OPPO and Qualcomm Have Some Exciting Plans for the Future!
Qualcomm has announced some pretty exciting stuff this week, and OPPO has wasted no time letting us know their plans to utilize the new smartphones, watches, and augmented reality platforms!
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Qualcomm Brings More Brains, More Power, and More AI with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, X Elite, and Seamless!
It’s been a slow process, but the Internet of Things is finally paying off, and suddenly, it feels like everything has an internet connection and a smart assistant. Everyone loves it when their cutting board has an app to critique their knife skills, but it does mean your phone has to do a lot more heavy lifting, and the brains and brawn behind that come from Qualcomm!
Apollo Wearable Leverages AI to Break the Terrible Stress and Sleep Cycle
Everyone I talk to lately wants to talk about one thing: stress. It’s too hot, too cold, too busy, not busy enough…we all have what feels like 1,000 knives in the air and not enough hands to catch them all. The Apollo Wearable uses AI and various data sources to offer personalized SmartVibes that will lower your stress and promote better health and sleep!
Comcast Xfinity Aims to Push Your Internet Speeds to New Heights with DOCSIS 4.0
At any given time, in my household, we’re streaming on the television, I’m working remotely, and my son is either doing homework online or playing Roblox. I’m guessing most households are similarly adept at using and needing more and more internet bandwidth! If you’re a Comcast Xfinity customer in Colorado Springs, you’re about to get access to a new level of speed that’ll make everyone else very, very jealous.
Lenovo Brings Excitement With 3 New IdeaPad Chromebook Plus Laptops
Chromebooks are versatile and delightful computers. At this point, they can handle absolutely everything for both work and play on your daily agenda, and Lenovo has a trio of new IdeaPad Plus Chromebook Laptops to help you find your best fit.
Crossrope Jump Ropes Review: An Easy Way to Bring Fun, Efficiency, and Intensity to Your Workouts
I work out entirely from home, so I have quite a collection of assorted items for strength and cardio. Often, friends ask me what I recommend to get them started, and I’ll usually quiz them on their goals, space constraints, budget, etc. It’s rare for me to say that every home gym needs a specific piece of equipment, but every home gym needs Crossrope Jump Ropes!
Arlo Rolls Out 4 New Cameras with Their New Essential Line
Keeping an eye on your home has become much more advanced than just hoping you had nosy neighbors! Arlo offers a slate of ways to feel safer, and they’ve updated their indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras for sharper views of everything around your house. This way, you can watch your nosy neighbor watching you!
JBL Authentics Series Speakers and the PartyBox Ultimate Bring the Style and Rhythm
JBL makes amazing speakers for every occasion, and if you’re looking for ways to boost the sound in your home and beyond, they’ve got some exciting new ones coming out soon! Whether you’re looking for a more classic-looking smart speaker for your home or something that will make everyone want to get up and dance, the JBL Authentics Series and the JBL PartyBox Ultimate offer something for everyone!
Lenovo ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor Brings Glasses-Free 3D; The Future Is Now!
Lenovo has made plenty of fantastic and beautiful monitors over the years, but their newest one is in a league all its own. The Lenovo ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor is a glasses-free 2D/3D monitor, taking creative design devices to a whole new level!
Lenovo Legion Makes Gaming More Portable with the Legion Go, Legion Glasses, and Legion 9i
It’s shifting from summer into fall, and then it will be winter. And we all know what that means — hiding indoors gaming because it’s too cold to venture outside. Not to worry, as Lenovo has the exciting new Legion Go, Legion Glasses, and a new Lenovo Legion 9i to keep you toasty and occupied all winter long.
TLC 40 NXTPAPER Series Brings Paper-Like Experience and Eye-Care Technology to Its Two Newest Smartphones
TCL has made some really impressive phones that punch well above their category. They’re budget devices loaded with eye-popping screens and excellent cameras. Now TCL is adding a new angle to what makes their phones great by combining it with a different area of screen expertise — NXTPAPER’s paper-like screens on the TLC 40 NXTPAPER Series!
