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Weirdly cute or just ugly? Gollum phone and controller holder

January 21, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Firebox says the figure will be coveted by all who see it. That might work for magic rings, but I’m not so sure.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: firebox, Gollum, lord of the rings

Exclusive: Infinite Realms battle map tech with coupon code

January 17, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The tabletop battle map tech Infinite Realms is scheduled for release on the 23rd.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: battle mats, infinite realms

Gaming and Education: How Video Games are Being Used in the Classroom

January 7, 2023 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

In recent years, the use of video games in education has gained significant attention as a way to engage students and teach important skills.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: education

Moonshine Miniatures will make your tabletop gaming glow

November 24, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The campaign wanted only €500 to fund; with three weeks still on the clock, more than €3,000 has been pledged. There are more details on the pitch page.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: 3d printing, kickstarters, lights, moonshine miniatures

TableTone, an Interactive Audio App for GMs smashes Kickstarter goals

November 19, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

TableTone makes a point of using music well in the video pitch so you can hear how effective it is.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: kickstarters, TableTone

Tech treasure hunt: Box picks Birmingham for the Hunt

November 14, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

And this year we’re also pleased to have a pop-up outlet in a prime location in the Bullring, which will give people a great opportunity to see what is hot this year in the run-up to Christmas, as well testing out the equipment for a chance to win spot prizes.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: sales

Wait, what? Nuclear decay-powered D&D dice

November 3, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

It’s not a new video, published close to the start of the year, but it’s new for me. And it’s mind-boggling.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: dice, science

Ascendice is a levitating d20 for your gaming den or kitchen table

October 24, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

Magnetic levitation technology usually uses a disc magnet, this isn’t great in a die as the magnets are seriously heavy and would completely unbalance the die.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: Ascendice, dice, kickstarters, the shop of many things

The D&D Slow Cooker: Have Wizards of the Coast gone too far this time?

October 2, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Some gamers play D&D for escapism, and Dungeons & Dragons is about life away from the hot stove, about dark dungeons and not the familiar flickering lights of the kitchen.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, food, uncanny brands

Crucial’s console cost calculations spotlight the dramatic NEO-GEO

September 22, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The NEO-GEO is the most costly console today, with the research suggesting the price tags should say $3,205.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: crucial, geo-neo, stats

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