It's pretty clear that Google Glass is going to be the new smartphone, as soon as imitators bring the price down to at least below $1,000. I believe that the controls are done with voice or touch, but now the power of mind is getting into the equations. This is the MindRDR, and it uses a method of controls that I have seen before, like with the NeuroSky with their … [Read more...] about MindRDR gives the Google Glass some brain power
Tech Reviews
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Okay, it looks like I am still on my Terry Gilliam month, and this time, it is this film that was released at the end of 2009 and was pretty much ignored. I speak of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Now you think with a title like that, it would inspire much flights of fancy, and trust me, there are many flights to be taken in this film. The plot of Doctor Parnassus … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Rocketskates are a futurist’s dream come true
I always like when I see some new device that looks like it has been plucked from some speculative fiction. The Rocketskates look like something I would see if The Jetsons was a bit more realistic. The Rocketskates have a lot of good things going for them. First of all, they are motorized skates. They each have a 50W DC hub motor, an integrated microprocessor, and a … [Read more...] about Rocketskates are a futurist’s dream come true
Darbee Darblet DVP-5000 HDMI Video Processor
Every once in a while, I see some device that must be specialty or something. I don't know if you have heard of the Darblet HDMI Video Processor, but I would recommend this to any videophile. The Darblet DVP 5000 is a small box that you can see here, and it increases the resolution on your Blu-ray, video game player, or anything else that takes HDMI. All that is required … [Read more...] about Darbee Darblet DVP-5000 HDMI Video Processor
BAE Systems introduces The Transformer, a plane you wanted to see as a child
This is one of those products that I can't believe will ever be a reality. This plane is apparently under development from BAE Systems, a UK aerospace and defense contractor, and it looks like an 80's kid's toy. In fact, it is even called The Transformer. It certainly looks like it is from the 80's cartoon that eventually turned into four (count 'em four) Michael Bay … [Read more...] about BAE Systems introduces The Transformer, a plane you wanted to see as a child
The Striker Capsule Head Lamp, a 4 in 1 Task Light
If you have never heard of Striker before, they really make some useful products. This is the best picture of the product that I am reviewing from them, the Capsule Task Light. Yes, I know this sounds like an ad campaign, but this is "four lights in one". So, what does this particular light do? Well, let's start with a headlamp, allows you to put it on your head so you … [Read more...] about The Striker Capsule Head Lamp, a 4 in 1 Task Light
The Epson PX-S05 Travel Printer
You know what the problem is with our society? We are both a paper society and not a paper society. Seriously, I've got lot of documents on my computer that should be printed out, but printers are such stationary things. You could just get the Epson PX-S05 which is a printer that is small enough to fit in one's carry-on baggage. It is slim, uses A4 paper, inkjet, and it … [Read more...] about The Epson PX-S05 Travel Printer
Mall of the World coming to Dubai
It seems like every time that I hear about Dubai, it is always in the context that it is this real mega-city plucked out of futuristic science-fiction. I have just learned of a new project called the Mall of the World, and I am assuming that it can kick the Mall of America's butt. Yeah, Bloomington, Minnesota has nothing on Dubai's Mall of the World. As you can see in … [Read more...] about Mall of the World coming to Dubai
New Robotech Show to get Crowdfunding
Generally, I try and avoid interjecting my own opinion into my blog postings. Today, I have something that I want to see get off of the ground. Someone is trying to revive Robotech. If you are not familiar with Robotech, it was an animated series from Japan that was imported to America around the mid-80's. It was actually a three-part story within its eighty-or-so … [Read more...] about New Robotech Show to get Crowdfunding
Phonesuit Flex XT Pocket Charger for the iPhone
I've reviewed Phonesuit products before, like the Elite battery case for the iPhone 5/5S. That product was a way to double the battery life of your phone, and there is another product known as the Flex XT Pocket Charger that can give your iPhone 150 percent power in a smaller size. The Flex XT Pocket Charger is a lot like the Link 5200i from iWalk. The Pocket Charger is … [Read more...] about Phonesuit Flex XT Pocket Charger for the iPhone
The Swich Wireless Charger
I've seen a lot of wireless chargers, and they generally have the same principle. You can go the Powermat route where there is just a flat platform that you put your phone with a specially-made case. Then the other is a cord that attaches magnetically to the specially-made case like the Magnetyze. The Swich takes a wireless charger to a different level. I realize that … [Read more...] about The Swich Wireless Charger
The TSA Friendly Laptop Carry On
I'm not certain if I have ever talked about the TSA before, but I know that everyone has a story about it. After all, I have a hard time with air travel, especially when I have my laptop. There is always that awkward time when I have to remove my shoes and my laptop and put them in the trays. I suppose that if it was easier to have some kind of laptop bag like this. You … [Read more...] about The TSA Friendly Laptop Carry On
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Okay, last month was "TV Shows", and the month before that was "Pixar month". I might actually make this month "Terry Gilliam month" with this film. If you aren't familiar with Terry Gilliam, he has done films that are winners and losers. He is also a filmmaker with a very rich imagination. One of his best works is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. When it was first … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Book Review: Earthman Jack Vs. The Ghost Planet
I normally do two posts per day, but since it was a holiday, I decided to put this one off. I don't do many book reviews on my blog, but since I had this one sent to me for review, I was quite interested in this. As I mentioned in my Doctor Who review, I enjoy good speculative fiction, and I really like the kind that is fun. With a title like Earthman Jack Vs. The Ghost … [Read more...] about Book Review: Earthman Jack Vs. The Ghost Planet
WakaWaka Power is the solar-powered light we all need
Ever since I first reported on the WakaWaka, and yes, that is the product's real name. Forget Fozzie Bear for a while and concentrate on a solar charger that can light your world and charge your gadgets. The WakaWaka power has a solar panel on one side that allows you to absorb the power of the sun, and then allows you to shine its light for about 150 hours. Granted, it … [Read more...] about WakaWaka Power is the solar-powered light we all need