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IEC Technology — which has offices in Shenzhen, China and London, UK — has recently launched its laser-light based Bluetooth stereophonic headsets, called Shine, on Kickstarter. We had a chance to try them out before the general public, and this article is all about our experience with the product. But first, let’s look at Shine’s…
Let me start by saying this – the Jabra Storm is by far the best Bluetooth headset I’ve ever used. Period. I know there are (arguably) better models, but I haven’t been able to play with one of those. The Storm offers a great sound quality, it’s easy to carry around (you can forget you…
These days we get to see a number of different smart watches. There are those that look and act like small computers, running a kind of specialized operating system, like Apple Watch, Samsung’s Tizen watches, Pebble and an array of Android Wear devices. Products made by Martian are different. First and foremost they look like…
Chinese (handset makers) are coming and they seem ready to take on the Korean giants. Just last week, I got a chance to play with the Mlais M4 Note, a phablet-sized device that offers an amazing bang for the buck. That’s $159 for those who count. At first glance, the M4 Note looks like a…
Let’s be real: it’s super hard to find an organizer that stores all elements of our increasingly digital lives. No longer is it just a small subset of nerds who are carrying around a handful of electronic gadgets; tech has gone mainstream, leaving us all with more gadgets, USB cords and chargers than we can…
There’s no doubt that Sony’s Xperia line of Android smartphones is well-known and loved, and the newest addition to that line, the Xperia Z3, is sure to turn some heads as well. Touting a waterproof design, high-performance processor and a 20MP camera, the Z3 is sure to strike the fancy of those who have never…
Way back in 2013, Motorola threw everyone a curve ball with the launch of the budget-minded Moto G. The device didn’t fare so well here in the U.S. but was a smash hit in Brazil, India and other emerging markets around the world. No, the Moto G didn’t offer the most blazing fast specs or…
Motorola has been going through quite the change over the past few years, transitioning from producing high-end handsets to taking a more modest approach. 2013’s Moto X was the beginning of something new for Motorola Mobility; finding a balance between a high price point and functionality. While the 2013 Moto X didn’t quite strike that…
LG makes some of the flashiest Android devices out there, but the G Pad isn’t one of them. That’s not to say that the 10 inch tablet is ugly, but the soft-plastic shell design makes the G Pad look like every other mid-range Android tablet out there. The LG G Pad 10.1 is a pretty…
There’s no doubt that the Moto 360 has been the most anticipated Android Wear device, ever. When Motorola showed the world its round-faced smartwatch, Android enthusiasts fell in love with the beautifully designed smartwatch. Android Wear offerings so far have been square-faced 7548plastic banded novelties with a serious lack of flare. With Motorola’s penchant for…