Review: Google OnHub Wi-Fi Router

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

A useful feature is the ability to choose and prioritize one device in your network for up to four hours. If I am uploading video (or downloading files from a cloud backup), I can prioritize the machine I am using over the other devices on the network. 

Wi-Fi routers are the least sexy devices consumers have to deal with. They’re usually designed to be well out of view (ugly), have arcane set-up and maintenance requirements, and are rarely brought out (unless something goes wrong and they need to be reset).

Google’s OnHub purposely defies all the aspects of a router. It is designed to be kept in the open and even shown off as a piece of functional furniture. It requires very little set-up and almost no maintenance. Inherently easy to use with an iOS or Android enabled smartphone that runs through the setup in a number of minutes

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Apple launches Apple Watch Hermès Edition starting at US $1100

One of the highlights of last month's Apple Fall Event was the introduction of the new Apple Watch Hermès Edition with bespoke bands as well as Hermès watch face. These lovely variants of the Watch will reportedly start at US $1,100.00 for a special edition of the Stainless Steel Apple Watch with Hermès branding and buckle as well as a serial number. Straps and bands range from a single strap, a double or Double Tour-style strap that's all the rage in fashion circles and a more rugged yet timeless Cuff strap that's more masculine.

These Watches are available in limited quantities at certain Apple Retails Stores, Hermès Shops and high end retailers.

Source: 9to5mac

Review: Apple iPad mini 4

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple’s iPad mini is now on its 4^th iteration and inherits a lot of the key features and capabilities that have made the larger iPad Air 2 a formidable all-around tablet solution. 

While some would say that the processor boost (to an Apple A8 processor), increase in RAM, as well as an all new Retina Display (glare free, laminated, stunning) are updates that are quite overdue, the thinner and lighter profile make the most portable iPad even more of a delight to carry an use.

Basically the size of an eBook reader, the mini 4 brings a vast array of functionality, power, connectivity and entertainment to a device that can easily slip into your coat pocket.

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Microsoft teases HoloLens reveal at tomorrows's device launch event

While expected to be a launch event for the Surface Pro 4, new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL devices plus updated notebooks. It seems tomorrow's Microsoft Fall launch event in NYC will also involve some Hololens announcements. Considered by many Windows watchers to still be two-years away from actual commercial production (the early prototype shown was strapped to a massive battery and remote processors), HoloLens migth be farther along than we all thought. The augment reality headset integrates real world surroundings with high-resolution projections (i.e. Minecraft constructs on your living room set).

HoloLens is the one undeniable innovation Microsoft has that's exciting and full of possibilities not just in computing but in gaming, pratical training, education and even mission critical applications. Everyone wants to know where Microsoft is with this exciting product. The event kicks off at Tuesday October 6, at 10.00 AM Eastern time and will be viewable on Xbox devices at www.microsoft.com/october2015event