Russell Holly
Latest articles by Russell Holly
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review: Bigger, better, and much louder
By Russell Holly last updated
Amazon is playing catch-up to Google Home when it comes to hardware design, but this update is exactly what it needed to be.
Anker Nebula Capsule II R2-D2 Edition review: Damn near perfect
By Russell Holly last updated
Anker's Nebula Capsule 2 just got an epic Limited Edition release, and Star Wars fans are going to love it.
I made a pizza and charged my phone with a camp stove because the future is amazing
By Russell Holly last updated
BioLite has a new accessory for their BaseCamp stove called a Pizza Dome, and it does exactly what you think it does.
USB-C is changing the world for the better, but it's still not safe enough
By Russell Holly last updated
All of the things that make USB-C awesome and future-proof and versatile are the same things that make it incredibly dangerous and in need of regulation we've never had before.
Which phone are you using right now, and why? [Roundtable]
By Russell Holly, Jen Karner, Ara Wagoner, Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, Marc Lagace, Harish Jonnalagadda, Florence Ion, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
See what phones the people write about phones for a living are using.
Why don't I have the new Nearby mode in Pokémon Go?
By Russell Holly last updated
The latest Pokémon Go update brought Sightings to everyone, but for some that menu has a huge extra feature.
Pokémon Go 'tips' that are total nonsense
By Russell Holly last updated
Niantic's latest game didn't exactly come with the most complete instruction manual ever, and that has lead to a collection of fake tips and tricks on the internet that need to be fact-checked.
Be extremely careful with stickers on the Nexus 6P
By Russell Holly last updated
Recently I was forced to part with the Toast cover for my Nexus 6P, and very nearly broke the phone in the process. Be careful you don't encounter the same problem.
LucidCam is going to make recording for VR significantly more affordable
By Russell Holly last updated
As VR becomes more popular the ability to record for VR is going to be something people want to do on their own, and LucidCam thinks they have the right tech.
Speck's CandyShell Grip case for the Nexus 5X could be better
By Russell Holly last updated
Speck has been making cases for a while now, but their efforts for the Nexus 5X may not be what you're looking for.
I used a Pixel XL for 4 days and all I want is a Note 7
By Russell Holly last updated
I love a lot of things about Google's first in-house phone, but can't help but feel like there's a lot of work left to be done in order to earn the premium price tag.
First comparison: Google Pixel XL vs. iPhone 7 Plus
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's latest and greatest was clearly built to stand up against Apple's latest and greatest. Here's how that shakes out in reality.
What you need to know about HummingBad
By Russell Holly last updated
A Malware suite with a terrible name is causing trouble all around the world. Here's what you need to know about it.
Nex Band review: What I really wanted instead of a smartwatch
By Russell Holly last updated
I found everything I wanted in a smartwatch, only it's not a smartwatch and now I'm confused.
48 hours with a Toast real wood skin for the Nexus 6P
By Russell Holly last updated
There are plenty of ways to protect your Nexus 6P, but Toast is one of few that doesn't compromise the design.
Hands-on with the TouchJet Pond Android-powered projector
By Russell Holly last updated
Seeing Android projected onto a screen isn't anything new, but TouchJet includes some unique hardware to make the experience unique.
The apps we use and the apps we love [Roundtable]
By Andrew Martonik, Ara Wagoner, Marc Lagace, Harish Jonnalagadda, Daniel Bader, Alex Dobie, Florence Ion, Jerry Hildenbrand, Russell Holly last updated
See what apps for work and play are used by people who play with apps at work!
I played a multiplayer FPS game in VR, and it was fantastic
By Russell Holly last updated
Smartphone-based VR is cool for passively watching content, but there's not a lot of truly active VR apps for these platforms. IONVR wants to change that, and it might actually work.
BlackBerry Priv versus iPhone 6s Plus: they couldn't be more different
By Russell Holly last updated
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is now available for Nvidia Shield TV
By Russell Holly last updated
Konami's crazy-fast cyborg slasher from the Xbox 360 days is now available on Nvidia's Shield products.
Hands-on with Homeboy, the simple app-powered security camera
By Russell Holly last updated
There's a new app-powered security camera on the market, and its primary focus is being the simplest camera to install and use no matter where you are.
Where to buy the Nexus 6P
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's latest big Nexus phone is finally available for everyone to pre-order, and here's where you do that.
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