apple_macbookpro-8-core
21, May 2019
Apple’s First 8-Core MacBook Pro

Another day, another Apple speedbump. This one, however, is pretty big as the latest 15-inch MacBook Pro now comes with an Intel 8-core (9th-generation) processor. In real-world tests that means it should be two times faster than the previous 4-core version. Take that and mix in, the Retina display, SSD…

aurora_dimmer_install_steps
21, May 2019
Lutron Aurora Solves Biggest Problem With Philips Hue Bulbs

I have spent quite a bit of money making my homes lighting situation a bit smarter. I am an Apple guy, mainly because I value my privacy, so naturally, I went with solutions that were Apple HomeKit enabled. My house is a bit older and doesn’t have neutral wires run,…

RIP Grumpy Cat
17, May 2019
Grumpy Cat Dies At 7-Years Old

The famous Grumpy Cat has died a young death at just 7-years old. Grumpy Cat had complications from a urinary tract infection. I think it is time that the internet knows Grumpy Cat’s real name – Tardar Sauce. You will be missed Tardar Sauce. “Despite care from top professionals, as…

McDonald's Self-Ordering Kiosk
25, Mar 2019
Every McDonald’s Ordering Touchscreen Tested Comes Up Positive For Fecal Bacteria

I probably shouldn’t be eating at McDonald’s in the first place, but on occasion, it hits the spot. With that said, I typically worry about the healthiness and quality of the food. Guess I should be worried about the LCD ordering touchscreens. Yikes. In every McDonald’s tested, these self-ordering LCD…

Tesla Model Y
15, Mar 2019
Tesla Model Y

Last night Tesla unveiled their latest creation – the Tesla Model Y. In what looks like an offspring of the Model 3 and X, the Y is aimed at the mid-sized crossover SUV market. The interior is similar to the Model 3 with clean and elegant lines and few distractions…

Volkswagen - Autosalon Genf 2019
8, Mar 2019
VW ID. BUGGY Electric Dune Buggy Concept

Apparently Tesla put the entrenched car makers on notice and they all woke up from a deep slumber. Now, just about every car manufacturer is working on an EV. In Volkswagen’s case they are working on quite a few.  Most will be… boring. This one, however, isn’t boring at all…

GoPro Plus
30, Jan 2019
GoPro Plus Offers Unlimited High Quality Video Uploads

GoPro just announced a pretty compelling offer for users of their cameras, unlimited video storage with GoPro Plus ($4.99 per month). The previous GoPro Plus plan allowed  subscribers to upload unlimited photos and up to 35 hours of video (about 250Gb). The worst part of the old plan was that…

Lilium Jet Air Taxi
12, Nov 2018
Lilium Jet Air Taxi

Over the last few years we have seen many attempts at VTOL concepts and personal airplanes. Few have been as smooth as the Lilium Jet Air Taxi. This cool little guy can take off vertically and fly at speeds up to 186 mph (same number for range). The Lilium airplane…

Harley Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle
8, Nov 2018
Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle

It looks like the 2014 prototype electric motorcycle is finally making it to production in 2019. Pricing and specs are still a mystery with the Harley-Davidson LiveWire. There is no gasoline used as this is an all-electric powertrain with a magnetic electric motor mounted low in the frame. I am…

Impossible US-1 Drone Clear
12, Sep 2018
Impossible Aerospace US-1 Drone With 2-Hour Flight Time

Impossible Aerospace claims they have a drone hitting the market in Q4 of 2018 with a two hour flight time. The main structure of the US-1 is full of batteries which is why they have longer than average flight times. The Impossible US-1 ($7,500 for basic and $9,500 for thermal)…