Unleashing the Power of the Meta Llama 2 LLM: MediaTek Boosts On-Device Generative AI for Edge Devices
The next big thing is always around the corner in the tech world, and artificial intelligence is the newest and most exciting innovation. Sure, AI can power ChatGPT and other engines, but it can also make devices more efficient, learn our habits to adjust our tech to meet our needs, and even improve everything from emailing to photography. MediaTek is looking to help boost that to the next level with their partnership with Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to use the Meta Llama 2 LLM (Large Language Model) to bring on-device generative AI to our pockets and homes.
Viofo A119 Mini 2 Dashcam Review: Drive With Peace of Mind and the Clarity of Video
I drive a lot. My commute to and from work is around 60 miles round trip, most of it highway, and then there are the miscellaneous errands and weekend trips … I spend a lot of quality time behind the wheel. It recently occurred to me that if I’m spending that much time driving, it would be prudent for both insurance and safety purposes to use a dashcam, so when offered the Viofo A119 Mini 2 for a review, I jumped at the chance!
Comcast Preps for Bad Weather While Maintaining Your Internet Connection with Storm-Ready WiFi!
We may not work from home all the time anymore, but we’re still pretty tightly connected to home internet for work, play, and general household operations. It’s also a fact of life that acts of nature do not always mix with our need for connectivity; power can be knocked out at the most inopportune times, but Comcast has the solution with Storm-Ready WiFi!
Dollar Shave Club Ultimate Shave Trial Kit Review: Brings a Smooth Shave and Gender Euphoria without Destroying Your Wallet!
I just shaved my face tonight. That’s not normally a big deal for someone in their 40s, but I’m transmasculine, so growing facial hair is still a new and exciting experience. Unfortunately, wispy facial hair is only marginally acceptable on teenage boys, so I needed to learn to shave. Enter Dollar Shave Club Ultimate Shave Trial Kit!
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Brings Gaming Power Without the Weight This Fall!
PC gaming isn’t confined to just desktops anymore. Laptops are becoming increasingly powerful and capable of handling AAA games, video editing, and any other heavy lifts you need. Most importantly, with the new Lenovo Legion Slim 5, you don’t need to lift heavy to enjoy a portable gaming rig!
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Makes 5G Even More Affordable
Connectivity isn’t just about being able to post fun selfies on Instagram. It’s a lifeline to a world that’s become increasingly digital. So it’s become incredibly important to offer 5G at every phone level, whether the budget line or the ultimate flagship. MediaTek aims to bring 5G to the masses, and they’re getting one step closer with the new MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ series!
Tactica K.100 Pocket Knife Review: A Fantastic EDC Folding Knife with a Jaw-Droppingly-Smooth Opening Mechanism
I love a good pocket knife; they’re handy for all sorts of things, from carving up fruit to whittling a little figure to just opening packages more efficiently. A good knife keeps a sharp edge, is comfortable to carry, and can be easily used and put away in multiple situations. Is the Tactica K.100 Pocket Knife a solid daily carry? Read on to find out!
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G Review: A Powerful Phone with an Excellent Camera
We’re in an era where there’s a plethora of phone options, especially for Android phones. If you need a bigger screen, a sharper camera, or a more pocketable device, there’s one out there to fit your criteria. We had the chance to test the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, and the camera blew us away!
Qualcomm Brings Powerful Speed and Visuals with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2!
We depend on our phones for so much, and the baseline expectation of what you expect just keeps getting higher. Luckily, Qualcomm is ready to keep up with the demand, and they’re consistently refining their Snapdragon platform, from the highest flagships to everyday devices. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is coming to bring the power to more budget-friendly devices worldwide!
At $3499, the Apple Vision Pro Offers a Lot of Flash, but Where’s the Substance?
Apple announced its long-rumored, long-awaited virtual and augmented reality headset today, the Apple Vision Pro. On the one hand, it’s always exciting when Apple announces something new, as they do have a history of revolutionizing different markets. On the other hand, this looks like it might not quite hit the target, and we’re pretty skeptical. Could this be Apple’s first big faceplant in years?