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Review: Phiaton Moderna MS 200
4 months ago
As a sucker for great sounding audio and as someone who always listens to music at the office, I’m always on the market to find some great headphones. While I do not own many expensive headphones, I do tend to splurge once in a while and get one of those expensive headphones. Unfortunately, I More >
Review: Skullcandy SLYR Gaming Headset
4 months ago
Over here at NR we recently received a new pair of gaming headphones from Skullcandy. It has been awhile since Skullcandy has released a gaming headset. I vividly remember my friend purchasing one of their first models back in 2009. The manufacturer has changed a lot since then. In 2011, More >
An iPhone 6 design you want
4 months ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Tech
What if this iPhone 6 design was the answer to what a lot of Apple and non-Apple enthusiasts have been waiting for? The iPhone 5 is just shy of being 4 months old. Mixed with heavy reviews and an industry leaning toward the blockbuster Samsung S III phone, it’s no surprise that the turn of the new More >
Apple goes after Amazon for using ‘Appstore’
4 months ago
by John 'Spartan' Nguyen
in Tech
Okay, so we know that Apple likes to sue companies left and right. It doesn’t matter if you’re a big company or a small Polish company, you will be brought to justice; Apple justice.
Recently, Apple is suing Amazon for its “Appstore”, an online app marketplace for mobile phones and tablets. More >
NewerTech GripStand 3: The only iPad case you’ll ever need
4 months ago
One of the main things you will need for an iPad is a case/stand. For many, the standard case for the iPad is the typical one that flips open like a book. These cases also act like a stand, but the problem is that you are limited to usually one viewing angle. Well, I never had a need to use any of More >
CES 2013 – Top 5 Electronics Hot List
4 months ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Tech
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 is fast approaching with just over a week away of preparation time left. Thousands of companies will be in Las Vegas; some we are familiar with and many others that are trying to get our attention. However, all of these companies have one thing in common – More >
A look into the TARDIS via Augmented Reality
4 months ago
by Jose Gutierrez III
in Tech
A fan of Dr. Who by the name of Greg Kumparak decided to make his own table top version of the TARDIS. It is really bigger in the inside than it appears on the outside with the help of augmented reality. This all started on Thanksgiving when he had time to kill and wanted to build something for his More >
Google TV on LG’s new Smart TV
Continuing its trail of global software dominance, the much touted Google TV will be pre-installed on LG’s new G2 lineup of SmartTVs. For those that don’t know what GogoleTV is, it is a digital platform for accessing all of your TV shows, movies, apps, and it even has a browser through More >
Iron Man PC case mod
4 months ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Tech
Ron L. Christianson is a graphic arts designer who enjoys painting, sculpting, and modeling. Besides doing his day job, he also is a case mod designer and his Iron Man PC case mod is proof of just that.
Over the course of last year right up until summer, Christianson was commissioned by More >
Steelseries Free – The best mini Bluetooth controller on the market
4 months ago
There are plenty of Bluetooth controllers out on the market right now; some made specifically for iOS devices, others for Android devices, and some for both. The Steelseries Free, however, quickly separates itself from the rest of the competition and shines as one of the best Bluetooth More >
I/O Magic Portable Power Pack Review
5 months ago
by Narvin Seegoolam
in Tech
Being part of Nerd Reactor means that I frequently attend events, conventions, etc. It also means that I have to constantly utilize my phone as well. That pretty much equates to my phone dying really quickly on a normal basis, which is something I really hate. Luckily for me, I was given a chance More >
Logisys PC Remote Start add-on
5 months ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Tech
Logisys PC Remote Start / Reset Controller (model RMPC2), is about the coolest thing any PC rigger could add-on to their machine. This gadget takes a few minutes to install and is an enthusiasts dream. For those who might have their PC tucked under a table or have their HTPC hidden behind an More >
Apple to start producing in the US, and why you should care
We try not to get into politics much here, but this is news worth looking at, if not celebrating. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, announced that Apple will start production of one of its lines in America in 2013. Which line it is, we don’t know yet, as it always is with the tech giant’s tight-lipped PR More >
Green Lantern inspired bicycle lock
5 months ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Tech
Green Lantern sucked in the theaters, but the bicycle lock is awesome. If you’ve thought of being a superhero here’s your chance. Taking a quick trip to the post office in a dangerous neighborhood filled with excessive crime focused on stealing bicycles? Okay not that extreme.
