Typically, waterproof or ruggedized cameras tend to look a bit too big and/or bulky. Sony has bucked that ugly camera trend with their latest Cyber-Shot TX200V Waterproof Camera. The TX200V is skinny at 16mm deep, waterproof to five meters, freeze-proof, and dustproof. Ok, so how do the camera features stack…
Ford is now taking reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric for deliveries in California, New York, and New Jersey. This will be Ford's first electric car, with five more all-electric vehicles hitting in the next few years. The Ford Focus Electric will have a 23 kWh lithium-ion battery, a 130…
Finally, all of the silly rumors and fake iPhone pictures will be at rest, for a while. Apple has released the latest iPhone, the iPhone 4S. The new iPhone 4S sports a dual-core A5 processor, dual CDMA / GSM (true world phone), Siri-enabled voice control, better cameras, 1080p video recording,…
Garmin's latest sports watch is the most complete sporting watch we have seen to date. The Garmin Forerunner 910XT will help runners, walkers, swimmers, aerobics nuts, etc, The Forerunner 910XT will track running/walking/biking distance, swim strokes, pool lengths, elevation, pace, speed, heart rate, and calories burned. This is "the" watch…
Assuming you are sitting at a computer with a full browser and have the Google Earth plugin installed you should checkout the 3D view. The view gives you the feeling of flying over your route in a helicopter. To try out the new 3D aerial view make sure you have…
Are you the type who loses your keys or smartphone? My friend Pete is… In fact, just last week he lost his keys which prevented a hunting trip from happening. Come to think of it, he even lost his cordless phone, still hasn't found it after over a week. Ha. …
If my dog ever manages to escape my backyard and run away, the last thing I want is to do is sit home and hopelessly wait for a good Samaritan to read the pet tag and contact me. My dog, a yellow lab, is so beautiful, and usually well behaved,…
GM's aftermarket rearview mirror with OnStar FMV built-in is hitting BestBuy July 24th. Expect to pay $299.99, plus $75 for installation and $18.95 per month. The mirror will work in most vehicles and there is an online compatibility configurator here. Not sure how I feel about another recurring monthly…
The Padfone gadget uses a 4.3-inch smartphone that docks inside a 10.1-inch tablet and has dynamic display switching, two batteries, Qualcomm processor, shared SIM card, a single hard drive, Android’s next generation operating system (Ice Cream Sandwich) all for about $900. Sounds neat but call me skeptical. Look for the…
Finally an electric motorcycle that looks mean and tough. I have nothing against Zero Motorcycles or Brammo but their designs leave a lot to be desired. The Lito Sora Electric Motorcycle started with a fresh slate and made one hell of an electric superbike. The seat is even electric and…