I've talked about a Connected Home before, and how I saw it a lot at CES 2015. I reviewed the Belkin WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set, and this time, it is Insteon. I'll start with the Insteon Starter Kit, which is one way to make your home more under your smartphone or tablet's control. This particular Starter Kit, also known as the 2244-234, comes with an Insteon Hub Home … [Read more...] about Insteon Starter Kit, LED Bulb, and Mini Remote
Tech Reviews
Our Review of the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100
It seems like we are beginning to live in a more paperless society every day, which means we need devices in order to make a better transition. This is where products like the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 come in. The ScanSnap iX100 is this thing that you see before you, a small scanner that is about the size of your forearm. It scans any document (A4 or 8 x 11 sized) at 300 … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Okay, I will have to admit that I had a hard time writing about the first Transformers movie, and I figured out why: I liked it. For some reason, it is harder to write about something you like, but it is so easy to tear a film you hate a new one. This is exactly what I intend to do with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, undoubtedly the worst film of the series. I … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
LEGO The Hobbit Video Game, a personal review
When I say that this LEGO The Hobbit video game is a personal review, I mean that there is no way this will have a bias. You see, I love LEGO video games, and it is simply because I love LEGO. Yeah, I've written three books on the subject, so it holds a special place in my heart, honestly. Here's the biggest problem that a lot of people have with LEGO games: not only are … [Read more...] about LEGO The Hobbit Video Game, a personal review
The Afterglow Kral Wireless Headset from PDP, a hands-on review
I have always loved PDP products, ever since I reviewed their afterglow controllers for last generations' video game consoles. That was so long ago, that I don't even want to link to that. Let's just say that they make good products, okay? Needless to say, I was pretty glad that I had another chance to review another great PDP product, and the Afterglow Kral (named after … [Read more...] about The Afterglow Kral Wireless Headset from PDP, a hands-on review
Ergo Book Sling for iPad Air
We received the Ergo Book Sling for iPad Air from Acme Made to review. If you like to use your iPad while walking around, you definitely want to look into this product! The Ergo Book Sling has an adjustable/removable strap that allows you to carry your iPad like a purse (or a Murse), and you don't even have to take it all the way out to use it while you are strolling along. … [Read more...] about Ergo Book Sling for iPad Air
Tulpa by Encryptique is quite a game
I have reviewed a lot of games on Steam in the past, and I thought I knew what I was getting into when it came to Tulpa. I was told that it was "a deep, dark, and gloomy, and more of a mental exercise or experience, a story-centric journey through the mind...well, sort of". This quote is directly from the email that I got with the information, and it intrigued me so much … [Read more...] about Tulpa by Encryptique is quite a game
ZNitro Glass Screen Protectors
We were sent these tempered glass screen protectors from ZNitro to review. ZNitro cases are claimed to be Hammer Tested™, scratch proof, resistant to smudges and fingerprints, and have superior hardness. Here's a video that shows how to apply, and shows the hammer test as well as its scratch resistance. I did not do the hammer test on my phone. I did place the … [Read more...] about ZNitro Glass Screen Protectors
GameClutch and Edge+ from Signal
I never really hear of this company known as Signal, but they are related to dreamGEAR or i.Sound. Yeah, companies are weird that way. I had a chance to review some of their more interesting products including the GameClutch and the Edge+. The GameClutch is that which you can see here, a device that allows you to put your smartphone in like so and make it into a game … [Read more...] about GameClutch and Edge+ from Signal
Hands on with the Patchworks ITG PRO Plus Tempered Glass Screen Covers
While I was at CES 2015, I had a chance to try out Patchworks ITG PRO Plus Tempered Glass screen shields. I should have tried them out within the past month, but in all honesty, I get afraid of these. You see, I just got a new case for the Samsung Galaxy S5, and I was thinking that the ITG PRO Plus Tempered Glass screen shield could hinder that case. I am glad that it … [Read more...] about Hands on with the Patchworks ITG PRO Plus Tempered Glass Screen Covers
Belkin WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set
While I was at CES 2015, I kept hearing a lot on "the connected home", and this is related to the whole concept of The Internet of Things, where you can just control pretty much anything through your phone. Belkin, a company whose products that I have reviewed before, has created the WeMo, a system that takes the connected home to a new level. The WeMo LED Lighting … [Read more...] about Belkin WeMo LED Lighting Starter Set
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Transformers month, the First movie
Okay, I'm doing these movies because I like doing themes, unless you check out last week. On my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles review, I promised to review these films by Michael Bay. I recently hear another critic who said that the Internet hating Michael Bay is as original as putting a caption under a cat. I think I rephrased that for another article that I wrote. … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Transformers month, the First movie
This Misfit Shine Fitness and Sleep Monitor
I had a chance to see the Misfit Shine when I was at CES 2015, and I was pretty impressed by it. After all, we live in an era with a flood of fitness bands, and when the smartwatch market really takes off, it will kill the fitness band market or accelerate it. The Misfit Shine doesn't really require a band to work, but it is this really cool disk. It comes with a band … [Read more...] about This Misfit Shine Fitness and Sleep Monitor
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
Mobee Magic Case for the iPhone 5
I know what you guys are thinking: Mark, why are you reviewing a case for the iPhone 5? You are aware that there is an iPhone 6 now, right? My response is that a lot of people still have the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, even the iPhone 5C. So the company that makes this Magic Case for the iPhone 5, Mobee, is by no means behind. We have reported on Mobee products before, first … [Read more...] about Mobee Magic Case for the iPhone 5