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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Review: Sennheiser Momentum On Ear Headphones

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Improving an already iconic line of on-ear headphones with a smaller profile, deeper sounds and optimum noise isolation, the Momenum On-Ear, is a strong and contemporary follow-up to one of Sennheiser’s most beloved headphones.

I reviewed the original Momentum series four years ago and somehow it remained my point of reference for what a great set of over the ear headphones could offer. Like that original line, the smaller On-Ear continues the trend by using high quality materials like soft alcantara leather, brushed stainless steel, and woven cloth accents that don’t just stand up to time but which also continue to delight the user the more the headphones are used.

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Boeing's James Bell joins Apple's board

Apple's board of directors has just added James Bell who was the former chief financial officer and corporate president of The Boeing Company.

Bell brings more than four decades of experience in finance, strategic planning and leadership in complex organizations. During his 38-year career at Boeing, he also oversaw Boeing Capital Corporation and Boeing Shared Services, and was interim CEO of The Boeing Company in 2005. 

“James brings a wealth of global, financial and industrial experience from his successful career at Boeing as corporate president and CFO,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “I am thrilled to welcome him to Apple’s board of directors and I look forward to working with him.” Bell said, "

“I am delighted to join the Apple board and look forward to contributing to its continued success in any way I can.”

Happening now: Tesla unveils their Model X electric SUV

Another great step forward in automotive evolution, Tesla's first new vehicle in three years, the Model X, is an hour away from being released into the world. The Model X has been in the works for many years now and challenged by various delays. It is said that pre-orders are backed up into next year. The first few dozen models, called Signature Edition are already spoken for and cost upwards of US $130,000 a piece.

The Model X will have three rows of seating and lots of space, which sounds like your garden variety SUV. But being a Tesla, it does have some tricks up its sleeve. It has 'Falcon Wing doors" which are giant gullwing doors that swing upwards. Tesla Model X will have a minimum 250 miles of range with a 90kWh battery pack. Acceleration and performance is also off the charts with 0-60 mph expected at around 3.2 seconds (on the Ludicrous speed setting) which is supercar territory and a bit insane for a family car.

Tesla's pushing out a livestream of the event right now and it is running late.