This lock attaches More >
SONY – Next step to 4K Ultra HD
5 months ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Tech
The next step to 4K Ultra HD-video is a step closer, for those who can afford it. Sony has unveiled that along with their $25,000 price tagged 4K Led TV (XBR-84X900) they will bundle exclusively to U.S. consumers a video player that is loaded with content at 4K resolution. Featured full length 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 >
a-JAYS Four earphones review
5 months ago
FINALLY! a-JAYS made earphones for the Apple family! Although my other a-JAYS earphones (a-JAYS One+ for Android) worked with my iPad, iPhone and iPod (except for the buttons), this new earphones set has keys that work better with the Apple products – aka sound had separate buttons from the hang More >
Review: DBEST London Duo Rechargeable Bluetooth Mini-Speaker Set
5 months ago
I like to use Bluetooth speakers for everything because I move around a lot in my house with my tablet, computer and phone. I was asked to review the DBEST London Duo Rechargeable Bluetooth Mini-Speaker Set. The wireless speakers are connected through Bluetooth Hi-Fi. These were so cute, and I More >
G-Form Extreme Edge Reverse review: It’s a tough iPad case, but can it do anything else?
5 months ago
So there it is, the G-Form Extreme Edge Reverse, a case for the iPad and many 10″ tablets. It’s labeled as “The toughest case on the planet”. Earlier in 2012, the G-Form team dropped an iPad that was encased inside the G-Form Extreme Edge case from over 100,000 ft. It landed and was still working. More >
Ultrabook Convertibles and You, a buyer’s guide for the winter holidays.
5 months ago
Purchasing a new laptop can be one of the most arduous and stressful experiences a consumer can have. Standing in a retail environment with 30+ different machines staring at you, the salespeople constantly trying to up-sell, specs and options that you don’t understand but still want, and the More >
William Shatner’s new app – Shatoetry! Express yourself like Shatner!
6 months ago
Ever wanted to express yourself like William Shatner? Wanted to have your words heard by using his voice? Send a message to a friend using Shatner’s voice? Now you can!
William Shatner has released a new iPhone/iPad app called Shatoetry.
Shatner and Blindlight Apps created this idea to put More >
Marshall Major 50 FX 50th Anniversary Headphones
6 months ago
by John 'Spartan' Nguyen
in Tech
Marshall Headphones has just released the its Marshall Major 50 FX 50th Anniversary headphones. The pair of headphones promises amped up sounds and will feature a classic vintage look. It comes in a carrying case for storage and travel. It also has an apple-certified microphone and remote, and More >
Review: Mimobot and Uglydoll Collab USBs
6 months ago
With the age of the CD slowly drawing to a close, USBs are quickly becoming the new standard of information storage. With some ranging into the Terabyte (1000 Gigabytes) range in capacity, these highly portable, efficient devices have become a part of everyday life. Another clear example of this More >
‘Ingress’ will glue you to your Android even more!
6 months ago
Your city statues, more than meets the eye!
It seems that Google has done it again. Rather than to let me get on with my day, it has created an augmented reality game, Ingress, that uses your Android OS phone to turn everything that surrounds you into a game.
Throughout your city there will be More >
LaCie PetiteKey USB flash drive
6 months ago
by James Martinez
in Tech
Flash drives come in all shapes and sizes, and you can even get some shaped like LEGOs or your favorite Star Wars characters. But most flash drives are kind of bulky or flimsy to have with you all the time. You’re almost always going to lose or break the cap, and eventually they will stop working More >
