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  • GoPro Hero 7 Line Up Announced

    GoPro Hero 7 Line Up Announced

    Go Pro has been facing some rough times lately. Sales are down, products are failing or going unrecognized. We won’t even mention the leak inside the organization spilling unreleased product info. There is some good new though, the extreme sports camera guys have officially announced a new 7-series line featuring three hd cameras. They are separated by numerous features and functions in quality. The new tiers are now easily distinguished by their color. They come in black, silver, and white housings. With Black At the top end of the line is the $399 GoPro Hero 7 Black. All the Hero 7 uses the same 12-megapixel sensor, has the same custom GP1 processor (with a small bump in RAM), and offers the same capture capabilities: 4K video at 60-frames per second, 2K at 120-frames per second, and hi-def 1080P at 240-frames per second if you’re after an extremely slow motion effect.

    Whats New With the GoPro Hero 7

    With the cameras being waterproof to a depth of 10 meters, can livestream footage, and offers GPS location tracking, but the real reason GoPro thinks you’ll upgrade to the Hero 7 Black is a feature it’s calling “HyperSmooth stabilization,”.  This  the company says will work as well as a mechanical hardware gimbal when it comes to smoothing out footage captured when running, riding a bike, or other activities where you’re bouncing around.

    No more jumpy shaky footage as you leap from an airplane with nothing but a pillow case? BTW,  that does need to be visually documented if anyone wants to try it . The still software stabilization, meaning data from a built-in gyro is being used to digitally cancel out any jarring motions, which in turn means your footage is going to get cropped. Cropping? Could be good, could be bad, ill have to see a final shot to tell. Not optimistic though.

     

    The Hero 7 Black is the most familiar of the bunch, as it nearly exactly copies the all-black, waterproof, rubbery design of its predecessors (the Hero 5 and Hero 6 Black). It’s the second camera to use GoPro’s custom GP1 processor, which the company first used last year in the Hero 6 Black after splitting with longstanding supplier Ambarella. There are number of new features in the GoPro Hero 7 Black due to the work GoPro has been doing on their own. New features like including live-streaming, a wicked in-camera time-lapse feature, a smart HDR photo mode, and the most important, the groundbreaking in-camera digital stabilization algorithm.

     

    Black/ Silver/White

    Stepping down from the GoPro Hero 7 Black are the $299 Hero 7 Silver and the $199 Hero 7 White. Those price cuts cost you the fancy GP1 sensor and the Black version’s HyperSmooth stabilization. They also include a smaller 10-megapixel sensor and reduced capture capabilities. The Hero 7 Silver maxes out 4K at 30-frames per second. In contrast the GPS-less Hero 7 White can only hit 1440P at 60-frames per second. You might also notice that neither camera comes with the Hero 7 Black’s front-facing status LCD screen. This is  making it a little hard to nail the correct facial expression as you are “landing it”.

  • Tech Throwback: Windows 95

    Tech Throwback: Windows 95

    I like to take a look at where I’ve been to evaluate where Im going. Technology is cyclical after all… wait no its not. That said I still like all the feels that come rushing back like a flood of nostalgia every time I get my hand on the tech I grew up with. Im going to go back periodically and take a looking at the stuff that used to blow our hair back and get our minds rolling. Some of these device blew up and changed the world, some where ahead of their time and some just fell flat and became colossal failures. Today, we’re highlighting Windows 95.

     

    Windows 95

    You know it well, It kicked our Technology revolution in to 5th gear.  Know around the world as  a quantum leap in difference in technological capability and stability. Windows 95. Windows 95 (codenamed Chicago) is the operating system developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows 9x family of operating systems. It is the successor to Windows 3.1x, and was released to manufacturing on August 15, 1995, and generally to retail on August 24, 1995. Do you remember the lines to get a copy?

    All we had prior to this was DOS. Now Windows 95 was capable of running DOS and Windows-based applications, although it had completely removed DOS as the underlying platform, unlike previous versions of Windows. This helped in overcoming two limitations: eight-character file names and memory-related problems.

    Windows 95 sported new technical features along with updating existing features. It brought updated visual styles and interface advancements. It had new and improved Windows control and introduced the desktop, which was represented as a folder which holds different files. Shortcuts, icons and the recycle bin were introduced in Windows 95. The Computer was no longer for the super tech geek, your mom could now operate it.

