Recent content by Alex Cranz

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    Why You Shouldn't Buy a 4K TV (Yet)

    4K may be eye-catching, but this is one early adopter kind of tech you should steer well clear of. Why You Shouldn't Buy a 4K TV (Yet) : Read more
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    Destiny: The Taken King: It Finally Doesn't Suck

    Year Two of Destiny is de-Dinkled, has upped the difficulty, given you a sword, and finally become a game you can invest in. Destiny: The Taken King: It Finally Doesn't Suck : Read more
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    I Tried Legal Cord Cutting: Which Services Are Worth It

    This was brought to my attention on Twitter last night! I don't know how I used the program for so long without hitting up. Wasn't a crazy fan of what all was available and it doesn't really change my impression of SlingTV. Largely because the networks are controlling what is and isn't available...
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    I Tried Legal Cord Cutting: Which Services Are Worth It

    I stepped over from the dark side to see which premium streaming services are worth the monthly cost. I Tried Legal Cord Cutting: Which Services Are Worth It : Read more
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    Tested: What's the Fastest-Charging Phone?

    With the exception of the G4 we tested each phone using the included charger. The G4 was included to give us a broader spread of QuickCharge capable phones. As for the iPhone, as a giant Mac nerd myself I'm very eager to check out it's charging speed with other chargers. In fact that's a story...
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    Tested: What's the Fastest-Charging Phone?

    Definitely agree! For an explanation note the size of the Zenfone 2 brick versus a traditional 5v/1.5A brick as found with the iPhone. The Zenphone delivers 18 watts of energy and a traditional brick delivers just 7.5 watts. So when you plug the Zenfone 2 into a regular brick you're giving it...
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    Tested: What's the Fastest-Charging Phone?

    We measured the charge percentage of seven popular phones at various times and factored in battery capacity to declare a winner. Tested: What's the Fastest-Charging Phone? : Read more
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    Sony MDR-XB950BT Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset Review

    The Sony MDR-XB950BT has impressive audio quality, but it's brought down by outdated style and overpowering optional bass. Sony MDR-XB950BT Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset Review : Read more
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    The Samsung Galaxy S6 Is The World’s Fastest Smartphone

    This is actually something I want to do for the next round of this story post iPhone 6S release. Also stay tuned for a deep dive into what is, unequivocally, the fastest browser for Android. Hella stoked to do that story!
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    The Samsung Galaxy S6 Is The World’s Fastest Smartphone

    We tested six flagship smartphones across a variety of real-world tests and synthetic benchmarks: The Samsung Galaxy S6 was the clear winner. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Is The World’s Fastest Smartphone : Read more
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    LG 34UC97 Review: 34-Inch Curved Ultrawide LED Monitor

    Curves and loads of screen real estate make LG's 34-inch Ultrawide Monitor an intimate experience. LG 34UC97 Review: 34-Inch Curved Ultrawide LED Monitor : Read more
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    Panasonic Puts Firefox OS on Smart TVs

    Firefox OS and Panasonic have converged to provide a competitor for Roku TV as the best smart TV platform currently available. Panasonic Puts Firefox OS on Smart TVs : Read more
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    Immersis Project the IMAX Experience To the Living Room

    Immersis takes a stab at VR by projecting the whole gaming experience into the living room rather than your eyeballs. Immersis Project the IMAX Experience To the Living Room : Read more