Outflow commented on Technology for Fire Forecast
Outflow
Everyone is still wary of the AI, but this is a good example where it will be useful. I hope all these ideas will further encourage the developers to explore the ideas while preparing for the negative sides instead of worrying too much.
Outflow commented on The smallest in-ear buds I ...
Jamiex
Wireless earphones are now the choice for most people though I have never been a huge fan for these. Could we say that these buds are an alternative for the AirPods?
Outflow
I think so too, Elijah. I haven't really compared both of them extensively, though. The two companies are rivals, but I've seen how both Android and iOS have been working on compatibility between themselves lately, so there is a chance that it... See more
Outflow commented on Can BlackBerry make a retur...
Altair
I think of the reasons why Blackberry failed to continue its winning streak is because it did not adjust to the changing times and technology. If they jumped into the wagon of the full-screen design, then I guess they are still in the race.
Outflow - Edited
This is the question that I ask myself. If BlackBerry were to design a phone like many Android phones out there, could it actually compete? Reusing the old model when they could've used modern design shows how limited their choices are.
Outflow commented on How Tech Trends Could Affec...
Outflow
The comment on health support is interesting. Is the author referring to the health-related features on gadgets like the ECG reader on smartwatches? I don't think there are that many AI or specific technology made to replace the health... See more
Outflow commented on iPhone issues aren't always...
Outflow
I learn that it's better to back up our data as often as possible regardless of our phone types. Both the iOS and Android have their share of errors, and I'm not sure if we'll ever get rid of all of them. I also only go with trusted apps with... See more
Outflow commented on Asus is Ready to Take On th...
Outflow
Call me old, but this is actually the first time I've heard of "workstation". How is it different from the premium laptops we've known so far? The design is similar to MacBook (that's nothing new), though the large display in a small body is... See more
Outflow commented on NVIDIA reports disapponting...
Outflow
Is it really due to the cryptocurrency? I thought the graphics card would have a steady sale as computer gaming continues to grow, though it wouldn't be something selling so high every day because of its durability. Combined with a high price,... See more
Outflow commented on Smart Glasses, Do We Really...
Clyde33 - Edited
Everyone is talking about the Bird Box movie, often making me feel like I am lagging behind because I am yet to watch it. That aside, the editor gives these glasses a rating of 4.8/5. Somehow, I am tempted to think that it will be a huge hit.
Outflow
I don't think it's the first VR glasses, so I wonder why people rate it so high. The moment Oculus or PlayStation makes their glasses to be compatible with other devices, their values will decrease very quickly.
Outflow commented on We Say Goodbye to Windows 1...
Jamiex - Edited
I last used a Windows phone years ago and even then, this mobile OS had its fair share of challenges. It isn't the kindest thing to ask users to switch to an Android or iOS device, without giving cheaper alternatives.
Outflow
I actually liked its design. The tabbed layout we usually see on our computer seems perfect for a smartphone. I guess it came out at a point where everyone was already comfortable with either Android or iOS. Adjusting to yet another software was... See more
Outflow commented on Smart Glasses, Do We Really...
Outflow
I wonder when we will ever use these glasses. We know that gaming is the most important industry related to the AR/VR environment, but the popular game consoles already have their own glasses. The next possible usage is in education, but I... See more
Outflow commented on Are dual monitors for lapto...
piperz
I have dual monitors for my laptop. It doesn't hinder the performance at all. Of course, mine isn't a built-in dual display, but it does the trick just the same. Having 2 monitors is a must for me while using a computer.
Outflow
Do you use two monitors for games? Laptops are created for its portability, so this setup decreases that value. Imagine bringing an extra screen wherever you go! It gets worse if you can't attach or detach it whenever you want. I think this... See more
Outflow commented on Keeping Kids Safe
Outflow
Public places shouldn't compromise with safety, so I appreciate this decision. It's a good supportive tool even though protecting the students require more than just a security system. Hopefully, more schools will follow their plan.
Outflow commented on Folding Phone Debut
CptJaneway
It should be called a folding tablet instead of a folding phone. Still, seems pretty sweet. I figured Samsung was going to be the first one to release the folding phone, looks like I was wrong.
Outflow
That's what I think as well. Even in the normal position, this so-called phone's strange design makes it look more like a tablet than a mobile phone. The 200,000 folds life expectancy sounds very solid (if not a little too much). Is it true?
Outflow commented on Will we ever get over these...
FunFlame
I read that foreign companies were allowed to open their branches in China if they shared their production process with the locals. That is probably the reason why many Chinese brands have similar designs and features to Samsung or Apple.
