Russell Holly
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Kaboom is the latest effort to create self-destructing online messages
By Russell Holly last updated
The folks behind Hotspot Shield have a new app for posting on social networks and messaging others that promises to self-destruct when you tell it to.
Getting to know Twitch for Android
By Russell Holly last updated
There are a lot of reasons to use Twitch, both for playing games and watching others play. The Twitch app for Android is a great way to help with both, if you know how to use it.
Accessories for a successful Twitch broadcast
By Russell Holly last updated
Using Twitch can be as simple or as complicated as you let it be, but offering a better viewing experience usually means more people will keep an eye on your stream.
In pictures: BlackBerry Priv versus iPhone 6s Plus
By Russell Holly last updated
There are a lot of iPhone users out there today that used to be BlackBerry users, and with the launch of the Priv those users have the opportunity to consider another switch.
Even Kickstarter success stories are sick of nonsense campaigns
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Remembering CyanogenMod
By Russell Holly last updated
In many ways, CyanogenMod is why I do what I do today. Looking back at how this fork came to exist is going to give everyone a great roadmap for what to expect from Lineage Android
Spoiler Alert! If you're using a Note 7 ROM, you're going to get Note 7 notifications
By Russell Holly last updated
This should be obvious, but just in case it's not, if you use a Note 7 ROM Samsung is going to send you messages as though you have a Note 7.
Five things you should do first in Pokémon Go
By Russell Holly last updated
Just getting started in Pokémon Go? You need to be doing these things before you go do anything else.
What are the Vulkan APIs, and what do they mean for Android?
By Russell Holly last updated
The Khronos Group just released version 1.0 of a set of APIs now known as Vulkan. Here's why you should care.
Google's September security update has three patch levels
By Russell Holly last updated
We may need to wake up Green Day a little early. Google's September security patches are live, and there are three different patch levels to keep track of.
Stop blaming smartwatches for your terrible habits
By Russell Holly last updated
Android Wear isn't doing well because notifications are terrible and wrist computers are expensive. Both of these things are fixable, but one requires you to do the work.
No, Android Wear isn't stagnant
By Russell Holly last updated
The typical Android early adopter may find themselves a little annoyed by how similar the current crop of Android Wear watches are, but it's important to know these moves are done on purpose.
Binge On is flawed and John Legere needs to stop defending it
By Russell Holly last updated
T-Mobile CEO John Legere is baffled by companies being upset over Binge On, only it's really not that hard to see where the problem is.
Amazon's Fire tablets just got a big refresh
By Russell Holly last updated
Amazon just refreshed its starter tablets for adults and kids with lots of now options!
Google has ANOTHER new messaging app, because of course it does
By Russell Holly last updated
A new messaging app from Google's employee-based incubator turns voices into emoji with walkie-talkie style chat.
Nest Aware, and why the Nest Cam subscription makes sense
By Russell Holly last updated
There's been a lot of fuss about the added monthly cost associated with Nest Cam, but the truth is this optional feature is easily the best part of owning a Nest Cam.
Google Pixel C vs Dell Venue 10 7000 Series: an Android tablet keyboard showdown
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's first completely in-house Android tablet is all about Looking nice and rocking the latest specs, but how does it hold up against the other keyboard-focused Android tablet out there?
GeForce Now elevates the NVIDIA Shield Android TV to console status
By Russell Holly last updated
NVIDIA's streaming service has finally left beta, but it needs some updates in a hurry to keep everyone's attention.
Lenovo's Jedi Challenges AR game uses your Android phone as its brain
By Russell Holly last updated
With the help of the Mirage AR headset and your very own lightsaber, it will soon be possible to train like the Jedi of old.
What you need to know about nausea in VR
By Russell Holly last updated
Feeling nauseated or unstable in VR is a very real experience many people have had, but for the most part it's manageable and controllable.