As a mom of two Cub Scouts, one of whom is becoming a Boy Scout this month, I'm excited to have the opportunity to review these two solar lanterns from a CES 2015 Innovation Awards Honoree for the Luci EMRG. These inflatable, solar powered lanterns are waterproof- a great solution for the outdoor life. They are compact when deflated. and lightweight, so they would be great … [Read more...] about Luci Lux and Luci EMRG by MPOWERD
Tech Reviews
Cyclops Military and Aegis Wallet Case from Trident
Today, I am going to review a very popular case known as Trident. I had a chance to try out the Cyclops Military edition for the Galaxy S5 and the Aegis Wallet case for the iPhone 6. I believe that this is called the Cyclops case because it has a hole in it for the Galaxy S5 lens. Oh wait, every smartphone case has that. There is a Trident label in the middle that looks … [Read more...] about Cyclops Military and Aegis Wallet Case from Trident
Verus Part 3: Dandy Diary Wallet, Crucial Bumper, and Iron Shield cases for the iPhone 6 Plus
Okay, today is the last time I'll be reviewing Verus products for a while. We'll end this series with the iPhone 6 Plus, and I will begin this ending with the Verus Wallet Case Layered Dandy Diary Series. Okay, I feel no need to say that I have seen this design before. I have been saying that a lot about these wallet cases, and I'm wondering if three credit card pockets … [Read more...] about Verus Part 3: Dandy Diary Wallet, Crucial Bumper, and Iron Shield cases for the iPhone 6 Plus
Skechers’ New Interactive Shoe- Game Kicks
Skechers kids' shoes are known to be very cool- especially the ones that light up. At CES 2015, Skechers presented their new shoes called Game Kicks. Many parents of kids probably remember playing the game of Simon. Did any of us think that someday our kids could be playing the game on their shoes? Well, now they can! Skechers sent us a pair of the boys' Damager-Game … [Read more...] about Skechers’ New Interactive Shoe- Game Kicks
Verus Part 2: Thor, Damda Slide, and Slim Hard Slide Series for the iPhone 6
Now that I finished reviewing the Verus for the Galaxy S5, it is time to turn my attention to Verus products for the iPhone 6. Like all the other Verus products, there is very little description on the website or the product packaging itself. Actually, I was wrong, because I just found some. I'll go ahead and start with the Thor case since I reviewed it for the Galaxy S6. … [Read more...] about Verus Part 2: Thor, Damda Slide, and Slim Hard Slide Series for the iPhone 6
Case Logic Part 2: Rotating Folio for iPad Air and Smartphone Lens Case
Okay, I had a terrific chance to try out some other Case Logic products, and one of them is for the iPad Air and the other is a lens case for smartphones. I'll start with the Rotating Folio for the iPad Air. I will let you know that yes, there are several products like this, so I will tell you what is unique about it. I chose the image of it because it has that … [Read more...] about Case Logic Part 2: Rotating Folio for iPad Air and Smartphone Lens Case
Verus Part 1: Thor Dot Series and Wallet Case Diary Case for the Galaxy S5
I had a chance to see Verus products at CES, and I just received a message that they already have cases for the Galaxy S6. Yep, they apparently already have them. And I still need to review their Samsung Galaxy S5 products: Thor Dot Series and Wallet Case Diary Case. The Thor Dot Series has nothing on the main site that I will link to later, and very minimal description … [Read more...] about Verus Part 1: Thor Dot Series and Wallet Case Diary Case for the Galaxy S5
Kidz Gear Wired Headphones
The kids always enjoy when Mark comes home from CES bearing gifts of product samples and swag from the convention. This year, we had the privilege of receiving a set of headphones for each of our three children from Kidz Gear. Kidz Gear headphones are designed with kids in mind. The main feature is the KidzControl volume limit that maintains a safe limit of volume of up to … [Read more...] about Kidz Gear Wired Headphones
Case Logic Part 1: Griffith Park Deluxe Backpack and 15.6″ Laptop and 10.1″ Tablet Attache
I know I usually say that it has been a while since I reviewed some product, and I honestly can't say if I reviewed a Case Logic product, ever. This is a real shame, and today I'll be reviewing two cases from Case Logic. The first is Griffith Park Deluxe Backpack, named after that park in Santa Monica. It is made for Apple products, like a 15-inch MacBook Laptop as well … [Read more...] about Case Logic Part 1: Griffith Park Deluxe Backpack and 15.6″ Laptop and 10.1″ Tablet Attache
The Loop- Earbud Anti-tangling Device
Have you ever thrown your earbuds into your backpack, only to pull them out later and find them a tangled mess? Would you like a fun, colorful solution to that problem? The Loop is a little gadget that you simply insert the jack of your headphones in, and wind the cord in the direction of the blades. They will then place nicely into the blades when fully wound. Pretty simple … [Read more...] about The Loop- Earbud Anti-tangling Device
MobileLite Wireless G2 from Kingston
Kingston was nice enough to send me one of their MobileLite Wireless G2 units, and I remembered that I was part of beta-testing their MobileLite Wireless units before. For those of you who aren't aware of this product, it is a good way to free up some space on your tablet and share as well. So here is what this box is. You can charge it with a USB/micro USB cable, and … [Read more...] about MobileLite Wireless G2 from Kingston
Our visit to PAC CON 2015 in Pullman, Washington!
Okay, we had a terrific chance to visit a big convention this weekend with PAC CON 2015, in Pullman, Washington. It was pretty close, but man, was there some good cosplay. There was a lot to see there, and I took a lot of pictures of some of the best cosplay that I saw. You'll have to hit the jump to see what I mean, as this would take up way too much space. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Our visit to PAC CON 2015 in Pullman, Washington!
Speculative Fiction Saturday, The Land of the Lost
Okay, I think I said that I would be just reviewing films from 2014, and yes, The Land of the Lost came out in 2009, but I just saw it, and it is on my mind, okay? Generally, if I don't hear about a movie after it is released, I have a tendency to assume the worst. Sometimes, you can get some pleasant surprises, like that Edge of Tomorrow movie wasn't so bad. In the case of … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, The Land of the Lost
Exploding Kittens- The Most Backed Kickstarter Project of all Time
"This is a card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats." So says the Kickstarter page for Exploding Kittens- a game illustrated by the famous internet cartoonist, Matthew Inman(The Oatmeal). Here's a video to explain the game better than I can: This Kickstarter project set records meeting their goal of $10,000 in 20 … [Read more...] about Exploding Kittens- The Most Backed Kickstarter Project of all Time
The Eye Tribe could start a new era
I've seen a lot of interesting products at CES, and some are similar to another. Last year, I got a chance to review Tobii and YEI technology with their eye tracking. By the way, SteelSeries has the eye-tracking technology for gaming, but The Eye Tribe has eye-tracking for everything. The Eye Tracker isn't exactly a product that you can buy right now and then use on … [Read more...] about The Eye Tribe could start a new era