It seems like Polaroid is always finding new ways to keep their brand alive, even in a world where everyone has a camera on their phone. They did that Polaroid Socialmatic Instant Camera, which looked like the Instagram logo. A while ago they introduced a device called the Cube, to compete with GoPro products. Now there is a Cube + which is able to boost the Megapixels … [Read more...] about Polaroid Announces WiFi-Enabled Cube+ Action Camera
Tech Reviews
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio
I have reviewed a lot of microphones in the past, like the Nessie from Blue Microphones, and I have reviewed a lot of IK Multimedia products, and they just announced an iRig Mic Studio. The iRig Mic is a portable large-diaphragm digital condenser microphone that is good for anyone who sings or like doing anything on their computer like Internet radio or video or something. … [Read more...] about IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio
The ZAGG Pocket Keyboard
I've said before that some people aren't comfortable using the touchscreens on smartphone and tablets, and I am one of them. The problem is that this means the user must lug around a keyboard with them. However, the ZAGG Pocket Keyboard makes it easy. It is called the Pocket Keyboard because it can fold up in three different sections, reminding me of the way you fold a … [Read more...] about The ZAGG Pocket Keyboard
Olloclip Active Lens for the iPhone 6/6 Plus
Sure, I have done a lot of reviews on Olloclip products, and I'm pretty certain that I have reviewed every product in the catalog. Today, it is the all-new Olloclip Active Lens for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. If you aren't familiar with the Olloclip, where have you been? Seriously, they are like one of the leading producers of lenses for smartphones. It used to … [Read more...] about Olloclip Active Lens for the iPhone 6/6 Plus
Speculative Fiction Friday: Sens8
All right, I'm going to say that I have no idea what to make of Sens8. I don't even know how to pronounce the title. Is it Sense-eight? Or is it just "sense" and the 8 is silent like a, I don't know, silent E? For starters, the show comes from the Wachowskis, the same people that gave us The Matrix, Speed Racer, and Cloud Atlas, some good films. Oh, they also gave us … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Sens8
DxO ONE is a good camera attachment for a smartphone
This is an interesting accessory that will really improve a smartphone's camera simply known as the DxO ONE. As you can see, it connects to the smartphone to give it some serious photographic power! The DxO ONE has a 1-inch CMOS BSI sensor which is the same type used by the Nikon 1. The lens is a 32 mm equivalent terrific for outside photography and an aperture of f/1.8. … [Read more...] about DxO ONE is a good camera attachment for a smartphone
Nintendo at E3 2015: A letdown?
Okay, you might remember as I talked about what Microsoft and Sony doing at E3 2015, but if you noticed, I didn't mention Nintendo. I believe that those two companies had their press conferences before E3 2015 officially began, but it looks like Nintendo didn't start maybe later. Now, I have already said several times that it is possible that Nintendo's days could be … [Read more...] about Nintendo at E3 2015: A letdown?
Samsung patents a foldable tablet
It seems like big companies like Samsung always have some stuff going on, and it is difficult to keep track of the innovation. Some probably doesn't see the light of day, such as this foldable tablet. Apparently, this technology has been around since November 2013, but the Korean Intellectual Property Office has just published it just recently. This is Patent No. … [Read more...] about Samsung patents a foldable tablet
Big announcements from Microsoft and Sony before E3 2015
Right now, E3 2015 is happening right now at the LA Convention Center, and if you aren't familiar with it, it is the biggest video game conference. Unfortunately, I am not there, but the two big guns of Microsoft and Sony have already made their announcements before the show Electronic Entertainment Expo even started. I'm just going to put some of the highlights in no … [Read more...] about Big announcements from Microsoft and Sony before E3 2015
Star Wars coming to Virtual Reality
Well, I guess it was a matter of time before this happened. After all, Star Wars is coming back, again, this December, and the Oculus Rift is coming to consumers in 2016. Doesn't is just make sense to combine these things together? Apparently, the idea is to create an experience where one could just step right through the screen and enter the movie itself. This way, you … [Read more...] about Star Wars coming to Virtual Reality
Speculative Fiction Friday: Mad Max Fury Road
I will honestly say that I didn't plan on seeing this film when it was in theaters. Some of you might recall my review of the Mad Max original trilogy, I stated that "sadly, they are rebooting these". Fortunately, they did this right for several reasons. First of all, they got the original director George Miller to do the job right. Now, I remember reading a magazine … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Mad Max Fury Road
Consumer version of Oculus Rift coming in First Quarter 2016
It's probably no surprise that I am reporting on this. After all, I have had a lot of love for the Oculus Rift for a long time now. I have been wondering when this technology would be available to the public, and it looks like I, and many others, will be getting their wish in Q1 2016. The Oculus Rift has finally been made available after years of being some kind of weird … [Read more...] about Consumer version of Oculus Rift coming in First Quarter 2016
Samsung unveils mirrored and transparent displays
Remember when I talked about how LG was making a very, very, very thin TVs? Well, it appears that Samsung, their competitor, has some plans for some other unusual televisions. These displays are both transparent, as well as mirror-type. It doesn't look like Samsung wants to market these for the average user, but it can be used as ad billboards as well as a possible … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils mirrored and transparent displays
Just Watch the Nostalgia Critic if you aren’t already.
Yes, that is me in the middle, and the Nostalgia Critic on the right. On the left is Rob Walker, the Nostalgia Critic's brother, and this picture was taken at MomoCon 2015 in Atlanta two weeks ago. Okay, about a few years ago, I remembered hearing of a movie called Delgo, and I had never heard of it. Apparently, it was one of the worst computer-generated films of all … [Read more...] about Just Watch the Nostalgia Critic if you aren’t already.
YouTube user creates 40W Laser products
There is a YouTube users known as styropyro who has created some interesting laser creations, including a lightsaber. He has recently created a 40W laser rifle that makes me wonder about the legality of weapons. I am assuming that you can just make a weapon like a nuclear bomb, right? Well, I suppose that this laser gun, which uses eight parallel 5W laser beams fastened … [Read more...] about YouTube user creates 40W Laser products