The other day I was asked to review the HuMn Wallet 2, and I wasn't certain what I would be reviewing. I rightly assumed that it was a wallet, and it uses the elemental abbreviation in its title, sort of like the show everyone is talking about, Breaking Bad. The HuMn Wallet 2 is an interesting wallet that shuns the traditional wallet. It is not leather, and it doesn't … [Read more...] about HuMn Wallet changes how you carry your money
Tech Reviews
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Bicentennial Man
I think I mentioned in my review of The Final Cut that Robin Williams is generally in movies that have a certain formula to them, and Bicentennial Man follows that formula all the way. The formula is that Robin Williams plays a character who carries a certain happiness with him, but the rest of society just doesn't see it that way. Robin Williams then does his best to be even … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Bicentennial Man
Lifeproof introduces the nüüd for the iPad mini
Some of you when I reviewed the nüüd for the Galaxy S III. I remember when I got it that I was surprised the touchscreen was pretty much exposed. Yeah, I figured that was going to happen with the nüüd for the iPad mini. The nüüd allows for a naked screen for the iPad Mini, as the border of this forms a watertight seal. Yep, it has a seal against water, dirt, snow, … [Read more...] about Lifeproof introduces the nüüd for the iPad mini
Rumor Friday, Part 2: Amazon has a 3D phone
Again, we are dealing with rumors. This time, we are going to talk about another big tech company with possible news. Yeah, possible news. This is all about rumors. I must have missed this, but apparently the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is working on a 3D phone. How in the world did I miss reporting on that? Well, a recent report from TechCrunch has stated … [Read more...] about Rumor Friday, Part 2: Amazon has a 3D phone
Rumor Friday, Part 1: An iPhone Gaming Controller from Logitech?
Now here's something that I like, not reporting on tech news, but rumors about tech news. I've been hearing about rumors of tech, and I often don't report on them because these rumors don't come to fruition. At WWDC this year, Apple referenced this idea for a gaming controller, and this one would be official. This is what it...could be, and this one would be from Logitech. … [Read more...] about Rumor Friday, Part 1: An iPhone Gaming Controller from Logitech?
Pioneer is working on a head’s up display
Some of you might remember how we discussed Pioneer's cool new driver's seat on display at CEATAC. It looks like I forgot to talk about this particular concept with this ND-HUD01, a fancy heads-up display. As you might have guessed, this is designed to prevent the whole texting-while-driving which is becoming a real hot-button issue. My Source says that it killed 3,331 … [Read more...] about Pioneer is working on a head’s up display
Cheetah-CH1 and Greyhound-GR1 are steady-cams for smaller cameras
I think that we all know that a lot of home videos with Go Pro cameras or smartphone cams are shaky, at best. Some people don't mind that shaky-cam feeling, while others can't stand it. This device from Mastor Technology is the Cheetah-CH1 an Greyhound-GR1 are handheld stabilizers designed to automatically pitch, tilt, pan, and roll to "counteract and cancel out any … [Read more...] about Cheetah-CH1 and Greyhound-GR1 are steady-cams for smaller cameras
Plumage Keyboard solves the touchscreen problem
I have said time and time again that I hate using a touchscreen keyboard on a smartphone. I used to have a phone with a QWERTY keyboard, but that is so a few years ago. The Plumage has a solution to this that is unusual. It is essentially a separate keyboard that acts as a cover for the touchscreen. If you fold it down, you can use a QWERTY keyboard that you can click on … [Read more...] about Plumage Keyboard solves the touchscreen problem
iMotion haptic 3D controller could bring touch to gaming
What you are seeing looks like Tom Cruise in Minority Report, but this is a Kickstarter project known as the iMotion from Intellect Motion. That is, the things on his hands. On his eyes are the Oculus Rift, which we have reported on before. The iMotion has a velcro strap to keep it on the hand, which reminds me of the Wiimote and the Wiistrap. Like the Wiimote, it has a … [Read more...] about iMotion haptic 3D controller could bring touch to gaming
V-Tex Rapidcool solves the age-old problem of warm soda
I'm pretty certain I have used this intro before, but I have always wanted to have a device that can cool a soda quickly. I mean, we have microwaves to make coffee hot faster, but nothing to make cold things cold quickly. You heard me right. V-Tex technology works by rotating a drink at a certain speed to create a "Rankine vortex" that can mix carbonated drinks but avoid … [Read more...] about V-Tex Rapidcool solves the age-old problem of warm soda
One Shot Concept Bike Folds Up nice
I have to admit that the One Shot isn't a device that I have never seen before. It is essentially a bike that can fold up for portability. Even in the eighties, I have seen a bike that can fold into a suitcase. The One Shot can fold up into something that looks like a golf cart, minus the clubs. You can drag it as you ride, and it is easy to travel on the bus. Of course, … [Read more...] about One Shot Concept Bike Folds Up nice
Rearview Bike Camera available on the Sharper Image Catalog
Here is an interesting item available from our friends at the Sharper Image Catalog. They always had the latest gadget back in the eighties, and they are still around. This is the Rearview Bike Camera. I'm sure that you can see the purpose of the Rearview Bike Camera, as most bikes don't come with rear or side-view mirrors, which are standard on most automobiles. It … [Read more...] about Rearview Bike Camera available on the Sharper Image Catalog
Pioneer drives the future with this Concept Driver’s Seat at CEATAC
I will have to admit that I have never been to CEATAC, that is one of the big tech shows, like IFA, that I have never attended. That, and the Mobile World Congress. Dang, I really need to leave the country. Speaking about taking big steps, you might enjoy this concept car cockpit from our old friends at Pioneer. You will notice that it really looks like some control … [Read more...] about Pioneer drives the future with this Concept Driver’s Seat at CEATAC
SmartWater Booby Trap gets Crooks a-glowin’
I think we have all seen films like Speed where money has these gel caps that explode when the perp touches them. The purpose is to catch the thief red-handed (or whatever color the gel-pack is), and it is pretty irrefutable. This SmartWater works on the same principle. It is currently being used by the Brent Police Department in the London Borough of Brent, as a theft … [Read more...] about SmartWater Booby Trap gets Crooks a-glowin’
A.I. Smartwatch could change the Smartphone market
I have been seeing a lot of talk of smartwatches, and I'm still not convinced that I need one. I think Samsung has some sort of plan, but it is nothing compared to the A.I. Watch. Most smartwatches are just something to pair with a smartphone via Bluetooth, but what makes the A.I. smartwatch different is it can be a standalone Android phone. Yeah, a phone on our watch! … [Read more...] about A.I. Smartwatch could change the Smartphone market