HUAWEI Mate 9 Review

I am extremely impressed with this phone. I went from the S7 Edge to this phone and I thought it would be a drop off in performance, but boy was I wrong. I've actually gotten better performance out of this phone versus my other one. I am pleasantly shocked and don't regret my decision to switch.
I have been in the cell phone industry for much of my career. I worked for Motorola and was one of the first to get my hands on the newest cell phones in the 90's. Startacs, Razors you name it. I have had my share of Motorola smart phones, which I loved at the time and Samsungs. Though I have ‘allowed' my wife to have an Apple I could never bring myself to over pay for one myself as I am deeply rooted in the Android eco-system.
When I finally got my hands on a Nexus 6P (from Huawei) I thought all my prayers were answered but along comes the Mate 9. Faster, better battery life and BIGGER. I have come to the conclusion that bigger is better and the Mate 9 is bigger (battery, screen, faster, more beautiful) in every way. I even love the EMUI interface which surprised me, Huawei has really listened to its customers and create a wonderful product.
Let's look at the most important features:
The battery – When the 6P came out and it's a great phone many reported it would last all day but not like the Mate 9. It really does.
The finger print reader – Never again am I fumbling to get to my phone, fast and accurate as they come.
The camera – This is awesome, my son is a profession photographer and he loves all the features I can barely understand and the beauty mode makes even an old guy like me look good.
The performance – Bar none the best I have ever had. I never wait and everything is so smooth.
Connectivity – Again I have had nothing like this. The Mate 9 seamlessly switched you back and forth to the best connection and automatically reconnects to WIFI for an exceptional experience. Until you have experienced WIFI+ you are missing the best speed you can get! Add to that more cellular bands and better coverage than ever.
Dual sim cards for you business guys, such a cool feature.
Storage – Comes with a lot but it actually has a SD card slot, imagine that Apple and Pixel.
So if there is a con to this phone what would it be? Most likely the fact you don't have one! Maybe you should get one and figure that out for yourself, I bet it will be hard to find.
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JJRC H37 Elfie Pocket Drone Review

JJRC H37 Elfie Pocket Fold Portable Photography Wifi FPV With 0.3MP Camera Phone Control RC Drone

• martphone WiFi Remote Control - You can control your drone with wifi connection to your phone(ios or android),your phone will receive real-time transmission from the camera on the drone! The pictures and video store in your phone ,it`s easy to share them with your friend.
• High Hold Mode: When you release the throttle stick after using it, the rc drone will automatically set the height and still hover at the released height. Thus you can fly the drone easily and steadily.
• Headless Mode - When enters into headless mode, you don't need to worry about the direction problem. You can fly the quadcopter drone easily without knowing the direction. One Key Return - Recall the drone effortlessly, just touch a button on the app interface.
• Equipped with 3 speed modes, low, medium and fast. This allows you to fly, for instance, in a small spaces with low speed and maximum control or in more spacious areas with a very fast speed
• Aerobatic Flight - 3D flips and rolls make the 360 degree rotations towards various directions to give you the spectacular performance. LED Light - With LED light, more fun when you play it on a dark night, it will be a shining star.

This pocket drone is the coolest little drone that I own. It's so small and can fit anywhere. I mostly keep it in my backpack so that way I can fly it whenever I want. In the box you get the drone, extra parts, a battery, and a charger for the battery. The way you fly the drone is by using a app on your phone. I felt like it was easier to fly on my Galaxy S7 edge because it was a bigger screen. At first the Drone was a little hard to fly but once I got the hang of it it got easier. I can fly the drone and have full control over it. The controls on the app are easy to use and work just as they should. They stay connected to Drone throughout my entire flight time. I have not had any problems with this Drone at all. The only thing I don't like about the Drone is the flight time but with such a small battery it's to be expected. It lasts just as long as any other small toy drones which is about 5-6 minutes. The selfie camera works really good and the Drone is also capable of filming videos. All your pictures and videos are saved on the app.

