For me, this IFA has been about connecting and reconnecting. I have not seen any major tech leaps but stay tuned, the fair has just started.
IFA Berlin 2022 starts Sept 2nd.
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IFA Reconnect
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IFA 2022 ARRIVES
Get all the tech news from IFA 2022.
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Perfect Tea, No Hassle
The BRU Tea Machine can make the perfect tea with no hassle according to start up founder Bogdan Krinitchko.
Click below for the interview.
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IFA IMB 2022
Technology news is back in the Black and Paper. After two years the IFA IMB is back. A nice size preview consumer electronics trends. July 13th and 14th at the City Cube the biggest technology brands offer a small size sampling of the upcoming IFA fair in September.
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Testing the Neato Bot
i got the new Neato D10 robot vacuum to put through the test. Does it work? My first impressions. I am not too sure about the app. The actual vacuum device has a good feel.
In two weeks, I’ll tell you my impressions.
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TECH SUCCESS
I saw Bob at IFA 2020. A cute, small and stylish mini dishwasher, the perfect counter top appliance for cramped quarters. Bob is now available in stores.
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Sexual Healing Technology
I had an online interview with Mystery Vibe’s Soumyadip Rakshit about his Sexual Health Start Up and technology’s role in relationships.
Does the device make a noise?
Yes! It depends on the settings. There are 16 settings from soft to strong.
Is this a dildo or vibrator?
It is a vibrator, additionally, a high tech toy.
How easy are the devices to use?
The Mystery Vive devices are simple devices. User friendly. Anyone who is not tech savvy can use it with ease. The download apps are easy to use. The Crescendo is customizable loaded with many options for specific zones. Both ends can stimulate the prostate. Also, there are devices for stimulating nipples.
Sex Toy
Is “Sex Toy” the right term to use for the devices?
You can use that term. It is for pleasure but also a health and medical device. Our health device or adult tech help improves the quality of life.
Is there gender specific usage?
No. All our devices cross gender lines.
What is the product material?
Outside it is made of body safe silicon. Inside, the material is electronic plastic. They are adaptable and stretch.
Is “sex toy” the right term?
You can call it that. We want people to have pleasure with the devices. It is also a healthcare device.
Is a lubricant needed with a toy?
We always recommend a lube to counter dryness.
Your background is originally not in adult toys.
No. I have a background in defense electronics, hardware research was an easy transition to sexual research.
Why this tech field?
My business partners and I, all of us are married, wanted to develop a product that would keep the marriages alive. Mystery Vibe products help couples reconnect.
When I saw you at IFA Berlin, a bit of a shock.
Mystery was the first adult device at IFA.
Where can you buy Mystery Vibe tech devices?
Online, duty free shops, Amazon and in Selfridges.
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CES 21 from Las Vegas
CES 21 opened ysterday. The Las Vegas based tech show went low key under the circumstances. Nevertheless, many brands debuted some curious devices.
Devices that peaked my curiosity.
LG and TCL Rollable Smartphones
Lenovo AR glasses for conferences
Dycaco Fitness Device
Roboruck Vaccum
Stay Tuned for complete coverage. I am waiting for brand press releases.
CES runs from 11th to the 14th of January.
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Possessor, A New Cronenberg Arrives
During a partial lockdown my only entertainment is sitting in the living room in front of a screen. I got a screener link to Possessor. I knew a few details about the film from social media. The jarring one sheet poster meant this is a not a mainstream film.
Brandon Cronenberg is an apple who did not fall from the tree. Like his father, the son of acclaimed filmmaker David Cronenberg displays his cynicism towards modern technology front and centre. To classify the film as just a sci-fi thriller would be too easy. Identity, corporate assignation, gender roles, murder and personality theft are covered in Possessor.
His Father’s Son
I expected some head turning moments when the opening credits rolled. The “what have I gotten myself into moment” started during the first 5 minutes. The shocking opening scene gives a bloody preview of things to come. For Cronenberg fans, as I said, Brandon inherited his father’s artistic DNA.
Kudos to lead actors Andrea Riseborough and Christopher Abbott for playing their synchronized roles without sharing a scene. As Tasya Vos, Riseborough’s breathes life into her almost out of control tech assassin. Abbott’s role as a possessed displaced person in his own body takes a subtle route of a confused man battling for control of his mind and body.
A lot of mention has been given to the film’s cinematography and direction, well deserved. Brandon’s work is one of a confident director in control. At times the emphasis on style over story hobbles his script, especially 3/4 along the ride. A bit of overkill creeps in.
Director of Photography Karim Hussain’s camera work deserves mentioning. One of main criticism of modern technology is the sense of belonging while in isolation. Karim gets this across by shooting the scenes with a sense of chilling detachment.
Possessor can be called “disturbing”. But for me, I would argue this is a calling card work from a guy with a flair for staging violence. Brandon Cronenberg may not get invited to make a Marvel film. That could be a good thing. We need filmmakers with his perspective working outside the commercial arena.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
Possessor, directed and written by Brandon Cronenberg
A Running Time of 103 minutes
From Neon
Available on Video on Demand December 8th
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Electric in the City-Preview
I tested the Vanmoof electric bike for a day. Riding around the city on the high-tech cycle, I want one.
The Vanmoof Electric Bike
Stay tuned for the feature