Monthly Archives: March 2016

Michael Kors unveils two dazzling Android Wear watches

Michael Kors unveils two dazzling Android Wear watches

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Michael Kors has announced a new line of wearables called the Michael Kors Access collection, and kicking it off are two new Android Wear smartwatches. The Access watches are designed to offer the best Android Wear wearables have to offer while wrapping them up in a stylish, even glamorous design. The watches won’t be launching until this coming fall season, but the company detailed some features recently at Baselworld 2016.
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Samsung’s TabPro S price brings tablet wars to iPad Pro

Samsung’s TabPro S price brings tablet wars to iPad Pro

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Samsung’s TabPro S, the sleek Windows 10 slate which the company hopes will claw would-be iPad Pro buyers away from Apple Stores, will be priced at $900, Samsung has announced today. The 12-inch tablet will go up for sale tomorrow, March 18th, in the US, Samsung says, offering up to 10.5 hours of runtime on a single charge.

That’s despite the waifish dimensions. The TabPro S is 693 grams, and comes with a removable keyboard case with a full-sized touchpad, the argument being that it can be both an entertainment device and one for productivity.
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Xbox One ‘Dusk’ and ‘Copper’ wireless controllers unveiled

Xbox One ‘Dusk’ and ‘Copper’ wireless controllers unveiled

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Microsoft has unveiled a couple of new wireless controllers, both with a faded color gradient finish, which is a first among Xbox One wireless controllers. The two controllers are dubbed “Copper Shadow” and “Dusk Shadow,” each hinting at the color of the controller as it fades to black. Colors aside, they come with all the usual Xbox One controller features.

The two-toned look is a welcomed change from some of the other Xbox One controller designs, offering a smooth-as-butter transition from a highly saturated blue and soft copper down into a progressively darker shadow near the bottom. The trim and buttons are solid black on both, while the letter buttons feature the controller’s main color.
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OPPO R9, R9 Plus debut with 16MP front cameras

OPPO R9, R9 Plus debut with 16MP front cameras

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OPPO has finally unveiled its latest twin flagships and, to some extent, it might be too easy to pass them off as your typical budget, mid-range iPhone knock off. Indeed, OPPO’s chosen design isn’t doing it any favors. But despite actually being mid-range devices, with not so budget-friendly prices and an iPhone-esque facade, the OPPO R9 and R9 Plus do try to offer some level of uniqueness and flair. That’s mostly seen in the 16 megapixel front-facing cameras that are unabashedly aimed at the selfie-loving crowd.
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Nokia OZO Professional VR camera launches in Europe for immersive VR videos

Nokia OZO Professional VR camera launches in Europe for immersive VR videos

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Nokia has announced that it has launched its new professional VR camera in Europe called the OZO professional VR camera. Along with the camera Nokia is also launching post-production partnerships intended to produce end-to-end solutions for creating VR experiences. The camera has some interesting features including real-time VR preview, wireless operation, and 360-degree VR audio along with live video broadcasting capability.
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Windows 10 Preview : superpowered Maps, Japanese input support

Windows 10 Preview : superpowered Maps, Japanese input support

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This Friday, Microsoft is bringing its Windows game on. Rolling out Windows 10Mobile for existing Lumia handsets and heralding the arrival of Microsoft Edge web browser extensions, Microsoft is pretty much trying to paint the picture of a company that listens well to user feedback. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident, according to the company, than in the updated Maps app, both for PCs and mobile, that adds new features and a slightly revamped interface, most of them based on users’ input.
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Olympus PEN E-PL8 leaks with yet another odd grip

Olympus PEN E-PL8 leaks with yet another odd grip

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It has been more than a year since Olympus announced the E-PL7, and entry level, beginner friendly digital camera that was aimed at that oh so special selfie-loving market. It seems that the camera maker has a follow up ready, if the leak of these photos are any indication. The images don’t really divulge much in terms of features, but if that rather strange grip at the side is any indication, the camera will once again be marketed for those who love holding their cameras towards their faces.
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Galaxy J5 leaked images highlight metal frame and colors

Galaxy J5 leaked images highlight metal frame and colors

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Earlier this month some images of the Samsung J5 smartphone leaked when the device crossed TENAA in China. Those images highlighted a device that appeared to have a metal frame. This week some more images of the Samsung J5 have leaked and these appear to possible be official images from Samsung slated to show the device off when it officially launches. This new round of leaked images show the device from most angles.
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Philips 276E Review – Perfect colors at a near-perfect price

Philips 276E Review – Perfect colors at a near-perfect price

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Modern LCD monitors can look really beautiful. You might think that yours is perfect, with all the right colors showing just as brightly as any other. However, it only takes one glance at a better panel for you to realize that you’ve actually been staring at muted, washed-out colors. Well Philips believes that they have the solution for making the perfect monitor, in the form of quantum dots.

