MOAR RUN TIME!
I’ve spent a couple weeks using the RAVPower to recharge my phones and gadgets while on the go. How does a $35 battery charger hold up out in the wild? Let’s take a look.
Video 1st Impressions: The HTC One Mini on AT&T
They say good things come in small packages…
It’s time to play with the HTC One Mini! The original One is one of my all time favorite phones, so how will I like its shrunk down little brother? Can HTC bring a premier fit and finish to a mid-range device?
Watch on my friends.
(Video) Ask Juan: Can Chromecast screen share with a tablet or PC?
Got a great question from a subscriber on my Chromecast review video. http://youtu.be/v2IV8ilxcUo
From DimitrisByDesign: “What if you want to mirror your tablet i.e. show a presentation, document, etc. onto a monitor, can it be done or is this strictly for videos. Thanks.”
Let’s take a closer look at Chromecast!
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(Video Interview) Chris Emerson: One Month #ThroughGlass
Actor Chris Emerson is a socially conscious, tech forward friend of mine. He shares my more optimistic views of what technology might provide us if we are able to embrace it. For six weeks now he’s been a part of the Glass Explorers program. We spent an afternoon chatting about Google’s newest disruptive tech at a slick coffee bar in Hollywood.
This is a longer video, almost an hour, but Chris discusses in depth what his experiences have been. If you’ve been curious about Glass, this interview should answer a lot of questions.
Werner Herzog Q&A After the LA Premier of ‘From One Second To The Next’
Hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the documentary ‘From One Second To The Next’ was screened for an LA audience made up of celebrities and people who have been affected by texting while driving. Director Werner Herzog answered some questions after the screening.
For more information on the It Can Wait Campaign, please check out: http://www.itcanwait.com/
To watch ‘From One Second To The Next’: http://youtu.be/_BqFkRwdFZ0
(Video) Juan’s Thoughts: Why I’m Not a Fan of Bezel-less Phones…
I really don’t understand folks. Why do people want ultra thin, or no bezel phones and tablets? It looks cool. I’ll grant you that. However, it just doesn’t seem like a good idea from a practical standpoint.
Am I missing something? Will having no bezel somehow improve functionality or usability? Please leave me a comment below!
What is LootCrate?
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Here’s an unboxing of a LootCrate to see what kind of stuff might be in your next crate!
We got a behind the scenes tour of the LootCrate offices!
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