Putting the reader first
The recent issue surrounding fake news has put major platforms such as Facebook under a lot of scrutiny. The increasing level of distrust towards content shown on these sites is forcing major companies to take action. Amazon has been facing a similar situation dealing with biased reviews. If you’ve ever read reviews on Amazon then you’ve seen the comment, “I’ve received this item at … Continue Reading >
Apple got many of us excited and ready for true wireless earbuds this year when it announced the EarPods. Sure it wasn’t the first company to truly do away with wires for earbuds, but whenever Apple enters a product category it usually makes everything better, even if it costs a little more. However Apple seems to have hit a roadblock and still has yet … Continue Reading >
The battle for your smart home is fierce with Google entering the competition this year after the huge success of Amazon’s Echo lineup. While the Google Home is great for Android fans and has almost limitless potential, it is still two years behind in development when compared against Amazon’s Echo which has already sold an estimated five million units. Potential is fantastic in theory, but most … Continue Reading >
Today is #GivingTuesday. It’s a great way to give back to those who need it. One of those is Wikipedia. It’s an information based website that keeps its lights on by support from people like you and me. While almost also websites are funded through advertisements or affiliate links from sales, Wikipedia is truly advertisement free. It isn’t looking to provide information sponsored by … Continue Reading >
I really like J&L Real products. The J&L Real-103 headphones are my go-to Bluetooth headphones for the gym. I’ve tried a ton of Bluetooth headphones but always fall back to using the J&L103. I find the headphones to be aesthetically pleasing with great sound. Additionally, they don’t fall out of my ears, which is a huge plus because I gravitate towards explosive movements like … Continue Reading >
Many shoppers are turning to online shopping instead of battling long lines and stampedes in traditional brick and mortar stores. Cyber Monday hit a record high in terms of sales this year and that means hundreds of millions of packages will be delivered now through the end of the year. You can help prevent theft by following a few basic tips. Not only will … Continue Reading >
There are over 100M users of Android smartphones in the US. The vast majority of those users are also using Samsung or LG smartphones since they are two of the largest manufacturers of Android devices. Many users have no idea that Android installed on their devices is vastly different than what Google deems as the ideal software. Android is open-source which means manufacturers like … Continue Reading >
TOMS is an amazing company. It was founded on the principle of taking care of people through business. In 2006, it decided to sell shoes – buy one, give one. “TOMS Shoes has provided over 60 million pairs of shoes to children since 2006, TOMS Eyewear has restored sight to over 400,000 since 2011 and TOMS Roasting Company has helped provide over 335,000 weeks … Continue Reading >
Cyber Monday is one of the biggest days to save money on electronics and digital content. For Android users, Google is having a huge sale at the Google Play Store on just about everything you can think of. For movie lovers, it is offering 50% off a single movie purchase from select titles. Finding Dory, Harry Potter the complete collection, Home Alone, Jurassic World, and … Continue Reading >
Advertisements are a way of life. They’re on TV, in magazines, in newspapers, and just about everywhere you look. Advertisements are a way for companies to encourage customers to buy products, services, or ideas. They’re so deeply rooted in our society that sometimes we don’t even know that we are being advertised to. However, there are more times than not that advertisements are annoying … Continue Reading >