Ant-Sized Radio Needs No Power To Transmit
Imagine a radio-on-a-chip that is about the size of an ant and needs no battery or external power source. The smart kids at Stanford University and UC Berkeley have created a prototype radio that gets power from ambient radio waves. Not only is it small and self contained with no need for power, it is […]
FOBO Bluetooth TPMS Tire Monitoring System
Improper tire pressure is not only dangerous but also reduces your mileage. While it is important to check your tire pressure it isn’t often convenient to do. FOBO Tire ($90) has a slick solution to this common problem. They have created the first low power bluetooth tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You simply screw the […]
Apple Watch
Apple has finally launched their latest bit of the tech the Apple Watch (due out in early 2015). The Apple Watch comes in 2 different face sizes (38mm and 42mm) in three different styles (Watch, Watch Sport, and Watch Edition). Add to that a ton of different, and clever, bands and you can make the […]
Amazon Launches A Drone Store
First of all, I dislike the use of the term “drone” for simple remote control quadcopters and the like. The word has been turned into something very negative because of our governments use of actual drones. Using the word “drone” to describe a remote controlled, toy with a camera on it seems a bit ridiculous. It […]
Garmin Vivosmart
Garmin is now fully into the fitness tracking game with their latest wearable the Garmin Vivosmart. , You can chose between two sizes and five colors. This is one of the better looking activity trackers on the market and they got a lot right with it. The Vivosmart tracks distance, number of steps, sleep patterns, calories, […]
Use Your iPhone Instead Of Your Key To Start/Drive Your Tesla Model S
In the next few months Tesla Model S owners may, be getting a software update, V6.0, that will allow them to start and drive their Model S, with just their iPhone. This means if you forget or lose your car key you won’t be stranded, assuming you still have your iPhone. Details are scarce but the rumor […]
EagleTec MR5M2509 2.4GHz Wireless Optical Mouse Review
Computer mice and keyboards are two peripherals that are often an afterthought. They are one of the last things that most people think of when buying a computer. They shouldn’t be ignored as we spend, so, much time with our hands mousing and typing. Why not use, products that are well designed, comfortable, and ergonomic? Seems obvious, but […]
Skully AR-1 Smart Helmet Available For Pre-Order
Remember the Skully AR-1 Augmented Reality Helmet? Well it is now ready for pre-orders which will ship in May 2015. I almost bought one… but I didn’t. , Read on for why I couldn’t pull the trigger on a Skully AR-1 Helmet, yet.
MIT Finds Can Hear What Is Going On In A Room By Video Recording Vibrations Of A Potato Chip Bag
Yep, you read that long ass title correctly. The smart kids at MIT have found a way to use a high-speed camera to video an object in a room (through a window let’s say) and decode the vibrations in to an audio track. In other words… if they can see inside your car, house, or […]
DJI’s Latest Drone, The S900, Is Here…
Sure, at first glance, the DJI S900 looks a lot like the S800. But there are some nice improvements with this hexacopter. Some of the major improvements include retractable landing gear, carbon fiber arms (more strength and less weight), a removable upper center board, spark-proof electrical connectors (about time), folding blades and arms for transport, […]