Question of the day? Isn’t HD 1080p the best of the best? Then everybody said 4K and then camera nerds said 8K. Now 10K! Yupe, 10K video footage. This entitled “10328×7760 – A 10K Timelapse Demo” by Joe Capra (Scientifantastic).
The 10K Video Experience
February 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Baymax USB LED Lamp
February 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Need a light in your dreary dorm room or work desk? If you’re Disney’s Big Hero 6 fan, then you might want to pick-up this InfoThink Baymax USB LED nightlight.
The Back to the Future II DeLorean Crazy Case!
February 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bandai Japan has always made a splash with their Crazy Case line-up of super nerdy geeky “you-so-fresh” iPhone cases. This time Crazy Case takes the “Back to the Future II” DMC DeLorean car and turns into a iPhone6 case with LED lights galore and special effects. Look for a June 2015 release and will be priced around $52.00USD.
Tim Burton’s Batmobile iPhone case from Bandai Japan
February 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Do you want to be the talk of the town with all your geeky comic book friends? If you have an Apple iPhone6 and a Batman fanatic, then you might want to pick-up this phone case. From the Tim Burton directed and starring Micheal Keaton 1989 Batman film, this is the Batmobile replica from Bandai Japan’s Crazy Case series.
The NES Power Glove Re-invented for Animation
January 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re an 1980’s kid, then you probably remember the 8-bit video game system – the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The NES was selling like hot cakes and had many peripherals, like the NES Power Glove. The long but forgotten device gets a new use by animator Dillon Markey.
Mega Man Helmet LED
January 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a cool LED light for your desk, then this is it. This officially licensed Mega Man Helmet desk light is powered by USB and uses LEDs.
Turn Your Smartphone into a Robot Warrior
January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There’s a plethora of smartphone cases from the cute to geeky. Now comes the Mech Warrior steampunk-style smartphone case. Sold at the Red5 gadget shop, this is the Metal Art MECH Warrior Phone Stand.
Film Canister For Other Uses
January 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you have “old-school” photography friends that pine for the old days of shooting on film and developing photos in a dark room and you have to get them a gift of some sort, then these products from Photojojo should do the trick.
Carbon Fiber LEGO Bricks
January 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
And you thought only carbon fiber was made for exotic supercars? Not anymore. The idea of these unique LEGO bricks came about with LEGO fan/builder Mark Carpenter and his 3 sons. They wanted something unique and cool to make their LEGO builds standout, the Carbon Fiber Tile.
They’ve already reached their Kickstarter goal and you will need to pledge more than $38.00USD to get these black high-gloss 1×2 carbon fiber tiles. As LEGO builder myself, I’m looking for more variety-style carbon bricks than the basic 1×2 tiles and, as they stated on their Kickstarter page, Mark will be adding more variety LEGO compatible bricks in the future. Now that would be cool.
Check out: Kickstarter – Carbon Fiber Tiles.
Star Wars Public Transportation Case
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems every little card in our wallet gets an accessory like our smartphones. Here’s something from Bandai Japan, it’s the Crazy Case line featuring the Star Wars Millennium Falcon. Now as I travel around the SF Bay Area using Public Transportation like the BART or MUNI, instead taking out my boring Clipper card, I got this Bandai Japan Crazy Case Star Wars Millennium Falcon.
Frankie’s Garage: HyperChargers R/C from Jada Toys
November 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Building R/C cars is an expensive hobby, so if you want a no frills, no assembly required and ready to play, check out the HyperChargers R/C car line-up from Jada Toys.
Beats x Hello Kitty = 40th Anniversary Headphones
October 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Looks like rapper Dr. Dre is also getting on the 40th Anniversary Hello Kitty bandwagon! Beats will offer 2 special Hello Kitty-inspired items: the Solo2 Hello Kitty headphone and the urbeats Hello Kitty earbuds editions.
Target x Tanamachi Studios
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re like me, I go through many iPhone cases not because I’m a trendsetter or anything like that, but I’m emotional person and sometimes in a weird/social/cultural way, when I put on a splashy iPhone case it somehow represents me. But onto the topic hand, if you’re looking for a fun and vibrant iPhone cases, then look no further with this new collaboration between Target and Tanamachi Studios.
