4K Video Test: Samples from the Samsung Galaxy S5 on AT&T!

Time to run the Galaxy S5 through the most comprehensive real world camera test available online!

We’ve already seen how improved the GS5 camera is when shooting 1080p, but how does the camera handle 4K? Watch on!

4K Video Test: The LG G Flex.
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Review: Outdoor Tech Buckshot Speaker – Bluetooth, Rugged, Water Resistant

outdoor technology buckshot bluetooth speaker review

I’m a big fan of Outdoor Tech gear, recently reviewing their Turtle Shell Speaker. They’ve carved out a nice little niche in offering up unique designs and rugged builds.

The Buckshot follows this tradition, and is one of the more compact portable speaker systems I’ve ever used. Don’t let its small size fool you though, it gets decently loud. Let’s take a listen!

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Case Review: Fliptroniks Wallet for the Galaxy S4

If you’ve been looking to consolidate your phone case and wallet, Fliptroniks might have just the solution for you! Let’s take a quick look at their wallet case for the Galaxy S4!

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UPDATED with Video! Qualcomm Enables Speech to Text on Toq Smartwatch

Qualcomm has pushed the update out! Let’s go hands on with the Toq’s newly added Speech to Text app!

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qualcomm toq speech to text teaser videoQualcomm just keeps delivering on their Toq platform.

I had no idea the watch had an accelerometer built in, but a recent update included fitness tracking. Now it seems there’s a mic built into the wearable which just hasn’t been activated yet.

Teased in this Youtube video, speech to text is coming built on the Nuance recognition engine which also powers Siri. The system works server side, so your phone will need to have an active data connection. Continue reading “UPDATED with Video! Qualcomm Enables Speech to Text on Toq Smartwatch”

Samsung Gear Fit: First Impressions, Feature Walk Through, and Smartwatch Comparison

Samsung isn’t know for doing “simple”, so it’s an interesting experiment watching them try to streamline the Gear experience for the Gear Fit. Let’s take a look at the build, setup, and features of Samsung’s newest fitness accessory!

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gear fit in box

Galaxy S5 vs One M8 Camera Showdown Part 2: Real World Video Tests!

In our first part, comparing still photos, the Galaxy S5’s larger sensor showed a clear advantage in offering up a shallower depth of field for more photographic output.

Now we’re going to compare video performance in a series of real world tests. Brightly lit outdoor scenes, low light, tracking movement, and image stabilization. Will the M8 be able to eke out a victory here?

Galaxy S5 Video Tests

HTC One M8 Video Tests

Camera Test: Video Samples from the Samsung Galaxy S5 on AT&T

Time for another installment of the most comprehensive camera test on the internet!

We’ve already discussed some of the improvements Samsung has made to their camera in our brief comparison between the GS5 and the One M8, so now let’s see those improvements in action!

Samsung stepped up the sensor size on the Galaxy S5, and it’s now similar in size to cameras like those found on the Lumia Icon and 1520. Let’s see how it compares to the rest of the smartphone landscape running through our real world tests!


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Samsung’s Gear 2: First Impressions, Feature Walkthrough, & Smartwatch Comparison

Samsung’s follow up to the Galaxy Gear is finally in my hot little hands!

Let’s see what’s improved on the Gear 2, and how it stacks up to watches like the Toq, Pebble, and Martian!

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