    Windows 95 Social Impact

    Twenty years ago, Microsoft changed the world. On August 24, 1995, Windows 95 was released to the public. It was the beginning of a revolution that has helped shaped the technology world for the next two decades. There was even a one hour instructional video with  Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston. You know them better  as Chandler and Rachel from Friends. Then the Empire State Building and Toronto’s CN Tower were lit up in Microsoft’s colours. Lastly the Rolling Stones were paid a rumoured $8m for allowing “Start Me Up” to provide the soundtrack to its television adverts. We now lived in a different world then we had just a few hours before.

     

     

    The Final Thought

     

    Computers changed what could be done, Windows 95 changed who could do it. Together they changed the world overnight. It came, it was upgraded, it went. We all know by the time Windows 95 was finally ushered off the market in 2001. It had undoubtedly become a fixture on computer desktops around the world.

  • PlayStation Classic Mini Coming Soon

    PlayStation Classic Mini Coming Soon

    In an interesting example of history repeating itself, Sony is once again following in Nintendo’s footsteps. After the mega-successful NES Classic Mini and SNES Classic Mini, Sony is releasing their own PlayStation classic. This move makes a ton of sense, actually: the PlayStation has a deep, awesome library of games. Sony announced the console yesterday, as well as release details. Read on to find out more!

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    PlayStation Classic Release Info

    The console, which was just announced, will be released on December 3rd. When it comes out, it’ll be retailing for $100. That might sound a bit steep, but depending on the games included, it may well be worth it. For one, the system comes with two controllers! Oddly, the controllers are original PlayStation controllers, instead of DualShock. We suppose Sony is really banking on the nostalgia factor, here!

    The system will have a similar “limited release” window, much like the Nintendo Classic Systems before it. That is to say: if you have any interest in grabbing one of these, you might want to preorder it. When the first wave of NES Classics sold out, it was quite difficult to find them for a decent price.

    Announced Games

    They’ve already announced five of the games that will be included with the system. Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms will be available on the system. We’d be surprised it games like Spyro, Crash Bandicoot and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night don’t make the cut, too.

    Given that the 25th anniversary of the PS1’s release is coming next year, this is a great time to commemorate its place in gaming history. The console was a smash hit when it launched in 1994, bringing with it a wave of great-looking, 3D games. As Sony’s entry into the gaming industry, the system has had huge impact on the face of gaming.

    For Now…

    While the system won’t launch until the end of the year, we’re pretty excited to see what other games will be included. Sony has stated that the lineup will be revealed as we get closer to the launch. In the meantime, check back with us for updates! We’ll also be running an article on which classic PlayStation games we’d like to see included with the system. Stay posted!

  • Top Ten DC Movies of all Time

    Top Ten DC Movies of all Time

    As you well know, we give DC a lot of crap. And, to our defense, most DC movies have been downright awful lately. However, today we want to be a bit more positive! Today, instead of dumping on DC, we’ll look at the top ten DC movies of all time! Believe it or not, some really awesome movies starring DC characters have come out over the years. Let’s look at the best that the House of Batman has to offer!

    Top Ten DC Movies of all Time

    10. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

    Photo Credit: Fandom

    We start with this animation, based on the excellent JLA: Earth 2 graphic novel by Grant Morrison. This straight-to-video animation set the bar for DC’s animated outings. In the tale, the JLA we know and love is faced with the Crime Syndicate, an alternate-reality corruption of themselves. Supervillains like Owlman, Power Ring and Ultraman oppose Batman, Green Lantern and Superman. The fun premise is further uplifted by excellent voice work and great animation.

    9. Superman 2

    Photo Credit: IMDb

    This awesome blockbuster is emblematic of everything that works about Superman. In the tale, General Zod, along with criminals Ursa and Non, break free of the Phantom Zone. The three are the last remaining Kryptonians, aside from Superman. Superman, who has recently given up his powers in order to live a normal life with Lois Lane, has to rise to stop them. A climactic battle in the Fortress of Solitude sees the Zod gang defeated. Hopeful, uplifting and downright awesome, this movie is Superman done right.

