Product Reviews

I'm sure you've seen television commercials advertising the Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball, and wondered, what it is and how it works? In the commercials, the ball appears to defy gravity; rolling up a person's arm, levitating, and staying suspended in midair. Is it magi? I don't think so. It is, however, a clever optical illusion created by a very skilled performer. The Fushigi Magic Gravity ball is an acrylic contact juggling ball. The form of contact ball juggling is relatively new, but has grown in popularity recently. Contact ball jugglers use ordinary balls, like the Fushigi to create complex juggling routines. Unlike regular juggling, the balls remain in contact with the body at all times. Also, unlike standard juggling balls, the balls used in contact ball juggling are perfectly round, clear or reflective, and made out of a hard, material. Acrylic contact juggling balls, like the Fushigi, are the most common since the material is lightweight, durable, and inexpe...

Image via Wikipedia Logitech Harmony series of smart remotes do wonderful things for you home entertainment system experience.I call these items peacemakers. They take all your components that just don't coexist and make them get along. No more wondering which remote goes to what. Everything will be at your fingertips in one device. The new 600 and 650 series of remotes offer the best value amongst the current Harmony lineup. The Logitech Harmony 650 remote, available for around $99, has a limit of controlling only five devices. If this is a problem you may want to consider upgrading to the 700 series. The remote fits comfortably in the hand and the button layout is very easy to figure out. Dedicated buttons up top are handy, up and down arrows make for easy scrolling through DVR menus, and the row of colored buttons is great for everything from console game controls. The device is backlit and will light up once you pick it up. However it's not very sensitive and may req...