Outflow
That's a very clever trick. Samsung and Apple probably thought they could still win the market being the originals. Unfortunately, it also shows how the market doesn't really care much about originality and invention.
Outflow commented on Nokia 9 PureView Leaked
Outflow
I belatedly realized that the phone would take five shots of the same scenery, possibly boosting the image quality. I was excited for the wrong reason. Anyway, the phone looks really sleek with the hexagonal camera arrangement. Nokia seems to be... See more
Outflow commented on Can we generalize the best ...
Harper
I find the criteria they used to rank these phones a bit odd.  It seems like the look and design of the phone factored into it a great deal, even though it's highly subjective. 
Outflow
If one cares for the look, I'd say the iPhones are not very special because they have a similar design before the home button is removed. I find the iPhone 7 and 8 best balance the design and important functions a user may ever need.
Outflow commented on No More Worrying About Gett...
Outflow
One of the best inventions indeed. I have a water bottle on my work desk at all time, so the way this product glows means a better reminder for me to take enough daily fluid. Do you think the price is justified?
Outflow
I read that the risk of actual dehydration is actually low unless we ignore the thirst seriously. It may also damage the other organs, especially the kidneys, resulting in infections or stones. At any rate, I agree that prevention is a much... See more
Outflow commented on A Must Have For Travelers
Carter
I'm always afraid to use public charging stations due to malware concerns, so it's nice to know which power banks work best especially when there are so many to consider.  Thanks!
Outflow
Can you get malware from the public charging stations? I thought the drives we insert via the USB port, including external hard drives and power banks like these, have more chances of containing viruses. That's why the news doesn't excite me... See more
Outflow commented on 2018 Best Laptops - Our Ver...
AIisLife
They've created a nice list.  I have an Apple MacBook Pro and like it a lot.  I noticed that HP didn't make the cut, which doesn't surprise me.  
Outflow
That's what I thought as well. I thought Specter series was amazing this year, but I suppose the competition was also tough. I still like to look at HP laptops because I'd say they are on par with the MacBooks' design and overall performance for... See more
Outflow commented on New Samsung Galaxy S10 Pict...
Outflow
I wish I had enough money to catch up with the new releases. I guess S10 sounds like a nice option if you have a model older than S8. I have my eyes on the Lite version. Anything over 6 inch feels too big on my hands, so Lite will probably fit... See more
Outflow commented on Tech for Cats and Dogs
Outflow
I started reading more about pet smart gadgets since I joined this website. It's amazing how many kinds we actually have! The automated toothbrush and water fountain especially sound amazing.
Outflow commented on Smart speakers should impro...
DevonJMarsh
I have an Echo and I still use the news function sometimes, but at times it's really garbled and hard to comprehend.  It seems to work better with quick news points rather than long bits of information. 
Outflow
That's actually pretty strange if we think about it. It should've been easy if they just read us an article from a website. I guess machines and AI still have a long way to be as effective as humans are in some fields.
Outflow commented on Facebook Files Patent For T...
Outflow
Regardless of their recent privacy issues, I wonder why they think of it as a great idea. Just imagining how unknown people may be able to detect my family and friends from one of my photos already scares me. The police may need to use it for... See more
Outflow commented on Legally Free Movies on YouTube
techgirl
Wow, way to go YouTube! I think this is great. People were already uploading movies to the platform all the time, but the quality was questionable. I'm thinking they realized they couldn't really win in this scenario - people are always going to... See more
Outflow
I share the feelings. It's to be expected that we will only get old movies for free, but it's still a nice step. These titles may only bring more revenues for YouTube which hopefully will be used to buy the copyright to show even more movies for... See more
Outflow commented on Facebook is working on its ...
Clyde33
Facebook has made its mark as a social media giant and any attempt to compete with Apple, Amazon or any other established company out there, could either be a hit or miss. 
Outflow
That's where it comes as unnecessary for me. As Altair and Harper said, we surround ourselves with so many gadgets which are borderline intruding on our privacy. It feels like every company wants to dominate our lives. The sad part is that we... See more
Outflow commented on Epson is the latest printer...
Outflow
I've never bought unofficial ink cartridges for my printers. I'm worried that they will break unless I use the products from the same company. What I don't know is whether the updates make it seem like the cartridges are empty when they are not.... See more
Outflow commented on Photoshop on the iPad?
Aba1940
Adobe Photoshop isn't the easiest program to master considering that it is used by professionals and newbies, in almost equal measure. I cannot wait to have a feel of it once it is launched sometime next year. 
Outflow
Even with the big screen size most smartphones these days have, I still don't know if we can play the games converted from the PC version with ease. The sensation of doing things with your mouse or keyboard is just completely different. Even if... See more
Outflow commented on PlayStation 5's Advanced Fe...