    8. Batman

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    Tim Burton’s dark masterpiece brought Batman back from campy obscurity in the late 80’s. In a lot of ways, this movie laid the foundation for big-budget superhero blockbusters. Michael Keaton is excellent in the title role, bringing a lot of emotion and depth to Bruce Wayne. Meanwhile, Jack Nicholson’s manic Joker steals the show.

    7. Flashpoint Paradox

    Photo Credit: Fandom

    Another animated DC outing, the Flashpoint Paradox is a fantastic Flash story. This one revolves around Barry Allen’s attempts to save his mother from her grisly fate. When Barry was a child, his mom was killed by an unknown assailant. Traveling back in time to save her, however, causes a huge rift in time. The resulting ripples in reality have huge effects on the DC Universe!

    6. Justice League: Doom

    Photo Credit: The Consulting Detective

    In an adaptation of the excellent Tower of Babel arc, this story sees the Justice League nearly undone. Time-traveling warlord Vandal Savage finds Batman’s plans to incapacitate every member of the JLA. As a result, each of them is brought low by a scheme concocted just for them. Batman then must rush to save his friends and save the world from Savage.

    5. The Dark Knight Rises

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    Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy really opened eyes as to what a superhero film could be. The excellent, dark and brooding series came to a conclusion in this 2012 adventure. Gotham, faced with the threat of Bane, begins to unravel. Batman must face a man trained by his own mentor and conquer his own demons to save his city.

    4. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

    Photo Credit: Slash Film

    A film based on the 1990’s Batman Animated Series, Mask of the Phantasm largely defined what an animated DC film could do. Equal parts fun and moody, this film is a great example of a neo-noir movie. The core of the character of Batman is brought out by Kevin Conroy, who provides his awesome voice to the character. Meanwhile, Mark Hamill’s Joker has a manic, hysteric edge that makes him oh-so-menacing.

    3. V for Vendetta

    Photo Credit: Moviefone

    Alan Moore’s anarchist opus translated beautifully to film. Focusing on an Orwellian, dystopian England in a near-future world, this tale is dark. The world is under the thumb (er, finger) of a totalitarian regime. The only hope for true freedom is the cleansing fire of anarchy, embodied by masked vigilante V. V, who was horribly tortured at the hands of this government, brings the full force of his anguish and pain to bear in his one-man crusade. If you haven’t seen this movie, go see it. It’s awesome, and it’s “freedom at any cost” message is meaningful in the modern era.

    2. Wonder Woman

    Photo Credit: Polygon

    Patty Jenkins did two pretty massive things with Wonder Woman. The first was direct an excellent female-led superhero movie, making this a feminist triumph. The second was make a good movie in the stifling DCEU framework. As of the time of this writing, Wonder Woman stands head and shoulders above anything else in the DCEU. While that’s not saying much, as the competition is pretty flimsy, don’t let that take away from how awesome Wonder Woman is. It’s easily one of the best superhero movies of all time.

    The Best DC Film of All Time: The Dark Knight

    Photo Credit: The Atlantic

    If you didn’t see this one coming, then you probably haven’t been into superhero movies for very long. Where do you start with a film this fawned-over and lauded? Of course, Heath Ledger gives the performance of a lifetime as the Joker. Of course, Christian Bale plays the tortured Wayne to perfection. Every single piece of this movie fires off just right: Gary Oldman kills it as Gordon, Michael Cain was born to play Alfred. Don’t even get us started on Lucius Fox, played by the always-awesome Morgan Freeman.

    But what really brings it all together is the film’s overwhelming belief in justice and good. The film takes some dark, violent turns that really test Batman’s convictions. However, he never wavers, and shows us why he’s such an enduring comic book character.

  • 2 New iPad Pro

    2 New iPad Pro

    It is time for me to do some detective work and start to decipher where and when we will see a new iPad Pro. I was fairly certain they would mention it in the gather round event, but historically they have held another event in October for new iPads and Macs. Putting my internet sleuthing skills to the test, here is what I’ve come up with.

