Category: Electronics

When Black Friday Comes…

Black Friday is quickly sneaking up on us, what with all the leaked ads popping up on sites and forums all over the Intarwebs. And yes, there are lots of great deals to be had provided you like to stand—or if you prefer, camp overnight in freezing conditions—and fight off throngs of rabid, maniacal shoppers … Continue reading When Black Friday Comes… →

Adventures in Smartphones

Okay, so it’s been way too long between posts and I sort of have an idea about today’s topic. As you may recall, I dropped my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active the day before I was to participate in the Long Beach Marathon Bike Tour and 5k. In case you don’t remember what it looked like … Continue reading Adventures in Smartphones →

Eating My Words

When we signed our contract with Big Cell Phone Company (AT&T), something I thought I’d never do again, I remember the salesperson asking if we wanted to buy insurance for our phones. My reply was simple: “Nah, I’ve had good luck with phones and never had to replace one. No thanks.” Besides, my Samsung Galaxy … Continue reading Eating My Words →

How Could You?

If you’re one of those who has a ton of pictures on your phone and is afraid to transfer/delete them, this post is for you. As we speak (or as I type – your preference), I am backing up the 150+ pictures that currently reside on my phone. The 100-150 mark is my usual limit; … Continue reading How Could You? →

Why Mobile Payments Will Fail

If you aren’t familiar with the concept of mobile payments, here’s a quick little rundown of how they work. First, you must sign up with any number of services out there such as Google Wallet or Isis Wallet. These serve as your “bank” in which you can deposit money or have it transferred from your … Continue reading Why Mobile Payments Will Fail →