Russell Holly
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What you need to know about HummingBad
By Russell Holly last updated
A Malware suite with a terrible name is causing trouble all around the world. Here's what you need to know about it.
Nex Band review: What I really wanted instead of a smartwatch
By Russell Holly last updated
I found everything I wanted in a smartwatch, only it's not a smartwatch and now I'm confused.
48 hours with a Toast real wood skin for the Nexus 6P
By Russell Holly last updated
There are plenty of ways to protect your Nexus 6P, but Toast is one of few that doesn't compromise the design.
Hands-on with the TouchJet Pond Android-powered projector
By Russell Holly last updated
Seeing Android projected onto a screen isn't anything new, but TouchJet includes some unique hardware to make the experience unique.
Google's Project Brillo has gained a whole lot of partners to help make IOT less terrible
By Russell Holly last updated
Hands-on with Particle Electron, a DIY IoT kit with cellular radios
By Russell Holly last updated
Most starter kits for the Internet of Things rely on local networking to get things done. Particle Electron is all about cellular access.
What you need to know about Stagefright 2.0
By Russell Holly last updated
The series of issues affecting the Stagefright libraries hasn't gone away just yet. Here's what you need to know about the new issues and how to stay out of harms way.
Taking 'super resolution' photos on the Nexus 6P
By Russell Holly last updated
If you've got a mighty need for giant photos, there's an app for that.
League CEO Mike Serbinis on making a mobile-focused health and wellness platform
By Russell Holly last updated
League is focused on the parts of healthcare that suck for the user, and your phone is a big part of that process.
Nvidia makes GRID official as GeForce Now, starting at $7.99/month
By Russell Holly last updated
Nvidia has taken their game streaming service out of beta, and included a new name with the update.
Using the new Chromecast app
By Russell Holly last updated
Google pushed a big update to the once bland Chromecast app, turning it into a centralized hub for everything you'd want on your TV.
The Nexus power button double-press camera launch should be a standard Android feature
By Russell Holly last updated
Google has figured out a way to make quickly launching the camera a standard across all of Android, and manufacturers need to get on board right now.
Hands-on with SolarTab, a giant solar panel for your gear
By Russell Holly last updated
The folks at SolarTab think you need a battery with a solar panel that disguises itself as a tablet in a case when not in use. It turns out they're half right.
Gululu is a water bottle from our insane, adorable future
By Russell Holly last updated
It's a water bottle with a weird pet on the front, and kids are going to love this.
How is your Google Pixel holding up?
By Russell Holly last updated
My Pixel may look like hell, but it's still rock solid and going strong.
Google needs to start selling the Daydream Controller by itself
By Russell Holly last updated
The most important part of the Daydream experience is the most difficult part to get, unless you go all in on Google's headset.
One of these Android Oreo statues is not like the other
By Russell Holly last updated
The Android Oreo statue you'll find in Mountain View is not the same as the Android Oreo statue you'll find in New York City.
Tiny1 is the astronomy camera of my dreams!
By Russell Holly last updated
I love astro-photography, and this little camera is going to make it so you can participate instead of simply gazing.
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.
Hands-on with the Motorola Droid Maxx 2
By Russell Holly last updated
Motorola took some time to announce two different phones today, and we're talking a look at the more budget-focus of the two. Here are our thoughts on the Droid Maxx 2.
Living with USB-C
By Russell Holly last updated
For the past couple of weeks, I've been using USB-C exclusively for my mobile devices. Here's what I've learned.
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.