I had a chance to try out STM's products at CES, as they were nice enough to give away a laptop bag like this as I came through the door. This particular Blazer allows for carrying around a 13-inch laptop, and it has a zippered pocket made for all kinds of accessories as well. There is also a pocket on the front made for holding a phone as well. The strap is handy as it … [Read more...] about STM Blazer Small Laptop Sleeve
Tech Reviews
GRID-IT! Accessory Organizer
I don't know if you have ever even heard of GRID-IT products before, but it solves a problem that I think everyone has. You see, I carry around a pack for my laptop, and all my accessories just sort of get shoved in a pocket. Stuff like my mouse, laptop lock, and other cords get tangled. Some stuff gets lost, even though it is safely in a pocket. Too deep in the pocket is … [Read more...] about GRID-IT! Accessory Organizer
iHome iBN16 Rechargeable Mini Speaker Cube
I have admired iHome for a while, and if you haven't ever tried them out, then you really should. The iBN16 is a rechargeable mini speaker but with a rubberized finish, and it is made for any and all Bluetooth devices. I realize that goes without saying, but I just like using "any and all" in a sentence, along with the words "without saying". Anyway, this one is set up … [Read more...] about iHome iBN16 Rechargeable Mini Speaker Cube
Otterbox Preserver, Commuter, and Symmetry cases
Just to let you know, I had a chance to try out some Otterbox cases like the ones that you see in the title. The Symmetry one is new at CES 2014, which I didn't have to try out. I'm going to start with the Preserver. The Preserver is one of those waterproof cases that allows protection from water and other stuff. Yes, we have reported on this before, so here are the … [Read more...] about Otterbox Preserver, Commuter, and Symmetry cases
OnanOff Dock Minimal for Tablets
Now that CES 2014 is over and done with, I can get back to doing some of my favorite things: gadget reviews. Especially since a lot of gadgets that I will review were obtained at CES. One of them is the Dock Minimal Tablets, from OnanOff. I briefly stopped by their booth at CES, and they really have a lot of cool stuff. You can see how the Dock Minimal works in the … [Read more...] about OnanOff Dock Minimal for Tablets
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Mad Max series
Since I am pretty busy getting over CES, I thought I would unwind with Mad Max. It is very difficult talking about this series without me explaining how I came to know them. I first heard of them back in the eighties, when most of them were on TV. When I heard that Mad Max was on a UHF station, I couldn't wait to watch it. I thought it was going to be a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Mad Max series
Lessons Learned from CES 2014
The image that you see here is from a presentation from Compass Intelligence, and I really think that it partially summarizes CES. One of the reasons why I like going to this event is so I can see tomorrow's futures today, and there really is a lot that I saw that demonstrates how much of a sci-fi world we live in today. While I was in the Press Room on Sunday, I imagined … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from CES 2014
TouchJet turns any blank surface into a whiteboard
One of the reasons why I go to CES is to see new technologies come to fruition, and I was very pleased to see something known as the TouchJet at ShowStoppers. For those that aren't in the know, Showstoppers is an after-party event that allows many companies to show off their goods after hours. The TouchJet is one of those products that is under development, but I want it … [Read more...] about TouchJet turns any blank surface into a whiteboard
Double Robotics unveils the future of telepresence
I have said before that the future of robotics and in general is telepresence. If you aren't familiar with it, think of it as a way of sending a robot in your place. You can literally be in more than two places at the same time, and the number of places is limited to how many of these things you can control. Double Robotics showed off their robot at CES 2014, which has a … [Read more...] about Double Robotics unveils the future of telepresence
Singing Machine at CES 2014
I will readily admit that I am not a Karaoke connoisseur, but the Singing Machine could easily make me into one. Who knows? After a few years of singing on this, maybe my voice will be worth something. What you see here is the Singing Machine Home, and it is a speaker the can connect to any Bluetooth enabled device. It can then plug into the TV via HDMI plug and then … [Read more...] about Singing Machine at CES 2014
Scanadu is a working tricorder
It really seems like we are living in a future era with technology that is practically connected to our bodies, just so we can get the ideal workout. I was very pleased to see that the medical science from Star Trek is coming to life with the Scanadu. Their booth had some replicas of tricorders from the show, so I kind of get the feeling that they are really taking this … [Read more...] about Scanadu is a working tricorder
Ozobot dazzles at CES 2014
Whenever you attend CES, there tends to be booths with all kinds of cool stuff that try to entice you to learn more. In the case of the Ozobot, it was the cool thing. I knew that I just had to report on the Ozobot when I saw this tiny little robot be trained to follow a dark line. I also knew that I wasn't going to be able to describe it very well, but just imagine a … [Read more...] about Ozobot dazzles at CES 2014
Lowe’s builds something even more together with Iris
It is always good to see Lowe's up to something, and they were up to a lot of things at CES this year. If you are not aware, the company has a smart home solution known as Iris. Iris debuted in 2012, and it allows its users to customize their home and adjust their thermostat, security system, and other things. It also allows for managing their home by seeing total energy … [Read more...] about Lowe’s builds something even more together with Iris
Supertooth unveils the Disco 4 Bluetooth Speaker
It has been a while since I have reviewed a SuperTooth product, and I will say that they put out some really rockin' Bluetooth speakers. Considering that we live in an age where there are many Bluetooth speakers, this is saying a lot. At CES, the company unveiled their newest speaker, the Disco 4. I won't bother explaining what the other models were, but they are very, … [Read more...] about Supertooth unveils the Disco 4 Bluetooth Speaker
Moneual RYDIS H68 robot vacuum and mop
What you are seeing here could be the end of you cleaning the floors as we know it. Personally, I don't have any problem with that. This is the RYDIS H68 Pro, a hybrid robot that is capable doing mopping and vacuuming, even at the same time. As far as the mopping is concerned, it has the water with a tank that is 25 percent bigger than others of its type. The RYDIS has … [Read more...] about Moneual RYDIS H68 robot vacuum and mop