All Posts by Russell Holly

Assistant in every room

Google Home Hub Review: Little, fierce, and nearly perfect

Russell Holly 4 hours ago 6

This is exactly the smart display experience I wanted, for every room but the kitchen.

Goodbye unification

I'm pretty sure Google is breaking up with me

Russell Holly 1 week ago 51

All of the things I've enjoyed about Google for so long are going away, and there's not much I can really do about it.

improvements everywhere

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review: Bigger, better, and much louder

Russell Holly 1 week ago 5

Amazon is playing catch-up to Google Home when it comes to hardware design, but this update is exactly what it needed to be.

More Assistant To Love

Google Home Hub vs. Lenovo Smart Display: Which should you buy?

Russell Holly 1 week ago

Google's new smart display aims at being the center of your connected home, but Lenovo's experience already does a really good job in that space.

You have my attention

LG Watch W7 hands-on: Weirdly practical, weirdly pricey

Russell Holly 2 weeks ago 17

LG is doing something truly clever with its latest watch, but the compromises it takes to pull it off may not be worth it to everyone.

Welcome to the future

Every Android phone with ARCore right now

Russell Holly 3 weeks ago 46

These are all the phones that can take advantage of Google's augmented reality platform, ARCore.

No broken televisions please

Creed: Rise to Glory Review: My body hurts and I love it

Russell Holly 3 weeks ago

Survios is back with another killer VR game, only this time you're throwing punches.

best of the best

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 4: Which should you buy?

Russell Holly 4 weeks ago

Samsung and Apple have released their top-of-the-line watches, but choosing between them isn't as easy as you'd think.

Healthy Living

Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch a good health tracker?

Russell Holly 1 month ago

Most people think of Fitbit or Apple when they think of fitness trackers, but the Samsung Galaxy Watch is a solid addition to this category.

Wrist Computer Showdown

Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Misfit Vapor: Which should you buy?

Russell Holly 1 month ago

Misfit is a powerful name in the world of fitness trackers, but its first watch struggles to compete with Samsung's latest offering.

Use what you want

Can I use a Galaxy Watch even if I don't have a Galaxy phone?

Russell Holly 1 month ago

Samsung's wearables haven't always been usable with other phones, even those also running Android. The Galaxy Watch is a little different, but there's a catch.

I'll keep my bezels, thanks

The best Android phone without a notch

Russell Holly 1 month ago

You don't gain anything by having a cut into your display thanks to all of these sensors that can't be hidden, so why deal with an ugly notch when you don't have to?

Bluetooth all the way

The best gamepad for your Gear VR

Russell Holly 1 month ago 60

Samsung's Gear VR headset opens the doors to a lot of quality games, but more than a few of those experiences are dramatically improved by adding a gamepad. Here's a quick look at some of the best.

buyers guide

Google Pixel 2 XL vs. iPhone XS Max: Which Should You Buy?

Russell Holly 1 month ago

The iPhone XS Max won't pull hardcore Android fans away from the Pixel 2 XL, but it gives more platform-agnostic shoppers something to consider.

Where's the love?

Google's shutting down Inbox next March

Russell Holly 1 month ago 113

Welp. Google finally confirmed that it's shutting down Inbox in March 2019.

Choices everywhere

Eight hours with Assassins Creed Odyssey wasn't enough

Russell Holly 1 month ago 1

Ubisoft invited me to play through the beginning of their new epic adventure in the Assasins Creed world, and it's going to deliver something gloriously new to fans.

⌚⚡🔋

Battery life is the biggest reason to care about Snapdragon Wear 3100

Russell Holly 1 month ago 20

We know Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor is going to be faster and smaller, but battery life is where you're really going to want this upgrade.

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