Every year, Google hosts its big I/O conference. Last year, it served as a stage to introduce Jelly Bean and that elusive Nexus Q. This year, there are also some interesting things on display, and here are the bullet points: • Conversational Search: Apparently, Google is working on some method of searching that could make the verbal search engine Siri look very, very bad. … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2013, the bullet points
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Windows Blue (Version 8.1) is coming, and it is free
For a while, Microsoft has been talking in code about Windows Blue, but as to what it is...well, we now know. Windows Blue is apparently Windows 8.1, and it will be a free, yes, free update. I'm not certain why there was all this secrecy, but Microsoft apparently broke the news with a call to its shareholders. I guess some big unveiling was out of the question, eh? … [Read more...] about Windows Blue (Version 8.1) is coming, and it is free
NVIDIA Shield announced, coming in June
I'm not certain if there is a market for any handheld unit that isn't made by Nintendo or Sony, but NVIDIA, who has made a name for themselves with perfecting computer graphics, has just announced the Shield. The Shield is a clamshell contraption with a 5-inch touchscreen with 1280 x 720 resolution. It has a Tegra 4 processor with 72 GPU cores and quad-core CPU cores as … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Shield announced, coming in June
Google Easter Egg results in Breakout
If you are not familiar with Breakout, it was an Atari game that has seen its share of imitators. It concerns a line, a circle, and a multi-colored brick wall. The goal is simple. Deflect the circle so it hits the wall, thereby eliminating a brick. If you can do it right, you can knock off multiple bricks with one diagonal deflection. Sometimes the ball goes behind the … [Read more...] about Google Easter Egg results in Breakout
Newgy’s Robo-Pong would easily please Forrest Gump
Every once in a while, I see some ad before a YouTube video or some other streaming vid and think: "now that is article-worthy". I have no idea how Newgy's Robo-Pong got to be an ad on the video I was watching, but I'm glad that I saw it. I have no idea if Newgy's Robo-Pong is really new, but it feels like something that we could have invented decades ago. After all, we … [Read more...] about Newgy’s Robo-Pong would easily please Forrest Gump
Redbubble makes some of the coolest iDevice cases
I'm sure that you know that this is blog is called The Geek Church for a good reason, with an emphasis on the geek in this review. I never heard of Redbubble before the company sent me their products, but I am glad that I did. Redbubble has a lot of diverse artists and designers, and they make T-shirts, wall art, and iPhone/iPad accessories, something we cover a lot on … [Read more...] about Redbubble makes some of the coolest iDevice cases
Delta Six could hail a new age of FPS
I think games like Call of Duty and other famous FPS (First-Person Shooter) games have changed the video game field, and they are about to get another boost into near-reality with the Delta Six. The Delta Six is a controller that looks so much like a gun that it would be fatal to pull out in a high-tense police situation. It is programmed with a popular DIY platform known … [Read more...] about Delta Six could hail a new age of FPS
Be careful where you leave your DNA, as it could become art
I think we all have seen episodes of CSI where someone's DNA can leave a vital clue that cracks a case, and we all know that our DNA tech isn't nearly that efficient. I'm not certain that I am looking forward to the day when we can just take a piece of gum, fork, or anything else and come up with a perfect DNA replica. That sounds a little like Minority Report justice, but an … [Read more...] about Be careful where you leave your DNA, as it could become art
Speculative Fiction Friday: Continuum
Normally, I like to review films on Speculative Fiction Friday, but I found a science-fiction series called Continuum that is worth a look. Netflix currently has the 10 episodes of the first season, and it is worth watching. Continuum is about time travel, and yes, this is something that has been done to death. When I did a search of shows that involve time travel, I … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Continuum
The Keyprop, for Smartphones
For some reason, our smartphones don't come with a kickstand or some similar additive that would make it very easy for us to stand them up. I suppose that you could buy a stand, and this Keyprop is one of the most low budget ones that there is. The Keyprop fits on a keychain, and it has a prong that will fit in the headphone jack, and this effectively props up your iPhone … [Read more...] about The Keyprop, for Smartphones
Tion iPhone 5 Leather Wallet Case
Tion is one of those products that is designed for those who want their mobile devices to look classy. I mean, if you are going to wear a tuxedo and carry your iPhone 5 with you, you might as well put it in a classy suit as well. In this case, the Tion is completely leather way to protect your iPhone 5 against dents and scratches. Man, that came out wrong. Still, if … [Read more...] about Tion iPhone 5 Leather Wallet Case
Invisible Phone Guard (IPG) for the iPhone 5
I'm not going to deny it, as the Invisible Phone Guard (IPG) is a product that others make. The one that gets the most press is probable the Invisible Shield from ZAGG, and then there is the BodyGuardz that we reported about a while ago. But I don't feel like filling up another section full of links, so let me tell you about the Invisible Phone Guard (IPG). I had a … [Read more...] about Invisible Phone Guard (IPG) for the iPhone 5
Is the Terrafugia TF-X the future of flying cars?
I'm not certain if you have heard of the Terrafugia Transition, but it is essentially a car and a plane all in one. You would need a runway for that auto/plane, but for this new TF-X, it could begin a new age of flying cars. You will notice that this car is really set up for VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landings), which means that you could theoretically land it anywhere. … [Read more...] about Is the Terrafugia TF-X the future of flying cars?
Wingo makes it easy to hold a Kindle
Some of my favorite inventions are the "see a need, fill a need" type. In the case of the Wingo, the designers noticed that people were holding the Kindle and other e-readers with awkward postures and pinch grips, which could easily lead to repetitive stress injuries. The Wingo has these wings that will virtually hold onto the user's hand, eliminating the need for any … [Read more...] about Wingo makes it easy to hold a Kindle
Record-breaking Roller Coaster opens this summer at Ohio’s Cedar Point
Since we are headed into the summer, a lot of people are headed to the amusement parks for the latest thrill ride. If you happen to be visiting Ohio's Cedar Point, you might want to check out the record-breaking roller coaster, The Gatekeeper. Why is this Gatekeeper breaking records? Well, it has the tallest upside-down drop of 165 feet. After that, it is about 4,164 … [Read more...] about Record-breaking Roller Coaster opens this summer at Ohio’s Cedar Point