    2 iPad Pro Conclusions

    Apple’s release of iOS 12.1 earlier today has already given us a peek at a new feature: Memoji syncing. In that article, I suggested that this feature would make sense with the release of new iPads with a TrueDepth camera system later this year. Currently, Memoji is only supported on the iPhone – but adding support to the iPad would mean users would want to sync their characters between each device. Conclusion number 1. The new iPad Pro will have Memojis.

    An icon found in iOS 12 developer beta 5 has lead me to a key details about Apple’s iPad Pro. A blue icon update for the iPad shows a more iPhone x looking device as compared to the previous blue icon for the iPad. This is not a leak but merely an update to the icons in the developer tool. The icon itself is a symbol that will be used for the battery usage UI. The tiny blue iOS 12 icon shows a tablet with thinner, more uniform border lines and a home row of apps at the bottom. Having analyzed these side by side I’m ready for my second conclusion. Conclusion number 2 – the new tablet will have ultra-thin bezels, just like the iPhone X, but no notch. The existing iPad icon does show a home button and a front-facing camera at the top.

    The Final Thought

    Though Apple hasn’t announced anything officially, there’s a huge amount of buzz about two new Pro models surfacing before the end of 2018. Rumors are in full swing and the next big apple announcment awaits.  WHat we do know is Apple is prepping two new tablets for late 2018 — one that measures “around 11 inches,” which could be the rough equivalent of the current 10.5-inch model, and a 12.9-inch model.

  • Smartphone Spotlight: Galaxy Note 9

    Smartphone Spotlight: Galaxy Note 9

    The 128GB Galaxy Note 9 can be purchased through carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless and Xfinity, along with Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Club, Straight Talk Wireless, Target, Walmart, Samsung.com and the ShopSamsung app.

    The Great

    • Slamtastic Screen
    • Instalike worthy camera
    • Adequate long battery
    • Interesting new S-Pen tricks
    • All the Specs needed

    The Conclusion

    The Galaxy Note 9 is Samsung’s Ultimate cry for tech geek attention. It has all the specs, a gigantic, magnificent, Fortnite worthy screen, a Bluetooth-powered S Pen, and a headphone jack… you know just all the essentials on the checklist for the kind of Android user that Samsung is targeting with a Note update. It’s a Phablets lover’s dream come true!

    I’m sure we all remember the note 7 scandle, but that is all history for the Galaxy Note brand. That was two years ago, this is the Note 9 we are talking about today.

    Galaxy Note 9 puts powerful technology in the hands of the tech geeks and gamers who demand more powerful and more screen from their smartphones. It certainly boast Innovative features and design make it the only phone to keep up with the next generation of users. Yes the rumors we have been telling you are true. Packed with a huge battery, a massive screen, and a powerful stylus, the Note 9 has more of everything than any other phone on the US market.

    How does it look and feel

    It’s large, I mean this phone is obscenely large. And when you put it in a case, it will become a liability. This is not a one-handed phone for any but the largest hands. Samsung moved the fingerprint sensor so no longer will the Note 9 fit into Note 8 case. On the bright side no more inadvertently smudging the camera lens.

    The Galaxy Note 9 has a 6.4-inch quad HD Super AMOLED curved screen, and USB-C and standard headphone jacks, it is IP68 Waterproof. We have been through this, the checklist of required wants and needs are covered. Not only that but it is stunning, think Charlene Theron on the red carpet elegant.

    No 5g on The Galaxy Note 9

    We have talked about 5G coming next year, Don’t get hung up on that; it will be another year before 5G is widespread and before chipset makers work out the power-management kinks that come with new wireless data systems. Yes write that down you are hearing it here first. Next year’s Note 10 will be 5G. Wanna wait that long? Anyways, The existing X20 modem get speeds up to 700Mbps with the right carrier setup, showing there’s still plenty of room in 4G. That’ll do, That’ll do just fine.

    Sounds and Stuff

    The Note 9 brings the S9+’s dual speakers to the Note line. The two speakers are by the earpiece, and along the bottom. Compared to the previous Note 8’s single bottom speaker, the speakers here aren’t much louder but clarity and treble are off the charts. Outside of the iPhone X I don’t think I have heard a better device speaker.

