We all have a ton of gadgets these days that are charged by USB, from iPhones and iPads to things as diverse as cameras, scanners and GPS units. The challenge can be finding enough USB ports to keep up, which is why I resort to a powered USB hub. It’s plastic and not exactly pretty, hence my interest in a rather beautiful-looking product from Truffol–the company behind the reversible USB cable we looked at last year....
Last week, we reviewed the first iPhone 6 Plus battery pack we’ve tested, MOTA’s unauthorized but value-laden Battery Case for iPhone 6 Plus. Now a maker of stylish charging accessories called Tylt has debuted what it says is the first Apple-authorized battery case for the iPhone 6, the Energi Sliding Power Case ($100). Officially shipping in mid-January, Energi continues the sled-style battery case design we first saw years ago in Mophie’s original Juice Pack (below), though with two critical differences: for the same price, it includes a 3200mAh rechargeable cell, and a detachable case that can be used alone when you don’t need spare power....
Ahead of the iPad Mini and fourth-generation iPad becoming available to customers Friday, early reviews of both devices have hit the web. You can see in the collection below that the reviews are fairly positive, discussing how great the build quality is, the lightness of the tablet, and how well it fits in your hand. Starting with the iPad mini: The Loop: Engadget: The Verge: TechCrunch: Telegraph: On the other hand, what will make some think twice about buying an iPad mini is the price....
Rick and Morty season 4, episode 2 revealed a bizarre, hallucinogenic dream of Jerry’s in its post-credits scene. The Adult Swim comedy returned last week for its season 4 premiere after an extended hiatus, kicking off a shortened run of just five new episodes. The second of these, titled “The Old Man and The Seat”, was filled with special guest voice actors, real life connotations, and (too many?) poop jokes. Rick and Morty season 4, episode 2’s storylines involve Rick discovering that the little spot of paradise he’s carved out solely for going to the bathroom has been used by someone else, while back on Earth, Morty and Jerry deal with chaos caused by an app....
The Walking Dead has been derived from the titular comic book series, which has been on for much longer than the TV series. The main character, Rick, has been in the comics for the duration of its run and has evolved considerably over the years. The transition from comics to TV hasn’t been exactly the same, and the TV Rick is different from the comic book version in many ways. The TV Rick has also undergone different storylines than his counterpart as well, and this means the two versions aren’t the same man....
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is nearly upon us, with fans hungrily counting down until they see the conclusion of the battle between the noble Resistance and villainous First Order. With this being the final movie in the saga the stakes look to be extremely high, especially if you rewatch the various trailers and TV spots that have been released. So that means that, more than likely, some of our favourite characters may be about to perish in the battle to restore peace to the galaxy....
[SPOILERS for those not caught up on Riverdale ahead.] - Riverdale episode 5, ‘Heart of Darkness’ ended on quite a big cliffhanger, as Betty (Lili Reinhart) came to terms with the possibility that her father might be responsible for the murder of Jason Blossom. While that’s still a long way from being proven, the episode did give us more insight into Betty’s family history with the Blossoms, including an old feud between both of their great-grandfathers that resulted in murder....
Eight years after Apple opened its first Apple Store in Berlin, rumors about a second one are gaining traction with new construction pictures. Although rumors of a second Apple Store in Berlin have been circulating for a while, Apple has yet to confirm its plans. The German site iFun has now received some images from their readers showing potential construction. Located in the west part of Berlin, the site speculates about this new Apple Store:...
Europol said a 41-year old Romanian man has been arrested in Craiova, Romania. It said the man is suspected of compromising the network of a large Romanian IT company that delivers services to clients in the retail, energy and utilities sectors. The suspect is accused of targeting organisations in ransomware attacks, encrypting files and stealing sensitive data. He’s suspected of demanding a “sizeable” ransom payment in cryptocurrency, and threatening to leak the stolen data if the victim didn’t give in to the extortion attempt....
