2, Jun 2014
Asus Zenbook NX500 With 4K Display

It must suck to be on the PC side of the fence, constantly chasing specs.  That is the nature of the beast though.  The Asus Zenbook line of high-end Ultrabooks is at it again with their latest refresh.  The Asus Zenbook NX500 comes loaded with higher end specs most notably…

Asus Chromebox M004U
30, May 2014
ASUS Chromebox M004U Desktop Review

The Chromebox M004U desktop is tiny at just 1.75 x 5 x 5 inches.  It looks more like a Roku 3 or an Apple TV than a computer.   Considering the size and price (starting at $174) the Asus Chromebox M004U is worth a look.  Read on for a detailed review…

6, May 2014
Garmin Forerunner 15

I think Garmin finally got it right with the Forerunner 15.  They combined the best of their two most popular wearables the Vivofit and the Forerunner 10.  Now you get all of the GPS watch goodness mixed in with daily activity tracking.  Read on for details on the Forerunner 15.

Microsoft All-In-One Media Keyboard
16, Apr 2014
Microsoft All-In-One Media Keyboard

I used to love my Logitech diNovo Mini HTPC keyboard… but I am on my 3rd unit and they all have battery and connection issues.  C.R.A.P.  Well, Microsoft is getting in on the living room keyboard game.  Their latest All-in-One Media keyboard isn’t small… but it is ready to tackle…

ADS-445 Review
16, Apr 2014
Swann ADS-445 SwannEye HD Pan & Tilt Wireless IP Network Camera Review

I’m always happy when I get a chance to try out new security cameras.  I use IP cameras for my business and  I currently have a couple of Samsung wireless IP (SNH-1011N) cameras and love the idea of wifi cameras, especially when they have good mobile apps.  Read on for…

4, Apr 2014
X-Mini WE Micro Portable NFC Bluetooth Capsule Speaker Review

The, truly, portable Bluetooth speakers, while portable, tend to be a bit lacking on sound quality.  And while the X-Mini WE Portable Speaker ($17) is advertised to be the fix to this problem.  The tag line for the X-Mini WE Speaker is Sound Beyond Size.  I am not sure it…

31, Mar 2014
188MPH RC Car

This RC car manages to go over 188mph which I think is the world record for the fastest RC car.  Don't quote me on that.  Either way it is quite impressive.  I have no idea how they can keep in going in a straight line.  I struggle to not hit…

24, Mar 2014
Touch-Controlled Bluetooth Speaker

Not only does the Neptor NPSP01Bluetooth Speaker look great it also has some cool features to boot.  The NPSP01 has gone away from small buttons made the entire speaker the controller. Twist for volume Press and hold to power on Tap for music/phone control Wireless Bluetooth speaker Weighing only a…

17, Mar 2014
Quickly Identify Allergens, Chemicals, Nutrients, Calories, & Ingredients In your Food Or Beverages–TellSpec

TellSpec Inc., developer of the world's first consumer food scanner, today announces it has integrated a Texas Instruments DLP device into the TellSpec food scanner. The TellSpec scanner will identify calories, macronutrients, ingredients, allergens and chemicals in food and beverages, and inform consumers about the relationship between food composition, consumption…

13, Mar 2014
MIT’s New Soft Robotic Fish

The smart kids at MIT are at it again.  This time they have created a self-contained autonomous robotic fish that is soft/squishy.  The fish moves by controlling the flow of carbon dioxide via an internal bladder.  This is done to allow the robotic fish to move very quickly, like the…