    The Biggest Difference

    The Galaxy Note 9’s biggest upgrade is its enhanced and gargantuan 4,000mAh battery hit it with a 10-hour battery test video. Yes you know the one where I leave it on the10 hour loop of He-Man singing 4 non blondes “what’s going on”. Results, 13% left, astounding. This leads me into projecting screen-on battery life out to 12 and half hours. That Destroys all other flagship smartphone on the market. The battery is significantly larger than the one in the Galaxy S9+ (3,500mAh, 10+ hours), the Galaxy Note 8 (3,300mAh, 6 hours), or the Galaxy Note 5 (3,020mAh, 8 hours and 30 minutes).

    Quick Speck Look

    • Graphics Mali-G72 MP18
    • Processor Octa core (2.7 GHz, Quad core, M3 Mongoose + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
    • Architecture 64 bit
    • Ram 6 GB
    • Audio Features Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
    • Display Type Super AMOLED
    • Aspect Ratio 18.5:9
    • Screen Size 6.4 inches (16.26 cm)
    • Screen Resolution 1440 x 2960 pixel

    The Final Thought

    The screen alone will improve your Fortnite results instantly giving you an unfair advantage over any other player on a regular smartphone.


  • FIND AARP DENTAL PLANS

    FIND AARP DENTAL PLANS

    As a newly retired senior, you’re probably exploring all of your dental options. Dental coverage is still important as a senior. In fact, seniors are often more prone to dental problems.

    With costs skyrocketing and incomes remaining fixed for seniors, affording the routine and emergency dental care you need is becoming increasingly burdensome. Luckily, new options for dental discounts for seniors have become available.

    What Should Your Senior Dental Plan Cover?

    As you’re looking for a dental plan to provide you with affordable dental care, consider these common senior dental problems so you know what your plan should cover or discount.

    Common Senior Dental Problems
    • Gum disease
    • Darkened teeth
    • Root decay
    • Diminished sense of taste
    • Dry mouth
    • Loss of teeth
    • Uneven jawbone
    • Tissue inflammation with dentures
    • Oral cancer
    • Thrush

    Whether you’ve encountered these dental problems yet or not, finding a dental plan that addresses these treatments is good preparation for what may be to come.

    The Truth About Medicare Dental Coverage

    Medicare does not cover routine dental care for adults 65 and over. By law, Medicare is prohibited from paying for cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, and most other dental work. Although there are a few exceptions, you will never be able to look to Medicare as a source of dental insurance for seniors. Fortunately, there are other senior dental plan options to consider.

    AARP Plans

    Seniors who belong to the AARP can find exclusive dental insurance offers to get through their golden years with strong, pain-free mouths. AARP dental insurance gives you access to the most knowledgeable and thorough providers, giving you the confidence, you need to get those routine checkups done and uncomfortable procedures finished with dignity and convenience. Maintaining good dental health is just one more thing seniors can do to be more independent and live more comfortably. With AARP, you have the option to choose between PPOs, prepaid dental plans, and discount plans. To learn more about the best options for seniors, read on to learn more about AARP dental insurance.

    PPO Plans

    PPOs, also known as preferred provider organizations, give you a lot of freedom when it comes to choosing your own provider. While your dental professional of choice will most likely be covered under your PPO plan, you will receive even greater discounts and copay rates if you select a provider within the PPOs particular network. With a PPO’s in-network provider, you’ll know ahead of time how much you’ll have to pay out of pocket for your various dental needs, such as routine cleanings, X-rays, cavity fillings, root canals, and crowns. The contract the provider signed with the PPO will ensure that you never get scammed by a dentist or have to pay more than you expected.

    HMO Plans

    Prepaid dental plans are more commonly known as HMOs. HMOs are a little bit more restricting, but they do tend to be more affordable. With an HMO, you choose your dentist and all dental care will be coordinated through that specific dentist. For example, if you need to see an oral surgeon, your dentist will refer you and fill out any potential preauthorizations that need to be addressed before your insurance will cover it. You can choose a specific dental clinic as well, allowing you to see any dentist or specialist within the clinic without requiring a preauthorization.

