While there are a lot of wearable options for tracking your activity, one usually has to pay $250 to $400 for one with GPS and offline music support. Huami's Amazfit Verge provides both of these functions for $159.99 in a package a bit less premium than the Stratos while bringing a mic and speaker for calls from your wrist. I've spent the past couple of weeks running, sleeping, and walking with it and it is a good product for those looking for GPS, offline music, five-day battery life, 24/7 activity tracking, and calls from your wrist. It is not a high-end product that rivals the much more expensive Apple Watch, but it offers quite a bit and is a solid option for those looking for these functions in an affordable package. Also: Amazfit Stratos review: GPS sports watch rivals the majors for only $200 Specifications Display: 1.3 inch 360 x 360 pixels resolution color AMOLED touch screen made with Gorilla Glass 3Water resistance: IP68Storage: 4GB (1.9GB user accessible for data and … [Read more...] about Amazfit Verge review: $160 gets you GPS, music, call support, and five-day battery life
Headphone zone review
iPhone XR Re-Review: One Month Later
iPhone XR has been out for just over a month. After doing my initial iPhone XR review, I've still been using it alongside and alternating with an iPhone XS. For the last few days , though, I've instead been using it alongside and alternating with an iPhone 6s. Why a 6s? Because I wanted to get a sense not just of how cool the new colors are, though they are, or whether the display and camera system were dealbreakers compared to the iPhone XS, which really depends on the individual, but how much of a difference the upgrade will make to a real person in the real world. Rather watch than read? Hit play on the video below and subscribe for more! A lot of people considering the XR, people who don't get a new phone to review every couple days, weeks, or months, have been using the same phone for a couple or few years already. That's the 6s. Maybe the 6, SE, or 7. But mostly the 6s. And, if that's you or someone you're close to, I want to take my head out of the tech bubble for a minute and … [Read more...] about iPhone XR Re-Review: One Month Later
BACtrack Bluetooth Breathalyzer Review: Your Friday Night Just Got A Little Geekier
You know what can be fun if done in moderation? Most things, actually. Among those things, alcohol is probably high on the list for most people. While drinking, it's also fun to be able to quantify how intoxicated you actually are – something a little more than "my face is numb" or "Nah, I'm OK – I've only had 12 shots." That's where this nifty little Bluetooth breathalyzer from BACtrack ($150) comes into play – it can tell you exactly how drunk (or not drunk) you are in about 30 seconds. Both Artem and I have been playing with this for the last few weeks, and I have to admit – it's pretty cool and could really come in handy for those nights out. So, just in time for your Friday night debauchery, let's take a look at the world's first breathalyzer to sync with a smartphone. Good Bad It's a mobile breathalyzer. That's cool in itself. Police-grade testing. Very simple, intuitive interface. The app is useful, but it could use some work/additional … [Read more...] about BACtrack Bluetooth Breathalyzer Review: Your Friday Night Just Got A Little Geekier
I spent a week wearing Bose’s $350 noise-canceling headphones nonstop — and they’re 100% worth their high price tag
caption Me on a walk through New York’s Financial District wearing my noise canceling headphones. source Business Insider Living in a city can be stressful, particularly because of the noise pollution. I tested out a pair of noise-cancelling headphones to see how they would affect my quality of life. I loved how they helped me relax and felt they were well worth their $350 cost. Living in New York City comes with a whole host of unique stressful situations – delayed subways, traffic snarls, and crummy weather that can range from hurricanes to blizzards to extreme heat. But there’s one stressful condition New York offers that I wasn’t ready for: noise pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency defines noise pollution as any “unwanted or disturbing sound,” which pretty much sums up a day in the life in any city, particularly a heavily populated one like New York. In addition to being annoying, … [Read more...] about I spent a week wearing Bose’s $350 noise-canceling headphones nonstop — and they’re 100% worth their high price tag
Dolby Dimension wireless headphones review
We’ve all seen the iconic Dolby brand plastered on everything from speakers to movie theaters. But in 2018, more than 50 years since Ray Dolby first made his name in tape technology, Dolby is finally ready to strike out with a consumer product of its own. Dolby Dimension, a pair of $600 (yes, $600) luxury headphones are, unsurprisingly for Dolby, meant first and foremost for home use. They’re designed to bounce between screens, enhance movies when you don’t want to wake the neighbors, and moonlight as a pair of travel cans. While they fall a tad short of those grand aspirations, these new cans are a promising step into products for Dolby. And if you’re a certain kind of listener — they may just be the headphones you’ve been searching for. Say hello to Dolby Dimension. Out of the box Dolby makes the impression you’d expect from a pair of $600 headphones with a chic package that exudes luxury. Opening the box reveals no plastic tethers or twist … [Read more...] about Dolby Dimension wireless headphones review