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JR Cajigas
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Posts by JR Cajigas
CES 2013 – Impressions from a weary survivor
3 months ago
The Nerd Reactor crew has survived yet another week-long ordeal at CES (Consumer Electronics Show.) Talk about being victim to the things you love, because at this concluding day of CES, I can say that the lasting impression that I have is in the form of fatigue, feet aches, brain aches, and sleep More >
What’s this Google Nexus 4 that the internet is crazy about and why would I want it?
5 months ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
While much of the world is in a blitz to buy the next high powered tablet, it should come to no surprise that many would have no clue about Google’s latest attempt to curveball the mobile market with its newest product, the Nexus 4. The truth is it’s the the biggest phone news to come out of More >
Interview: Minecrafter ChimneySwift11 finds dancing shoes and equips it IRL
5 months ago
by JR Cajigas
in Web
ChimneySwift11 sits atop the the YouTube pool with almost 700,000 subscribers and 200 million views. As a director of the Machinima Realm family, he has made his name by releasing a constant stream of Minecraft videos almost everyday. Dance Showdown, produced by the DanceOn Network, is now airing More >
Dikembe Mutombo has 4½ weeks to save the world! You heard me, now it gets more ridiculous
5 months ago
by JR Cajigas
in Web
Old Spice Deodorant has a strange way of advertising. As if their commercials on TV weren’t out-there enough, enter Dikembe Mutombo and his quest to save the world. This online game is just out-right insane and will have you literally ROFL.
The first level is getting the citizens of Ohio to stop More >
I came to dance! – Dance Showdown on YouTube airing now!
5 months ago
by JR Cajigas
in Web
Dance Showdown Season 2 just released its 8th Episode. We are now in the final four of the dance competition and if you’ve missed any of the action, all of it can be seen on the on the DanceOn YouTube Channel. While dancing exhibition is not quite in the nerdy realm, our very own gamers have been More >
SDCC: Assassin’s Creed III live demo unveiled at Comic-Con
10 months ago
3 years in the making, Assassin’s Creed III will be the 5th installment in the franchise. This heavily anticipated multi-platform game will launch on October 30, 2012. Comic-Con attendees were treated to the first ever public live gameplay demo at their panel in Ballroom 6BCF. The room was filled More >
Labyrinth of Jareth 2012 Photo Gallery
10 months ago
NerdReactor.com was invited to the Labyrinth of Jareth 2012. The event was a lot of fun, and it was great to see all the amazing and beautiful outfits from the many creative attendees. It really did feel like we were on the set of a fantasy movie. See below for our photo gallery of Night 1 on June More >
Editorial: Grand Theft Auto and my next identity
12 months ago
by JR Cajigas
in Video Games
Peter Villa Jr. is a guest writer from a local San Diego high school. He shares with us his experience with the Grand Theft Auto series. Although the release date for GTA5 has not been confirmed, Peter shows us his enthusiasm for the next yet-to-be-announced episode.
Guest Editorial Writer: Peter More >
Microsoft, Apple, and Google to join forces in unified mobile OS
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
The big 3 in mobile OS computing has just announced on this April 1, 2012, that they will be joining forces and creating a unified mobile OS. It is yet to be determined which manufacturer will produce this phone, but it was universally agreed that this phone will closely resemble the Zach Morris More >
The iPad 3 is upon us
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
Apple just recently sent out invitations for a media event to be held in San Francisco next Wednesday March 7. Apple PR has not verified that they will be unveiling the iPad 3, but all sources point to yes. About this same time last year Apple held a media event on Feb 23, 2011 to announce a March More >
Timbuk2 Crater Laptop Sleeve – Available in Nerdzilla green!
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
Having its start in 1989 as a San Francisco based bike messenger bag company, Timbuk2 has expanded to one of the trendiest ways to lug your DSLR, tablet, or laptop around. Who wants to run into another person at Starbucks with the same exact bag? It’s like being the 2nd Mario at a Halloween costume More >
Spartacus: Vengeance Red Carpet Premiere and Ep 1 Review
1 year ago
NerdReactor.com was invited to attend the red carpet premiere of Spartacus: Vengeance. The second season will air on Starz on Friday January 27th. Guest writer Laura S. gives us her thoughts after the screening.
By: Laura S.
WARNING: **SPOILERS**
Season 2, Episode 1: Fugitivus. Like typical Starz More >
CES 2012 – The Post Report and Weight Gain Explained Within!
1 year ago
Quadruple Bypass with Bacon at Heart Attack Grill. Conquered...NEXT!