    Convenient Plans

    Discount plans are rarely the most affordable, but they can be the most convenient for you if you have the money. These plans are technically not insurance. Instead, these “plans” offer you serious discounts on services and you pay out of pocket. These plans can offer discounts on any kind of dental work you may require, from cleanings to crowns. However, what you save in monthly premiums could be spent on expensive dental treatment if the work required on your teeth or gums is extensive. AARP dental insurance plans are to make sure that you save money.
    For seniors, one of the hardest aspects of growing older is the loss of function or strength. While most people immediately think of the body, many people forget that the mouth is arguably the most important part of the body. Dental hygiene and maintenance is absolutely essential not only when it comes to extending your life but also to maintaining or increasing your quality of life. Many people think of the senior caricature of needing dentures or missing teeth. The truth is, many seniors don’t lose their teeth, or even if they do, they don’t lose enough to need full dentures. To avoid such cliche deterioration in your mouth and jaw, you need quality dental insurance.


  • Which Mattress is the Best?

    Which Mattress is the Best?

    Everything circles back around to sleep. If you’re not sleeping well, everything else slips into being worse. Your physical well-being, your mood, everything. It all comes back to whether you’re sleeping well. With that in mind, today we’re looking at mattresses to find which is the best mattress.

    If you’ve been looking to find a good new mattress, this is the article for you. Today we answer the question: which is the best mattress?

    Hybrids

    Constructed from a combination of latex, memory, polyurethane foams, coils, and / or other materials, these mattresses usually are designed to maximize certain benefits, while also minimizing certain cons. For example, a latex + memory foam hybrid is able to deliver great bounce, cooling, and responsiveness via the latex, but also provide great pressure relief and support from the memory foam.

    Best for: Sleepers who want the best of all worlds. Great bounce, support, comfort, and cooling. A good all around option that is a very good choice for the majority of sleepers.

    Memory Foam
    Just like it sounds, these mattresses only consist of memory foam. Memory foam mattresses are known for their great support, pressure relief, and body contouring. Historically, memory foam has had a bad reputation as “sleeping hot”. However, many newer more advanced memory foams have been designed with superior cooling properties, creating a much cooler mattress than traditional memory foams.

    Best For: Sleepers who want great hug, body shaping, contour, pressure relief, and support. There is a wide spectrum of foams classified as “memory foam” and not all memory foams are created equal. A good option for sleepers who want a more pronounced hug than many hybrid or latex mattresses offer.

    Coils
    One of the most popular and widely used mattress types. Coil (aka innerspring) mattresses have one or more layers of spring coils (generally steel) that provide the support and comfort. As technology advances, the number, types, and layers of coils change. A larger number of coils typically means better comfort and support.

    Best For: Sleepers who want a more traditional coil / spring feel, great bounce, cooling, and strong edge support.

    Pillow-top

    Falling into an array of categories (coil, latex, memory, hybrid, etc.), pillow-top mattresses have a layer of soft material either stuffed or sewn into the cover. This works to add extra comfort and cushion for the sleeper.

    Best For: Sleepers who prefer a softer and more cushion comfort. If you enjoy a cloud-like type of support and comfort most pillow tops will offer the best sleeping surface for you.

    Contenders for Best Mattress

    #3. Purple
    Purple mattresses are luxurious and excellent. If you’re a fan of memory foam-style mattresses, you’ll love purple. The Purple Mattress has Smart Comfort Grid technology that keeps pressure on your body to a minimum. This ensures you awake comfortable and well-rested! If you find you often awake with painful pressure points from your mattress, this is for you. This mattress retails for $999, but you can often find it on sale for less. Purple’s website often has sales, as does Amazon!

    Also, a plus for Purple is their return policy. If you don’t love the mattress, you can send it back within 100 days for a full refund. These mattresses are made in the US, and they’re also covered by a ten-year warranty.

    #2. Sleep Number
    Sleep Number is well-known for their unique, adjustable design. If you’re not familiar with them, it works like this: each bed has a controller that allows you to choose a number. That number, your Sleep Number, represents how soft or firm you prefer your bed to be. The best part is, Sleep Number also offers beds that can be adjusted on both sides. That means if you prefer firm and your partner prefers soft, you can get the best of both worlds!

    You can also adjust the angle of the bed, allowing you to choose your preferred sleeping posture. You can even adjust the bed enough to watch TV or read while in bed! These mattresses are in the under-$1000 range, usually coming in between $700 and $900.

