by Devin | Jun 10, 2021 | Cars, Gadgets, Hardware, IoT, UI / UX
This month we bid farewell to Tucson and we had no regrets. In fact, it was an unexpectedly difficult vehicle to replace. After nearly 3 years with the Tucson, we were conflicted about how we’d fill the void. The trusty Tucson’s 1.6L turbocharged engine...
by Devin | Apr 29, 2021 | 5G, Cars, Computers, Gadgets, Hardware, IoT
Whether they are heating your coffee to precise temperature, regulating the battery in your smartphone, or maintaining safety, emissions, and engine controls in your vehicle, semiconductors (often referred to as chips) are in everything around us. Imagine a shortage...
by Devin | Apr 25, 2021 | Apple, Computers, Gadgets, Hardware, macOS, OS
The original iMac was iconic for its colorful design, but Apple’s subdued design limited it to white (in the G5), silver, and black for the majority of its life. The design of the new iMac is very intentional and that’s the point, but it’s not...
by Devin | Feb 25, 2021 | Android, Gadgets, Hardware, iOS & iPad OS, IoT, UI / UX
Since February 2016, I’ve been sleeping with BedJet V2. I crowd-funded it way back in the day and it’s been an incredible device that has lasted long beyond its warranty. I have recommended it to many friends and clients who tell me they have difficulty...
by Devin | Feb 19, 2021 | Android, Gadgets, Hardware, OS, UI / UX
During the Pandemic, many of us have spent considerable time waiting on hold, even if we aren’t calling eBay. After upgrading to the Google Pixel 4a (5G), we were eager to test the Hold for Me feature. While it works well, it doesn’t work quite the way we...
by Devin | Jan 5, 2021 | Hardware, Internet, Regulations
It appears TVPA (Television Viewer Protection Act) may have backfired on consumers, at least when it comes to Frontier FiOS. Last month, I reported about my call to Frontier about TVPA and the day the regulation took effect (December 20), I called again. The...
