When Motorola first announced the Moto Z and its modular attachments, I was excited. I loved the modular phone concept that LG started with the G5. But unlike the G5, the Moto Z could swap modules without shutting down the phone. I was baffled at how clunky LG’s modular design looked next to Motorola’s. However,… Continue reading Moto Z review: Do we need modular phones?
The OnePlus 3 has been on the market for a couple of months now, but finding a good case is still a chore. In order to protect my phone, I settled with getting a generic clear TPU case for the OnePlus 3 off of Amazon. The company name, Love Ying, should have been a red flag.… Continue reading The best OnePlus 3 clear case
My Moto X is working fine but over time, like all Android phones, it became slow. Instead of performing a factory reset, I decided to install CyanogenMod. For those unfamiliar, Cyanogen is a small software company that makes a fork of Android called CyanogenMod. It’s completely customizable and has a ton of innovative features not… Continue reading Installing CyanogenMod on my Moto X made me want to switch to an iPhone
I’ve always loved technology because it’s done so much to make our lives better. But when smartwatches started taking off, I was less than impressed. Even today, I do not wear a smartwatch. Instead, I wear mechanical watches, a technology that was superseded by battery-powered quartz watches and now smartwatches. For me, smartwatches don’t solve… Continue reading Why I wear a normal watch
There are a ton of ways to mount your smartphone in your car from suction cups to vent mounts. However, not all vent mounts work in every car and suction cups may fall off when the temperature changes. The best solution for me has been CD slot car mounts, which cannibalize the CD slot… Continue reading Mountek nGroove vs. Koomus CD-Eco: comparison and review
The Apple iPad is now a legitimate productivity machine but that wasn't always the case. When the first iPad debuted, I remember explaining to customers at the campus computer store where I worked why they were better off buying a laptop. But times have changed and my iPad is now powerful enough for my needs… Continue reading Review: Anker TC930 Ultra-Slim keyboard for the iPad Air 2 and Air
Subaru is killing it. Demand for Subarus is skyrocketing and the company is struggling to meet demand. The automaker's plants are at full capacity and its dealerships are asking for more inventory. According to Bloomberg, Subaru's profit margins are 9%, besting Toyota (8%) and BMW (7.2%). For a small automaker, that number is incredible. But… Continue reading How Subaru became the Apple of car manufacturers
Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 will be available for desktops and laptops on July 29th. The company promised to roll out Windows 10 in mid-2015 for free and has kept its promise. But Windows 10 won't stay free forever; starting July 29th, users will have one year to download the free upgrade. After that,… Continue reading Windows 10 available July 29. Here’s how to reserve your free copy
Before this week's reveal of the Apple Watch, its designer Jony Ive famously told journalists that the Swiss watchmaking industry was "fucked." While the Appe Watch is by far the most beautiful and feature packed smartwatch to date, I don't think Swiss watchmakers are fucked at all. In fact, I don't think they're even making… Continue reading The fatal flaw of all smartwatches
The LG G Watch is far from beautiful. The watch is a sea of cheap feeling plastic and paired with a generic looking square face, it doesn't really stand out. Thankfully, it's possible to change out the stock gray rubber strap. I had a bunch of 22mm watch straps laying around and decided to experiment… Continue reading Watch straps for the LG G Watch
Finally wrote up my reasons for ditching my iPhone for a Samsung Galaxy Nexus. You can read about it here.
Last week, Google silently rolled out a new feature for their search algorithm called "Search, plus Your World," with an emphasis on the "plus." What Google has managed to do is to give their own service, Google +, more clout than any other social network within their search results. With this strategic move, Google has lost… Continue reading Google has lost its way with personalized results