JJRC H37

It's a little tuff to get used to the controls being on an iPad, but once you do, this is a great little drone. I also bought a set of 5 extra batteries and a little multi charger to go on trips with. Picture quality is pretty good too, and the thing is surprisingly durable! This drone is so small and light that it actually qualifies as a toy, which might get you around certain restrictions in some areas, where larger drones are not allowed to fly. An excellent value for the price.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Hands-on Review

Samsung Galaxy S8

Excellent phone, beautiful aesthetics, and a taste of the future worth paying for: 9/10.

TL;DR

It's hard to choose your next phone because there are so many good options today, and potentially good phones coming later this year (2017). By now you've probably seen a million reviews on the S8, but it doesn't make the decision easier. Here's my suggestion, in two quick steps. Make sure none of the cons below are deal-breakers for you. Then, look over the list of unique advantages, and see if they get you excited enough to pay the hefty $750. If you're still here after that, then welcome to the club! Be sure to check out my final tips for maximizing your S8 experience.

CONS:
1. Edge screen is beautiful, but annoying in two situations. It creates visual distortions a little (less than S7 Edge though). It is also difficult to hold the phone up in the air, face down (e.g. before sleep), as the phone is prone to accidentally registering side touches. A case remedies the latter problem, but I dislike putting a case on such a beautiful phone (see pro tip #1).
2. Samsung is not very good with software updates. If you take great pleasure from trying new Android in a timely manner, this isn't for you -- the only two options are iPhones and Pixels. That said, keep in mind that new software updates typically slow down the phone.
3. Fingerprint scanner location has been mentioned a gazillion times. Yes, I wish it was on the front. No, it really isn't that bad on an S8 (S8+ is a different story). You know, we have this thing called "muscle memory".. It took me two days to adjust to the new location, and now I have no problems. If you really hate it, try facial recognition or iris scanner, they're very good (see pro tip #8)
4. The phone has glass back that’s prone to cracking, so watch out if you’re clumsy. But see pro tip #1
5. S8 doesn’t have monster battery life, and it needs to be charged once a day. If you need to go past a day, look elsewhere.
6. Some are disappointed about a lack of dual-camera. Personally, the rear camera is wide enough that I am rarely in a situation where I feel the need for a wide-angle lens (like in LG). An optical zoom would have been nice (like in Iphone 7+), but not really an issue for me (see pro tip #6)

UNIQUE ADVANTAGES
1. Futuristic aesthetics of a bezelless all-screen phone. This doesn’t really improve the functionality of the phone, but there’s just something satisfying about this futuristic experience.
2. The screen is just so damn beautiful, no contest here. Always-on display is useful.
3. As of today, it’s the only phone that checks ALL of my needs: Excellent rear camera, excellent front camera (reviewers too often ignore this), water proof, dust proof, wireless (fast) charging, full-day battery life, a headphone jack, a micro SD card slot, fingerprint scanner, and after using the S8, Bluetooth 5.0!
4. Bluetooth 5.0 is amazing. S8 is a first phone to come with this, and it’s awesome. I frequently use the ability to connect to two different speakers at once, for a surround-sound like experience in my room. You can also listen to the same music with your friend in a library, by connecting to two different headphones.
5. S8 is also the first phone to come with Gigabit LTE, which is nice for future-proofing the phone, but it doesn't quite help us yet.

