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A short study on the future of communication

While I was looking through all the gadgets and devices presented at CES 2015 I couldn't help but notice that we are living in a fast world where things happen really fast. If we could have the knowledge and technology to transport any device from the CES back in time to 2004 (only 11 years), our version from the past would probably think that the device is made with alien technology or that he/she is living some sort of a prank. Things move...

Poo Bus – Public transportation fueled by human waste

BBC.com announced that the first UK bus to run on human and food waste just started its service between Bristol and Bath. Although bio-fuel has been around for some time now, the inauguration of this bus represents an important step toward the future of transportation. Let's face it, the transition between fossil fuel and bio fuel (or electric cars) is inevitable, and humans need to understand this as soon as possible. The Bio Bus has 40 seats...

Saygus V² – the king of smartphones

Saygus is a company focused on manufacturing smartphones in United States, a company that stayed under the radar in recent years. Now, it has launched a smartphone that was unanimously called the king of smart-phones: the Saygus V². This is a new smartphone created with high end components and materials, but with a less rigid design. It runs Android 4.4 KitKat and it is "dual-boot capable." This is Saygus V². V² has many interesting features,...

Vertu launches Vertu Aster: a 4.7 inch screen luxury smartphone

Vertu "cooked" a new device that combines luxury with top technology. I'm talking about Vertu Aster, a smartphone that doesn't sacrifice anything in the favor of hardware specifications, design and premium materials. Vertu Aster runs Android 4.4.2, it features a 801 chipset Snapdragon processor clocked at 2.3 GHz quad-core, a 4.7-inch display with Full HD resolution (1920x1080p), 2GB RAM and 64GB of internal memory storage. The main camera has a...

7 things I hate about iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Following a similar article on SGS5, I've decided to create an article about Apple's last smartphone, the iPhone 6. As the title suggests, I am going to list 7 reasons why I'm not so found of this device. I want to state from the beginning that this is not a hate article, so if you are a hardcore Apple fan please don't take it personal and don't get too offended. I'm merely letting the world know my honest opinion on the topic. Here we go: 1....

Xiaomi Mi4 – The fastest smartphone in the world?

Xiaomi is a Chinese company that built an impressive buzz lately. Their latest product is called Xiaomi Mi 4, and it looks a lot like its main competitor from US, the popular iPhone. Developed under the leadership of Hugo Barra, a former product manager for Android, the Mi 4 promises top-notch features that could make it the fastest smartphone of 2014. The Xiaomi Mi 4 features a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz, 3GB...

7 things I love about my Samsung Galaxy S5

As you may know, I'm the (proud) owner of a Samsung Galaxy S5, a device that I use for almost 2 months now. Although in the beginning I had mixed feelings about it, things changed over time. Using it day by day, I learned to appreciate features that seemed awkward or uncomfortable at first. So, in this article I will share 7 things I love in my Galaxy S5 along with a brief description for each. 1. The size They say size do matter, and I...

According to a recent survey, users want a smartphone with a great battery

Forget about those large displays, operating systems or fast browsers. According to a recent survey made by IDC, smartphone manufacturers should work less on adding more features and packing better displays into their products and they should think more about the battery life of the devices. At least that's what customers need. In order to have uniformed results, IDC conducted the survey on 25 countries and they've interviewed 50,000 people. The...

7 Things I hate about my Samsung Galaxy S5

If you got a chance to read my previous article where I compared the iPhone 5S and the Galaxy S5, you know that I had to choose between these two top-notch smartphones. Finally, after comparing the pros and cons of both devices, I went for the Samsung Galaxy S5. I love the smartphone and its features, but it's far from perfect. So, before sharing the reasons why I love this smartphone, I thought it would be a great idea to share the reasons why...

Samsung Galaxy S5 or the iPhone 5S? A though choice to make…

I want to let you know that I'm facing one of the most tremendous choices of my life: which top-notch smartphone to buy? If you read my blog for a while then you know that I'm meticulous about the news I share and that I love to take my time, to verify the sources and to provide real and untouched information to my readers. But when I have to choose a winner between two high-end devices that have great features and unparalleled performances,...

A future iPhone could have unrealistic features: a holographic display

If you are amazed by the iPhone's Retina display, the Samsung's Super AMOLED or the Note's UltraHD display you are in for a big surprise. All this technology seems a relic from the past compared with Apple's plans for a future smartphone. The Cupertino company recently registered a patent for a smartphone that's able to create interactive holograms. This patent may reveal the company's plans for the future, although few cycles (at least) will...

Is Samsung Galaxy S5 durable?

Before answering the question from the title, I'm going to let you know what sparkled this article. I love Android and I think it's better than iOS in so many ways, but I've always had problems with the build quality of smartphones that run this operating system. I'm not the person to keep my smartphone safe all the time, and there are times when my current cell phone drops down once a week. Even this morning, while I was preparing to write this...