I don't know if you are familiar with the term lucid dream, but it is when the dreamer is aware that he or she is dreaming and, to some degree, control the participation in the dream itself. Imagine if you had some sort of device that could give you a lucid dream. This is what Bitbanger Labs is offering with the Remee. Apparently, it will blink red lights on your eyes … [Read more...] about Bitbanger Labs presents the Remee sleep mask for lucid dreams
Tech Reviews
Slim Waterproof Case for the iPhone 5 by Keystone ECO
It seems like I review a lot of Waterproof cases for the iPhone 5. About two months ago, I reviewed the Otterbox Armor Series, which allows for a depth of 6.6 feet. This is actually the same depth that the Keystone ECO MarineCase can take, which is a very odd coincidence. So I decided to test both of them in the pool and see who won. Actually, I didn't, because you … [Read more...] about Slim Waterproof Case for the iPhone 5 by Keystone ECO
Dotz also keeps your cords out of the way
You might notice the word "also" in the title, and that is obviously because this is a sequel to my article on the fine Dotz products. If you didn't catch the original, you can read it here. In case you are too lazy to hit a link, here is a brief "previously". Dotz has a way of sorting your cords that tend to get tangled up, but they are also handy for keeping your cords … [Read more...] about Dotz also keeps your cords out of the way
Flying insects live with the RoboBee from Harvard University
I don't know if we are ever going to live in some sort of robot age, where robots do all the things that we just don't want them to do. For some reason, I am fascinated by the robots that may never do any work at all. Stuff like the RoboBee is very similar to the Festo BionicOpter robotic dragonfly that we covered a while ago, but a lot smaller. The RoboBee is built up … [Read more...] about Flying insects live with the RoboBee from Harvard University
Speculative Fiction Friday: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Across the 8th Dimension!
It is interesting that some of the first speculative fiction films were very escapist, from Flash Gordon to other serialized spaghetti sci-fi. I'm not certain whether or not The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai was supposed to restart that trend in speculative fiction films, but it did not succeed. You would think that with a title like this, the film would have been fodder … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Across the 8th Dimension!
The Decatxt from In10did
I have always been a supporter of finding new ways to type. After all, we have been typing with QWERTY keyboards for about a century and a half. Even the order of the keys is based upon them jamming on old typewriters, something that we don't have to worry about anymore. Of course, I have no intention of re-learning how to type with an ABC keyboard. However, I might be … [Read more...] about The Decatxt from In10did
Innex Super Retro Trio let’s you play your old-school games
Some of you might not be satisfied with the big three of video games these days. If you would rather play games for the NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, or GBA instead of what the Wii U, Sony Playstation, or Xbox is currently giving you, then I recommend a new product manufactured by Retro-bit and distributed by Innex. This is the Super Retro Trio, and it is a 3-in-1 home system … [Read more...] about Innex Super Retro Trio let’s you play your old-school games
Dotz keeps your cords in order
If you are like me, then you have a lot of cords in back of the computer, in back of the television, or any other place where a big machine is. There is a company known as Dotz or Cordotz, and they are in business to make cords easy to identify. I'm going to talk about some cool stuff that the company is putting out, starting with the Cord Identifier Kit ($16.99). This … [Read more...] about Dotz keeps your cords in order
Paytouch works by hand, without the wallet
This is Paytouch, and it is a way to use one's credit card or debit card by just putting your fingers on it, like so! Okay, I suppose that we could talk about the advantages. For example, you wouldn't have to worry about getting your wallet stolen. Hopefully, this kind of system would be hard to fake. Now we will talk about the disadvantages. Let's talk about how … [Read more...] about Paytouch works by hand, without the wallet
The Spark Digital from Blue Microphones
I can honestly say that I have been a big fan of Blue Microphones for many years now. The last thing I reviewed from them was Tiki USB microphone, and I was pleased to review another USB microphone, the Spark Digital. The Spark Digital reminds me of another Blue Microphones product known as the Yeti. The Spark Digital is lollipop in shape, and the Yeti looks like a … [Read more...] about The Spark Digital from Blue Microphones
RHP Mirrorcase comes to the iPad
Some of you might remember when I reviewed the MirrorCase for the iPhone 4, and how it is a case designed to make picture-taking much, much easier. You see, taking a picture on an iPhone or an iPad involves holding the product up, which can get really tiring over time. The Mirrorcase makes it so you can lay the tablet or smartphone down and take pictures and video. … [Read more...] about RHP Mirrorcase comes to the iPad
LumiTab comes with its own projector
I have seen smartphones that had a built-in projector, but I don't think this really caught on. I mean, you don't see latest versions of the iPhone or Galaxy S having projectors on them. Promate has created the LumiTab, which is essentially a tablet with a projector, and one that is capable of a projection of up to 100 inches. Yes, that would be pretty easy for making … [Read more...] about LumiTab comes with its own projector
Microsoft’s video of the IllumiRoom makes me want it for my Living Room
I don't know if you remember when I reported on the IllumiRoom the first time, but this was shortly after CES. I have heard that it made an appearance at the big trade show, but I didn't see it. Man, after watching this video, I wish that I would have seen it. What you are seeing on this video has not been touched up at all, and you can see that the gaming experience is … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s video of the IllumiRoom makes me want it for my Living Room
Leap Motion, and how it will change a lot of things
Does anyone think it is odd that video games like the Kinect and the Wii are almost completely motion-controlled, but your computer still uses a mouse? Why not adopt Leap Motion? If you are not familiar with Leap Motion, it is like a touchscreen without a touchscreen. It has so many uses like drawing in the air for an art program. Then there is the FPS that uses your … [Read more...] about Leap Motion, and how it will change a lot of things
Virgin Galactic SS2 makes first successful test flight
What you are seeing is Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, or SS2, which completed its first test flight today. Sir Richard Branson is certainly pleased as can be, and the SS2 took off at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California. A carrier craft known as WhiteKinightTwo towed it 47,000 feet into the atmosphere and then the rockets kicked in to go faster than the speed of … [Read more...] about Virgin Galactic SS2 makes first successful test flight