The Best Men's Gear
Move over Apple, because consumer reports just named the Samsung Galaxy S7 ($99+) it's top smartphone. With the Samsung S7 Edge coming in second. When taking a look at the phones, Consumer Reports say the main features that put the Galaxy S7 over the top were its water-resistance, expandable memory, camera performance and its battery life. Consumer Reports says their test show the battery … [Read more...]
If you long for a vacation without the chirping, beeping, and ringing of your smartphone but still want the safety of knowing you can be reached in an emergency then the new Light Phone ($100) is just the answer. Small, compact and lightweight the new bank card sized Light phone will only take the calls you want with none of the distractions. The Light is credit card sized and can be used as a … [Read more...]
The Vertu Smartphone For Bentley ($16K) is a luxury smartphone for those who have money to burn. Supposedly if you can afford this phone you've got a Bentley sitting in the garage. Only 2,000 of the Vertu will be made, they run on the latest Android 4.4 OS, and feature a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, possibly 2GB RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and a 1080P display. The 2,2275 mAh … [Read more...]
Time to preorder your Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus ($199-$499). Now that the Apple store is back up you can pick up both models for delivery after the September 19th drop date. Each are available in either silver, gold, or space gray. They include the updated 64-bit A8 processor with M8 motion coprocessor, Touch ID , faster LTE wireless, a new 8MP iSight camera, and iOS 8. The 6 plus has a resolution … [Read more...]
There are two major details that make the OnePlus One ($300-$350) a game changer; Its hardware specs, and its software (CynongenMod Android 4.4.2 KitKat). Lets take a look at the software first. Software CynongenMod is a modified version of Android. It has over 8 million users and has become a legitimate alternative to standard Android installations. CynongenMod offers options not found on … [Read more...]
The Neptune Pine Smartwatch ($335) is one of the first standalone smart watches available. It features a full-color 2.4-inch touchscreen as well as a voice input engine from Android that will allow you to text just by talking. It has a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera that allows you to join video chats. Additional features include a QWERTY keyboard, … [Read more...]
Electronic waste is one of the largest growing issues world-wide and cellphones are one of the biggest contributors to this problem. Phonebloks ($TBA) is a project by Dave Hakkens that looks to alleviate this issue. The idea behind Phonebloks is a phone made from detachable blocks. Whenever a block becomes damaged or outdated it can be replaced while keeping the rest of the phone, making for an … [Read more...]
Apple had its big reveal today detailing new features with the Apple 5s ($199-$399). Although there is nothing earth shattering the three new features should make for a much improved user experience. The major features include updated processors, updated camera, and new security system. Complete details after the break. … [Read more...]
We've all heard about the prospect of the new gold iPhone 5S ($TBA), but a lot more information have been coming out recently so lets get started. The new iPhone 5s is expected to go on sale September 20th. Updated specs include an updated camera which includes a larger f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash. The new aperture will improve performance in low-light conditions. A fingerprint reader in the … [Read more...]
The Ubuntu Edge ($830) isn't trying to be the next smartphone, it's trying to be the first Superphone. Just connect a monitor and the Ubuntu Edge will turn into an Ubuntu PC with Desk OS and access to all files allowing you to seamlessly transition between mobile and office. Ubuntu has thought through every detail and no effort or technology is wasted on any feature. Some features include the 4.5 … [Read more...]
40 megapixel cameras are ridiculously expensive costing thousands of dollars. The idea that the new Nokia Lumia 1020 ($299) comes with 41 megapixel is amazing. The new Lumia scheduled for release on July 23rd will change the way you take photos and shoot video forever. The Lumia 1020 uses ZEISS optics, it has six lenses and optical stabilisation. The optical stabilisation uses ball bearings in the … [Read more...]
OK, I put this Smartphone in the 'Cell Phones' category, but I was real tempted to throw it in with the tablets. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra ($TBA) is Sony's larget handset to date with a display size of 6.44 inches. To put that in perspective the iPad mini has a 7.9 inch display and the iPhone 5 has a 4 inch display. I like to think of it as a tablet with cell phone capabilities. Anyway outside of … [Read more...]
OK, I was thinking that same thing when I saw the picture, it looks just like an iPhone 5. But whether or not the HTC ONE ($199-$299) is an iPhone killer is yet to be seen. If not winning the race, The new HTC One smartphone is definitely closing the distance. The new smartphone features dual front facing speakers powered by a built-in amplifier for increased sound. With one click of the shutter … [Read more...]
