I've always been interested in improving my speed-reading, and I am pleased to say that a new program known as Spritz is there for Samsung devices. Here are some interesting things that you might not know about speed-reading. First, the average reader can do about 220 words a minute. Second, a lot of time is wasted because our eyes are moving constantly back-and-forth. … [Read more...] about Spritz allows you to brush up on your speed-reading skills
Tech Reviews
This Lego Keyboard has Interchangeable Keys
Of course I want this in front of my computer right now, but hey, that's probably not going to happen. This is a project from Jason Allemann, who somehow manged to create a keyboard with interchangeable brick keys. In case you are wondering why anyone would do this, the real question is, why wouldn't you want to do this? Of course, I am assuming that you have to program … [Read more...] about This Lego Keyboard has Interchangeable Keys
BackBeat GO 2 from Plantronics
I have reviewed a lot of Plantronics products in my time, like the Voyager Legend and the Marque 2. I had a chance to try out the BackBeat Go 2, and it is always a wireless wonder. These are the type of wireless earbuds that link via Bluetooth to a mobile device, and they wrap around the back of your head. This is made to take out the tangle, and it also has another … [Read more...] about BackBeat GO 2 from Plantronics
Hands on with the Sound Pockets iPhone cases
As you may know, I tend to report on products that solve a need that I never knew that I had. Such is the case of the Sound Pockets, made for the iPhone 5/5S. In this case, it is a storage case for the earbuds that is also a case. You can see in the image how you can wind the earbuds around this special thing, and a lid opens to keep them in there. Why would you want … [Read more...] about Hands on with the Sound Pockets iPhone cases
Electronic Arts to work with virtual reality?
In case you don't know, there is a big conference in Austin known as South by Southwest (SXSW), and it is devoted to film, music, and other media. Andrew Wilson, from Electronic Arts (EA), didn't really have much to stay about virtual reality (VR), but he did bring up something interesting. According to my Source, the man from the second-biggest video game company in the … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts to work with virtual reality?
Speculative Fiction Saturday: About Time
For some reason, I find myself reviewing films that are technically not speculative fiction. In the case of About Time, this film is probably best classified as a romance. Apparently, the creators of this film also created Love Actually, Notting Hill, and Four Weddings and a Funeral. If these aren't woman-targeted romances, I don't know what is. The film About Time is … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: About Time
Levo Essential Tablet and eReader Floor Stand
You know what the trouble is with tablets? They are portable. They are so portable that it is difficult just to relax with them. Instead of sitting on a couch with your knees up to prop up your tablet, you could be doing what this person is doing in the picture. See how the tablet is mounted on a sturdy aluminum frame? If you want to watch your video footage or … [Read more...] about Levo Essential Tablet and eReader Floor Stand
Hands on with Disney Infinity
I can honestly say that I can't say enough about Disney Infinity. If you aren't familiar with Disney Infinity, I am not certain how I can describe it. I'll start by saying that it is a game that is many games, and it uses physical objects to interact with virtual ones. This is very similar to a popular video game series Skylanders which uses action figures that you put … [Read more...] about Hands on with Disney Infinity
Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard Remote
Whenever I write about technology, I always try and think about what brings it about. In the case of the Harmony Smart Keyboard from Logitech, it is a keyboard that replaces your remote control. In case you are wondering why you would need the Harmony Smart Keyboard, just look at all the stuff connected to your keyboard! Yeah, you need a keyboard if you are going to want … [Read more...] about Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard Remote
Skirmos is a Laser Tag game that you can program
Some of you might remember the Laser Tag came from the 80's. If you don't, then I don't blame you, because there were many imitators. Essentially, you have a laser that shoots at a target, and you can score points shooting other people with these targets. You know, I did a terrible job explaining that, but if you haven't heard of Laser Tag or its subsequent imitators, where … [Read more...] about Skirmos is a Laser Tag game that you can program
Techsling Standard Diamond Ripstop
If you never heard of Techslinger, I can understand that. I first saw them at CES 2014, and it is essentially a holster for your mobile devices. I recently got a chance to try it out. Yeah, you can see how it works. It goes underneath your jacket and over your shoulders, and it is made to hold an iPad or similar-sized tablet. The other side can hold a phone, and it can … [Read more...] about Techsling Standard Diamond Ripstop
Huvr gives you a Hoverboard…Not!
Remember a while ago when I talked about the Back to the Future II shoe? Well, we are getting close to the 2015 year that this film took place, and we are still nowhere near flying cars. Back in 1989, when that film was made, director Robert Zemeckis insisted that the hoverboards were real. I'm not certain why in the world they spread that rumor in 1989 because there is … [Read more...] about Huvr gives you a Hoverboard…Not!
Logbar Ring is a new way of interaction
I think we all know that there are always new ways to interact with our mobile devices, and I have just heard of another way with the Logbar Ring. The Logbar Ring is made for gesture control, and one of the obvious methods is finger texting. This is where you spell out words in the air and it will show up on your screen. I suppose that you could even program it for … [Read more...] about Logbar Ring is a new way of interaction
Radio Shack to close 1,100 of its stores
You might recognize the video that I pasted to this article, as it was featured on the Super Bowl of this year. It is funny how Radio Shack is sort of associated with the eighties as far as bringing consumers that technology that they wanted. This was before the Internet, digital revolution, and mobile revolution occurred, and gadgets were just neat instead of being a … [Read more...] about Radio Shack to close 1,100 of its stores
Pizza Hut Interactive table could change ordering forever
I personally think that the idea of an ordering counter should be passe. We live in an age of "there's an app for that", and we really should just come to the counter and select our favorite foods on a touchscreen. Chaotic Moon Studios has created a kind of interactive table that allows you to order your pizza in such a way so it is very visual. You will note that you … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Interactive table could change ordering forever