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Blake was born in Beaumont, Texas, about 100 miles away from Houston. Even as a youngster, technology came to him very naturally, tinkering with anything he could. His passion of technology grew with mobile phones when he dreamed that the capabilities of phones would eventually make one's life much easier. Since then it's been his mission to advocate the push of mobile technology to anyone who will listen.

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Posts by Blake Stimac

Samsung Galaxy Camera for AT&T updated to Android 4.1.2

If you’re rocking the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Camera, you may have an update waiting for you right now. That’s right, the 16 megapixel Android shooter for AT&T is getting the bump to Android 4.1.2. We haven’t spent much time with the new update, so we haven’t noticed if anything has dramatically been changed around. After the update was completed, a notification saying that the camera firmware is being updated, and given that we’ve yet to notice any tweaks in the camera software, the changes are likely just on the back-end. … Read more

galaxycam412 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

Deals of the Day – Dell XPS 12 Core i5 Convertible 1080p Tablet w/ Windows 8 for $1,049.99

Looking for some new tech on the cheap? You’ve come to the right place! Our Top Deal today is the Dell XPS 12 Core i5 Convertible 1080p Tablet w/ Windows 8 for $1,049.99. This sexy laptop/tablet convertible hits the high notes in terms of specs, and if you’ve been looking to test out Windows 8 via a touchscreen but still need a laptop, then the Dell XPS 12 is the best of both worlds! Need even more great deals? Check them all out below! Top Deal Dell XPS 12 Core i5 … Read more

X 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

GIVEAWAY – Win a HTC First For Mother’s Day from AT&T and IntoMobile! [CLOSED]

[UPDATE: The winner has been chosen and replied within the allotted time. Congratulations to Ashley!] Mother’s Day is right around the corner and AT&T and IntoMobile are going to help out one lucky reader by giving away a new HTC First! To celebrate the woman who gave you life, we ask that you join in on the contest and try to win the HTC First for your Ma’! You might have seen a few of the ” It’s Not Complicated” TV ads from AT&T, featuring candid responses from children, often … Read more

Mother_s_Day_201305090921391 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

Photos of Sony Xperia A (Dogo) spotted at FCC

As if we needed any other proof that Sony is prepping a handful of new devices for the 2nd half of the year, we finally have a glimpse at the Xperia A (Dogo) to confirm at least one of the upcoming devices. The handset falls in line with the existing Xperia Z’s design language, featuring the large, centralized power/lock button. From the photos, you’ll also see that the device isn’t nearly as svelte as the Xperia Z. You won’t find a glass back on the Xperia A, but you will … Read more

sony-xperia-a-fcc 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

Deals of the Day – AT&T HTC First for $0.99!

Looking for a new smartphone or tablet? We’ve got them waiting for you at some great deals! Our Top Deal today is the AT&T HTC First for only $0.99! If you want to stay in touch with your friends with Facebook home, then this phone is the one for you! If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then you might want to take a look at the Nokia Lumia 920 from AT&T. You can grab free, today only, so be sure to check it out if you’ve been eyeing this great … Read more

HTC first 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

LG Jumping Back Into The Tablet Market This Year? We Hope So

If you’ve been looking forward to another tablet offering by LG, you may just get your wish this year. While the LG Optimus Pad wasn’t much to write home about, let alone most tablets at the time, LG could be prepping a new device for a Q3 release this year. Like HTC, the LG Optimus Pad was the company’s one and only tablet. I’d personally be excited if LG decided to jump back into the tablet game this year. Not because of LG’s previous tablet, but because of LG’s more … Read more

LGLOGO 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

Deals of the Day – 32GB Nexus 7 for $219.99

Looking to upgrade some tech without spending an arm and a leg? You’ve come to the right place! Our Top deal today is the 32GB Nexus 7  for only $219.99 and free shipping. This is still one of our favorite Android tablets around, so if you’ve had your eye on this device, now would be the best time to grab one! Looking for something a little different? Look down below to find some more great deals on some great tech toys! Top Deal Nexus 7 32GB Android 4.2 Tablet for … Read more

Nexus7 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

Deals of the Day – Sprint HTC One for $149.99 + $60 Visa Gift Card & Bluetooth Headset!

Time to upgrade your smartphone? We have some great deals for you! Our Top Deal today is the Sprint HTC One for only $149.99 and free shipping! That’s not all! You’ll also get a free $60 Visa Gift Card, free Bluetooth Headset, and free activation. There’s a catch to this great deal, though, but it shouldn’t be hard to swallow if you like savings. To get the full discount, you must switch your existing phone number to Sprint. With all the goodies provides on top of this awesome device, we’d … Read more

HTC One kernel source now available from HTCDev 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

AT&T Offering 32GB Samsung Galaxy S 4 on May 10th for $249.99

Are you dead set on the Samsung Galaxy S 4 but opted to wait until the 32GB version becomes available? Well, if you’re a AT&T customer, you’re in luck, as the carrier recently announced that the 32GB version will be available on May 10th for $249.99. While the Samsung Galaxy S 4 ships with a micro SD card slot already, some may not want to deal with switching between internal and external storage. A 32 GB version should perform serviceably for these customers, and still have the option to throw … Read more

Galaxys4 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

Xperia Z Now Available in US Sony Store – Xperia ZL gets $130 price drop

If you’ve been patiently awaiting to get your hands on the Xperia Z from the US Sony Store, you’re in luck. Starting today, you can grab the sexy Xperia (SeXperia?) Z for $629.99. The Xperia Z is a beautiful device that shows Sony knows how to design an awesome device without sacrificing features along the way. The Xperia Z not only ships with some drool-worthy specifications, but Sony also went the extra mile to make the device dust and water-resistant as well. At the moment, all three colors are available … Read more

Xperia_Z 2 weeks ago

Blake Stimac

Deals of the Day – Ematic Pro Series EXLB3 10 inch Android tablet for $99

Looking to upgrade that aging laptop, smartphone, or tablet? If so, we’ve got some great deals for you today! Our Top Deal today is the Ematic Pro Series EXLB3 4GB  10 inch Android tablet for $99. While this certainly isn’t the most powerful Android tablet by any stretch, it’s only $100 and that’s a pretty nice deal if you ask us. Top Deal Ematic Pro Series EXLB3 4GB 10″ Android 4.0 Tablet for $99 with $3.97 shipping (normally $149.99). Mobile Phones Refurbished Nokia Lumia 920 Windows 8 Smartphone [AT&T] for $0.99 … Read more

tablet 3 weeks ago

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