Godzilla Replica Special Effects Playset
August 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Are you fan of Ultraman flicks or those great kaiju movies from the 1960s? Well, this toy “Special Effects Diorama” by Bandai Japan hearkens back to 1960s movie house Tsuburaya Productions. If you haven’t heard of Tsuburaya Productions, I suggest you Google or Wiki it.
Video Game Controller History by Javier Laspiur
July 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Video game controllers play a big part in the success or failure of a video game console, like that nasty Atari Jaguar joystick. Now that had you thinking, “WTF Atari?” I’m somewhat of a video-game gal, but I don’t remember any video game consoles before the 1990s, unlike my fellow Retrenders super-blogger Stephen Jang, he’s an old-fart. I’m just kidding. This is a super-duper geeky photo project by artist/designer Javier Laspiur. “Controllers” is a photo history of video game consoles through the eyes of the controllers or joysticks, if you prefer calling it that.
The Typewriter is BACK by Qwertytoys
July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I remember my dad telling me word processing was different in his time, like they had these ancient machines called “typewriters.” What no cut and paste? No spell check or auto-grammar correct? How could you live with yourself? Turning term papers and thesis must have been nuts! But now if you want that “old-school” feeling Qwerkytoys has got it! Introducing the Qwertywriter – the typewriter-inspired product.
Japan: The Future of Robotics
June 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Remember watching anime like Bubblegum Crash or Ghost in the Shell about androids and cyborgs? Is it here already? Engadget is at the “Android: What is Human?” Exhibition in Toyko, Japan.
Drink: The Ultimate Beer Cooler
June 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Summer is beach parties, barbecuing meats of all kinds and ice-cold beer. Keeping the beer cold is the key, and this portable beer cooler is the answer – The JamCooler.
Retro LEGO Builds for ALL!
May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever feel nostalgic about past technological wonders like old video game systems, CRT tube TVs, rotary telephones and what not, and you are a LEGO builder, then check out – Chris McVeigh’s site Building Guides. I admit I am not a LEGO mad-genius builder, I’m like a Emmet who needs an instruction booklet and details before I can build anything.
Behind the Scenes: Star Trek Into Darkness
January 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What makes a movie or TV show great? Yes, the acting and cast are among the very important aspects, but like movie reviewer Grace Randolph says “World Building” is also a vital part. Here ILM takes us behind-the-scenes of how they built a “real” futuristic 2259 San Francisco for Star Trek Into Darkness.
Batman Tumbler Golf Cart on Sale @ eBay
December 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s Cyber Monday and you can pick up this custom golf cart that looks like the Tumbler Batmobile from the The Dark Knight films.
Kano: Build your own DIY computer in 20 minutes
November 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
Building your own PC can be tough for non-geeks or non-technical people. Well, now kids all of ages can build their own DIY computer in about 20 minutes and learn programing and coding in a fun and easy way with Kano. The London agency MAP Project Office teamed up Kano founders Alex Klein and Yonatan Raz-Fridman to build these cheap computer kits.
Hip iPad Pencil Stylus by FiftyThree
November 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you want that old school feeling of writing down notes and ideas on paper with a writing instrument, then here’s FiftyThree’s Pencil and Paper iPad app. This stylish digital stylus is built for the Apple’s iPad and their Paper iPad app.
Kensington Contour Overnight Backpack
August 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I can’t believe the summer is over already and it’s back to class! If you are one of those people that likes a super durable and one pack that carries everything like laptops, jackets, books and stuff, then check out this Kensington Contour Overnight Backpack.
ANIME EXPO 2013 : Simul TV – The Next Generation of the Social Television Experience is Here!
August 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’ve sat in front of the television with my laptop and literally chatted via skpe, twitter, and even shot a facebook comment while watching a FIFA world cup soccer game. In some cases I made a long distant call to rub a score into my best friend’s face! Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an available platform with the game on screen with updated twitter & facebook comments, and Skyping with friends or family joining in on the game to have the ultimate social game experience! Well look no further – Steven Turner has developed the platfom and it’s called Simul TV. “The Eddie” gets the scoop!
This segment opens up with the Ramen crew’s “The Eddie” finally getting Alodia Gosiengfiao to give our Ramen and a Half show a shout out.
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