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KazuNori Hand Roll Bar Adds New Items

Last summer, I became a regular of the KazuNori Hand Roll bar in downtown Los Angeles (full review). Recently, they added 2 new items, which are not yet on the menu. The first one is a Mentaiko and Yam (see ...

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August Connect For WiFi Door Locking Review

When I gave up on the Lockitron smart lock because of the battery life, I got the August Smart Lock. This smart lock’s battery should last 9-12 months according to August. I haven’t had it long enough to know if this is ...

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Sasabune Sushi Review

After pretty much being stuck on Sugarfish for 3 years or so, I decided that it was time to find another upscale sushi restaurant. But being the lazy person that I am, I didn’t want to travel too far. After ...

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Why I Won’t Be Getting The Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung just showed off their new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in Barcelona. The good news: Sexy and faster. Bad news: No MicroSD card expansion. No replaceable battery. WTF!? The biggest reasons why I use my Samsung Galaxy S5 are ...

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Facebook Adds Legacy Contact For Virtual Afterlife

What happens to your Facebook account after you die? As mentioned before, Facebook does allow family members to memorialize their loved ones that have passed away. But this can actually turn out to be an ordeal for the family because ...

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FCC Says Time Warner Cable Is No Longer “Broadband”

The Federal Communications Commision has just changed the legal definition of “Broadband” to require 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload. As you can see below, my Time Warner Cable provides less than the new legal definition of broadband. What’s ...

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August Smart Lock Review

Since it’s announcement back in 2013, I’ve tested and rejected another smart lock called Lockitron, and have waited patiently for this sexier looking August smart lock. Although they started shipping units last year, and started selling them in Apple stores, ...

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August Connect Connects August Smart Locks to WiFi

August has been shipping their smart lock since October of 2014, which will be reviewed here shortly. In the mean time, August has announced a $50 device that will connect the smart lock to the Internet via your WiFi. It seems ...

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Zano Nano Drone

As prices for 3D printers keep coming down, the same pattern seems to be going on with drones. After the last Kickstarter drone which was at $1,200 (not including GoPro), now comes a “nano” drone made for selfies for only ...

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Grand Theft Auto V For PS4 & XBox One Coming Soon

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 for the PS4 and XBox One. Two of the biggest added features touted by ...

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