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Addonics HDMU3 Mini HDD Duplicator Station
By Victor Oshiro | Posted February 14, 2013 at 10:06AMOleg came in contact with Addonics at this year's CES. When I Googleed Addonics I got Addonics: Making Data Storage Simple. To me that's a huge claim for any company to make. Why? We've seen so many types of removable media come and go and various formats that OEM manufacturers have adopted and... -
The Apple iWatch Rumors Just Became Apple iWatch Reports
By Victor Oshiro | Posted February 11, 2013 at 10:14AMThe idea of trying to watch Facebook videos or read e-mail on a watch just doesn't appeal to me. I stopped wearing a watch a few years ago just because quite literally there's a clock around me at all times - my phone, computers at work, on the walls, etc. Now I'm supposed to be web connected... -
Blue Tiki USB Microphone
By Victor Oshiro | Posted February 10, 2013 at 03:14PMBlue Microphones just sent their in their Tiki USB microphone for testing. At first look I was kind of wondering what this interesting little mic could be used for. Then I started to read up on it and come to find out this tiny mic has noise cancelling technology, auto mutes for conference... -
Mionix Ensis 320 Mousepad
By Victor Oshiro, Quincy Oshiro | Posted February 5, 2013 at 08:28AMRecently we reviewed the Mionix 8200 Mouse. Mionix was kind enough to also send their Ensis 320 Mousepad at the same time. At first a mouse pad may seem like a throwback but after using this unit I was surprised how well it works with gaming and everyday work.
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This easy hack adds wireless charging to Samsung Galaxy S3
By Victor Oshiro | Posted February 3, 2013 at 06:16PMHere's a neat short article for adding wireless charging. Take note that in one photo the copper tape on the battery connectors looks dangerously close to each other - if you can't separate them more then add an insulator in between them. Once you close the case the tape could touch and short... -
Apple to Release New Ipad with 128 GB of Storage!
By Quincy Oshiro | Posted January 29, 2013 at 01:37PMApparently some people need 128 gb of storage, and Apple is ready to provide that with their release of a new Ipad on Feb 5. Check it out here! -
Microsoft Releases "Office 365 Home Premium"
By Quincy Oshiro | Posted January 29, 2013 at 01:25PMToday Microsoft has launched their latest edition to the line of "Office" products entitled: "Office 365 Home Premium" the article can be read here.
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Mionix Naos 8200
By Quincy Oshiro | Posted January 29, 2013 at 10:55AMGamers are always looking for an advantage. Optical mice were the first products to give us a leg up over the guys with regular mice. Since then more and more improvements have been made to mice. Ladies and gentleman, I present to you the Mionix Naos 8200!
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Actiontec Powerline Network Adapter Kit
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 28, 2013 at 10:47AMI just ran into a little situation with my home network. In my older home I can't get good wireless performance throughout the home. Luckily, Actiontec just sent in their Powerline Network Adapter Kit. I know most people are wondering why anyone would need this. I’m going to point out some...
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Atari US files for Ch. 11 to separate from parent
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 22, 2013 at 10:18AMAtari has a pretty interesting catalog - perhaps this bankruptcy can produce some energy? No telling but at one time Atari was the 800 pound gorilla of the gaming world. Check out the article here. -
Why it’s time to upgrade your wireless router
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 18, 2013 at 10:15AMA quick read why its probably a good time to look into upgrading your wireless network. It can be found here. -
5 new Apple products for 2013
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 10, 2013 at 10:55AMMost of this isn't new information but seems like the release dates have firmed up for a lot of products. I think the June release for the iPhone 5s is more realistic as the phone releases are usually closely tied to OS updates for older phones. Check out the article here. -
Peavey Valveking 100 watt Tube Amplifier
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 9, 2013 at 11:26AMI recently came across this amplifier on a fluke – a Craigslist ad with an unbelievable price. If the price is right I’m always willing to try new guitar gear out even if I already have equipment that fills that role. Enter the Valveking which I found in fantastic condition – one...
