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      You’re Probably Going to Want to Buy Google’s New Device Very Soon

      July 25, 2013 /

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      If I were to tell you that a creative and reasonably priced item with a unique, yet practical, solution to a common modern day need was coming out, you wouldn’t be blamed for looking for the obligatory Kickstarter link, and start wondering how much the minimum contribution is.

      That’s because while that site is heavily flawed (for instance, some developers exceed their requested amount by almost a $100,000 and still blow all the money, not release the product, and fail to have any reasonable plans for a refund in sight), it’s a consistently entertaining source of devices that make you go “Hmmm, interesting” possibly while smoking a pipe.

      But this particular device actually comes not from Kickstarter, but from our friends at Google.

      Called the Chromecast, it’s capable of broadcasting content from popular devices (be it iOS, Android, or computer) straight to your TV. Admittedly that’s a feature only impressive if you’ve never heard of HDMI, DVI, or VGA cables, but the Chromecast gains a leg up in that it’s not a cable at all, but rather an HDMI plug-in that can transmit the feed wirelessly from your selected device. All you have to do is find a compatible program, select a cast button, and you can view the feed from that program on your TV.

      Of those programs, only the presence of Netflix seems to be superfluous, considering that anyone with an HDMI port on their TV likely has Netflix compatibility for it in one way or another. The other compatible programs like Youtube, Google Play, and Google Chrome are much more encouraging, with that last one really driving home the point that the Chromecast is aiming to turn almost any TV into something more resembling a “smart” TV for the mere cost of $35.

      Even though I think the adding of the word smart before a device and calling it a day is a trend that needs to die a thousand deaths, the Chromecast is far and away the most exciting device of its kind I’ve ever seen, and with more program support (fingers crossed for Steam) can become an essential home device, though its base loadout justifies its meager $35 asking price already.

      Plus, unlike Kickstarter campaigns, this one is actually supported by a legitimate company (rather than “some guys”) and is not only likely to properly function as advertised, but will also probably include a definitive release date, which are things that are becoming significantly more foreign in the world of intriguing and affordable devices than I tend to like.

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      An Outlet that Changes the Plug-In Game Forever

      July 12, 2013 /

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      WOW, this was a tough decision.

      See, there’s only so much room to feature all of the great gadgets of the world on this blog, and some days, the pickings can be overloaded.

      For instance, today brought us the world’s smartest microwave, a urinal that doubles as a sink, a motion detecting Nerf sentry gun, and a health monitor for the home that functions similarly to something off of “Star Trek”, just to name a few innovations.

      But in the end, I had to go with something we could all use in our lives. It’s a device that manages to be simple yet revolutionary, as it completely changes the world of gadgets forever.

      It’s an electrical socket that rotates.

      Brought to us by the good people at 360 Electrical, this outlet features sockets that can not only rotate, but actually maintain an electrical connection while you maneuver them. That means that all of your devices that don’t quite fit (most likely due to those cumbersome “box” like plug-ins that manufacturers still prefer to use) will still be active no matter what position you set them in, and you can finally fit them all into one outlet without relying on a series of surge protectors, or voodoo curses.

      Best of all, the outlet plugs in to your current outlet with little installation required. That means it’s not only compatible with your home, but can easily travel with you as well.

      Should that not be enough, they also have power strips that perform similar functions as well.

      It’s not often that a device comes along that once and for all addresses a basic (but prevalent) technological need, but this is certainly one of them, and should be worthy of every gadget users attention.

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      New Program “Glassbattle” Provides an Interesting Look at Gaming With Google Glass

      July 10, 2013 /

      With Google Glass in the hands of users all over the world, the mysteries regarding it become fewer and fewer every day.

      However, that isn’t to say that some do not remain. While the biggest is going to be what kind of tech world are we looking at when everyone conceivably has access to its capabilities, a smaller, but still intriguing, query is how gaming will work on the device.

      So far we only have the app “Starfinder” to give us a hint. Unfortunately, its gameplay of locating and naming constellations faster than your opponents probably doesn’t exactly inspire gamers everywhere to start dreaming of the future with Glass.

      However, “Glassbattle” from developer Brick Simple may do just that.

      “Glassbattle” is nothing more than a remodeling of the classic game “Battleship” brought to Google Glass. To play, you and another user are given grids that indicate where your ships are positioned. Turn by turn you call out X and Y coordinates through the Glass microphone and attempt to hit all your opponent’s ships points to sink them. Sink them all, and victory is yours.

      It doesn’t exactly differ much from the classic board game, but honestly it is the perfect fit for technology like Glass as it allows you a familiar archetype, but uses the hands free Glass system to present it in a way never before possible. It may prove to be just the type of title that slowly opens the door for other game developers to get a feel for how Glass is going to enhance the experience.

      Okay, so admittedly it’s not exactly “The Last of Us,” but Glass has to start somewhere with gaming, and this looks a hell of a lot more promising than naming constellations. 

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      Charge Your Gadgets On the Go With the Mobile Power Case

      May 24, 2013 /

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      If you read our Valentine’s Day gift guide over on Bullz-Eye, then you may recall reading about a clever device called the Everpurse, which could charge the woman in your life’s favorite gadgets, while pulling double duty as a stylish purse.

      It was such a cool device, in fact, that it may have had you contemplating if there is in fact a manly way to carry around a purse.

      While the answer is of course a resounding no, don’t let that discourage you since the good people at RichardSolo have crafted a less gender discriminating charging bag in the Mobile Power Case.

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      The set up is pretty simple, as inside the case is two small pockets that perfectly fit a phone or similar device, while a larger compartment is available for your tablet. To charge your devices, you simply hook up the appropriate cables to the included battery pack, and you’ve got a mobile charging carrier for your favorite devices.

      While not near as clever, and slightly more cumbersome, than the Everpurse’s design, this device is still perfect for the tech head on the go, and for tablet owners is especially useful when looking for a versatile carrier.

      So if you’re tired of reaching for a dead device every time, consider grabbing the Mobile Power Case while it’s on sale for around $85 until the 27th, or snagging it for the usual $99.95, at RichardSolo’s website.

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      Thanks to This Device, You Can Cut Your Own Hair Without any of the Mockery

      May 16, 2013 /

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      Whether it be the suspicious prices, the forced conversations (or awkward silences depending on your barber), or the odd social phenomena that is staring at yourself in a mirror while a stranger runs their fingers through your hair, men have plenty of reasons to not like going to get a haircut.

      Much like the dentist though, it’s just one of those unpleasant things that you have to suck up and get through every once in a while, especially since the act of cutting your own hair is usually only associated with comically bad hairstyles and behind the back laughter.

      However, in case you’ve forgotten, we do live in an age where everything that once was suddenly no longer has to be and, thanks to a little gizmo called the single handed barber, that may now include the stigma surrounding self-haircuts.

      The single handed barber is an electric hand held rotary cutter that promises to give you a clean and even cut, with no more effort than it would take to comb your hair. Thanks to separate attachments, you can get cuts at 1/8”, 1/4”,1/2”, or 3/8” lengths, and the rechargeable battery works for five minutes with a 16 hour charge (though a plug in option is available).

      While you probably won’t be able to use this device to fashion that mohawk you’ve always wanted, as long as you don’t mind trusting your hair to something that looks like the little cousin of a Roomba, the single handed barber might just be the perfect $60 solution for those times when you need a trim, and really want to skip the barber.

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