Author Archives: John P. Barker

The WildCat — A New All-Terrain Robot that Sort of Looks Like a Monster

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WildCatLook at that picture on the right.  Looks innocuous enough, right?  Well, wait until you see this thing in motion.  Quite scary.  But, scariness aside, there is something to say about the WildCat robot.  It may just be the way to cover long distances across all sorts of terrain at a rather rapid pace.

King Robota — A Real Giant Robot?

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King RobotaRanging anywhere from eight to sixteen feet in height, King Robota manufactures some amazing robots designed for corporate events and large entertainment venues.  But... how much of the robot is a robot?

10 Best Surveillance Systems And Mini Spy Camera To Hide In Your House

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10 Best Surveillance Systems And Mini Spy CameraIt amazes me as to the variety of survaillance cameras are on the market.  They come in almost every shape and size, can be hidden inside anything from a USB drive to car keys, to fake air fresheners.  How paranoid are we that this has become a thriving market?  Check some of these mini spy gadgets out...

Vapourlites — The Safer Way To Smoke?

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VapourlitesI was a smoker for several years.  I eventually gave it up due to an odd habit that I have of thinking with my fingers over my mouth and nose.  The smell-rather like a flesh ashtray-was just nasty.  That and my finger tips were yellow. But I have to admit that the Vapourlites electronic cigarettes have a certain appeal for me.

LED Color Changing Showerhead Brightens Up Your Bathing Experience

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LED Color Changing Shower HeadI'm not quite sure why I want one of these.  Maybe it's because I have a hard time waking up in the morning... But this LED showerhead would definitely brighten my day.

The Esky Mini HD Camera Pen — I Suspect James Bond Would Like This; Product Review

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Esky Mini HD Camera PenI'm not sure exactly what situation I would find myself in where I would need the Esky Mini HD Camera Pen... but I want one, just in case.  I dunno... Ninjas or something?  Or maybe because there's a monster in my closet...

The CowboyStudio Shoulder Support Pad for Video Cameras — Is it Good? Product Review

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CowboyStudios Shoulder MountHaving worked in the film/video industry for about 20-years, I've had my experiences with camera mounts.  Some are great.  Some... well, just plain suck.  This device is quite innovative and may just be the answer to getting the jitters out of a shot without the weight of a steady-cam.

8 Great Gifts for Father’s Day 2013

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8 Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day.  When you get to my father's age, it becomes quite difficult to find something original as a gift.  Ties, while quite nice, are well-overplayed and no longer an option.  Take him out to lunch?  Sure... but again, not the most original of ideas.  Movies are a good idea... but unless it's a drafthouse, it's really not that special.

So what to get for Dad on this Father's Day?  Well, here are 8 ideas...