This isn’t too surprising considering it’s still in beta. We also don’t know how many users will latch on to the Windows 8 tablets when they arrive on the market. What is surprising, according to the report, is there are still more users of Windows 2000 and NT than Windows 8 – though only by a small margin. According to our own poll on February 15th, out of 890 votes, 82% of you said you were counting down the days until the February 29th release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview....
Snapchat doesn’t offer any way to recover your message and snaps in the application itself. So, there are several ways you can recover deleted messages and media from Snapchat. However, there is some limitation to this too. You cannot retrieve media from a long time ago. Let’s see the several methods to recover deleted messages from Snapchat. Snapchat is one of the leading social media platforms these days. With millions of filters and styles to choose from, it has become a favorite of this generation....
It seems that you’re using the Infinix Hot 7 Pro as your daily driver and now finds some issues regarding Google Account Lock. Infinix is a Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer while the device designs in France. The Infinix brand serves in Africa, Asia, Europe regions mostly. It offers great value for money Android devices and mostly powered by MediaTek chipsets. As we all know that MediaTek processors are known for its great performance in a budget price tag....
Apple’s iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS featured plastic backs Digitimes claims that the budget iPhone will feature a plastic chassis, rather than the metal and glass exterior design of the iPhone 5. The plastic shell comes in a move to cut costs on the device’s hardware. The report also claims that internal components may still be made from metal. It is also possible, according to the report, that these metal parts may be visible externally due to a “special design....
Last month, budget charging accessory maker Aukey released PB-N30, the first external battery with a female Lightning recharging port. For only $15, PB-N30 seemed like a steal given its 3,600mAh capacity — just right for use with any iPhone — but wasn’t capacious enough for power-hungrier iPads. So Aukey has released PB-N28 ($25) as a solution for tablet users, remarkably equipping it with over three times the power for only $10 more....
Earlier this year at CES, I got the chance to stop by Bluelounge’s booth and discovered a product announced late last year that I hadn’t seen before, the Kosta Apple Watch Charging Coaster. What caught my attention is that it’s designed similarly to Apple’s Magnetic Charging Dock, but comes in three non-white colors including dark grey and costs $15 instead of $80. There are a few key differences to consider with Kosta compared to other Apple Watch docks …...
USB hubs are often hard to tell apart from one another: the Moshi iLynx 3 I reviewed here in February was the rare hub that actually matched the silver metal and black plastic look of the Macs it was designed to be used with. After an extended post-announcement delay, long-time Mac accessory maker Mobee Technology has finally released an alternative that uses two cool tricks to stand apart from all of its rivals: the Magic Hub ($50)....
On paper, the QNAP TS-251A looks like a well-specced network attached storage device for ttme use (buy it here for $319), featuring a dual-core processor and ample 2 GB RAM. It even has a HDMI port and bundled IR remote, so you can plug it into a TV and use it directly. There are a hundred different features you can use a NAS for but I’m focusing on what I use: backup and a TV shows / movies server....
Comedian Ricky Gervais is facing backlash for his jokes that were deemed transphobic. This controversy comes just a few weeks before he is set to host the 77th annual Golden Globes Awards - his fifth time hosting the awards show. The comedian, who’s known for his sarcastic, satirical, and oftentimes controversial humor has gotten himself in hot water again with his jokes that some fans believe went too far. Gervais is currently wrapped up in the J....
Netflix’s After Life sees Ricky Gervais earnestly reevaluate his comedy style, and seemingly agree with his critics. The new six-part series follows Gervais as the recently widowed Tony whose grief drives him towards suicide and, when he doesn’t go through with, comedic tirades against the world around him. On the surface, After Life would seem to belong more on the BBC than Netflix. Its short episode order, near-30 minute runtime and quaint coastal town setting betray sensibilities of the primary UK broadcaster than it does the increasingly-international streaming giant....
RIOT: Civil Unrest should be arresting, captivating even. The idea of a “riot simulator” alone is enough to perk the interest of the more politically adventurous gamer. It does however immediately raise some concerns in regards to the developers approach to a difficult and nuanced subject manner. Unfortunately, RIOT is so frustrating from a design perspective that only those players willing to endure hours this buggy sim will discover the intentions or meaning behind the narrative....