Over our 8000 calories Quadruple Bypass burgers from Heart Attack Grill, the Nerd Reactor team is not only replenishing from the miles and miles of CES (Consumer Electronics Show) coverage, but also compiling our memorable moments More >
CES 2012 – Australian Laptop Cases by Toffee, Koala Bears Not Included
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
Nobody can deny the saturation of Apple accessories on the market. The showrooms of CES immediately attest to this fact, but reality is that you may sometimes find a product that piques your interest. Such is the case for Australian accessories brand, Toffee.
Toffee’s product line mainly cater to More >
CES 2012 – Tobii Lets Your Eyes Do the (Mouse) Pointing
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
Computer navigation via gestures and hand movements was neat…..about 2 years ago. The next generation peripheral input is coming to us from Tobii’s Gaze eye tracking. Simply use your pupils to point at an item and the mouse pointer will move there.. This technology was recently included in Popular More >
CES 2012 – Dropped Your Phone in the Toilet? P2i Could Have Saved You
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
P2i is not a standard household name, but the recently released Motorola Droid Razr should definitely be. All Droid Razr’s that leave the factory (even the one in your hand), are treated with P2i’s Aridion technology that protects it from corrosion and water damage. The first we’ve heard of P2i, we More >
CES 2012 – Monster’s Star Studded Press Conference
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Tech
It is Day 0 at the International CES and the Venetian is already overrun by industry and press outlets. The press rooms are at/near capacity and the shared WiFi internet is already at its knees. Monster kicks off its fashion forward press conference with a runway show and appearances by Nick More >
Exclusive Dark Knight Rises Behind-the-Scenes – Bat Pod Joy Ride through Downtown
1 year ago
The next Batman movie has been filming in full swing these past 2 months in Downtown Los Angeles. These aren’t the boring dialogue scenes that we’re talking about, but full-on stunts and explosions. Spot a multi-hundred-thousand dollar rig in downtown, and chances are The Dark Knight Rises is More >
Safe Skies TSA Luggage Lock Revisited
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Reviews
The Nerd Reactor crew recently made a business trip out to Atlanta for the legendary Dragon*Con cosplay fest. Check out our coverage here. With anything airfare related comes parting with your precious checked-in plastic firearms (at least we did). There is no doubt that TSA would open our luggage More >
D*C: Nerd Reactor Takes Over Atlanta for DragonCon 2011!
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Convention
DragonCon is a GO and Nerd Reactor has traveled more than 2,000 miles to celebrate in the mecca of East Coast cosplay. We were inspired to attend this cross-country convention from the reputation gained by our other media partners…and BOY DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE.
DragonCon is in its 25th year More >
SDCC 2011: Sexy Tablet Talk with AMD VP Leslie Sobon
1 year ago
AMD VP Leslie Sobon preparing for Comic-Con 2011 in a picture published on AMD's official blog.
Nerdreactor.com was invited to have a one-on-one chat with AMD Vice-President Leslie Sobon at the Comic-Con AMD Press Lounge in the San Diego Omni Hotel. Leslie is tasked with world-wide product More >
KillshotStarCraft.com StarCraft 2 Tournament – L2P by Observation!
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Video Games
With the popularity of StarCraft 2, it is not unheard of to see tournaments organized wherever gamers gather. Enter KillshotStarCraft.com. KillshotStarCraft.com piqued our interest in being a tournament organized outside a major gaming hub. This is a purely for-fun league for amateurs with More >
Safe Skies TSA Luggage Lock Review
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Culture
Let’s face it, if something is precious to you then you don’t let it leave your sight, and if it must leave your sight, you better have it locked down. We should all be familiar with the nightmare that airports may bring us, mainly the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) checkpoints. In More >
SDCC 2011 – The Onsite Pre-Registration Fiasco for 2012 Passes
1 year ago
by JR Cajigas
in Convention
Douglas Pavilion Pre-Reg Line in its entirety. Line was closed off already at this time.
It is 7:00 am on the Friday of Comic-Con 2011 and I am sitting on the carpeted floor of the Hyatt Douglas Pavillion. Preregistration last year was easy enough, as you pick up your badge you can proceed to More >
Gam3rCon presents Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog Live and Gam3rs: the Play
1 year ago
The expressions on our faces as my wine glass knocks from my hand and into the cement rooftop…followed by a frozen moment of stillness. One of the stars of the show Dr. Horrible, himself, was slightly within the splash zone, but I am treated by applause from our conversation group. Had Nathan More >
