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
Tech Reviews
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
Luci Lux and Luci EMRG by MPOWERD
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
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