Toyota has recently unveiled the FV2, and it is one of those concept cars that will hopefully see the light of day. I'm not certain if I should be calling the Toyota FV2 a "car", but in its defense, it does have four wheels. I suppose that I could define it as a Segway times two, for its controls are very similar. You have to actually stand at the center and lean in the … [Read more...] about The Toyota FV2 concept car
Tech Reviews
Amazon ready to dominate a new era of non-cable content?
Remember when I reported that they were creating 14 original shows? It would appear that some are winners, particular two known as Alpha House and Betas, which have been chosen to return by popular demand. This is because Amazon users have voted them in, as the best of several pilots. I swear, it is like a reality show with TV shows as the main contestant. It really is … [Read more...] about Amazon ready to dominate a new era of non-cable content?
Samsung to have Ultra HD foldable phones by 2015?
Okay, I am about to implement a new strategy that I want all of my readers to try. I know that we all laugh when some prediction passes us by without it occurring. If you don't believe me, then you weren't alive in 1984. I want you to Bookmark this article so you can refer to it at the end of the year 2015. Why? Because I want to be around and say that I saw that … [Read more...] about Samsung to have Ultra HD foldable phones by 2015?
This girl is not real, but could help catch some real child predators
The little girl that you see in this photo is completely fake. Yes, she is just a virtual 3D form, and part of a very big sting operation. A Dutch child's rights organization known as Terre des Hommes created "Sweetie". It has been designed to trick child sex predators into communication. You might think that this organization tracks these pedophile chatters online … [Read more...] about This girl is not real, but could help catch some real child predators
The Braven 710, the Ultimate Portable HD Wireless Stereo Speaker
I always like to see what BRAVEN is up to, and their latest announcement of the 710 has a lot of hype with the slogan of "the Ultimate Portable HD Wireless Stereo Speaker". I haven't reviewed this one, but I will speak highly of BRAVEN's product with the 570. This has "the perfect blend of heart pumping bass, crystal clear highs and ease of use". The 710 has that … [Read more...] about The Braven 710, the Ultimate Portable HD Wireless Stereo Speaker
You can use your Mobile Phone during Takeoff and Landing
I think we all know that we can't use a cell phone on a plane, but thanks to the FAA, you can now use it during a takeoff and landing. Now, the only problem you may have is that you will have to prove that your electronic is safe. This means that you might have to check it from gate to gate. I can see that there could be a lot of confusion with some of the newer models … [Read more...] about You can use your Mobile Phone during Takeoff and Landing
Driverless Podcars coming to England?
For a while, Heathrow Airport in London has been using these ULTra PRT transport pod in order to take travelers from place to place. I have never been there, but it seems rather futuristic. The next step is clearly driverless cars on the road. Apparently, the city of Milton Keynes wants to create a lot of these podcars to transport the 200,000 citizens around. It may be … [Read more...] about Driverless Podcars coming to England?
Special glasses create a personal monitor that only you can see
There's nothing that I like more than a few DIY projects, and this particular one is pretty fantastic. Personally, I think this a project for those who can't afford Google Glass. Basically, it is a way of taking off the polarizing light filter, which gives you a blank and white screen. All you need to do is put this filter on a pair of glasses, and you essentially have a … [Read more...] about Special glasses create a personal monitor that only you can see
HUDWAY turns an iPhone into a heads-up display
I have been doing a lot of reports about heads-up displays lately, and I'm very certain I did three articles on one day that was related with them. I guess with the dawn of Google Glass, we are going to just love heads-up displays like we love touchscreens. This particular application known as the HUDWAY is right up my alley. Unlike that Google Glass or other HUDs, no … [Read more...] about HUDWAY turns an iPhone into a heads-up display
Crayola DigiTools Paint Pack for the iPad and Android Tablets
Crayola always seems to have some new product to come out just before the holiday season. Last year, it was the Light Designer, and now they have created the DigiTools Paint Pack for the iPad or other Android tablets. The DigiTools Paint Pack comes with a free App that is perfect for coloring. As you might have imagined, this is designed for younger minds, but anyone who … [Read more...] about Crayola DigiTools Paint Pack for the iPad and Android Tablets
Ultra-Slim Power Case Designed for iPad, from Justin Case
I think most iPad owners know that the battery runs out on their favorite tablet all the time. Even Ashton Kutcher talked about needing to carry around an extra battery that must be charged just so the iPad can have daily use. I have reported on many of them, like the ones from Digital Foci. This is the Ultra-Slim Power Case from Justin Case, part of the Justin Power … [Read more...] about Ultra-Slim Power Case Designed for iPad, from Justin Case
Speculative Fiction Saturday: After Earth…and it isn’t that good
Well, today's flick is from M. Night Shyamalan, and I'm sure you've probably heard about it already. M. Night's films have been progressively bad since his landmark film The Sixth Sense from 1999, and After Earth is his worst film since The Last Airbender (which was his last movie if you don't count Devil). Of course, I knew that when I watched it would not be good, and it … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: After Earth…and it isn’t that good
Norwegian town of Rjukan gets a chance to see the sun during winter
I've always wondered what it was like to live in an area where there is no day or night. I remember that Al Pacino had a hard time adjusting to it in the Christopher Nolan film Insomnia, and there was an episode of Star Trek: Voyager where the crew has a hard time adjusting to an area of space that is utterly black without any stars. Okay, that is enough with the … [Read more...] about Norwegian town of Rjukan gets a chance to see the sun during winter
Sphero 2.0 rolls out the fun
Sphero by Orbotix is one of those products that you really should have heard about by now, because it is so awesomely cool. If you haven't, here is a general idea: imagine a ball that you can control its rolling with the use of an iPad, iPhone, or other Android smartphone. I have seen the Sphero at conventions for years, and I finally got a chance to try one out. This is … [Read more...] about Sphero 2.0 rolls out the fun
Eton Clipray Crank-powered flashlight
I have reviewed Eton's products before, and they are more than just good, but they encourage their users to save energy. This particular product is known as the the Clipray, and it is a flashlight that is both solar powered and crank powered. In case you are wondering, cranking it for one minute is good enough to produce 10 minutes of light. By the way, it does have a … [Read more...] about Eton Clipray Crank-powered flashlight