of this Sonte Film, my Source article stated … [Read more...] about Sonte film turns glass into a wall with the touch of a button
Safe Gun Technology seeks to make the world a safer place
I am beginning to believe that all of our innovations stem from science-fiction. That, or Q's lab from James Bond. In case you haven't seen the last James Bond film Skyfall, it features a scene with the new Q. New because it is the first time in the new Daniel Craig Bond film series that we have seen him. As it turns out, Q is quite young and doesn't really do any … [Read more...] about Safe Gun Technology seeks to make the world a safer place
Voltmaker allows you to charge your phone by spinning
I have seen a lot of cell-phone batteries before, but this particular one by Voltmaker recharges with something that is very easy to access: kinetic energy. The Voltmaker is very simple to use as you simply take it out and spin it like a nunchaku. It weighs about 10 ounces, and has a length of 6 inches, so it looks like it can fit in your back pocket. So even though … [Read more...] about Voltmaker allows you to charge your phone by spinning
Combimouse puts a mouse and keyboard in both hands
What you are seeing here is the Combimouse, which is essentially a way of making the keyboard and mouse all into one thing. The Combimouse is one of those Indiegogo projects, which means it needs your funding to make it real. Now, what you are seeing in the photo is what the Combimouse looked like a few years ago. You can watch a video the Combimouse on the Indiegogo … [Read more...] about Combimouse puts a mouse and keyboard in both hands
Devotec develops the world’s smallest cell phone charger
Okay, I am now officially declaring "Kickstarter Day", as this is the third crowdfunded project that I am covering today. Devotec has created a mobile phone charger, and this isn't really unique, because a lot of companies do this. In fact, I'm a little tired of putting a link to Mophie or whatever company I can think of. This charger, simply known as "Fuel" is the … [Read more...] about Devotec develops the world’s smallest cell phone charger
Hand-crank your phone with Gridcase’s Reactor
We have reported on a lot of portable batteries made for mobile phones, like the FatCat PowerBar 4200, most recently. These kinds of mobile phone batteries are a dime a dozen in their commonality. This particular Reactor from Gridcase is essentially a hand-crank battery made for the iPhone. It fits over the iPhone like the Mophie Juice Pack, and then the handle … [Read more...] about Hand-crank your phone with Gridcase’s Reactor