Bike locks haven't really changed in the past few decades. I think the best of them are those horseshoe-shaped ones, and this Skylock is made for the digital generation. For example, it is a bikelock that doesn't require a key, but it will open up with a smartphone. Now that requires power, right? Of course! However, the Skylock has a solar cell, so it has some power … [Read more...] about Skylock could be the future of bike-locks
Tech Reviews
Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers
I mentioned a while ago that Rayovac produces more than just batteries for household electronics, but helps the mobile world as well. If you don't believe me, check out my review of the Phone Boost 800. Yes, that is a fine product, and I also should let you know that the Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers are quite interesting. They are things that everyone really needs, and … [Read more...] about Rayovac Car and Wall Chargers
SCiO thumb-sized scanner
My Sources for this device seem to call it a "real-life" tricorder. I am assuming this is some Star Trek reference, and I suppose it is a possible descriptor. I thought that was the Scanadu. After all, how do you describe the SCiO, a spectrometer that can scan anything. Apparently you can scan food for revealing its ripeness, calories, and nutritional value. It can … [Read more...] about SCiO thumb-sized scanner
Nito allows you to create an animated avatar
Personally, I like animation, and I like how it takes less time to make it than drawing everything frame by frame. There is now an app known as Nito (pronounced like, you guessed it, "Neato") and allows you to make an animated face on your face. It works in a very interesting fashion. What happens is you use the front-facing camera on the iPhone or iPad, and you put your … [Read more...] about Nito allows you to create an animated avatar
Motorola unveils the Moto E
Every once in a while, a smartphone comes out that changes the market forever. The Moto E probably isn't that phone. Yeah, seriously, I'm not exactly seeing anything new here, but then again, I think it might be a while before that happens. This is not to say that the Moto E is a poor or even mediocre phone. The truth is it has some very terrific features like a Gorilla … [Read more...] about Motorola unveils the Moto E
Drift Light Smart Bulb helps one to sleep
When it comes to the light bulb, the tech hasn't really changed since the days of Thomas Alva Edison. The Drift Light from Saffron certainly changes that, and the tech isn't really complicated. I have seen some "smart" light bulbs that you can control with a smartphone, but these can be pretty costly and are good for dimming, which the Drift Light will do for you at a … [Read more...] about Drift Light Smart Bulb helps one to sleep
Someone invented a robot that can catch!
I'm sure that you are probably seeing this headline and thinking: "Okay, someone invented a robot that can play catch." If you aren't thinking "so what" after that, I don't blame you. Let's start with the facts. This is from Ecole Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), and it is a robot arm with good reaction time, and has cameras to figure out the path of a flying object so it … [Read more...] about Someone invented a robot that can catch!
First Flying Bicycle, now available on Hammacher Schlemmer
I believe that man has been attempting to imitate the birds for years. First with the hot air balloon, then the airplane, and now the First Flying Bicycle. Available on the famed Hammacher Schlemmer catalog, it is sadly not one where you pump the pedals and into the air you go. It is actually an ultralight para-trike aircraft, with a para-wing to provide lift. It has "a … [Read more...] about First Flying Bicycle, now available on Hammacher Schlemmer
Q Card Case for the iPhone 5/5S
I'll go ahead and readily admit that I have already reviewed CM4 products before, as I just tried out their Q Card Case for the Galaxy S5. So what can I say about the Q Card Case for the iPhone 5/5S? Well, it is a wallet/case made for the iPhone. Yeah, not much difference there. For those who don't know, it can hold 3 cards, which includes ID and credit cards. … [Read more...] about Q Card Case for the iPhone 5/5S
Une Bobine, a stand/charger for the iPhone 5/S/C
Anyone that has an iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, or iPhone 5S probably has one or two extra chargers. If you are in the market for one, I would have to suggest you get your hands on the Une Bobine. I'm not certain what Une Bobine translates to in English, but it should mean "ultra-cool iPhone 5 stand/connector". What you are seeing here with Une Bobine is a 24-inch piece of metal … [Read more...] about Une Bobine, a stand/charger for the iPhone 5/S/C
Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, WALL-E
Today's Pixar selection is from a film that I would definitely call Speculative Fiction with WALL-E. I remember when this film came out, a popular tech blog did not consider it a kid's film, but one of the greatest science-fiction films of all time. I would agree with this. I personally believe this film has so many good points, the film is part love-story, part sci-fi … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday, Pixar Month, WALL-E
Mionix NASH 20 Gaming Headphones
I've had a chance to review a lot of gaming headphones in the past, such as those from SteelSeries, and I was pleased to try out the NASH 20 from Mionix. The NASH 20 has a 18mm memory foam headband with a soft touch rubber coated surface. It has swivel ear cups and 22 mm memory foam ear pads. I'm not certain why they chose black as their color, but hey, it is pretty … [Read more...] about Mionix NASH 20 Gaming Headphones
London cops are wearing cams, wearing cams, wearing cams
This is a very interesting news development from London, which I have heard is one of the most surveillanced places in all the world. This was a town that put up a poster about its cameras that was just Orwellian. London Metropolitan Police have been received an upgrade as Taser has supplied them with 500 Axon body suits equipped with cameras. Believe it or not, most of … [Read more...] about London cops are wearing cams, wearing cams, wearing cams
Loading Human is a VR game that I want to play right now!
I know that yesterday I talked about a video game franchise that is on the cusp of dying (Metroid, please don't let it die). Today I'm going to talk about a video game that is on the cusp of setting a new standard. What are seeing here in the image is a screenshot from a named called Loading Human. Do not confuse this with Almost Human, a series that sadly is planned to … [Read more...] about Loading Human is a VR game that I want to play right now!
Gas mileage: Just give us more already!
I think we all know that oil reserves are just going to go dry, and it really is just a matter of time. I'm not certain how long our fossil fuels will last, but it is possible to have very large gas mileages. Apparently, Shell has Eco-marathon Americas competition, which allows student teams to race against each other with energy-efficient vehicles that they build. This … [Read more...] about Gas mileage: Just give us more already!