BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
5 Stocking Stuffers worth Geeking Out over This Year

Nothing seems to put a dent in my holiday spirit like Christmas shopping. While the act of choosing a gift for someone I care about brings me pure, unadulterated joy, finding “that something special”, a unique idea for something they … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Moxie: The Showerhead that Sings

One of the best and most memorable gifts I can remember receiving as a teen was my first shower radio. I absolutely loved to sing; in the car, my bedroom, the shower… I even performed shows in the front yard … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Google Fiber Brings Awesome Upgrades to Austin “Fiberhoods”

The folks in Austin, Texas have been all abuzz the past year in eager anticipation of the release of Google Fiber, an initiative often referred to as the “future of the internet”. As a budding technological hub, Austinites are very … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
Carl Zeiss Released its Simple $99 VR Headset

Carl Zeiss, German optical instrument manufacturer, announced a cool, affordable VR headset a few months ago. Since then, we’ve waited to hear more about the VR One, and now it’s finally available for purchase. The VR One is similar to … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Bluetooth 4.2 is Faster, Increases Privacy, Supports the IoT

You wouldn’t think to celebrate updated versions of wireless technology, but a new version of Bluetooth offers some appealing changes. Nearly 1 year after the release of Bluetooth version 4.1, Bluetooth Technology has released version 4.2, increasing connectivity and upgrading … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
New Battery Technology Can Charge Your Smartphone in Just 30 Seconds

If my world travels over the last year have taught me anything, it is just how dependent we are on our smartphones. From the groups of businessmen, musicians and moms huddled around charging stations in the airport to the families … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Intel Hopes to Get Noticed by Powering the next Gen Google Glass

Google Glass is still around, whether you like it or not. So what has been going on with one of the most controversial pieces of wearable technology ever invented? Besides being shunned away from movie theaters and playgrounds, Google Glass … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
OneCue: Wave Hello to Complete Control of Your Living Room

I am not a fan of clutter. However, I will admit the number of remotes on my coffee table has increased like a family over the years. But that’s the image of the common household, especially as we grow more … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Announces Eye-tracking Tech For Those With Disabilities

The portable and wireless EYECAN+ simply hides underneath a computer monitor. All the user has to do is make sure the screen is in sight, and sit or lay about 60-70 cm away from the screen. A pop-up menu features 18 different commands to choose from, like copy, paste, select and zoom; “each of which can be configured to a specific action or a general keyboard combination” (Slash Gear). For the user to select an item, focusing their eyes on that item is the equivalent of clicking on it with a mouse.

 

APPLE
Your iPhone Gets a Chance to Be VR Fit With Pinć

I was anything but surprised when I read a headline stating “Pinć VR Turns Your iPhone Into a Virtual Playground”. After accessories like Google Cardboard and Samsung’s Gear VR, it’s obvious that using a smartphone to make shift a VR … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Blood Sucking Controller Suspended by Kickstarter

Canadian company, Brand and Grotesque’s unique bloodsucking controller has been suspended by Kickstarter. Bummer, because it was gonna be for a good cause. That’s mild sarcasm. This is one of the weirdest things I have ever seen. Named Blood Sport: … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Microsoft Rolls out K5 Autonomous Patrolling Bots

Microsoft recently let loose an army of robots to patrol its Silicon Valley campus. Designed by California based robotics company Knightscope, the “autonomous data machine” aims to give security guards assistance with patrolling areas while collecting and analyzing data. The … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Motorola KeyLink Takes the Headache out of Searching for Lost Phone and Keys

Motorola has been on a real roll lately as far as must-have geeky gadgets go, but this week’s release is a real doozy. There is possibly no more frustrating feeling on the planet than trying to race out your door … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Hack Your Older Appliances with LittleBits Smart Home Kit

LittleBits has become well known in the community of modular electronics. The company continues to “democratize hardware” by introducing new ways of connecting and linking items to the internet, like the CloudBit device announced last July. LittleBit’s latest idea is … Continue reading →