The stereotype of most programmers is a guy sitting in a dark room with nothing but the glow of a monitor screen keeping him company.  However, that is certainly not the case with the participants of Super Happy Dev House (SHDH).  Last weekend I attended the 36th Super Happy Dev House held at Microsoft Mountain View Office. What originally started as just a couple of guys getting together at a home to get help or swap ideas on a few projects they had going on, has grown to over a 400+ person eve…

This year at CES, Sony was kind enough to allow TechZulu the opportunity to use and review their Bloggie Camera CM5, a flip-view hand-held HD-video camera. First impression of this device was, "Who named this thing?", and even worse, "Why would they plaster that awful name on the device where everyone can see?". Perhaps I'm just particular, but the product name isn't professional, and even worse - it's plastered to the front of the device when you open it. I never got over the name of the devic…

If you're lovin' on Android and want a smartphone that integrates your communication channels and media in one place, the new Sony Xperia X10 just may be for you. TechZulu got a sneak peak of the device at CES. Here are a few highlights. Among the Xperia X10's signature applications is Timescape, which conveniently puts your communication events (Twitter, Facebook, email, etc.) in a chronological deck of cards. The full touch screen lets you scroll up and down to select the event you want. Simi…

Recently, I have had the opportunity to try out an app that is its (very) early stages called Graphic.ly. The app, clearly made for comic-book lovers and announced at CES, is intended to be an online comic-book shop with social features. The app has also been getting some good buzz in the iFanboy community. As the app, which is being developed for Adobe AIR, Windows, and mobile platforms, is early in its development, a full review would be premature, but here are our first impressions. After al…

You know those times when you're at the airport and your smartphone dies right when you're typing that last message? You look around for a charging station or free outlet, but of course none are in sight. Ya, we've all been there. Well, at CES, Case-Mate cut the cables and offered TechZulu a Hug. A new wireless charging system, the Hug is similar to the Powermat, but at half the price (retailing at $89.99 online). It features a case for the iPhone 3G or 3Gs and a wireless charging pad. Simply l…

IOGEAR had a slew of tech goodness during CES.  The first thing that caught my eye was the wireless HD streaming kit.  The picture quality did seem really awesome however it was only about five feet away from the television and there were no walls or anything like that to interfere with the signal.  Will do a full review of this product once we get our hands on one.  The HD Kit isn't available until March but will cost you a pretty penny at $899.95. Another wireless goodie was their multimedia …

During CES we caught up with Jeremy Toeman creator (and target) of the Gunman iPhone app.  Gunman is an augmented reality game that uses the iPhone's camera as a rifle scope and lets you start an all out shootout between you and a friend. So, how do you get the action started?  Gunman gives you 5 colors to select from (red, green, blue, black, white) which you specify as the color of your opponents shirt.  Select a match duration and you are on your way.  Tapping the screen fires your rifle and …

If you've ever been to TechZulu's Hollywood HQ, you know that Domo and Totoro stand guard over my Mac. I'm a sucker for the cute stuff, and at CES, the Headphonies from Mobi Technologies were no exception. These three-inch designer mini speakers feature a hi-fi amplifier that surprisingly pumps out the same bass as a regular boom box. You can also purchase a splitter to connect two of these characters for stereo sound. The Headphonies snatched up a CES Design & Engineering award, so keep a…

With all the traveling we do here at TechZulu, we're always on the lookout for ultra portable gear with high computing power and decent battery life. And if it looks snazzy, all the better. Which is why I was so excited to come across the Sony VAIO X-Series ultra thin notebook at CES. This super-sexy notebook computer weighs in at just 1.6 pounds and is a mere half-inch thick. You can thank its carbon-fiber casing for that, which also makes the X-Series surprisingly durable. Just look at these …