I am not the type of person who is a golfer, but I know people that are. So I suppose I probably could have titled this article: "My friend's review of the SwingTIP". The SwingTIP is a device that you clip on a golf club, and it will give you "Real-Time Golf Swing Analysis". This is because the SwingTIP can sync to a an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth, and you can … [Read more...] about Hands on with the SwingTIP
Tech Reviews
Sun and Cloud Cameras charge with the sun and crank
I think we all have come accustomed to a world where every device that we want to use has to be charged, either with USB or just plugging it into the wall. This Sun and Cloud camera could be the world's self-sustaining camera. The Sun and Cloud camera has a solar panel up on top, so you can rely on the power of the sun to power this camera. You can also use the hand … [Read more...] about Sun and Cloud Cameras charge with the sun and crank
Savior Aerial robot, a quadrocopter that drops life preservers
It seems like just yesterday that I was talking about all the wondrous things that drones such as quadrocopters can do. Oh wait, it was yesterday. I wish that I could have talked about this yesterday, but this Savior Aerial Robot is a quadrocopter robot that can really save lives. Imagine if someone was drowning, and a quadrocopter hovered above them and dropped a life … [Read more...] about Savior Aerial robot, a quadrocopter that drops life preservers
Puzzle keyboard allows changing of key setup
I have contemplated that traditional QWERTY keyboards might not be the best way to learn to type, but since we all learned on them we have become accustomed to them. I think the era of mobile typing may have changed that, and I have seen new typing methods like Minuum that will help usher in a new era. This Puzzle keyboard could also change things as well. Designed … [Read more...] about Puzzle keyboard allows changing of key setup
Could drones be the future of…everything?
I think we all know that drones are planned for extensive military use, and I have heard that the military is moving more toward drones rather than piloted aircraft. The advantage is obvious, as these war machines can go into battle with no risk of human casualties, at least on one side. This particular vision to the right belongs to Paola Santana, who co-founded a … [Read more...] about Could drones be the future of…everything?
KeyShot makes CG almost indistinguishable from real life
I get very nervous when I see stuff like this, as my Source tells me one side of this image is real, and the other is CG. The answer is below after the jump. This image was made with a program known as KeyShot, which is able to make some very interesting images in CG that lack the "sheen" that is visible in most CG images. In fact, the images look so good that some … [Read more...] about KeyShot makes CG almost indistinguishable from real life
Devotec develops the world’s smallest cell phone charger
Okay, I am now officially declaring "Kickstarter Day", as this is the third crowdfunded project that I am covering today. Devotec has created a mobile phone charger, and this isn't really unique, because a lot of companies do this. In fact, I'm a little tired of putting a link to Mophie or whatever company I can think of. This charger, simply known as "Fuel" is the … [Read more...] about Devotec develops the world’s smallest cell phone charger
MiiPC is a computer for your kids, controlled by a parent’s smartphone
I'm beginning to think about changing this blog to focus on Kickstarter or other crowdfunded sites, as this is where the best new technology is coming from. Forget those big companies, man. Now, the MiiPC (not related to the Miis from Nintendo Wii) is an interesting machine as it is a mini computer made to be connected to a big screen. From here, the user, and it is … [Read more...] about MiiPC is a computer for your kids, controlled by a parent’s smartphone
ManiGlove let’s you take control of your iPhone by the hand
What you are seeing here isn't some kind of new golfing glove, but it is the ManiGlove. Yeah, that sounds really masculine, doesn't it? However this is designed to hook up to your iPhone or iPod. It hooks up via Bluetooth, and you can touch your thumb and other fingers together to change the volume, change tracks, activate Siri, or even control a PowerPoint presentation. … [Read more...] about ManiGlove let’s you take control of your iPhone by the hand
Corsair announces the Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
I realize that a lot of people like gaming keyboards, and Logitech recently announced a whole new line of gaming accessories with the G-Series. Corsair, who makes a lot of gaming keyboards, has just announced the Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. I believe that the K70 is a step up from the K60, but the K70 has some interesting features. For example, the K70 … [Read more...] about Corsair announces the Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Google Glass might be able to open your garage door, but you might not be able to wear it behind the wheel
I know that I am all excited about Google Glass, and I have just that a new patent filing is showing that this head-mounted viewing system might be used to control objects. Just imagine being able to look at an object, select it on Google Glass, and take it over. Think copy machine, coffee maker, alarm system, television, refrigerator, or garage door. Of course, it … [Read more...] about Google Glass might be able to open your garage door, but you might not be able to wear it behind the wheel
The Wi-Drive+ MobileLite from Kingston
I know I have stated that I am still behind on CES stuff before, and I have finally got caught up beta-testing this Wi-Drive+ MobileLite from Kingston. If you are not familiar with Kingston, they make a lot of thumb drives and other methods of memory storage. The Wi-Drive+ MobileLite is a wireless card and USB reader, and allows content to be shared with about 3 users. … [Read more...] about The Wi-Drive+ MobileLite from Kingston
Hand-crank your phone with Gridcase’s Reactor
We have reported on a lot of portable batteries made for mobile phones, like the FatCat PowerBar 4200, most recently. These kinds of mobile phone batteries are a dime a dozen in their commonality. This particular Reactor from Gridcase is essentially a hand-crank battery made for the iPhone. It fits over the iPhone like the Mophie Juice Pack, and then the handle … [Read more...] about Hand-crank your phone with Gridcase’s Reactor
Speculative Fiction Friday: Howl’s Moving Castle
I have been wanting to talk about the films of Hayao Miyazaki for a while. If you have never seen one, then you really ought to, even if you are not into anime. There is a reason why Disney has been importing Miyazaki's films into Studio Ghibli, and John Lassiter, the big cheese at Pixar, recommends them so highly. It is because Miyazaki's films are imaginative as they … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: Howl’s Moving Castle
Stinky Footboard controls games with the feet
Yes, I don't like the name of the Stinky Footboard, and it is not designed to make one's feet smell any better. In fact, it could make them reek worse with lots of foot movement on it. The Stinky Footboard is designed to give control to your feet while you are playing PC games. I'm sure if you play MMO games, you will discover that some of the most powerful attacks might … [Read more...] about Stinky Footboard controls games with the feet