Putting the reader first
Luke Nam
Virtual personal assistants are meant to make your life easier. Virtual personal assistants are perfect for tasks like turning off the light, setting the temperature of your home, or playing music. Chances are if you have a virtual personal assistant, it’s a Google Home Mini. It seems like every one of my friends has one in their room. It’s no wonder these portable virtual … Continue Reading >
Instagram is the most popular social media platform for teens. According to a recent survey, 76% of American teens between the ages of 13-17 use Instagram. This is 10% higher than Facebook which is slowly losing younger users. It’s easy to understand why Instagram is so popular. It’s a carefully curated photo collection that represents who you are without the clutter of news articles and … Continue Reading >
Instagram. Snapchat. Facebook. Reddit. The four pillars of unproductivity in my life. I don’t know how many countless hours I’ve wasted in the void that is the Explore section on Instagram. There are times when my roommates and I sit on the couch in silence for hours scrolling through Instagram or on Reddit. Millenials get ragged on all the time for always being on … Continue Reading >
It’s hard to appreciate a good smartphone case until something happens to your phone. That usually means you should’ve invested in a better case. Smartphones are only getting more expensive without getting more durable. I recently shattered the back of my iPhone 8 Plus while I was testing out a cheap case. Needless to say, I will not be recommending that case. Instead, I … Continue Reading >
I recently got a high-powered HP ZBook G3 laptop at work to write programs for a new robot we purchased. This laptop is beefy. It has a 17-inch screen and feels like it weighs 20 pounds. It’s basically a desktop but slightly more portable. HP even calls it a mobile workstation instead of a laptop. You would think this massive laptop would have room … Continue Reading >
For all my single friends out there, Happy Single Awareness Day! For some, today might be a crushing reality about how lonely you are. Others might be grateful that you don’t have to participate in the over-commercialized holiday where you’re expected to buy candy, flowers, and a romantic dinner. I will be at my hotel ordering room service and playing Homescapes on my bed. … Continue Reading >
I vividly remember when Candy Crush became popular. I was a sophomore in college and it was right around the midterm season. I looked over to my buddy to find him playing a game on his phone instead of studying. I asked him what he was playing and it only took five minutes for me along with the rest of the world to get … Continue Reading >
What’s the first that comes to mind when you think about online dating? My mind goes directly to Tinder. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that 75% of single people in college have used Tinder at one point or another. I’ve been in relationships for most of my 20’s so I’m part of the 25% who has never used Tinder. I wanted … Continue Reading >
The widely anticipated HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro is available for pre-order in-stores and online at major electronic retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and B&H. The HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro is priced at $799.99 unlocked. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to buy this phone at the major carriers due to government pressure. This means you have to buy this phone at an electronics retailer … Continue Reading >
The Super Bowl is almost here! To no one’s surprise, the Patriots are back to defend their title. To everyone’s surprise, the Eagles have somehow managed to make it to the Superbowl on the back of Nick Foles. Nick Freaking Foles. It’s also interesting to see how many “Eagles” fans have suddenly popped out. As you can probably tell, I’m a bit butthurt when … Continue Reading >