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Valve makes the Steam Box official
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 9, 2013 at 10:05AMnVidia just announced the release of a gaming system yesterday and today Valve announces their intention to release a gaming system. Competition is good but profit margins in consoles are surprisingly low. Both Microsoft and Sony make their money on monthly subscriptions to their respective... -
Lenovo's New Coffee Table Computer Is One Big Gigantic iPad
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 7, 2013 at 12:19PMThe title of this article is a little deceiving as this unit runs Windows 8 and a new OS called Aura (anyone know if this is Android based?). We'll get more details as CES continues since Oleg is there this week. I have to go back to work so I won't get one of these in a swag bag - just kidding... -
Monoprice 7.1 Gaming Headset
By Victor Oshiro, Quincy Oshiro | Posted January 5, 2013 at 02:42PMMonoprice just sent in their Dolby Digital Amplified Gaming Headset. Wow – that’s a mouthful. Most gamers are using headsets to chat during gaming with their teammates. This headset offers much more than that. Imagine all the sound coming from a headset that also lets you communicate...
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‘iPhone 5S’ to reportedly launch by June with multiple color options and two different display sizes
By Victor Oshiro | Posted January 2, 2013 at 11:36AMHappy New Year! No real surprises in this article but this is the first report I've seen with a tentative release date. Samsung hit a home run with the Galaxy phones so it stands to reason a larger screen is in the iPhone's future. What is odd is the idea that there may be different screen sizes... -
Mark Zuckerberg Is The Voice Behind The “Poke” Notification Sound And Wrote Code For The App
By Victor Oshiro | Posted December 24, 2012 at 11:09AMWell if you can't buy em take their idea and make it your own. Then have your CEO involved with writing code to put a 'positive' spin on the whole idea. Wait - what? As Facebook has litigated tirelessly to protect its intellectual property I wonder what will come of this in the long run. Read... -
NEW BLACKBERRY 10 IMAGES SHOW OFF HOME SCREEN UI, NOTIFICATIONS AND KEY APPS
By Victor Oshiro | Posted December 22, 2012 at 09:40PMAnd in the following what everybody else is doing business model here comes Blackberry. Anyone remember when RIM used to innovate? Its frustrating, so much competition but new ideas come from jailbreakers and private programmers more than from corporations. Ok, I had my rant, but check out the... -
Apple releases iOS 6.0.2 to fix reported Wi-Fi issues
By Victor Oshiro | Posted December 20, 2012 at 10:42AMJust checked on my iPhone and this update is showing up. It should be out in the next couple of days. I've had issues with my phone not seeing public wifi networks. Its a quick read and can be found here. -
How to turn an old Kindle Fire into a Nexus 7 with Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean [video]
By Victor Oshiro | Posted December 18, 2012 at 10:03AMI bet a lot of people are like me and have an original Kindle Fire (non HD version). This article shows how an Android software update can enable improved performance. Check it out here. -
Facebook Makes Major Privacy Changes
By Victor Oshiro | Posted December 14, 2012 at 10:17AMUsually a title like this is something we dread. Now we have good news in that privacy settings are easier to get to. Check out the article here. -
Dayton Audio B652 Bookshelf Speakers
By Adel Khalaf | Posted December 13, 2012 at 10:03AMRecently I tested a small solid state amplifier from Dayton Audio that put out impressive sound for its size. Today we are looking at Dayton Audio's B652 6.5" bookshelf speakers. I set these up in my music room in various locations and had some surprises along the way.
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Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 might not launch until 2014
By Victor Oshiro | Posted December 12, 2012 at 12:03PMThis is bad news to gamers everywhere if it is correct. Great news for Nintendo though. Read the article here. -
iPhone 5S to reportedly launch in June with ‘super HD’ display, NFC and 6-8 color options
By Victor Oshiro | Posted December 11, 2012 at 10:51AMPut this one in the incredibly long title category. The timing of this possible iPhone is about right as it stays with past trends. Super HD display? I thought the Retina Display was Super HD? To me the better battery mentioned would make this a worthy purchase. Read the article and let us know...
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