Thanks to its clean design and powerful internals, Google’s Pixelbook remains one of the best Chromebooks on the market today and a capable Windows or Mac replacement. However, it’s been more than a year since the Pixelbook went on sale, and although rumor was rife that Google will announce a Pixelbook successor at its October #madebygoogle event in New York, that… Continue reading "Pixelbook 2: Everything You Need to Know"
When it comes to smartphones, there is a clear dichotomy: Android versus Apple. Even though there are often clear similarities between both operating systems, there is a certain level of loyalty deeply rooted on either side. Occasionally, an Apple user will convert to Android and vice versa, but for the most part, people stay on one side and never cross… Continue reading "Amazon Slashes the Price of the 2018 iPad under $250 Before Christmas"
Let’s face it, humans are down for any excuse to take a photo of themselves. Whether it’s a filtered photo of a couple on vacation or the blatant thirst for likes that is the selfie, Instagram is the ideal platform to participate in this embarrassing — albeit ubiquitous — behavior. Of course, you don’t have to take selfies — food,… Continue reading "Popular Instagram Hashtags for Every Day of the Week"
Biomimicry, the concept of modellng systems found in nature to solve complex problems, is popular among roboticists. But while the robots that result from it can gain the strengths of particular forms of animal locomotion or other abilities, they also adopt the species’ same limitations. For example, an aquatic fish-inspired swimming robot may be really adept at moving in water,… Continue reading "Unusual Nature-Inspired Robot is Equally at Home on Land or in Water"
Once mocked as the home of “filthy casuals”, the mobile gaming market has come on in leaps and bounds in the last few years. Games like Hearthstone, PubG: Mobile, and Fortnite have shown that the humble smartphone is just as good a place for digital entertainment as the black monolith parked in front of the TV. But if you’re looking… Continue reading "Best Gaming Phones for Every Budget"
Not long ago, action cameras were the hottest gear. Small enough to fit into any pocket and easy to use, these little point-of-view camcorders could capture surprisingly good video. The ability to mount the camcorders on a variety of surfaces only bolstered their original appeal, along with their rugged and waterproof builds. GoPro — the company that essentially created the action… Continue reading "The Best Action Cameras of 2018"