PRO TIPS
1. Consider getting a tempered-glass screen protector (they’re better on S8 than on S7 Edge) and a Slickwraps/dbrand skin for the back. The skins make your phone look unique, improves grip, and it also helps cover up cracks if you’ve dropped your phone. Slickwraps frequently has discount promotions on their website, so watch out for that. Don’t use a case, enjoy the beautiful phone!
2. Bixby is useless, and if you’re like me, most “Smart” assistants are still generally not helpful and just raises privacy concerns. You can remap the Bixby button (as of April 2017): See https://www.xda-developers.com/3-applications-bypass-bixby-restriction/
3. General Android tip: Go to Settings, Developer Options, set Window/Transition/Animator animation scales to x0.5 to speed things up (Google this if you don’t know what I mean)
4. General AMOLED tip: Take advantage of black wallpapers to save battery life
5. Set screen resolution up to QHD. In my experience it barely affects battery life in everyday use. Going HD will significantly improve battery life if you are a heavy gamer, or use CPU intensive apps a lot.
6. If you really miss dual-camera set-ups in other phones, consider getting a separate smartphone camera lens kit that sells for ~$20. They’re less convenient than a built-in dual lens, but on the upside they’re much more versatile and fun.
7. If you are still not convinced whether to buy S8, then wait. Most phones (except iPhones and Pixels) drop prices relatively quickly, and you may be able to snatch one up cheap refurbished in auction sites.
8. Contrary to some reviews, the facial recognition and the iris scanner are reliable and fast. In my experience, how you register your face/iris determines how effective it will be. If you wear glasses, register with glasses on. Also, register under medium lighting conditions and not in extreme conditions. You want the phone to be able to recognize you under different environments.
Gorgeous & futuristic phone, industry-leading screen, excellent and reliable (rear AND front) camera, full-day battery, water and dust proof, wireless (fast) charging, and Bluetooth 5.0! On the downside, it won't receive timely software updates, and fingerprint scanner location is a minor setback.

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Xiaomi Mi Sport Bluetooth Headset Review

For the past 2 years I have owned the Beats earbuds (not wireless) and was very satisfied with the quality with the exception of the fact that the buds always fell out when I was running. About a month ago, my Beats broke and after inquiring with their customer service, they told me I would have to pay $60 to get a pair of $100 headphones fixed, which I felt was absolutely ridiculous. After getting an Amazon gift card for Christmas, I decided not to spend the $200 on a pair of the wireless Beats and instead opted for the Xiaomi wireless earbuds instead. I am extremely happy with my decision! Not only did I save $160, but the Xiaomi headphones have good sound quality and I am very pleased with how long the battery lasts. I charged my headphones the first day I received them, and it's been a week using them almost everyday and there's still 60% battery life left on them. In addition, the headphones look great on the ear and are very light compared to some other wireless headphones I have tried in the past which is especially useful when I am doing strength training that involves a lot of up and down movements.

• COMFORTABLE and SECURE FIT: With Ergonomic design and silicone ear hooks, Magicbuds Bluetooth Headphones are secure behind your ears and rest comfortably in the ear canal. Premium soft smooth silicone gel surface helps sweat proof. It is great for Gym, Running, Jogging, Hiking, Cycling, and impact Sports.
• SUPERIOR SOUND and AMAZING VOLUME: With Advanced APTX tech, our in-ear design offers incredible sound quality with deep bass and crystal clear treble, no matter your taste in music. Works great for soundtracks, audio books, relaxing sounds, and even techno music.
• NOISE REDUCTION: With CVC 6.0 technology, the Hussar Magicbuds Bluetooth Earbuds reduce background noise, so you can focus on your favorite music, no matter where you are.
• BLUETOOTH V4.1 and UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY: We give you the power of Bluetooth V4.1 technology for seamless syncing to your favorite wireless devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android cell Phones, Windows Phones, and more up to 10 meters 33 feet.
• HOURS OF LISTENING TIME and VOICE PROMPT: Magicbuds Bluetooth Headset can deliver up to 7 hours(MAX) of play time on a full charge. Voice prompt allows notification of incoming calls and phone numbers, so never miss a phone call.

These cost a bit more than some others on Amazon. However, the sayi\ng is true "You get what you pay for."
PROs
Over-the-ear hooks: There are a lot of Bluetooth earbuds available on Amazon that sound great, but don’t always stay in your ear while you’re running or working out. The over-the-ear hooks on these earbuds solve that issue. I did a quick test by running in place, doing jumping jacks, and doing push-ups, and the earbuds stayed in my ear without an issue.
Sound quality: The sound or these earbuds is great! When sealed into my ear canal, I get a good bass response and the music quality is very good. At higher volumes I did notice some bass distortion, but still very good sound quality overall.
Controls: There is no remote to flop around and hit your face. The controls are built-in to the earbuds. They are fairly easy to find and use while running, and make it easy to skip, rewind, and adjust the volume.
Design: The black and red design of these earbuds may remind you of a certain other, well-known brand. But at a fraction of the cost.
Built-in mic: If you receive an incoming call while using these earbuds, you can answer it thanks to the built-in microphone.Bluetooth 4.1: In additional to improved sound quality, Bluetooth 4.1 also has improved battery life for both your phone and the earbuds (as long as your phone is Bluetooth 4.1 compatible as well).