    #1. Saatva
    Saatva mattresses are made from all-natural, organic cotton. They also offer mattresses for $999 and offer a great set-up bonus. The cost of a mattress includes free delivery, setup and removal of your old mattress. Talk about full-service! Saatva mattresses are made in the US and Canada, meaning you know you’ll get quality construction.


  • PlayStation Classic, Is It Too Soon?

    PlayStation Classic, Is It Too Soon?

    It appears Sony is looking to cash in on the retro gaming craze. In an announcement earlier, Sony revealed the brand-new PlayStation Classic. Exactly like Nintendo’s retro consoles, the PS Classic is miniature version of the original This will hit stores and online retailers December 3 for $100. Is it too soon? It has been 23 years and 4 iterations since the original system was released.

    PlayStation Classic Details

    My first thought and reactions were as follows. One, is the disc tray functional? No it is not. That answers questions number two, can I play my original PlayStation cds? No I cannot. Well now I need to know what games are included with this retro mini PlayStation. It will includes games like Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms. There’ll be 20 bundled titles in total, but those five are the only ones announced at the moment.

    So apparently we won’t be able to download additional games online. Which would have been a huge selling point. Additionally the memory card slots are just for show. Games will save with “virtual” memory cards and you’ll be able to suspend, or freeze, your progress with the system’s Reset button. The Open button will switch games.

    he PlayStation Classic costs $99, has 20 games, 2 controllers, and includes an HDMI cable and USB cable, as well as an instruction manual that’s almost a work of art in its industrial simplicity. three major retailers have opened preorders for the PlayStation Classic. You can put your hard-earned dollars down right now and reserve yourself one for when it finally comes out at Walmart, Best Buy and Gamestop. Sorry Amazon…

    The Final Thought

    Is this too soon or am I just getting old? Im just not getting excited about nostalgia for a next gen system. To me,  a classic nintendo guy,  the Playstation was the next gen. I don’t like the idea that it is only 20 game and that I have no say in those 20. I do kinda want to play Twisted Metal 1 again but everything else is still available in a best more advanced formatt. Also, and correct me if i’m mistaking, cant my PlayStation 4 play the original Playstation Disc? Why would I need a PlayStation Classic?

  • Feature Roundup: iOS 12 Now Live

    Feature Roundup: iOS 12 Now Live

    The long-awaited update for iOS, iOS 12, has finally arrived! If you haven’t yet, you can download it now. And we highly advise it: it’s awesome! If you’ve already got the update and wondering what new features there are to play with, we’ve got a quick roundup for you. Here’s some of the coolest new features in iOS 12!

    iOS 12 Feature Roundup

    ARKit 2

    The new implementation of augmented reality is all over iOS 12. Namely, ARKit 2, a new developer’s kit, has been activated in this version of iOS. It allows for things like messages and News to even implement AR! It seems Apple is convinced that AR is the future, and they’re really pushing for it to take off.

    Photo Features

    Photos will now attempt to perform more intelligently, thanks to AI-enhanced technology. Things like examining which shots look best and which look shareable will be sorted by your phone automatically. Also new to this iOS update is the photo search function, allowing you to sort your photos by tons of criteria. Things like date, location and more will be searchable!

    Screen Time

    A lot of phone makers are starting to make moves that they understand the dangers of tech addiction. After all, everyone could stand to spend less time on their phones. As such, initiatives like Screen Time are great to see! Apple’s Screen Time functionality allows you to monitor your app usage and see what you’re spending the most time on. That’s rather healthy, actually!

    You’ll also be able to limit use of certain apps, having the iOS tell you when it’s time to quit. You can even set Do Not Disturb setting for certain times of day, or at certain locations.

    Memoji

    The new Memoji feature will allow you to create a custom Animoji that looks like you! It’s a fun use of the iPhone X’s Face ID technology. Tracking your face to create the moving emoji is a fun time-waster at worst, and a cute way to communicate at best!

    Siri Shortcuts

    Siri just got a bit more useful! The Siri Shortcuts feature allows you to program shortcuts into Siri. Creating shortcuts essentially allows Siri to perform a variety of functions from one keyed phrase. Setting up “take me home” could have Siri turn on your music and navigate to home, for instance. This works all the better with Apple’s iHome smart home tech!