Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Infographic Shows Mobile Battery Life Decline

As technology has advanced, our mobile devices have become more and more powerful. It seems that these increases in performance haven't been matched by increases in battery life, though. According to this infographic by Jackery, a company that makes mobile external batteries, the average mobile device has lost 14 hours of battery life in the last three years! For more interesting facts, check out the full infographic below.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

A Smartphone Tripod/Stand Combo for Your Keyring

Have you ever wished you had a little tripod or stand for your smartphone with you? This handy little key-shaped stand/tripod will go wherever your keys go. It angles the phone by inserting a prong into your phone's headphone jack and using your the weight of your keys as a prop. Because it uses a universal headphone jack, it compatible with most phones. It sounds like a smart idea, but I'm a tiny bit skeptical about the key-propping aspect and finish durability. If you'd like to try it out, a pledge of $15 on Kickstarter will get you a Keyprop in one of five colors plus a free download of an iOS self-timer app.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere 2 Review


Today, we’ll take a look at a $50 Verizon smartphone. It features a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard for texters who prefer the tactile method of typing. Is Samsung Stratosphere 2 a good buy? Read on for the full review!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

TechnoGadget's Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

You love your mom, and you want to give her something that she will enjoy on a daily basis. Even if she isn't a techie, she'll certainly appreciate these thoughtful gifts. They will last much longer than flowers! Read on for my gift suggestions.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Snapsort Easily Compares and Contrasts Digital Cameras

I've been on the hunt for a new camera. I would like to upgrade my current point-and-shoot to an enthusiast compact. Right now, two cameras are in my sights: the Panasonic LX5 and LX7. As I've found, comparing these two cameras can be tricky. Lining up lists of specifications is tedious and hard to view as a big picture. In my web travels, however, I have come across a site that makes comparing cameras less problematic. It's called Snapsort. This site lets users compare two cameras by pointing out the major pros of each, comparing specifications, and comparing both cameras to similar cameras in their category. The specifications on the Snapsort website are supplemented by helpful explanations of dynamic range, ISO, and other photography terms. For those who have no idea which cameras might be possibilities, the recommend feature finds cameras based on the features and prices selected.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Trina Turk 15" Macbook Sleeve Review


Most laptop bags and sleeves that I find aren't especially stylish, pretty, or unique. However, there is one laptop sleeve that has enough style to accessorize any fashionista's outfit. Trina Turk has created a bold, stylish sleeve that’s fashionable and modern. Is it as practical as it is gorgeous? Read on for my review!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Bungee Tags Annonymously Connect Finders to Owners

Remember that moment when you realize that you lost (or *just misplaced*) a very important item? That moment when you feel your front pants pocket, then your jacket pockets...and you come up with nothing? It is quite scary. However, identification on your item can give you some piece of mind. A new product funded via Indiegogo, Bungee Tags, provides an anonymous way for a finder to contact the owner. When someone finds the lost item, they text the number on the tag. The owner will receive a text or e-mail from Bungee. From there, the owner and finder can arrange a return.

 A pack of Bungee tags includes a wallet card and four sizes of stickers and tags that can be attached to cameras, phones, sunglasses, and keys. One year coverage costs $10, and lifetime coverage costs $25.