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
Tech Reviews
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
The Sound Spot from Soundfreaq
Another week, another Bluetooth speaker. Yeah, that's common for me, and the Sound Spot by Soundfreaq is a very nice one. This portable Sound Spot is a wireless home speaker with "mid-century design inspiration". I am guessing that it is saying that it resembles a 1950's speaker. At least it isn't from the 1970's. It is definitely quite loud, and something that is a … [Read more...] about The Sound Spot from Soundfreaq
My review of Element Case’s Recon Pro Case, Rogue Ducati, plus the Fuse Dek Surface Mount and Zip Mount
I've reviewed Element Cases before on this blog. To me, they are one of the best cases for protection around, up there with Otterbox. I got a chance to try out three of their new products, and I will start with the Recon Pro Case for Samsung Galaxy S5. You can see that the Recon Pro has this really cool almost futuristic aesthetic to it, something that I believe is to be … [Read more...] about My review of Element Case’s Recon Pro Case, Rogue Ducati, plus the Fuse Dek Surface Mount and Zip Mount
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 QuietPoint headphones
I'm always thrilled to review Audio-Technica's products, such as the ATH-WS77 Solid Bass Headphones. I had a chance to review another one of their over-the-ear headphones, the ATH-ANC70 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling headphones. I definitely think these are one of the most advanced headphones that I have tried as far as the Active Noise-cancelling part is concerned. … [Read more...] about Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 QuietPoint headphones
Otterbox Preserver and Symmetry Series for the Samsung Galaxy S5
Most of you know that I love Otterbox products, and it really is hard not to love them. I mean, if you want protection for your mobile, most people look to Otterbox or Lifeproof for that kind of great protection. I finally had a chance to out two of the products for the Galaxy S5, the Preserver and Symmetry. The Preserver is one of those covers that is made for … [Read more...] about Otterbox Preserver and Symmetry Series for the Samsung Galaxy S5
Mead’s Trapper Keeper are being made for tablets!
I know that most people are into summer, but school has just begun for me. I am actually tutoring some students this semester, so I can't help but think back to my own days of Trapper Keepers. Yeah, most of us can probably remember Trapper Keepers, and they were and probably still are being used in a paper-filled society. Now that we live in a tablet and smartphone … [Read more...] about Mead’s Trapper Keeper are being made for tablets!
Google wants to give you control over its Android TV
I realize that I spent a lot of time yesterday talking about Google I/O's cardboard, but I really should have been talking about Android TV. Apparently, I must have missed reporting on that, but if you can make developing apps for smart televisions, you should do it. Now, Android TV allows users to mirror apps on their big screen as well as their tablet or smartphone. I … [Read more...] about Google wants to give you control over its Android TV
Google unveils Cardboard VR at I/O
If you aren't familiar with how Google works, they have a big developers conference simply called I/O. Sometimes they roll out big things like a new version of Android, or some other big new Android phone. This time last week, it was cardboard. I have no idea if anyone intends to mass-produce this very cheap holder, but they were given out by Google at I/O. Yeah, it is … [Read more...] about Google unveils Cardboard VR at I/O
Robots serve as guides at Tokyo Museum
If you head to Tokyo, you can see some seriously freaky real robots at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. They are Kodomoroid ("child robot") and Otonaroid ("adult robot") and they are positioned to introduce you to the world of robots. I am told that these robots move their realistic lips to a voice-over, and they have all the human "tells". For … [Read more...] about Robots serve as guides at Tokyo Museum
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Babylon 5
I don't know whether I really planned this, but this month has been Speculative TV show month. Today, I wanted to discuss my one of my favorites, and it is not Star Trek, Doctor Who, but this one, Babylon 5. If you never heard of it, I can't say that I blame you. It lasted about five years, but the only thing that kept it alive was its fanbase. The show was not one that … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Babylon 5
Heliquad 2.4 remote-controlled quadcopter from Interactive Toy Concepts
Since it is summertime in my part of the world, it is always a blast to play with some remote controlled toys. In the case of the Heliquad 2.4 by Interactive Toy, I'm glad they put out a quad-copter model. I had a chance to try this out, and let me tell you one thing: It is a lot of fun. The only thing is that I had a trouble with its controls. In fact, the box says … [Read more...] about Heliquad 2.4 remote-controlled quadcopter from Interactive Toy Concepts