I've got to love Mobee Technology products, and I had a chance to try out several of them, which leads to a two-part posting. I'll star with the Magic Hub, which is essentially an additional USB charging port for the iMac. As you can see, you can stick it on the back of iMac by unplugging the original power cord from the iMac, then insert the Magic Hub into the hole on … [Read more...] about Mobee Technology, Part 1: Magic Hub, Magic Charger, and Smart Cable
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Christians in the Arts Issue 5: Can the arts really change the world?
I’ll go ahead and summarize what I have said before: 1) Christians should not flinch away from putting violence, sexuality, and profanity provided it serves the story. 2) A theme of a Christian work should not come off as preachy, as it only comes off as propaganda. 3) Avoid usage of the Deus Ex Machina, as it makes the writing come off as lazy, even though the Christian … [Read more...] about Christians in the Arts Issue 5: Can the arts really change the world?
Christians in the Arts Issue 4: What are you getting out of it?
Today, I want to talk about a reason why some Christians avoid the arts: most stories are not doctrinally or biblically accurate. As I have mentioned in my last section, an author or creator of a work is essentially playing God, and therefore can do different things that God doesn’t do. So if you want to make a world full of dragons, you had better have a decent reason. … [Read more...] about Christians in the Arts Issue 4: What are you getting out of it?
Justin 10,000mAh Power Bank from Innovative Technology
All right, it is time for me to review another mobile battery! This one is from a company that I had a chance to learn more about at CES, and I am better for it: Innovative Technology. In fact, I have actually reviewed one of their products before with the Justin Case Ultra Slim case made for the iPad. This 10,000 mAh Power Bank is pretty much designed for any mobile … [Read more...] about Justin 10,000mAh Power Bank from Innovative Technology
Solowheel and Hovertrax from the Inventist
Today's review is of two new, cool gadgets that will propel you around and get you where you are going in style! These were items that Mark came across at CES. Next year, I'm going with him so I can experience all these cool things firsthand. Hovertrax is like a light-weight, "look-Ma-no-hands" Segway! I could see people on the college campuses in our area riding around on … [Read more...] about Solowheel and Hovertrax from the Inventist
Speculative Ficiton Saturday, Miyazaki Month: Princess Mononoke
I'll go ahead and end this Miyazaki's month with Princess Mononoke, which some argue is Hayao's masterpiece. Personally, I have already stated that Castle In the Sky is my favorite of all his works, but I will say that most of his films are just fantastic. I also realize that there are some films that I left out, and I'll cover just a few at the end of this review, kind of … [Read more...] about Speculative Ficiton Saturday, Miyazaki Month: Princess Mononoke
Digitial Innovations Part 2: SkipDr, CleanDr, and ScreenDr
Ah yes, it is time for Digital Innovations, and we'll be reviewing three more of their innovations today. I'll start with the SkipDr, a motorized Disc Repair System that can repair CD, DVD, Xbox, Wii, PS, and PS2 discs. I'll explain what to do if you want to clean a Blu-ray or PS3. If you have one of these discs that is having trouble playing, or skips or freezes from … [Read more...] about Digitial Innovations Part 2: SkipDr, CleanDr, and ScreenDr
RoomAlive brings the gaming out of the box, into a the box of your room
We once reported on a technology known as Illumiroom, and it really is quite something if you want to click on the link if you want to see what it is all about. Or you could just click on the link above to the YouTube and see how it works. For some reason, this technology got a new name with RoomAlive. It uses a bunch of projectors and Kinect sensors that can essentially … [Read more...] about RoomAlive brings the gaming out of the box, into a the box of your room
Jokari Soda Bottle Fizz Keeper Pump
Is it just me, or do some of the most delicious foods have a real short lifespan. McDonalds French Fries only last fifteen minutes before they become what I call "cold sticks of death". Soda bottles that you open up and close again are good for about one day before it just turns flat. However, if you had the Jokari Soda Bottle Fizz Keeper Pump, you can keep the bubbles … [Read more...] about Jokari Soda Bottle Fizz Keeper Pump
Nike unveils a LED basketball court in China
What you are about to see in this video could be the future of sports. If you think that all the product plugs and advertisements are over-abundant now, you should see a basketball floor that is one big LED screen. This wasn't used on an actual basketball game, but a training in China hosted by the one-and-only Kobe Bryant. You can see that the floor can follow a player, … [Read more...] about Nike unveils a LED basketball court in China
Arkon Product Day: Slim-Grip Ultra Windshield, 12-inch C-Clamp Mount for iPad Air, Sticky Suction Windshield Desk Mount, and Camera or Video Camera Mount
I think it has been a while since I reviewed some Arkon some products, and they make a lot of mounts and accessories for smartphones and tablets. You know, for when you need to put your smartphone or tablet in your car. Today I am going to look at four of them. Let's start with the SM679, the Slim-Grip Ultra Sticky Suction Windshield or Dashboard Car Mount. I've … [Read more...] about Arkon Product Day: Slim-Grip Ultra Windshield, 12-inch C-Clamp Mount for iPad Air, Sticky Suction Windshield Desk Mount, and Camera or Video Camera Mount
Capture video in 360 degrees with the V.360 from VSN Mobil
The one thing that I have been looking forward to since last year is the Geonaute camera, which I first saw at CES in 2013 (yes, last year) and still haven't seen available for anything but pre-launch. The Geonaute has what I thought was a unique ability to shoot in 360 degrees, but it looks like VSN Mobil is going to get in on what will probably be a growing market with the … [Read more...] about Capture video in 360 degrees with the V.360 from VSN Mobil
The Epson PX-S05 Travel Printer
You know what the problem is with our society? We are both a paper society and not a paper society. Seriously, I've got lot of documents on my computer that should be printed out, but printers are such stationary things. You could just get the Epson PX-S05 which is a printer that is small enough to fit in one's carry-on baggage. It is slim, uses A4 paper, inkjet, and it … [Read more...] about The Epson PX-S05 Travel Printer
WakaWaka Power is the solar-powered light we all need
Ever since I first reported on the WakaWaka, and yes, that is the product's real name. Forget Fozzie Bear for a while and concentrate on a solar charger that can light your world and charge your gadgets. The WakaWaka power has a solar panel on one side that allows you to absorb the power of the sun, and then allows you to shine its light for about 150 hours. Granted, it … [Read more...] about WakaWaka Power is the solar-powered light we all need
The Sound Spot from Soundfreaq
Another week, another Bluetooth speaker. Yeah, that's common for me, and the Sound Spot by Soundfreaq is a very nice one. This portable Sound Spot is a wireless home speaker with "mid-century design inspiration". I am guessing that it is saying that it resembles a 1950's speaker. At least it isn't from the 1970's. It is definitely quite loud, and something that is a … [Read more...] about The Sound Spot from Soundfreaq