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HP Envy 17t Laptop (K2Z69AV_1) Review

My old laptop, the Dell Studio 17 (Windows Vista), has been a real workhorse for me since 2009. But ...
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Does Not Auto Rotate

After finally getting my Samsung Galaxy S6 from Best Buy, I found that the Auto Rotate did not work ...
August Smart Lock Review

Since it’s announcement back in 2013, I’ve tested and rejected another smart lock called...
HP ENVY 700-330qe Desktop Computer Review

It’s hard to believe but my old desktop (HP Pavilion) is now 6 years old, and still running Wi...
KazuNori Sushi Hand Roll Bar Review

If you have ever been to a Sugarfish, or the Nozawa Bar at the Beverly Hills Sugarfish, then you alr...
Withings Smart Body Analyzer WiFi Scale Setup & Review

After my last medical checkup, it was finally clear to me that I would have to eat healthier, and it...
Nozawa Bar in Beverly Hills Review

Earlier this year, SugarFish opened their 6th branch in Beverly Hills. Since all the branches seem t...
FreedomPop “Free” Internet Setup and Review

Last time, I went over the process of signing up for a “free” FreedomPop account. After ...

WPT500 @ The Gardens Concludes

The WPT held their first WPT500 in Los Angeles last week at the Gardens located in Hawaiian Gardens. The $1,000,000 guarantee was easily surpassed and Dong ...

Sign Up For DirecTV NOW And Get a Free Apple TV

March 30, 2017 Leave a comment 1,105 Views

DirecTV is giving you one last chance to sign up for DirecTV NOW and get a free Apple TV. What’s the catch? You have to pre-pay ...

JetSuiteX Makes Flying Fun Again

January 25, 2017 Leave a comment 493 Views

As the WSOP announces it’s 2017 schedule, it’s time to start thinking about traveling to Vegas again. I hate flying. Not because I have a fear ...

Hover Camera Self Flying Selfie Drone

October 28, 2016 Leave a comment 662 Views

Wouldn’t it be cool to have your own drone to make fantastic selfies and videos on your vacation? The problem is drones are expensive and too ...

Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch Review

September 30, 2016 Leave a comment 1,100 Views

Back in October 2015, The Samsung Gear S2 was released and the new Gear S3 is about to be released very soon. So I thought this would ...

FreedomPop Offers Free Service & SIMs For $1

August 29, 2016 Leave a comment 972 Views

Freedompop is how offering free global mobile service for $1, including shipping. They will send you a SIM card that works on the AT&T and T-Mobile ...

Samsung Wants You To Use Pay

August 24, 2016 Leave a comment 966 Views

Samsung wants you to use “Samsung Pay” so badly, they will “pay” you to use it. If you use it on your Samsung device between July ...

Orion’s Onyx Communicator Review

January 15, 2016 Leave a comment 2,003 Views

Originally, a OnBeep created this Onyx communicator device so that people could talk to each other like on Star Trek. Somewhere along the way, the name changed ...

Hover Camera Self Flying Selfie Drone

October 28, 2016 Leave a comment 662 Views

Wouldn’t it be cool to have your own drone to make fantastic selfies and videos on your vacation? The problem is drones are expensive and too ...

Ooma Telo VoIP Review

October 21, 2016 Leave a comment 756 Views

First, a little history. Originally, I bought the Ooma Hub at Best Buy in 2008 for $250. Back then, there was absolutely no monthly charge. However, the Hub ...

Why Snapchat’s Spectacles Will Succeed

October 14, 2016 2 Comments 1,196 Views

Snapchat (now Snap Inc.) will release a $130 video recording sunglass called Spectacles later this year. But unlike Google’s Glass, which failed miserably, Spectacles will succeed. ...

Logitech Harmony 650 Universal Remote Review

October 7, 2016 3 Comments 957 Views

My cousin was visiting me a few weeks ago, and I started to explain how to watch TV in the living room. I failed. Why? Because ...

KazuNori Westwood Opens

September 20, 2016 Leave a comment 955 Views

After opening their first KazuNori in downtown LA, Sugarfish has now opened a second branch in Westwood back in June. I tried it the first week ...

KazuNori Almost in Westwood

May 9, 2016 Leave a comment 1,108 Views

In case there was any doubt, KazuNori is expanding to Westwood as this posting (see above) on the location proves. The first KazuNori opened back in 2014 ...

The Room Sushi Review

January 1, 2016 Leave a comment 1,630 Views

Normally, I search Los Angeles for authentic sushi, but sometimes, my friend is in the mood for some fancy sushi rolls. Since we’ve pretty much tried ...

Wadatsumi By Harikawa Japanese Restaurant Review

December 18, 2015 Leave a comment 1,611 Views

In my never ending search for great Japanese restaurants, I came across Wadatsumu by Harikawa on Pico Blvd. This place is right next to the Westside ...

Logitech M720 Triatholon Multi-Device Wireless Mouse Review

September 23, 2016 4 Comments 1,452 Views

When Logitech announced their new “multi-device” wireless mouse last month, I got so excited, I pre-ordered it for $69.99 without inspection. The reason for my excitement ...

Get Free 2Gb For Your Google Drive

February 9, 2016 Leave a comment 1,521 Views

It’s once again time to check your Google security settings and get free 2Gb of storage on your Google Drive. Yes, free. If you’ve already done it, ...

Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Gaming Mouse Review

December 25, 2015 Leave a comment 2,177 Views

For months now, I’ve been using the Logitech M705 Wireless mouse, with great results. Recently, the wireless communication become erratic and sometimes unusable. After looking into ...

How To Setup Your Amazon Account For 2 Step Verification

December 11, 2015 Leave a comment 1,457 Views

A couple of years ago, Google added 2 step login verification, and Amazon is finally following their lead. It’s about time because if somebody were to ...

Grand Theft Auto V For PS4 & XBox One Coming Soon

November 14, 2014 Leave a comment 2,795 Views

Rockstar’s GTA 5 was released back in September 2013 for the PS3/XBox 360. On November 18, they will release an updated version of the same game ...

Sony Playstation 4 Initial Impressions

December 26, 2013 Leave a comment 8,403 Views

Since I pre-ordered the PS4 from Best Buy, I picked it up on November 16, as soon as it came out. So why did I wait ...

Sony Playstation PS4 Sneak Peek

October 27, 2013 Leave a comment 3,965 Views

After hearing that the release date for Watch Dogs had been pushed back, I decided that I needed to take a look at the PS4 and ...

Grand Theft Auto Online Launches October 1

August 28, 2013 Leave a comment 2,276 Views

While preparing to launch Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar Games announced that they will simultaneously release a MMO-ish online version of the game that will allow ...