How you know 3D printing is hitting the mainstream
You know 3d printing is hitting the mainstream when…
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Tech Tuesday: Scanadu’s Scout tricorder and create your own GPS watch apps
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver, I talked about these items: Scanadu’s Scout tricorder: an entrant in the Tricorder XPrize contest, the Scout is Scanadu’s crack at bringing the famous medical diagnosis device from Star Trek to a reality. The $150 device due out next year packs a lot into it’s 2 inch…
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Hardware | Mobile | Technology
Windows Phone 8 & Windows RT: first looks
Recently I had a chance to check out a bunch of new Windows related products including the latest mobile phones with Windows Phone 8 and tablets with Windows RT. I only had a few minutes to play with each device but a few things stood out that struck me as nice departures from the typical…
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Tech Tuesday: Lytro Reinvents The Camera, Again & Task One iPhone case
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver I talked about these items: Lytro Reinvents The Camera Once Again: The Lytro Light Field Camera is a unique camera that captures photos and lets you change the focus within the frame, recently updated their software to add two new stunning features – perspective shift and living…
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A weekend getaway to Victoria
Recently I was offered a stay at a hotel in Victoria. I’ve stayed at many different hotels downtown, but never the Harbour Towers. The timing was perfect as it was an anniversary weekend for my girlfriend and I. It seemed like a great way to spend some quality time in Victoria that wasn’t about work…
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Tech Tuesday: 3d printing props for the Hobbit & reusing those electric car batteries
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver I talked about these items: The Hobbit gets 3d printed: Props for the upcoming Hobbit movie from Peter Jackson were largely 3d printed by Weta Workshops. Everything from weapons like the Orcrist and Sting to apparel such as helmets and buckles. Even prostetic pieces likes noses and…
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MAKE international 3D printing meetup
Last night was the first international maker meetup on 3d printing, hosted by MAKE magazine. I was able to help gather about 17 folks down at the Vancouver Hack Space (aka VHS) to watch the live Google+ Hangout and generally geek out about 3d printing. MAKE just published their guide to 3d printing and sent…
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Perhaps I shouldn’t have 3D printed this
But I couldn’t resist Landru’s awesome model of the T-800 Terminator Exoskull. It was also my first time printing something with support. I used MakerWare’s built in support option in this 4 hour print using the medium quality settings. The support literally peels off and is kind of like velcro (but looks like a brillo…
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Tech Tuesday: New mobile payment options & a facial recognition service for retailers
This week on News 1130 radio in Vancouver I talked about these items: Facial recognition service for retailers: NEC has launched a facial recognition system, right out of the movie Minority Report, for use in Japanese retail stores that helps retailers create marketing profiles based on the people visiting their stores and even track them…
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Mobile | Reviews | Technology
Roam Mobility Liberty Hotspot
Earlier this year, I was able to try out the Liberty Hotspot from Roam Mobility while at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Anytime I travel in the US, it’s always a hassle to stay connected without incurring huge roaming fees. I’ve written about some of the work arounds I’ve used including unlocked phones with iPad sims…
