Monday, November 10, 2014

A call for openness, stability, and features.

Recently, Google put the LG G Watch R up for sale via the Google Play store at a whopping $300. The G Watch R is another round-faced smartwatch like the Moto 360, but it doesn't have the issue of the awkward black bar at the bottom of the face and looks just as slick. However, it still doesn't quite appeal to me in terms of functionality.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Nexus 6 and 9: Why Pure Android Devices are so, SO important

It's been a few weeks since Google announced the Nexus 6 and 9, the newest devices in Google's Nexus family of devices, running the next generation of Android, 5.0- Lollipop. The Nexus 6 marks Google's first phablet with a 6 inch screen, and the 9, made by HTC, is HTC's first tablet in years and marks its coming full circle with Android since the Nexus One. But there's more to take from these devices than just what they mean to the companies. The real question is: why are these devices important to consumers? What makes the Nexus family so important as Android devices?

Monday, September 29, 2014

State of the Smartwatch: Moving to independence may not be all that good

The smartwatch landscape is changing, ever so quickly. We started with square designs, and now manufacturers are making traditionally round-faced devices to behold (or, maybe, be-wrist?).

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Dear parents: let your children read Harry Potter

One of the courses that I'm taking this semester is a study of the work of C.S. Lewis, and the class recently concluded reading the first book of The Space Trilogy, Out of the Silent Planet. To sum up the book, a professor named Ransom is kidnapped by two men and whisked away into space, eventually landing on a planet named Malecandra.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Apple finally did one thing right...and another thing absolutely wrong...and are using Google's tricks as usual

Yes, yes, I'm referring to Apple's announcement of the Apple Watch, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Yes, I am absolutely going to criticize Apple in this post. Apple diehard fanboys and fangirls, leave this blog now because I am 100% sure that I will offend you.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Samsung, Samsung, LG....huh

First things first, I'm definitely not gone. I've simply been busy getting back in the grind for school this week and finishing off my internship two weeks ago and band camp last week and...*wheeze*

Anyway, I'm back!

And I'm going to get uber critical with Samsung and LG.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Samsung Gear 2 Neo review: useful and natural tech for a decent price

I've spent a few days now with my new Samsung Gear 2 Neo. Opening my little brown box from Amazon had me smiling and wide-eyed as I held the even smaller faux bamboo box that held my Gear 2 Neo safely inside it. Now, I'm still just as happy to have it and I've found that the little orange watch on my wrist is the perfect companion for my Galaxy S4.