All Posts by Russell Holly

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Confusion in a land with no digital manners

Russell Holly 7 months ago 14

Some thoughts on ghosting, communication in the modern era, and what can be done to codify ‘good’ behaviors.

safety first

Republic Relay hands-on: A fantastic take on a kid-friendly 'phone'

Russell Holly 7 months ago 30

Republic Wireless is building a cellular walkie-talkie for kids, and it might be the safest thing for families everywhere. One day.

Oh you fancy huh

Nanoleaf Remote review: The Smart Home conversation starter

Russell Holly 7 months ago 1

Unique lights deserve a unique remote, and the Nanoleaf team has designed something special for its Aurora lights.

Here, educate yourself.

Someone is streaming the entire Kingdom Hearts backstory to prepare for KH3

Russell Holly 8 months ago 2

You don't have to play every Kingdom Hearts game in order to be ready for the big PlayStation 4 game coming out early 2019, thanks to this clever YouTube channel.

just throw some gears on it

Rymek Typewriter Bluetooth Keyboard review: $200 of nerdy goodness

Russell Holly 8 months ago 8

This keyboard is more novelty than quality, and I am just fine with that.

Light my life

How to create a light scene with Philips Hue bulbs

Russell Holly 8 months ago 1

Philips Hue bulbs do a lot more than turn on and off, especially if you want to introduce a little color into your life.

Sick of it

Virtual keyboards suck and the KEY2 is the answer

Russell Holly 8 months ago 31

I'm pretty tired of virtual keyboards in general, and I think this new BlackBerry might be my next because of it.

No shortcuts

This is how Xiaomi wants to eventually win the U.S. market

Russell Holly 8 months ago 34

In the wake of Huawei and ZTE being forced out, Xiaomi is taking a slow yet deliberate approach to U.S. consumers.

Precision when you need it

How to add a keyboard and mouse to your PlayStation 4

Russell Holly 8 months ago

You don't really need to go mouse and keyboard for a good gaming experience on your PlayStation 4, but it has some upsides.

Safe, simple, Kid-friendly

Relay by Republic is a better smartphone for kids

Russell Holly 9 months ago 5

Republic Wireless made a phone specifically for kids, but it doesn't look or act like any phone you've ever used. And for once, that is a good thing.

Not even close

Chromebook vs. iPad: Closer than ever to being actual computers

Russell Holly 9 months ago 22

With Android apps on Chrome OS and tablet hardware profiles coming to Chromebooks, is Google's platform really ready to take on the iPad?

Keep me safe

How to adjust your Oculus Go privacy settings

Russell Holly 9 months ago 1

Your Oculus Go headset connects you to a lot of people, but you may not always want everyone to know what you're doing in your headset and when. Here's how you deal with that!

Getting more done

I, for one, am totally OK with Chromebooks replacing Android tablets

Russell Holly 9 months ago 61

Tablets running Android have never really been a complete thought, but Chromebooks with Android apps are getting better all the time.

FAQ

What's new in AR at Google I/O 2018

Russell Holly 9 months ago

Increasingly, we're seeing Google's AR and VR ambitions align with its developer community, so it's no surprise ARCore and Daydream were front and center at Google I/O 2018.

One-handed grip

Google is all-in on PopSockets

Russell Holly 9 months ago 25

Every demo station at Google I/O this year had something in common - the demo phones are all rocking PopSockets.

safety first

Oculus Go: A Parent's Guide

Russell Holly 9 months ago

As a parent, there are a lot of questions regarding the safety of Oculus Go when used by children. This guide offers guidance on keeping your child safe, as well as a collection of apps that are safe and educational!

Swipey goodness

Android P gestures vs. iPhone X: A swiping comparison

Russell Holly 9 months ago 84

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.