I feel odd explaining what Ghost in the Shell is, but if you have never heard of anime (and there are a lot of people that haven't) then you have never heard of Ghost in the Shell. Ghost in the Shell is...a film that has a lot of...female frontal nudity and violence. It's one of those dystopian style science fiction movies, and it means...something. I think it does. … [Read more...] about “Ghost in the Shell” VR Film
Tech Reviews
Japanese Company Developing an Invisible Train
You know all those movies that take place in the future, where every city looks all dystopian and future-y? Well, in the future, you won't find this invisible train. Actually, you might. This is a Japanese train-travel company Seibu railway, and the idea is to develop a fast commuter train that can blend in the landscape. I don't think that this will be one of those … [Read more...] about Japanese Company Developing an Invisible Train
Our Review of the Roost Laptop Stand
Just like when I reported on the Moleskine Smart Writing Set, it is difficult for me to report on the Roost Laptop Stand, a Portable, Lightweight, Adjustable, Ergonomic Stand without comparing it to the iFold from Matias. I believe that I used as many descriptors that I could at the beginning, and this image should show you what it is. As you can see, it is one of these … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Roost Laptop Stand
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Daredevil, The Good Netflix Version
I reviewed Jessica Jones two weeks ago, and I should probably review these Netflix/Marvel shows from the first one that started it all. If you aren't familiar with Daredevil, then you probably didn't grow up reading the comic, and hopefully never saw Ben Affleck's first attempt to play Batman in the bad 2003 movie attempt. Daredevil is essentially a superhero story, but … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Daredevil, The Good Netflix Version
A Conversation with Renee Gittins, creator of Potions: A Curious Tale
Yesterday, I had a terrific conversation with Renee Gittins, and she is the founder of Stumbling Cat, who created this very cool game known as Potions: A Curious Tale. Before I talk about my talk with Renee, I want to talk about this game. Potions: A Curious Tale is about a girl named Luna, who is this young witch who apparently majored in Potions at Hogwarts. Okay, … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Renee Gittins, creator of Potions: A Curious Tale
Moleskine Smart Writing Set
I can't seem to talk about this product without thinking about the Wacom Bamboo Spark that I reviewed a few months ago. I believe that MoleSkine has a reputation for creating some high-quality notebooks, so they certainly have the branding power to pull a gadget like this off. If you aren't familiar with what the Bamboo Spark is, it allows the user to write on pretty much … [Read more...] about Moleskine Smart Writing Set
The Recent Overwatch Controversy and why it is good and bad for video games overall
See that post there? As much as I like to avoid anything questionable on my website, I do have to address the question. That being whether or not this particular character from Blizzard's new game Overwatch, Tracer is in a hypersexualized pose. Apparently, this is some kind of victory pose from this character, and I don't know that much about this game to know what this … [Read more...] about The Recent Overwatch Controversy and why it is good and bad for video games overall
Nest is killing the Revolv Hub
I'm sure that you have probably heard of Nest, that smart thermostat that you can control remotely. Google bought the company in 2014, and then Nest bought this company Revolv which sold this hub to allow its users to control the lights of their homes. It has been a lot of controversy because Nest apparently was not interested in Revolv technology, but just wanted to get … [Read more...] about Nest is killing the Revolv Hub
Someone is Working on a Scarlett Johansson Robot
Well, this is one of those articles where I am just going to link back to a previous article, specifically the one about Sophia the robot lady. Seriously, if you were running this blog like me, you wouldn't possibly use anything else. If you recall that article, it was about someone who had built a robot that looked like a generic female. Granted, an attractive female, … [Read more...] about Someone is Working on a Scarlett Johansson Robot
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Rick and Morty, and Top 10 Best Episodes So Far
Like when I reviewed American Dad, it is difficult to watch certain shows that rely on bawdy humor. I personally think that issues of sex and violence can be explored fairly well, but they are often used as a punchline. I don't necessarily that shows that show casual sex and violence support it directly, because pornography does too good of a job of that. That being … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Rick and Morty, and Top 10 Best Episodes So Far
The People V. “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice”
This seems to be a big topic since this film was released last week, and yes, I will probably cover this on Speculative Fiction Saturday some day. The thing is, I have heard no one praise this film. So far the film has a 29 percent rating from critics and 71 percent Audience score. Considering that films like Zootopia and Star Wars: The Force Awakens were instant hits, … [Read more...] about The People V. “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice”
Virtual Reality Comes to Roller Coasters
It looks like Virtual Reality is going to sweep the nation with Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and some more Google Cardboard stuff. It could really take our society by storm, and most say it will affect a lot of entertainment. It would appear that it affects amusement parks, and not just games. There are two places that have them, but I'm sure they are not the only or the last … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Comes to Roller Coasters
Our Gaming Review of Epistory-Typing Chronicles
Every once in a while, I try out some new game on Steam, and I have to admit that I have found a new favorite. Since I have to make good use of my time, I can only try out a game for a little while before I have to write a review. Usually, an hour or so is good enough to get a good idea for the game, and then I stop. In this case, I found a hard time stopping. … [Read more...] about Our Gaming Review of Epistory-Typing Chronicles
WinnerGear MicFlip Fully Reversible Micro USB Cable
So, when I heard that I was reviewing the Micflip Fully Reversible Micro USB Cable, I thought I was reviewing a product that would allow me to flip the big end when I plug it into the USB port. That is not what this is, but this allows for flipping the micro USB cable, so you don't have to orient it. Apparently, WinnerGear is the first micro USB cable of its kind, and it … [Read more...] about WinnerGear MicFlip Fully Reversible Micro USB Cable
Secur Products Part 3: Bluetooth Speaker Lantern and Flashlight
Okay, I finally got around to reviewing my last of the Secur products, and you can read my reviews of the Folding Solar Powered Lantern and the Bluetooth Flashlight and Powerbank. This time, it is the Bluetooth Speaker Lantern and Flashlight, or SP-5004. Let me start with the Bluetooth Speaker. I have no idea if this is a standard for Bluetooth Speakers, but it does tell … [Read more...] about Secur Products Part 3: Bluetooth Speaker Lantern and Flashlight