I am a sucker for remote controlled toys and lately I have checked out a bunch that are controlled by the iPhone. A new RC toy has turned up called the TankBot and it is from Desk Pets. Desk Pets is famous for making little RC toys and other things that you can play with. The TankBot has three … [Read more...] about Desk Pets TankBot can be Controlled by iPhone and Android (video)
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Unreal Engine 3 UDK Heads to Mac OSX this month
If you are a gamer that likes to use a Mac for their gaming fix, Epic has some epic news for you. The company has announced that finally, after four years of waiting, the Unreal Engine and games using it are coming to the Mac platform. It has been four years since Epic promised that Gears of War … [Read more...] about Unreal Engine 3 UDK Heads to Mac OSX this month
Jabra Supreme Bluetooth Headset Debuts
Jabra has unveiled a new Bluetooth headset that is a mono headset. The headset is called the Jabra Supreme and it claims to be the first to have noise cancellation in a mono device. Mono means that it has only one speaker and doesn't make stereo sound. Advanced Noise Cancellation Technology The … [Read more...] about Jabra Supreme Bluetooth Headset Debuts
Over a Million Total Android and iPhone Apps Launched
A report has surfaced from Appsfire that claims that since the Android OS and iPhone launched, there have been a total of a million apps for both platforms combined launched onto the market. There are a few caveats for these numbers, though. First, the apps that are on both platforms were … [Read more...] about Over a Million Total Android and iPhone Apps Launched
Intel SSD 710 Series Breaks Cover
Intel has unveiled a new SSD today that is aimed at the data center in the enterprise market. The SSD has many features that are designed to make it perform as if it uses SLC NAND, but actually has cheaper MLC NAND inside. The SLC NAND is known to be more reliable. Introducing the SSD 710 The … [Read more...] about Intel SSD 710 Series Breaks Cover
Boeing chooses Android to Power 787 Dreamliner In-flight Entertainment Screens
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the biggest commercial aviation projects that Boeing has been working on in a long time. The 787 has finally received approval for deliveries by the FAA, and the first plane will get into the hands of the carrier that ordered it soon. This milestone marks a … [Read more...] about Boeing chooses Android to Power 787 Dreamliner In-flight Entertainment Screens
Netflix Forced to Change Outlook After Price Increase
I don't know anyone that was glad when Netflix announced not too long ago that it was splitting streaming and mail-order DVD into two different services. That meant that people had to pay more money, and that didn’t sit well with the public. The backlash was very strong. It appears that hundreds … [Read more...] about Netflix Forced to Change Outlook After Price Increase
Western Digital Offers WD 2go and WD 2go Pro apps for My Book Live HDD
WD has announced a couple of new apps that are available for iPhone and Android users. These innovative apps allow users to transform their My Book Live external HDD into a personal cloud storage system, providing the ability to share content with anyone, anywhere. WD 2go App: Free and … [Read more...] about Western Digital Offers WD 2go and WD 2go Pro apps for My Book Live HDD
Kingston KC100 Business SSD Launches with Speed and Security
Kingston has unveiled its latest SSD, and this time the SSD is aimed at business users. The SSD is called the SSDNow KC100. It is designed to work with the SATA 6Gb/s port and uses a SandForce controller. It also has a 5-year warranty and special features just for business users. Enterprise-Level … [Read more...] about Kingston KC100 Business SSD Launches with Speed and Security
Orb Live Lets You Stream Free Hulu Content and More to Android Devices
One of the things that made Google TV and other gadgets less appealing to me was when Hulu moved to block access to free programs to the devices. Hulu wanted you to sign up for the Plus pay service to access its content on the go. A new app has landed for Android devices called Orb Live … [Read more...] about Orb Live Lets You Stream Free Hulu Content and More to Android Devices
Pioneer Unveils New Elite BDP-53FD Blu-ray Player
Pioneer has unveiled a new Elite edition high-end 3D Blu-ray player at CEDIA today. The player is called the BDP-53FD. It can be hooked to the internet via Ethernet or an optional wireless adapter. Once connected, the Blu-ray player can stream all sorts of content from Pandora, YouTube, and Netflix. … [Read more...] about Pioneer Unveils New Elite BDP-53FD Blu-ray Player
Leica shows Off a Limited Edition V-LUX 30 Camera with Special Design
Leica is well known for making some of the finest digital cameras, renowned for their supreme quality and exceptional image performance. The cameras that the company produces are also well known for being quite expensive. Leica has recently introduced a new special limited edition camera that is now … [Read more...] about Leica shows Off a Limited Edition V-LUX 30 Camera with Special Design
