Friday
Jun232017

Apple starts hiring staff for the Apple Park Visitor Center

Apple's original plans for the Visitor Center also feature underground parking and a rooftop terrace overlooking the main campus

Apple is busy getting its new campus ready for its official launch. Gearing up for the big day, Apple has begun hiring staff for the Apple Park Visitor Center. They’ve started off with the looking for a supervisor and manager for the “Visitor Center Caffè,” which will be the first on-campus restaurant to open. The Visitor Center Caffè isn’t exactly part of the main campus but is located at 10700 N. Tantau Ave., which is right across the street. According to Apple’s original plans, the building housing the restaurant will also have the Apple Store.

Source: 9to5Mac

Thursday
Jun222017

Vancouver's RAC7 Games featured in App Store's Canada's best game makers

RAC 7 is a team of two from Vancouver, B.C. that have been building games together since high school. Three years ago they quit their jobs and turned a hobby into full time professions, making games for the App Store. Between the two co-founders, they’ve played thousands of games, and they use that experience to create new games that feel original and innovative.
Fresh off their Apple Design Award recognition at WWDC 17, RAC7 Games will be featured in the next iteration of Canada’s Best Game Makers. 
EN: AppStore.com/RAC7Games FR: AppStore.com/JeuxRAC7
Thursday
Jun222017

Review: Sennheiser HD-1 in ear wireless headphones

 

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Wireless Bluetooth headphones have become extremely popular of late because of improved sound quality, better connectivity, and longer battery life. At the high-end of the market, Sennheiser’s HD1 In-Ear Wireless headphones amp up the neckband style form factor with a lavish look and feel plus Sennheiser’s trademark high fidelity.

The future of wireless Bluetooth headphones is clearly where Apple’s AirPods are taking them. Individual ear pieces that work in concert without wires and which also offer access to your smartphone’s voice assistant and voice calls. Being able to quikly pair the headsets with various smartphones I review using NFC is nothing short of magical. If you've ever had to drill down the bluetooth settings menu on a phone, forget exisiting devices just to accomidate a new Bluetooth headset, you will love the one touch-pairing offered by the Sennheiser HD-1.

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Thursday
Jun222017

Review: Motorola Moto E4

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The new Motorola Moto E4 is a bit of a nostalgia job. It is reminiscent of the first generation Moto X, a device that brought a lot of innovation, customization and laid the foundation for what Motorola has become as an Android OEM that can successfully differentiate itself in this super saturated market.

At 5-inches, the Moto E4 is sized just right for many users, it comes clad in durable and splash-resistant plastics. It has a removeable battery (a sizeable one at that), and it reflects a utilitarian yet uncompromising handset that's budget-focused but thoughtful nonetheless.

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