Xiaomi Mi Sport Bluetooth Headphones Waterproof Headset

CONS
It is a positve negative. I am reffering to their Noise Cancelling: Please note that these earbuds do a GREAT job of blocking out the noises around you. Thus, it is important to use caution if running near traffic or crowded areas and very important when driving or riding a bike.
I strongly reccomend to only use ONE EAR BUDa in these situations. You will still get quality phone calls and music at the same time it will provide the ability for you to be alert for outside sounds that you would hear if you are not wearing a headset.
Overall, I like the design and sound quality of these earbuds. I also like the secure fit that keeps these in place during my workout.
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3 Best Cases for Samsung Galaxy S8+

Power your phone and show off your style. There's a whole range of cases and accessories made just for Galaxy S8+.

1. Defender Shockproof Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy S8+

• SLIM, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: Our premium-grade Galaxy S8 Case is lightweight, slim and ensures that your smartphone still fits comfortably in your pocket, purse or bag
• PREMIUM PROTECTION: Your S8 is not just your lifeline to the outside world, it's an investment. Protect it with our shock resistant, scratch resistant Galaxy S8 hard back case
• HIGH-QUALITY TPU: Featuring premium TPU, our phone case truly gives you the flexibility and mobility you need in a heavy duty case
• ACCESSIBLE FEATURES: We've designed our Galaxy S8 case to give you uninterrupted access to your front and rear-facing cameras, volume buttons, and headphone port for easy access

Just got it in today, and the case feels great. It's very snug, has a good grip, and feels solid. Comes with two tempered glass screen protectors, though I haven't applied them (screen protectors generally ruin the glide feel on a touchscreen for me). Was skeptical since I'd never heard of the company before and saw no reviews on the product but am very pleased with how it turned out. Originally intended to get a Tech21 case but all the models they have for this phone are rather ugly. The design on the back of this adds a nifty effect as though the gold back is crystalized like rock candy. Haven't dropped the phone yet, so will update if that happens. But otherwise, would greatly recommend! Update: Decided to put the screen protector on. Glides really nicely, doesn't impede my swiping at all like most screen protectors I've used. Only quirk is that the screen protector doesn't cover the entire screen; there's about two hairs' width that isn't covered on the left and right sides. But the application kit was very handy, with alcohol wipes, microfiber, and a dust collector. Applied very easily, doesn't look likely to come off easily compared to the InvisibleShield screen protector (which ripped off my old iPhone the first time I pulled it out of my pocket).

2. Slim Leather Case Flip Cover for Samsung Galaxy S8+

• VIEW FROM ANY ANGLE - The series wallet case can switched to a horizontal position and act as a firm stand; perfect for entertainment or streaming. Watching a movie or video on your Galaxy S8+ will be easier with this cover case
• CONVENIENT TO USE - Full protection. Precise cutouts for speakers, earpiece, camera and other functional ports allow to access to all ports and functions easily, without removing the case

This is a lovely case. It's hard to find a genuine leather case in less than $50! It comes in wonderful packaging and smells like new leather right out of the box. The camera cut out is perfect. The magnetic closure works pretty well. If you would like for something that will stay closed I would go with the other case that buttons or closes more securely. You can put cards in this case. They fit fine and they don't slip out.
However, if you put cards it's pretty noticeable. But like I said, for the quality I would definitely recommend and even purchase the case again. As a woman I have to carry a purse/wallet most days. So I'm not as bothered by not putting cards in my phone case. I've had the case for about a month now and the wear on it is great. The leather has only gotten softer. I ordered the black because most of my purses and handbags are either black or white.

