As you read this, I am hopefully in Atlanta enjoying MomoCon 2015. If you aren't familiar with MomoCon, it is one of those events made for fans of anime, comics, video games, and all thinks geeky. Yeah, I haven't been to one of these in a few months, and I flew down from Washington state across the nation just to attend. As it so happens, I am also going to be speaking. … [Read more...] about I am at MomoCon 2015!
Tech Reviews
Technobabylon from WadjetEye Games
Okay, I had a chance to try out Technobabylon, and I have to admit it reminds me of Sierra Online games like Space Quest, but with a more dystopian twist. Technobabylon, which I will readily admit I will give points for on its sheer name alone, takes place in a world of 2087. In this world, it appears that Big Brother has arrived 100 years too late, as there is an … [Read more...] about Technobabylon from WadjetEye Games
Makeblock MBot Educational Robot Kit
As someone who has had a lot of experience dealing with LEGO MINDSTORMS, I admire any new device that helps with STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics) education. Makeblock has created the mBot, and I had a chance to try it out. In its own words, the mBot is a "low cost, easy-to-run robot kit for kids to get hands-on experience about graphical programming, … [Read more...] about Makeblock MBot Educational Robot Kit
John Nash, inspiration for “A Beautiful Mind” dies in car crash with his wife
This is a time that I am sad to report that John Nash and his wife Alicia, died in a car crash in New Jersey on Saturday. Apparently, the two were in a tax that lost control and hit another car. If you have never heard of John Nash, he was a brilliant mathematician, and the only reason why I know him was because he was the subject of a film called A Beautiful Mind, which … [Read more...] about John Nash, inspiration for “A Beautiful Mind” dies in car crash with his wife
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Winter’s Tale, if you have heard of it
Don't feel bad if you haven't heard of this film, as it was released in February, and that's when the usual B-rated films, but not bad January films, get released. This is changing due to good movies that get released in February like The Lego Movie, but Winter's Tale isn't the unexpected treasure that I was hoping it would be. You know those films that come out, and you … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Winter’s Tale, if you have heard of it
Razer creates a Firefly gaming mat
I have reviewed a lot of Razer products in the past, and they are best known for their video game or PC gaming accessories. One of the things that I really love is how they can really make gaming mice interesting, and now, a gaming mousepad. Yes, the Razer Firefly is able to put some chromatic magic to your desk. Considering that the company is famous for some serious … [Read more...] about Razer creates a Firefly gaming mat
People actually spent 520 days inside to test going to Mars
Considering that I have written about people who are trapped within an enclosed space, I felt a need to report on these six test subjects who were locked in a module in Moscow for 520 days to test the effects of isolation on small group dynamics and individual psychology. These people were selected from Russia, China, and Europe and they had to pretend that they were on … [Read more...] about People actually spent 520 days inside to test going to Mars
LG makes a TV less than 1mm thick
I have seen constant companies attempt to make nearly paperthin screens. After all, who wouldn't want to roll up their phone or television like a poster? Yes, I like the prospect of having a skinny screen, and LG has done it. At a press event in Korea, LG showed off a 55-inch OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display that weighs 1.9 kilograms and less than a millimeter … [Read more...] about LG makes a TV less than 1mm thick
RIBBN Car Charger from TYLT
Ah, another day, another TYLT product! Yes, I have reviewed a lot of TYLT products before in the past, and the last one was the VU Wireless Charging Car Mount. Today, we are looking at the RIBBN Car Charger. I'm assuming that it is pronounced ribbon, because this is what it looks like. The best thing about the RIBBN is that it is guaranteed to be free from tangles. … [Read more...] about RIBBN Car Charger from TYLT
Samsung planning an Iron Man Galaxy S6
Well, should I be surprised at this headline? I'm thinking no. Still, it is good to see that Samsung Mobile's marketing chief Lee Young-hee confirmed that the Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge are going to be out with an Iron Man edition. So far, all we see is packaging here. I don't see what the phone looks like, but I wouldn't put it past it to have some hot-rod red on that … [Read more...] about Samsung planning an Iron Man Galaxy S6
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Left Behind (2014), you know, the Nicolas Cage one
Okay, I'm surprised that it took me so long to review this movie considering I reviewed the Kirk Cameron Left Behind one a while ago. I don't know why it took me so long to get around to doing this, but I will tell you that this film is bad, so bad. And since I love doing good reviews of bad movies, I should have jumped on this one. Since I did this on my last review, I … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Left Behind (2014), you know, the Nicolas Cage one
Fox is making a Minority Report series, and I am not pleased
Okay, I seem to recall that with my review of Minority Report, I declared it one of my favorite movies. Ever since I have declared that, I can't seem to believe that I said that. Yeah, there are a lot of flicks out there, but this one works on a lot of levels. Yet this isn't a review on Minority Report, the 2002 Tom Cruise movie, this is a a review of the Minority Report TV … [Read more...] about Fox is making a Minority Report series, and I am not pleased
The WeMo Insight Switch from Belkin
I had a chance to review a Belkin product a while ago with the WeMo LED Lighting Set, and I have just had a chance to review the WeMo Insight Switch. As you can see, it is a literal plug-in that you just plug in to an outlet. From there, you can just plug in an appliance and monitor it from anywhere with the help of a customized application. You can turn devices on or … [Read more...] about The WeMo Insight Switch from Belkin
My Review of the V.360, a 360 Degree Camera
I'm going to be honest with you and say that I have been wanting to review the V.360 from VSN Mobil for a long time. In fact, I may have received it before CES 2015, and I was hoping to take it with me there. My plan was to film events with it, and then do a lot of videos that you could watch by dragging around a 2D video so you can view an event from all angles. This … [Read more...] about My Review of the V.360, a 360 Degree Camera
Mobee Technology, Part 2: Magic Feet, Magic Case 2800, and the Power Bar
Well, this is our second round for reviewing Mobee technology, and I am pleased to review two other items that have their "Magic" label on them. The last one doesn't have a "Magic" but it still does something good. I will start with the Magic Feet, and it is designed to charge both the Apple Magic Mouse and the Wireless Keyboard (or Apple Magic Trackpad) simultaneously. … [Read more...] about Mobee Technology, Part 2: Magic Feet, Magic Case 2800, and the Power Bar