Entries by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (6710)

Saturday
Feb222014

Review: Alcatel OneTouch Idol X

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I have been surprised and impressed by the Alcatel OneTouch Idol X. This smartphone is one of the lighter devices in its class but it offers a great feature set for the price and is a superb first salvo from Alcatel.

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Saturday
Feb222014

Video: All Hands on Tech checks out HP's new mobile savvy printer

All Hands on Tech checks out HP's Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476 which is a multi-functional laser printer. Featuring wireless printing solutions from smartphones and tablets, this is designed for the BYOD market. iOS AirPrint and NFC connectivity is also on tap. It's been a while since a printer has gotten our attention and this new HP laser looks like it can suit the needs of today's mobile-focused users.

Friday
Feb212014

Fitbit Force fitness tracker recalled for skin irritation issues

Fitbit is recalling its flagship fitness tracker, the Fitbit Force, because it is causing some users to get skin rashes, which is definitely an issue for a device that's designed to be worn all day and even at night. Existing Fitbit Force units are being recalled and refunds are being issued. Early build issues seem to be a recurring problem for these wearable devices, remember the Jawbone Up was recalled for numerous glitches last year. Perhaps some thorough testing of these devices is required before rushing out to market with them, eh Fitbit? Hit jump for Fitbit's full statement on the matter.

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Friday
Feb212014

US Postage Stamp featuring Steve Jobs considered for 2015

Stamp mock-up by Gadjo C. Sevilla

The Washington Post has uncovered a list of possible subjects for upcoming US Postage Stamps and among them is Apple founder Steve Jobs. Slated for production in 2015, the stamps will be a limited release. Other celebrities getting stamped include Science Fiction Writers, Peanuts, Johnny Carson, James Brown and Elvis. The actual stamp is still being designed so there's no inkling on which iconic Jobs image will be used. Perhaps they should release a series of stamps, one for each revolutionary product category Jobs ushered in.

Source: The Washington Post