Russell Holly
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Android 5.1 gets an official announcement with updates rolling out soon
By Russell Holly last updated
Daydream View review: A fantastic step into the next generation of VR headsets
By Russell Holly last updated
The future of Android TV is less hardware, more YouTube TV
By Russell Holly last updated
It would be super cool if the next phase for Android TV looked and felt like a smaller Chromecast.
Marvel Dimension of Heroes review: Clumsy fun, for a few minutes
By Russell Holly last updated
Disney and Lenovo have teamed up again, but only one of these companies is really bringing its A game.
I saw the future of advertising, and damn is it scary
By Russell Holly last updated
All you have to do is walk past this sign, and it knows quite a bit about you.
I'm excited for the BlackBerry KEY2 because virtual keyboards are still terrible
By Russell Holly last updated
I'm pretty tired of virtual keyboards in general, and I think this new BlackBerry might be my next because of it.
The Pokémon Go app is reading files on your phone, but there's a reason
By Russell Holly last updated
Niantic deploys a couple of different techniques for checking to see if people are cheating in their games, but one method in particular has people who root their phones understandably upset.
FeelReal wants to add haptics and smells to your VR experience
By Russell Holly last updated
Attach this box to your VR headset, and it will fill your face with experiences to help make the inside of the headset feel more realistic and immersive.
Nanoleaf Remote review: The Smart Home conversation starter
By Russell Holly last updated
Unique lights deserve a unique remote, and the Nanoleaf team has designed something special for its Aurora lights.
Android P gestures vs. iPhone X: A swiping comparison
By Russell Holly last updated
Google looks to be ditching the three button navigation in favor of gestures, and the results aren't entirely unlike what you find on Apple's flagship experience.
We've been blaming violence on video games for 20 years — and it's still bullshit
By Russell Holly last updated
We've been doing this stupid back and forth for a very long time now, and it's still ridiculous. Only now, we have lots of data to prove it.
QiStone 2 review: Backup power three ways
By Russell Holly last updated
It's a weird little battery, for sure. But if you have a lot of different things to charge, this is a surprisingly capable option to have.
Inside Project Mainline, the biggest change to Android updates in years
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's Project Mainline is a much bigger deal than anyone really knows, and it's going to be awesome.
Google GDC Keynote: How to watch, what to expect
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's got something big planned for GDC 2019, and you're probably going to want to see it for yourself.
Android Wear 2.0 review: A massive upgrade for the wrist
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's all-in-one approach to smartwatches is over, and in its place sits a software experience you customize to meet your needs. For better or worse.
How to use Bluetooth headphones with Google Daydream
By Russell Holly, Jen Karner last updated
We've got the details on how to use Bluetooth headphones with Google Daydream.
4 Tips to Automate Your Halloween Scare Tactics
By Russell Holly, Jeramy Johnson last updated
Connected Home tech is great for automating your life, and you can use it to have a little fun when kids come to your door screaming Trick or Treat.
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 review
By Russell Holly last updated
Motorola's annual partnership with Verizon introduced a Moto X with a screen you'll have a hard time breaking and a massive battery, but some usability was sacrificed in the process.
LastPass update moves to remove PC dependency entirely
By Russell Holly last updated
Review: BB-8 by Sphero
By Russell Holly last updated
We've been fans of the Android-powered Sphero robot for a while, and when you put a Star Wars twist on a good thing what you get is BB-8.
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