Their latest monitor, the 276E, is what they’re describing as the world’s first quantum dot monitor. I’ve been testing one out for a little while, and today it’s time to share my thoughts. However before we dive into the review, there’s a question that needs answered. What are quantum dots?
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Tough Tested Jobsite Earbuds Review: Hearing Protection For Drummers

Tough Tested Jobsite Earbuds Review: Hearing Protection For Drummers

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Tough Tested earbuds are aimed squarely at anyone who works in a noisy environment, but who simply can’t leave their tunes behind. There are several different models in the Tough Tested range, starting with ‘Driver’ at $39.00 and moving all the way up to ‘Marine’ which happen to be waterproof for $79.
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Ricoh Theta S Camera Review : 360-Degree Freedom, So-So Quality

Ricoh Theta S Camera Review : 360-Degree Freedom, So-So Quality

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Panoramas? Pfft. These days, all of the cool kids are taking 360-degree photos and videos that allow you to look up, down, left and right, whether it’s on your phone or in a virtual-reality headset like theSamsung Gear VR or Google Cardboard. Cameras like the Ricoh Theta S put you right in the middle of the action, allowing you to pan around both still images and video as though you were really there. Well, almost: Although the Theta S makes it very simple to take 360-degree photos and video, there are still a few issues that limit the appeal and complicate the process.

We tested the Ricoh Theta S by using it in a few interesting places, including on a drone and attached to an overly excited dog, and came away only mildly were impressed.
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How to Get the Full Layout in Windows 10's Touch Keyboard

How to Get the Full Layout in Windows 10’s Touch Keyboard

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Microsoft designed the on-screen keyboard in Windows 10 with tablet users in mind. The large keys are easy to tap, autocorrect and text suggestion are built in and there’s an emoji button. However, the default keyboard is missing special keys, such as function keys and a number row. If you prefer a full keyboard layout or just need to use it once in a while, here’s how to access it.

To switch to the full keyboard layout, you have to turn the option on in Settings.
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First look review : Samsung's Creative Lab has cooked up headphones that let you 'feel' VR

First look review : Samsung’s Creative Lab has cooked up headphones that let you ‘feel’ VR

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With the Gear VR on sale since the end of 2015, Samsung has turned its attention to apps and accessories. At MWC we saw some prototype motion controllers and here at SXSW, it looks like Samsung wants to take it even further with Entrim 4D.

Samsung’s Creative Lab, or C-Lab, is showing off what appears to be a pretty average looking pair of headphones at the Austin festival.
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Toshiba Tecra A40 Review

Toshiba Tecra A40 Review

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Though most of today’s business laptops no longer have optical drives, the 14-inch Toshiba Tecra A40 proudly sports a DVD burner, which is essential for companies that still keep their data on discs. In an era in which most devices have HDMI or DisplayPort only, this enterprise-friendly laptop also includes a VGA port, for backward compatibility with older projectors and monitors. The Tecra A40 isn’t all about old technology, as it squeezes in modern amenities such as a speedy Intel 6th Generation Core i5 CPU with vPro manageability, 8GB of RAM and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. However, to get the A40’s solid legacy support, you’ll have to settle for a dull screen and mediocre battery life.
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LG 55EG9100 TV Review: Amazing OLED Picture, Saner Price

LG 55EG9100 TV Review: Amazing OLED Picture, Saner Price

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After years of sputtering progress and stratospheric prices, OLED TV sets seem to be coming into their own this year. LG is betting on making the devices more popular with models like the 55-inch 55EG9100, a set that’s just under the $2,000 mark. The TV offers a truly excellent HD picture and all the usual smart-TV amenities. However, with higher-resolution 4K TVs making a big push this year and high-dynamic-range (HDR) formats available, some buyers may hesitate to pay two grand for a 1080p HDTV.
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First Nikon D5 Hands-on Video Review

First Nikon D5 Hands-on Video Review

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First Nikon D5 hands-on video review has been published online.