3. England Series Leather Cover Case for Samsung Galaxy S8+

• One-piece soft case consists of leather and flexible TPU, two materials synthesis; Premium leather on the back and shock absorbent TPU inside
• Exact-fit, slim profile does not add any bulk to your device without sacrificing protection, slim-fit soft body just enough to protect and nothing more; Offers good grip and comfort with its leather outside finish
• Raised lip lift screen off flat surfaces to avoid scratches; Camera cutout is deep to protect camera from scratching or touching the ground
• Precise cutting and enlarged ports fit most cables; Easy to press to all buttons with responsive button cover; Easily to install and remove, without damaging or scratching the phone body

I got the color black which looks really nice. Doesn't look overly fake. I've seen the brown one before, and it looks nice apart from the mixture of black with it, makes the leather look a bit faker. Case easily installs onto iPhone. People comment it seems loose, and while it does feel that way, I haven't ever had the S8+ slip out of it. The case does recess the screen just a bit, so if you drop it on the ground you're not getting direct impact on glass. I bought the Spigen S8+ glass screen protector, and there's still a lip with this case. That being said, this case won't match a Speck Candyshell or an Otterbox. I've had a good rap sheet with my past smartphones, so I elect for smaller profile cases, especially when you're dealing with a bigger phone like the S8+. The case is more or less just so I have something grippier to hold onto, since cell phones are super slippery without a case.

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Best Mini RC Quadcopter Drone with Camera

Ever want to try playing around with drones but are put off by their large sizes and hefty price tags? Worry not – the CX-10W is the perfect entry device for the budding drone pilot!

Good Things Come in Small Packages

CX-10W is a drone that keeps things as small – and affordable – as possible. You get a tiny drone that's only 62x62x25mm and weighs a mere 17 grams. It's so small you could literally place the RC Quadcopter in your palms and curl your fingers around the entire unit. Yet despite its miniature size, the CX-10W is one mini drone that is much cheaper compared to its larger, bulkier cousins. You just pair it to your Android or iOS smartphone – further reducing the costs on your end.

A Fun Gift or a Reliable Scout

The small size coupled with the affordable price of the CX-10W makes it a very attractive option for first-time drone owners. It's small enough to be carried around and affordable enough to experiment with without having to worry too much about breaking a valuable piece of equipment. Its six-axis gyroscope helps boost the stability of the quadcopter, making it a fun and easy-to-handle toy for both adults and children alike to enjoy!
The CX-10W, however, can also prove to be a pretty useful device in the right situations. The 0.3-megapixel camera it comes with is no slouch; capable of delivering some nice footage to the user handling the controls with its FPV. While the drone works anywhere between 15 to 30 meters away, its small size lets the user peer into tight confines a person won't be able to squeeze through. The CX-10W can also fly straight up and significantly increase the user's sight range – perfect for the tech-savvy outdoorsman. Couple this with its extremely small size, and you have a pretty useful device for a variety of applications.
A low price tag, an easy-to-handle package, compatibility with a wide range of smartphones - all these make the CX-10W an extremely versatile quadcopter for fun or for work!
Key Features...

• 720p-compatible 0.3MP Camera
• Six-axis Gyroscope for Extra Added Stability
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Control That Works with Android and iOS
• Tiny 17-Gram Drone That Can Fit in Your Bag or Purse

