Sadly privacy is becoming an elusive unicorn. Some things we can avoid, others we cannot. That doesn’t mean we can’t make small changes that make it a bit tougher for everyone to know everything about us. For example does your Android phone really need where you are at all times?…
Holy shamoly. This Canon Super Telephoto 1200mm f/5.6L EF Autofocus Lens is the longest ever built by Canon. It contains 13 elements (2 fluorite) in 10 groups and focus’ down to 49.5′. This lens was built by hand at the rate of just 2-per-year between 1993 and 2005. Only about…
I am a big fan of paper shredders. No need to make it easy for data dumpster divers. The problem with my current shredder is that it is quite large and no matter what I do it makes quite a mess when I empty the shredded paper bin. I no…
For the James Bond types out there who happen to have an Apple Watch this post is for you. One of the latest games designed specifically for the Apple Watch is Spy Watch. Spy Watch, by Bossa Studios, lets users run their own mock global spy network. You’ll train agents, direct…
Broadcasters who use GoPro Hero cameras for unique immersive shots should be pretty excited about the GoPro HeroCast Transmitter. There are two versions the HeroCast and the HeroCast BacPac. The HeroCast transmitter makes it so that broadcasters can access and use the great video live via a wireless feed. In…
The market for out-of-the-box fully capable quadcopter just got pretty crowded. This is great news for the consumers of these gadgets as the pricing is starting to get more reasonable. Or at least the feature sets are matching the prices. The latest announcement in the video camera quadcopter arena comes…
Whether you are hiding valuables or a pistol for defensive measures the QuickSafe Vent Safe ($219) is a pretty clever hiding place. I seriously doubt the typical crack-head burglar would have a chance at finding this stash. The Vent Safe fits between your standard 16-inch studs and uses an RFID…
DJI is on fire these days and has just announced the release of their latest quadcopter the Phantom 3. Similar body as the Phantom 2 with an option for a 4K camera. The Phantom 3 comes in two models with the main only difference being the camera and the price…
The folks at 3D Robotics are taking a page from Apples marketing playbook with an early teaser video for their newest drone. Most hobby, and even professional, quadcopter operators tend to gravitate to the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon. The 3D Robotics quadcopters have never really garnered…
Choosing the right home/business monitoring camera is a daunting task. For most folks, a streaming WiFi camera with video/audio cloud storage is the quickest way to get up and running. Also, maintenance on this type of camera system is minimal when compared to other DVR systems. The Oco Streaming Camera…