Wednesday
Sep172014

Review: Runtastic Orbit fitness tracking wearable

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The search for the perfect health and fitness tracker leads us to the Runtastic Orbit, a clever and durable wearable designed for 24-hour fitness tracking.

Before I tested the Runstastic Orbit, I was pretty invested in the Fitbit Flex ecosystem and while that tracker served me well for measuring steps and activity, I felt I needed something more. The Runstastic Orbit is slightly larger than the Fitbit Flex but it has a button for control as well as a display. These two features make all the difference.

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Tuesday
Sep162014

Review: iPhone 6 Plus

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Just like when the iPad mini seemed to be a reaction to market trends (which it quickly dominated to become the most popular 7.9-inch tablet), the iPhone 6 Plus is Apple’s attempt not just to redefine the large smartphone market but to eke out a whole new place in mobile computing.

The iPhone 6 Plus is the biggest departure for Apple’s iOS-powered smartphone line in seven years, and for what has remained as one of the most conservative screen sizes in the industry.

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Tuesday
Sep162014

Review: iPhone 6

Text and photos Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Marrying stunning hardware with killer software has been Apple's way, and the iPhone 6, it's most important product, moves the ecosystem forward in terms of device, software (iOS 8, OS X) and services (iCloud, Continuity, Apple Pay).

Apple’s popular iPhone hit its landmark 7th year and counters the challenge posed by competitors on a number of fronts.

iPhone 6 features an all-new seamless unibody design, a second generation  64-bit A8 processor and M8 coprocessor, a new camera sensor with enhanced video features and better focus and low light performance, NFC for payments, a Barometer, as well as the most LTE bands (20) on any smartphone in the market.

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Tuesday
Sep162014

Microsoft creates OneNote Android Wear app

If you need a simple, barebones note-taking app, Microsoft has created an Android Wear version of its OneNote app. You can take notes via voice command and this will sync online to provide access for any of your device. It’ll be particularly helpful if you use Microsoft’s platform more. Plus, it gives you the convenience of taking little notes without having to take out your smartphone.

Source: PCWorld | Download: Google Play Store (Free)