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Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor Review

Back in 2013, I did a search for the best Wireless Blood Pressure (BP) monitor on the market and decided on the Blipcare. Unfortunately, I was never able to get the scheduling to work properly and I got tired of ...

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Hiko Sushi Review

A friend of mine told me to go checkout Hiko Sushi located a few blocks south of Sawtelle Japantown. But she warned me about some of the strict rules they have, including no cell phone usage. I’m not concerned about ...

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Google Maps Sends Destination Info To Your Smartphone

Google has finally added a “Send to device” link from your desktop google maps (see below) so that you can get the information on your smartphone. Apple’s iOS has had this features a long time ago and it’s strange why ...

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2015 WSOP Wrap-Up

Another WSOP has come and gone without a bracelet for me. No need to dwell on the negatives or bad beats. Last year, I complained about the Rio falling apart.  You may have heard about the rain delay during the ...

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Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Review – Part 2: Setup

After changing my mind, I pre-ordered my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and picked it up from Best Buy on April 10th. Unfortunately, my first S6 broke after using it for about a day. After going back to Best Buy and ...

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Sprint Direct 2 You For Busy or Lazy People

Sprint has just started a new program called Sprint Direct 2 You that will have a live representative come to your home, work, or anywhere, and help you choose your next phone. This service is currently available only in Chicago, ...

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Tado Smart AC Control Review

Back in 2013, I tried to buy a Friedrich WiFi Air Conditioner and failed to find one. Then in 2014, Tado announced they were Kickstarting a “smart” AC controller that would use WiFi and IR to control your air conditioner ...

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OBiTALK Provides Free Phone Service Via Google Voice

Back in 2008, I reviewed the original Ooma Hub, which provided me with free VOIP home service. However, Ooma’s new service is no longer free, and you must pay $4-$5 per month depending on where you live because of local ...

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Google Project Fi Starts Invitations

Back in April, Google announced their own low cost cell phone service named Project Fi and asked interested parties to get on a waiting list. Now in June, Google has started rolling out invitations to their service by email (see ...

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