Hardware | Mobile | Reviews | Technology
A few weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
I spend some time checking out a (non-exploding) Note 7 from Samsung
Wired Wednesday: SGNL, Coros LINX and WELT
My weekly technology talk with Ben Wilson on News 1130 radio in Vancouver
3D Printing | Hardware | Maker
Summer Project: Mostly Printed CNC Part 2
Part 2 of my summer project building the Mostly Printable CNC machine that allows me to mill, cut and draw on many different materials.
Wired Wednesday: Anglr, Audiojack & using wearables to track mental health
My weekly technology talk with Ben Wilson on News 1130 radio in Vancouver
Wired Wednesday: Walabot, Heart Beat Rings & Biko
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver, I spoke about these tech topics for Wired Wednesday with Ben Wilson: Walabot: Look Inside Your Walls with your smartphone (source) HB Ring: see & feel your partner’s heart beat in real time (source) Biko: Vancouver app rewards you for riding your bike (source)
Summer Project: The Mostly Printed CNC Machine Part 1
My summer project is building a ‘mostly’ 3D printed CNC machine using readily available, off the shelf parts and a whole lot of printed parts.
First Look: Samsung Gear Fit2 & IconX wearables
Trying out Samsung’s latest fitness-centric smart wearables, the Gear Fit2 watch and the IconX cord-less earbuds
Salvation Mountain, Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea
A day trip visit to the wonders of Salvation Mountain, Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea with a stop at the Ski Inn.
BMW Performance Driving Center
The one where I get to pretend to be a race car driver for the day at BMW’s Performance Driving Center just outside Palm Springs. One of the most fun and exhilarating things I’ve ever done.
Wired Wednesday: Color-mixing pen, Smart golf shoes & turn your smartphone into a laptop
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver, I spoke about these tech topics for Wired Wednesday with Ben Wilson: The Cronzy pen can draw in any color it sees in the real world (source) Smart shoes track your golf swing & postures (source) Superbook turns your smartphone into a laptop (source)