We are obviously living in an era where most of our pictures are on our smartphones, but let's say you want to take it off your phone's memory card and put it on your wall. I would highly suggest using an application known as Pixuru. Pixuru allows Android and iOS users to send photos from their phones to Pixuru's printing facility. All that is required is taking a … [Read more...] about Pixuru can frame your smartphone pics
Tech Reviews
Put a bird on it with Toast smartphone cases
In case you don't get that headline, you need to start watching Portlandia, and IFC sketch comedy show that I, who lives in the Northwest, can utterly relate to. On the show, the main characters of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein talk about how they "put birds on things". The sketch has a terrific payoff, and Toast, a company based in Portland, has put a bird on this … [Read more...] about Put a bird on it with Toast smartphone cases
This Sensor Bracelet brings the one thing technology can’t give yet: Touch
I would like to think that technology is pretty good. First it allowed us to hear from places when we are miles away with the invention of radio. Then it allows it us to see far off places thanks to the invention of video. I believe that other three senses are about ready to be technologized. There is scent technology that needs to perfected, and I haven't seen any tech … [Read more...] about This Sensor Bracelet brings the one thing technology can’t give yet: Touch
Backpack can transform into a scooter
I always like to see any innovations in transportation, and I will have to say this one created by Gustavo Brenck is very cool. As you can see, it is a foldable kick scooter integrated in a nylon backpack. Now, you might be wondering why in the world someone would make this when you can just wear a backpack and go on a scooter? I'm not certain. Perhaps putting the … [Read more...] about Backpack can transform into a scooter
Xbox One Internet Connection requirement not required anymore
About a weak ago, I talked about how Sony and Microsoft had put their best foot forward at E3. I was concerned that Microsoft's Xbox One would lose this console war, due to its requirement to be connected to the Internet once every 24 hours. This looked bad for Microsoft, as Sony didn't have that requirement. I have heard that someone in the military asked Microsoft that … [Read more...] about Xbox One Internet Connection requirement not required anymore
Speculative Fiction Friday Inception: Yeah, I figure I should
I figured that it was about time that I wrote an article on a relatively recent film that has now become a classic. Inception is one of those films that is speculative fiction, but it tones down a lot of speculative fiction elements for the sake of its story so much that there are times when I forget it is supposed to be speculative fiction. Not that the film doesn't have a … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday Inception: Yeah, I figure I should
Olloclip presents the Quick-Flip Case
You might remember a device that we have reported on known as the OlloClip, from the company of the same name. If you aren't familiar with it, it is a lens for the iPhone with a fish-eye and 10x multiplier. You can read about that one here. You can see the Olloclip in the upper left hand corner of the image, but what is that thing on the upper right hand corner, you ask? … [Read more...] about Olloclip presents the Quick-Flip Case
ArtsCase creates smartphone cases that are artsy and protective
Yeah, that headline really doesn't sound well. "Artsy and Protective" is the best that I could come up with, which is a real shame, because these are really great products. I'll start with the StrongFit for the Galaxy S4. This has three layers of protection which includes a shock-absorbing silicone lining, which slips on the Galaxy S 4 pretty easily. Then the hardened … [Read more...] about ArtsCase creates smartphone cases that are artsy and protective
Tribeca, Part 1: Herringbone Hardshell and Artisan Series, Maple
You may have noticed the "Part 1" in the headline, which means that I will be discussing Tribeca in more than one article. Today, I will be discussing two types of iPhone cases from Tribeca. The first will be the Fabric Hardshell for the iPhone 5, the Black and White Herringbone. I looked up "herringbone" on a search engine, and it describes a pattern of fabric with … [Read more...] about Tribeca, Part 1: Herringbone Hardshell and Artisan Series, Maple
Hands on with Tech 21’s Impactology Cases and Impact Shields
While I was at CTIA last month, I had a chance to see Tech 21 at a booth, and I was impressed with what they had. Tech21 uses D3O, which is some really cool orange putty which allows the user to put some on their finger and hammer it. Seriously, I have a video after the jump so you can see this for yourself. What you see in the image here to the left is the Impact … [Read more...] about Hands on with Tech 21’s Impactology Cases and Impact Shields
Griffin presents the Survivor
So, what can I say about the Survivor case from Griffin Technology? I would have to say that we have covered items similar to it like the ones from Otterbox. Again, what can I say. The Survivor case can protect against the big four: Sand/dust, vibration, shock/drop, and wind/rain. Yeah, we have seen this before, and when I tried out, here's what I think. I will say … [Read more...] about Griffin presents the Survivor
Finally, a review of the Galaxy S IV smartphone
I've been wanting to review the Samsung Galaxy S IV for a long time now, and I received it a few weeks ago. It took me a while to try out the features, and I can't help to compare it to the Galaxy S III. I will start with the Multi-Window, an interesting feature that allows for running of many apps at once. It reminds me of the Palm Pre, and I wish I could put more on … [Read more...] about Finally, a review of the Galaxy S IV smartphone
My Review of the HoverCam MiNi 5
I have reviewed products from HoverCam before like the Neo3, but I saw the MiNi5 at CES last January, and I was pleased to try it out for myself. The HoverCam MiNi 5 is "the world's smallest 5MP USB Document Camera". Yes, that is a quote from the company, and so is a picture of the MiNi 5 next to a candy bar and a pen to show its small size. The HoverCam definitely … [Read more...] about My Review of the HoverCam MiNi 5
TYLT presents the Vu Wireless Charger
I think I have mentioned products like the Powermat before, and how I believe they should be an industry standard. The TYLT Vu is made for the Qi industry standard, if you don't know what that is, it is for wireless charging. Yes, instead of connecting with a cord for charging, you just put the mobile device on a think like the Fatboy pillow and it will charge. TYLT has … [Read more...] about TYLT presents the Vu Wireless Charger
The Rapture Elite, Aero, and Ekon Cases from Cellairis
I have reviewed Cellairis products before, such as that Stand-up Folio for the new iPad. I now have the chance to review three different iPhone 5 cases from the company, the Aero, the Rapture Elite, and the Ekon. I'll start with the Aero, and the one that you see in the image is known as gunmetal. I wouldn't say that this is gun metal, as it doesn't feel metallic at all. … [Read more...] about The Rapture Elite, Aero, and Ekon Cases from Cellairis