CX-10W Mini Camera Drone

 This was SUCH a hit with my 50 year old, Norwegian bachelor farmer brother-in-law. It is simple enough to be operated by a fairly non-techy sort of person, and after a learning curve, is great fun to fly. My brother in law was able to take some pretty detailed video of first the living room (including individual thread colors in the carpet when it landed--pretty amazing detail) to a fairly impressive aerial shot of the property and sort of panoramic shots around the yard. He is hoping to get good enough at flying it to be able to check out the roof on the barn, see how the crops are doing, etc., and I believe he will get there. My six year old nephew was eager to try it, and with some help was able to fly it fairly well.
I do have to say, this thing is TINY as in, it sits in the palm of your hand!! I didn't realize when I ordered it, that it was so tiny, so my heart sank a little when we opened it. But when he downloaded the app and started flying it, I was really quite impressed with its quality for the price! The video shots in particular are truly as good as the ones he takes on his cell phone, and I love that no extra SD card or cumbersome USB is required. This little drone obviously can't compete with the pricier models and bigger models, but for basic use, it really can't be beat. Because of its tiny size, it is pretty sensitive to slight changes in navigation, and I was reminded of my (professor emeritus) dad trying to teach me to drive a stick-shift, and uncharacteristically hysterically screaming "GRADUAL ADJUSTMENTS!! INCREMENTAL CHANGES!!!", which you want to employ here.
I did receive this nifty little drone at a discount in exchange for taking the time to write an objective review. I take my reviews seriously and will only provide accurate and honest feedback; I still have to pay for the items I receive and review, and I do test things and consider them from the same standpoint as you do. I am not connected to this company (nor any of the companies of products that I review) in any way. Sometimes I review a product and recommend it, but I also write reviews where I don't recommend a product--a discount for the purchase is by no means a bribe or incentive towards a "good" review for me (as you can see by some of my other reviews). It truly depends on the item and its quality and usefulness to me personally. I rely heavily on reviews written by others to guide me towards the correct purchases for me and my family, therefore I write my reviews with the same eye for those details for you as well.
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Yellow Sticky Traps for White Flies, Aphids, Fungus Gnats, Leaf Miners, Black Flies, Thrips

These are so much better than those annoying spiral ones that you hang and then you cuss alot when you get caught in them. I have actually put one of these up in my kitchen only removing one side of the sticky and putting on my wall with a thumb tack. It has work well to catch the occasional nasty gnat that likes to fly around while I am trying to cook. I also put some outside near the door on our back patio. They have caught an abundance of insects, keeping them from coming in the house and also from "bugging" us while we try to enjoy the evenings. I place one near a light and another nearer to the ground by the door. They are dual sided if you wanted to hang from a tree or something outside but I have only used one side of mine. They are fairly big so they catch a lot before they need changed:) These things are great and with 20 to a pack they should last a couple of summers! I am very happy with this product and would recommend.

• Specially designed for flying plant pests that like yellow color and easily trap them.
• Made of Non-toxic material, controlling pests in a more ECO friendly and economical way.
• Great for capturing aphids, leaf miners, fungus gnats, thrips, white flies, black flies, midges.
• Dimension: 6*8 inches; Pack of 20 pcs; Wire ties included.
• KINDLY NOTE - This product is for trapping flying plant insect only, good for outdoor plant or houseplant, but not applicable for other home pest in house / kitchen / garage like fruit flies, mosquitos and bugs.

I had fungus gnats infestation and these yellow sticky trap saved my little garden! I learned my lesson now and know that there is no quick fix for this issue. But you can be strategic when it comes to gnats as you need to separate your focus on the adult gnats and their eggs. First, do not over water your garden as gnats love and lay their eggs in wet soil. Second, use these sticky traps in the areas that are crowded with adult gnats (in my case they were flying in their weird way above my plants). Third, add hydrogen peroxide to the water when you are watering your infested plants as fungus gnat larvae will die on contact with the hydrogen peroxide. Fourth, sit back and let the adult gnats get trapped by the stickies (thus, they wont be able to fly and lay more eggs) and the baby ones to die in dehydration (with watering less) and on contact with hydrogen peroxide. This is by far the cheapest and most healthy (organic) why I was able to get rid of my fungus gnats infestation. Thanks for reading my review and I hope it has helped you in some way :);
Easy to handle and count insects without getting sticky. These yellow sticky traps attract a broad spectrum of flying insects, including: aphids, whiteflies, thrips, leafhoppers, leafminers, and moths. Long lasting traps are weatherproof, and come with a wire twist to easily hang on plants or branches.
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