OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock Review
Like it or not, we’re still in the thick of a USB-C hate-storm. Most recently, a notable iOS developer slammed the most current iteration of…
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iRig Mic HD 2 Review
There are likely tons of reasons you’d want a dedicated microphone. If you’re podcasting or producing voice-overs for YouTube videos, they’re a must have item.…
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Beats Studio3 Wireless Review: Eliminating The Noise
Beats, the Apple-owned lineup of audio hardware, has produced what might be their finest headphones to date. The Studio3 Wireless are (as you may have…
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Alpine iLX-107 CarPlay Review: Siri Goes Wireless
CarPlay isn’t new. Introduced in 2014, it was Apple’s first foray into the automotive space. It might be the precursor to Titan, or a standalone…
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Cardhop Breathes Life Into The Dead 'Contacts' App
We shouldn’t ignore the obvious: managing your contacts are boring. Chances are, if you dip into whatever app/service(s) you use to corral your contacts now,…
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The $2,000 iPhone Is Coming
Like many, I was unsurprised and generally unmoved by the iPhone X. We can blame leaks for that. The event wasn’t exciting, and judging by…
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Chamberlain MyQ Home Bridge Review: 'Siri, Open My Garage Door'
If Apple has its way, your entire home will someday be Siri-enabled. Between its various hardware options like the iPhone, Apple Watch and (soon) HomePod,…
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HomeKit Security Device Experiments With The D-Link Omna
If you want connected home security, Apple’s HomeKit framework is pretty sparse. It’s one of the weak-points of the platform. The only officially listed ‘security’…
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Bowflex SelectTech 560 Review: Smart Dumbbells
In the age of technology, health is fast becoming a priority. Devices like the Apple Watch lean into it as a means to encourage sales,…
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Sling TV Was The Real Winner Of Mayweather-McGregor Fight
As sporting events go, boxing matches are rarely must-see endeavors for a wide audience. For the dedicated boxing fan, Mayweather vs. McGregor was one of…
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DJay Pro For iPhone Embraces 3D Touch And Apple Watch
Most of us have probably never wanted to create a professional DJ playlist on a mobile device, but Algoriddim doesn’t cater to the masses. It’s…
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The 5 Best Power Packs For The New MacBook Pro (Right Now)
The new MacBook Pro has a very cool trick you may not be aware of. In addition to those USB-C ports being the future of…
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Why The MacBook Pro Reviews Are All Wrong
If you take a look around the web, you’ll already find plenty of reviews about the new MacBook Pro. To date, only the non-Touch Bar…
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Apple's Reality Distortion Field Made USB-C Cool
Remember when USB-C was a bad word? It wasn’t long after the original 12-inch MacBook landed that we began our love-hate relationship with USB-C. It…
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Reasons Why Google's Pixel 2 Could Be The Best Phone Ever
As we’re busy heaping praise on the Google Pixel, one interesting factoid has come out that suggest what Google does next might really blow the…
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In Defense Of Dongles On MacBooks
It’s pretty fashionable to hate dongles the past year or so. Since Apple introduced its USB-C reliant MacBook (you know, the 12-inch model), people have…
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How The New MacBook Pro Made Me Rethink The Apple Watch
When the Apple Watch launched, I eagerly bought into the hype and ended up with the wearable on my wrist. It was easily the best…
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When To Use Portrait Mode On iPhone 7 Plus iOS 10.1
If you’ve updated your iPhone 7 Plus to iOS 10.1, there’s a cool new tool you can take advantage of. In the camera app, a…
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Let's Get Real On iPhone 8 Rumors
Even before the iPhone 7 came out, people were speculating on what’s next for Apple’s 2017 iPhone. Some even believe Apple will skip it’s tried-and-true…
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The Apple Tax - A Concept Of Economics
For those who’ve been monitoring consumer technology long enough, the term ‘Apple Tax’ will be familiar. It’s a phrase coined in the late aughts to…
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Apple Dongles A Go-Go
Apple’s newest offerings, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, are really nice phones. Its latest computer, the MacBook, is also a very good piece of…
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Apple Should Acquire Twitter
With Google and Disney bowing out — and Salesforce throwing cold water on a deal — Twitter’s acquisition hopes seem dead on arrival. Though an…
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The Best iPhone 7 And 7 Plus Cases In 2016
While we like to fawn over the design and finish of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, there's a cold hard truth most of us…
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New True Detective Season 2 Trailer Teases Depths Of Depravity
When we got our first glimpse at season two of True Detective, it offered a moody, tense glimpse into who we’d see struggling between right…
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Long Beach Cabs Get Makeover, Now Have An Uber-Like App
If you’ve got access to Uber and Lyft, there’s a good conversation to be had about why you’d choose those services over a traditional cab.…
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Reddit's Anti-Harassment Policies Protect Users, Ideas Still Fair Game
Reddit, the so-called ‘front page of the Internet’, has a bit of a bad rap. Most of that reputation is earned; trolls would take to…
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Rhino Slider & Motion Review; A Must-Have Movement In Photography
I have a confession: I love House of Cards. Part of the reason for my obsession is the opening sequence (and probably Kevin Spacey’s oddly…
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