This will be one of two Accell products that I will be reviewing today, and as you can see, it is a surge protector. You will notice that it does not resemble a typical surge protector, and I am not just referring to the fact that it is more than double the width. I think we all know that surge protectors protect people against...surges, but even devices connected to … [Read more...] about Accell’s GreenGenius could be the king of Surge Protectors
Tech Reviews
ShockDrop Case for the iPhone 5 from Hard Candy Cases
I might as well make a disclaimer: this ShockDrop Case for the iPhone 5 is so similar to the Drop Case from Gumdrop Cases, that I am pretty certain they are just made by the same people. In this case, the rugged silicone skin bears more of a resemblance to underneath a tire rather than a tennis shoe sole. It has 6 mm of silicon shock for the four corners, and it has 3 mm … [Read more...] about ShockDrop Case for the iPhone 5 from Hard Candy Cases
Neon Bubble Case for the iPad Air, from Hard Candy
Well, this is still Hard Candy/Gumdrop day, and just looking at the Neon Bubble Case for the iPad Air makes me hungry. Hungry for Hard Candy, as it looks like it is made out of the same stuff that lollipops are made of. Okay, enough with the witty intro, let's hear more about it. The Neon Bubble Case is a polycarbonate shell which can snap on the iPad Air in two pieces, … [Read more...] about Neon Bubble Case for the iPad Air, from Hard Candy
Drop Tech Color Case from GumDrop Cases
I am declaring today "candy day" as I will be officially reviewing three products from Hard Candy/Gumdrop. I'm not certain if these companies are under the same umbrella, but I will have to say that they are remarkably similar. More on that later. I'll start with the Drop Tech Color Case. The Case has a texture that resembles the bottom of a tennis shoe, and it is a … [Read more...] about Drop Tech Color Case from GumDrop Cases
Nessie from Blue Microphones
I am no stranger to products from Blue Microphones, and I first noticed the Nessie at CES. Not this year's CES, but last year's. I finally got a chance to review the "first adaptive USB mic". In case you are not aware what an adaptive mic is, think of it like you would your camera. You know how it will often auto-focus and take out the redeye? Yeah, cameras have come a … [Read more...] about Nessie from Blue Microphones
New Potato Technologies creates a foosball table for the iPad
These days, just about anything can be done on a smartphone or tablet. So why not Foosball? I can see the appeal. After all, when I was a kid, I remember trying to make a miniature Foosball table after enjoying the game during middle school lunch times. So, I was pleased to try out New Potato's Classic Match Foosball for the iPad. Just to let you know, some … [Read more...] about New Potato Technologies creates a foosball table for the iPad
Jabra Sport Wireless + gives wireless Bluetooth freedom for sporty types
I've always been a big fan of Jabra products, and just after my review of the Solemate Mini, I am pleased to review the Sport Wireless Plus. The Sport Wireless Plus is one of those cool Bluetooth headsets that is actually two Bluetooth headsets in one, joined together with a wire that drapes on the back of the neck. Like most Jabra products, the device verbally prompts … [Read more...] about Jabra Sport Wireless + gives wireless Bluetooth freedom for sporty types
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Ender’s Game
I just finished watching this movie about an hour ago, and my reaction of it is...mixed. I will have to say that it didn't utterly suck. Generally, there is an instinct for that when you are watching a bad film, and I have a feeling that repeated viewing of this film will either proclaim it a masterpiece or make me hate it even more. Ender's Game is based on a book that … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Ender’s Game
QuikPod is very good for Selfies
Since the word "selfie" became the word of the last year, it only stands to reason that a product like the Quikpod could make this year. What you are seeing is both the Quik Pod DSLR/POV Ultra (bottom) and the Quik Pod Explorer 3 (top). The Quik Pod DSLR/POV Ultra is compact at 18 inches, but it can extend up to 53 inches. It ways about 9 ounces, and is made for the Go … [Read more...] about QuikPod is very good for Selfies
SkyBell let’s your smartphone see who is at the door
The SkyBell is a product that is very similar to the Swann Doorphone Video Intercom that I review a few weeks ago. The Doorphone Video Intercom had a camera that was activated by the push of a doorbell button, and it was wirelessly connected to a monitor. The difference the SkyBell is a video doorbell that connects to your smartphone via Wi-Fi. The doorbell unit has a … [Read more...] about SkyBell let’s your smartphone see who is at the door
Izzi Orbit Pro gives the iPhone four different lenses
The Izzi Orbit Pro is very similar to products from OlloClip, as it is essentially giving your iPhone four different lenses. You can do some quick research about the 3-in-1 or the 4-in-1 at those links. You will note that Olloclip has lenses that you can screw on, but the Izzi Orbit Pro has a handy system for spinning them in place using the patented peripheral motion … [Read more...] about Izzi Orbit Pro gives the iPhone four different lenses
Nuevue case keeps your iPhone clean
I have seen a lot of cases for the iPhone, and most of them are designed to keep Apple's favorite smart phone protected. However, even the best case or screen protector cannot keep the screen or its backside safe from smudges. If you want to just wipe the screen, you can do that, but I am assuming that you don't want to do that. Imagine if you just did it as you went. … [Read more...] about Nuevue case keeps your iPhone clean
WEYE FEYE from XSories
I'm not certain if I can put some product label on the WEYE FEYE (pronounced Wee-Fee), but those who are really into their DSLR cameras will love this. I'm sure their are all kinds of photographers, both amateur and professional that this was made for. I'll start with an explanation of what XSories' WEYE FEYE is. The information that I have about it is that it is an … [Read more...] about WEYE FEYE from XSories
Linkase Pro for the iPhone 5/5S from Absolute Technology
When you review cases for smartphones, it is difficult to tell one from the other. The Halo and Ontrion cases that I reviewed last week give more battery life, but this Linkase Pro is made for boosting the 3G + WiFi signal. That's right, this is a cell phone case that is designed to boost the signal of a phone. I am not certain if this has been done before, but it uses … [Read more...] about Linkase Pro for the iPhone 5/5S from Absolute Technology
Playworld Systems gives tech to the playground
If you go to any playground, whether it be in the back of a schoolyard, or public park, there is something missing. This would be technology. It really is hard to believe that swings and slides haven't really changed all that much since I was a kid, or when my parents were kids. This could change thanks to the NEOS 360 from Playworld. This particular piece of playground … [Read more...] about Playworld Systems gives tech to the playground