Okay, it was either this film or Encino Man, which I am still contemplating a review of. During the eighties, there was a lot of science-fiction films that were specifically targeted to teenage audiences, and they had teenagers as the main characters. I think this was a sort of throwback to the films of Steven Spielberg, who succeeded in mixing the mundane with the fantastic … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Tech Reviews
Pressy for Android Phones
So, anyone want to know what a Pressy is, and what it can do for Android phones? Well, it has been a while since I covered a good crowdfunded project, and this one caught my eye for some reason or another. First of all, I didn't know that the headphone jack on my phone was capable of doing more than just plugging audio in for output. This Pressy is a button that you can … [Read more...] about Pressy for Android Phones
The Kindle Paperwhite
This has been a big tech show known as IFA, which was in Berlin. I have never been to this, but it is weird to think that one of the biggest tech news came from my own state. I am talking about the Kindle Paperwhite. Now, the PaperWhite is a new Kindle e-reader, and it will have a 25 percent faster processor, higher contrast, improved display, and a supposedly higher … [Read more...] about The Kindle Paperwhite
World’s Thinnest Keyboard revealed at IFA
I haven't really spent a lot of time discussing any revelations at the IFA tech convention in Berlin, but today I'll be discussing one thing that is so big that it is small. I am talking about the world's thinnest Bluetooth keyboard by CSR. It has a flexible touch-surface, and the thickest part of it is less than 0.5 mm thick. It was created using a printing technique from … [Read more...] about World’s Thinnest Keyboard revealed at IFA
Sifteo Cubes means Intelligent Play
The Sifteo is one of those products that you really have to see in order to believe, or even just to describe. I will make my best attempt. Imagine three tiny touchscreens that you can put together to create all kinds of games. For example, you can "neighbor" two Sifteos together in order to create an effect of moving from one screen to the other. You can also flip, tilt, … [Read more...] about Sifteo Cubes means Intelligent Play
TuneBelt, for all kinds of mobile devices
The mobile lifestyle is really not designed to be mobile. Sure, you can have a phone that travels in the palm of your hand, but what good is it if it weighs you own while you are jogging? I highly recommend getting your hands on the Tune Belt for that. The Tune Belt isn't really a new idea, but like the case for the mobile phone, everybody needs one. It is essentially a … [Read more...] about TuneBelt, for all kinds of mobile devices
The Griffin PowerDock 5 for five iPads, iPods, or iPhones, because dang it, we need this!
Yeah, you can see that I feel very strongly about this particular issue, but if you have a workspace or any living quarters, you are going to run into an issue where a lot of people are going to charge their mobile devices all at once. In that case, you are going to need the PowerDock 5 from Griffin Technologies. This particular easy-to-assemble device has six little walls … [Read more...] about The Griffin PowerDock 5 for five iPads, iPods, or iPhones, because dang it, we need this!
Android 4.4 will be called KitKat, so here is more sweet treats you can use, Google!
This statue on Google's Mountain View campus makes it official. For a while, we thought the next version of Android would be Key Lime Pie, but the K is actually going to stand for Kit Kat. This will be for Android 4.4, not 5.0, and I am guessing that there will be a product tie-in. I decided to come up with some names for newer versions of Android. I have been following … [Read more...] about Android 4.4 will be called KitKat, so here is more sweet treats you can use, Google!
London Building Melting Cars, Melting Cars
Well, this is about the funniest thing that I have heard all day. Well, it isn't funny for the victims of this. Here is the thing: a building at 20 Fenchurch Street in London is creating hot temperatures around it. This building, also known as the "Walkie-Talkie Tower" due its odd shape, has a curvaceous exterior that works like a magnifying glass. Apparently, the owner of … [Read more...] about London Building Melting Cars, Melting Cars
My Review of the DJZ Neon Headphones
What you see here is the DJZ Neon Headphones from iHip, a company who is so good, that Jersey Shore's one an only Snooki is representing them. I would have to say that these DJZ headphones are not the best. I have tried out several recently, such as the one from Able Planet, Audio-Technica, and Jabra's REVO. This doesn't really compare with them. I will have to say … [Read more...] about My Review of the DJZ Neon Headphones
Microsoft buys Nokia, and it wasn’t cheap
I wouldn't say that I saw this coming, because I didn't. Part of me should have seen it coming as Nokia is a big supporter of the Windows 8 phone. I believe that the price was 7 billion dollars. I am not certain what impact this will have on the cellular phone industry, as the Windows phone is still only the number 3 operating system on the mobile phone industry. Remember … [Read more...] about Microsoft buys Nokia, and it wasn’t cheap
Hey, Samsung, maybe I don’t want a smartwatch, did you ever think of that?
Okay, just to let you know, this is one of those posts that I am doing in advance because, by the time you read this, I will be busy doing something else. If you think that headline was honest, what do you think of that? Today, I am going to talk smartwatches. I have heard about them for a while, and some companies even have them out by now. The purpose is to simply sync … [Read more...] about Hey, Samsung, maybe I don’t want a smartwatch, did you ever think of that?
Are Nintendo’s Days Numbered?
Last week, I forgot to cover an announcement from the big N with the 2DS. A lot of people think that is a serious step down, and the commercial that I uploaded seems like a Saturday Night Live fake ad. It feels really stupid to say this, but does anyone think it is odd that Nintendo is doing something whose greatest claim is "can play 3D games in 2D"? I guess … [Read more...] about Are Nintendo’s Days Numbered?
We are Giving Away two AF33M Earbuds from Audiofly!
Some of you might remember our review of the AF56 from Audiofly, and we are proud to say that we have two pairs, the AF33. Yes, I am giving them away, and if you want to know what makes them interesting, it is the 4 sets of silicon ear tips that mold to your ears. The custom voiced 9mm dynamic driver also helps as well. Then there is the Clear-Talk split the mic from the … [Read more...] about We are Giving Away two AF33M Earbuds from Audiofly!
Monitor2Go from MMT
Every once in a while, I see a product a convention, and don't have a chance to actually review it until years later. Such was the case with the Monitor2Go from MMT. I first saw it as a portable second screen for a computer, and it is that. The advantage is that the Monitor2Go can fold up in its metallic shell and travel with you quite easily. If you have an outlet handy, … [Read more...] about Monitor2Go from MMT