DigitalRev posted their first hands-on impression video for the flagship Nikon D5 DSLR camera. The 8-min video pushes the capability of max 14 fps continuous burst shooting to the limit.

You can also watch the official 4K video and see the first sample images here.
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2015 - 2016 BMW G 650 GS review

2015 – 2016 BMW G 650 GS review

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Fun. That’s a word I keep hearing over and over again when folks talk about the G 650 GS from BMW . Made-over in 2010 for the 2011 MY, this member of BMW’s 2016 adventure stable is at home on back roads and easy off-road terrain. This single-cylinder enduro ride has a gutsy little engine and suspension to match whether you’re on-road or tearing up the dirt.
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https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2015-2016-bmw-g-650-gs-ar166154.html

Here Active Listening earbuds review

Here Active Listening earbuds review

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As a standalone device, Here could make two different sets of people very happy – music nerds and anyone particularly sensitive of ear. In both respects, it’s a winner. There’s a lot more potential here for this niche but awesome hearable and I’m sure Doppler Labs knows it. That includes getting this technology into earphones that can also act as traditional earphones. Audio has a big part to play in augmented reality and Here proves that you can enhance and shift your experience of the world without manipulating your vision. The fact that this experience is available in a sleek, affordable device that actually works is all the more impressive. Well, we say ‘available’ – you’ll need to join the waiting list for a pair.
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Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II Specifications Comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II Specifications Comparison

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Here is a quick comparison for the Panasonic GX8 vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II mirrorless cameras with Micro Four Thirds image sensors.

The Panasonic Lumix GX8 ($1,299 –Amazon | B&H | Adorama) mirrorless compact system camera features the company’s first Dual I.S (Image Stabiliser), a 20.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, a large tiltable LVF and 4K video recording capability.
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Plugable UD-3900 Dual Display Universal Docking Station Review

Plugable UD-3900 Dual Display Universal Docking Station Review

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If you use your laptop with multiple monitors, a dock is a necessity. Plugable’s UD-3900 is a basic dock that supports dual full-HD monitors and today’s most common ports, for just $95. This device doesn’t work with 4K monitors, but unless you’re an early adopter, the Plugable UD-3900 is an affordable option that can handle just about everything you have right now.
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Dali Kubik Free review

Dali Kubik Free review

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For a company that has built up its reputation in stereo speakers and speaker packages, the announcement of Dali’s Kubik Free active wireless speaker has signalled a move into new territory for the brand.

Like many premium wireless speakers, particularly those from traditional hi-fi manufacturers, Dali hasn’t concerned itself with the more affordable end of the market.

Even after two years, the Kubik Free still holds its price at £650/$975 – a true reflection of the quality that this compact speaker is capable of.
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Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition Review

Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition Review

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[UPDATE: Sophos has informed us that as of December 2015, Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition is no longer offered. It’s been replaced by a new free product, Sophos Home. We’ll have a review of Sophos Home ready soon.]

Apple’s OS X was until recently touted as a platform that was immune from malware. Over the past few years, though, a rising tide of Mac malware has changed minds and taken away the sense of security. Those looking for a simple and free solution may be tempted by the free Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition, which is the follow-up to our Best AV Software for Mac in 2014. Unfortunately, Sophos hasn’t done enough to stay atop the Mac antivirus mountain.
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Trndlabs Skeye Nano Drone Review

Trndlabs Skeye Nano Drone Review

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Tiny drones are in fashion now, and the Trndlabs Skeye Nano Drone with Camera (Nano, for short) brings something new to the mix: It costs less than $70 and can record video to a microSD card. And it is definitely tiny, weighing just 0.5 ounces and measuring 2.5 inches from rotor blade tip to tip. However, like most miniature drones, it’s somewhat awkward to fly, and the video quality isn’t great.
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Fossil Q Motion first look review : A sleek and discreet fashion fitness tracker

Fossil Q Motion first look review : A sleek and discreet fashion fitness tracker

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Fossil is showing off a new wearable device at SXSW this year, and this time it’s a fitness tracker called the Fossil Q Motion.

