If you’re looking for a truly excellent fitness watch there are two models you should consider: the Apple Watch Series 5 and the Garmin Forerunner 245. I’ve owned both for over 6 months and wanted to share my impressions. If you’re trying to decide which one to get, hopefully this info can help you.
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Hands-on review of the Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa
The Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa is a brand new, inexpensive battery-powered shopping and information device for the home. It’s similar, in a way, to the popular Amazon Echo smart speakers, but it’s different in lots of ways, too. Amazon Echo devices are primarily used to listen to music, but, the new Dash Wand isn’t …
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Review of the Apple TV (2nd generation), 7 years later
I’ve been actively using my Apple TV (2nd generation) for almost seven years, and I figured March of 2017 was the perfect time to finally share my thoughts on it. Why? I’m getting closer to unplugging this thing from my TV, but I haven’t done so yet. You see, my TV is eight years old. It hails from …
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Amazon aims for domination with the 2nd Gen Echo Dot
When Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone in 2007, he unveiled several major innovations — but the multitouch interface was by far the most important. It redefined the possibilities of mobile tech. Seven years later, Amazon debuted a product that may have an equally impressive input innovation. However, instead of being a sleek handheld gadget, it was a stark, voice-activated speaker. Initially, the …
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Endearingly frustrating: A review of the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen)
I’ve had the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat installed in my home for the past four months, and now I want to share my experience with this sleek, sexy, and slightly frustrating gadget. If you don’t have time for a long review, here’s a quick one: Overall, I’m satisfied. It’s not perfect, but it’s far better than …
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Switching to an iPhone 6S after two years of Android
My friends and family were surprised when I bought an Android phone in October of 2013. I had long been pegged as an Apple fanatic. Indeed, I was a big supporter of Apple. All of my computers were Macs, I owned an iPad 2 and an Apple TV. I had been using iPhones nonstop for five …
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Two Months with the Nest Protect
I spent two months with the Nest Protect. It will annoy you, but it’s worth it.
One Month with the Nexus 5, After Five Years of iPhone
After using the iPhone nonstop for five years, I use an Android Nexus 5 for a month.