As a kid, I remember playing with View-Master, a way of putting some 3-D images on your face. The old toy had a viewer with a reel with a switch to flick images that were made to be viewed in 3-D. Mattel recently showed off their newest version of the View-Master, which is essentially a more red and plastic version of the cardboard viewer that debuted at 2014's I/O … [Read more...] about Mattel’s View-Master comes back!
Tech Reviews
Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock Review from Phoenix Online Publishing
As most of you know, I like to review a few Steam games every once in a while, and I had a chance to try out Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock. Now yes, that is an interesting title, so what is it? Well, it is a point-and-click game that I love so much. These are the ones where you are exploring a new place, and doing things. Oh, and you are picking things, and you are … [Read more...] about Morningstar: Descent to Deadrock Review from Phoenix Online Publishing
Acme Made Charge™ for iPhone 6
Acme Made sent us this nifty little case for the iPhone 6 (also comes for the 6 Plus). It's called Charge™, but it is not a case that will charge your phone. Instead, it has a kickstand that comes out(the red part). Underneath the kickstand lies the secret to the case- a little Lightning to USB cable that snaps out, so you can hook your phone into a USB port. I suppose … [Read more...] about Acme Made Charge™ for iPhone 6
Nite Ize Products Review: Steelie, Inka Mobile Clip Pen + Stylus, Connect Case for iPhone 6, and Handleband (Whew!)
I think we all know that our tablets and phones are convenient to put in our hands, but they are often not very comfortable. A whole slew of accessories has been created just to make certain that we are comfortable with our tablets and smartphones. The Steelie is a post that you can stick to something of a flat surface, you know, like a tabletop, desk, or something. Now, … [Read more...] about Nite Ize Products Review: Steelie, Inka Mobile Clip Pen + Stylus, Connect Case for iPhone 6, and Handleband (Whew!)
TYLT VU Wireless Charging Car Mount Review
It has been a while since I reviewing anything from our friends at TYLT, and the last time it was the VU Solo. Now, I got a chance to review the VU Wireless Charging Car Mount, and it is quite a cool product for some Qi enabled action. I'll go ahead and explain what Qi is for those who do not know. Most wireless charging tech is just a pad that you put on a table so you … [Read more...] about TYLT VU Wireless Charging Car Mount Review
Insteon Starter Kit, LED Bulb, and Mini Remote
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
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