Looking extremely similar to the Misfit Ray (which Fossil also now owns thanks to last year’s buyout) the $95 Q Motion tracks steps, sleep and all the usual metrics. There’s no screen, and the design is fairly minimal, but the features are very Misfit-esque too.
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Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D500 Specifications Comparison

Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D500 Specifications Comparison

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Here is a quick comparison for the Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D500 mid-range DSLR cameras with APS-c sized image sensors.

To see the difference between Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D500 digital SLR cameras we have put together Canon EOS 80D vs Nikon D500 specs comparison table below.

The Canon EOS 80D $1,199.95 – (Amazon | B&H | Adorama) features a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor, alongside a new 45 all cross-type point AF system, native ISO 100-16,000 range, expandable to ISO 25,600, and fast responsive 7fps shooting rate. Video recording is offered at an improved 1080/60p. See the official announcement page.
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Which MacBook Should You Buy? MacBook vs. Air vs. Pro

Which MacBook Should You Buy? MacBook vs. Air vs. Pro

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With a starting price of $899, MacBooks don’t come cheap. Still, Apple’s laptop lineup is undoubtedly the best in the industry. You get sleek and sturdy aluminum designs, excellent keyboards and touchpads, long battery life and an easy-to-use operating system that keeps your files in sync across multiple Apple devices. Owners of iPhones will appreciate the ability to take calls on their Mac and send and receive text messages.
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Duncan Racing Honda 250R Project : Restoring One Of The Best

Duncan Racing Honda 250R Project : Restoring One Of The Best

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No matter how you plan on restoring a 250R, we are happy they are being used and enjoyed again out on the trails. Companies like Duncan Racing can surely help in that process.

In the past few years, Honda’s 250R has been making a strong comeback. No, it’s not Honda that is producing the old two stroke sport machine again, it history buffs and 250R loyalists that are spearheading its rebirth. Some folks are going about restoration projects on their own and some are turning to the experts. One expert in the business is Duncan Racing International. DRI has been building 250R and other sport ATV engines’ side before the 250R was even produced the first time in the 1980’s. DRI’s latest project 250R is this amazing dune build just in time for the Winter ride season in Glamis. Check out the build sheet for one of the top ten 2-stroke sport ATVs below.
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iBuyPower Revolt 2 Review: Mini Gaming Monster

iBuyPower Revolt 2 Review: Mini Gaming Monster

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Call it an alien artifact. Call it the world’s sexiest toaster. Either way, the iBuyPower Revolt 2 ($899 starting, $1,400 as reviewed) is one of the most uniquely stunning gaming desktops I’ve ever used, to the point that just about everyone in the Tom’s Guide testing lab stopped by to drool over it.

The Revolt 2 is more than just a pretty piece of tech, however, with a space-saving design and instant-access storage bays that are built for the competitive gamer. Couple that with an Intel Core i7 processor, a GTX 970 graphics card and some useful packed-in peripherals, and you’ve got a package that can back up its showstopping design with equally strong gaming performance.
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones Review : Same as it ever was, same as it ever was.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones Review : Same as it ever was, same as it ever was.

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Rock stars are tough acts to follow, but Audio-Technica has a habit of keeping its audience entertained anyway. With the company’s now-retired ATH-M50’s living it up in the headphone Hall-of-Fame, the Japanese company is moving on to the future by offering a set of headphones that stick to the M50’s classic blueprint, but with a few tweaks here and there.

The response has already been great. The new Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (MSRP: $239.00) have been on shelves for a little while, and both regular consumers and the audiophile community have fallen in love all over again.
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 Digital Camera Review : The ultimate photographer's camera.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Digital Camera Review : The ultimate photographer’s camera.

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Back in 2012, Fujifilm’s X-Pro1 expertly melded together vintage design and great build quality to produce a rangefinder that captured both pros and enthusiasts by surprise. Capitalizing on the success of the groundbreaking Fujifilm X100, the X-Pro1 truly gave shooters itching for an interchangeable lens camera a unique experience.

After four long years, the sequel is finally here. And after spending over a week straight with the camera, it looks like the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (MSRP $1699.96) is going to do it all over again, only better. With a new sensor, a faster processor, and improvements to…well, everything, the X-Pro2 is one of the best cameras we’ve ever tested.
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