June 11, 2017 – The Zedman

Smart leggings by Wearable X vibrate to correct imperfect yoga poses

June 11, 2017June 12, 2017 James Robinson

These responsive leggings by tech brand Wearable X use gentle pulses to give instant feedback to the wearer on their yoga postures. The Nadi X leggings has five sensors embedded into the fabric. These connect via Bluetooth to an accompanying smartphone app to determine what yoga position the wearer is in. The app displays the pose and uses vibration to... Read More

How Adam West played a prank using his local phone book

June 11, 2017June 12, 2017 James Robinson

A few years back, I was in Sun Valley, Idaho for a conference. I learned Adam West lived in the area and I wondered if he was listed in the local phone book. So, I pulled it out of the nightstand in my hotel room and checked. Flipping to the the “W” page, I spotted his name. His listing prompted, “See Wayne... Read More

GoPro Fusion first look: going beyond VR

June 11, 2017June 12, 2017 James Robinson

Virtual reality arrived with a lot of hype, but challenges have prevented it from being adopted by mainstream consumers. While the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift are excellent VR experience, not everyone has thousands of dollars or the space to invest in a VR setup. Mobile VR like the Samsung Gear VR and Google Daydream View are arguably more exciting,... Read More

Adam West, 1928-2017

June 11, 2017June 12, 2017 James Robinson

Adam West, famed as Batman and latterly for his work in animation, is dead at 88. “Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight, and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans’ lives. He was and always will be our hero,” his family said in a statement. With its “Wham! Pow!” onscreen exclamations, flamboyant villains and cheeky... Read More