Jade25
Sony and Xbox have always been working to outdo each other and this is good because console lovers end up being the biggest beneficiaries. It looks like PS5's launch won't happen until December 2019. In this case, is it too early to speculate? A... See more
Outflow
Even December 2019 looks early compared to the original rumor which was beyond 2020. Some new rumors say that PS5 won't be anything as spectacular as we thought, so nothing is set in stone yet. Sony and Xbox are probably still trying to find out... See more
George - Edited
I'm not sure if gamers who remember the PSN hack will be excited with this one. I'm sure Sony will have a better security for this, but I for one still don't feel secured giving my information to PSN.
Outflow
Honestly, I haven't heard of the PSN hack incident. I won't hold it against Sony though since online security is always a challenge. Hackers evolve with technology. I'm wondering more about the other features Sony will provide against Xbox since... See more
Outflow commented on Samsung Announces a New Gal...
Outflow
At first, I thought it would be a new type of camera since they talked about expressing oneself. Then they specifically stated that it would be a Galaxy, so I got back to guessing. Since they have released the expensive flagships, we can get a... See more
Outflow commented on Is the dual sim a game-chan...
Outflow
Reading the article, I think eSIM is the actual star. That's a very convenient tool that modern people need to save their time. Last time I heard, too many cards in one phone may cause signal interferences which slow down the network. I don't... See more
Outflow
Managing one number is already hard enough, so I don't need another SIM card. I understand that others do, though, and that Apple may want to participate in the industry if demands prove to be high enough. I think it's also a useful feature when... See more
Outflow commented on RIP iPhone SE
Ramrod
I sincerely hate this "bigger is better" trend. Not only do women (usually) have hands that fall on the smaller side of the spectrum, our pockets aren't nearly as deep (when we're lucky enough for them to be functional). I hate that I always... See more
Outflow
I can't use a decorative case with unique shapes attached to it because my phone can barely fit in my pocket. It's the era of big screens now as the gaming industry and watching videos on-the-go are growing with such speed. After all, it's... See more
Outflow commented on More Expensive But Lower Fe...
Outflow
I'm honestly disappointed if that's true. Such price should give us the OLED screen and other features almost in par with XS. I really don't think Apple needs to do that if they want to push for XS's sale as their features match their prices,... See more
Outflow commented on Everything new about iOS 12
Outflow
I trust that Apple takes security seriously (all brands surely do). Hackers evolve as well, so we should also mind what we download to our gadgets. I don't doubt that what we see in futuristic movies will be possible someday because we've proven... See more
Outflow commented on The Price Speculation
Outflow
I can't say I'm happy to read the numbers, but I don't think there's a way to stop it. It's easy for Apple; if consumers can buy the thousand-dollar iPhone X, adding a bit more to the new releases won't make a big difference. Even if those are... See more
Outflow commented on The hype of wireless chargi...
Outflow
Unless you have devices which support wireless charging, these pads will only make for a nice decoration. The X and 8 series are the only ones we can charge wirelessly so far with 8's sales being not very satisfying, so maybe that's why Apple... See more
Outflow commented on Name of the Same
Outflow
Apple may decide to go with completely new names or even returning to the numbers (if we consider X as the only special phone), so it's going to be a fun game until the event starts. If we think of this as the year of S, the lack of new features... See more
Outflow
The prices won't go down so fast. We may see it within a year after the new release, though international fans may have to wait longer because of the currency conversion. Owning an iPhone regardless of its generation makes anyone feel special,... See more
Outflow commented on Comfortable Gaming Headphone
Outflow
Altair, do you think I can get one which can be used for gaming and watching movies for less than $300? Getting two for each platform feels like a waste to me. You also need the comfortable buds and good surround sound for both movies and games.... See more
Outflow commented on The new batch of iPhones ar...
TheGreenGrid
So all three are marketed for the family? Daddy, mommy and baby phones/cameras? That's a novel approach, but I'm still not buying it. I'm an Android user. I'm just used to them at this point.
Outflow
The sizes do make a nice family, don't they? Apple would be happy if the whole family decided to get one full set. I'll suggest the baby version for a beginner to iPhone, but you can also consider buying an older version and getting used to how... See more
Outflow commented on A smart dog for your house
Outflow
That's a cute design. I see from the images in the slide that you can even control the eye colors. I'm mostly interested in the security feature. How is it going to work? I imagine that we need to enter the conditions manually which sounds like... See more
Outflow commented on Screen notch - a new design...
Outflow
As far as I know, the notch allows a bigger screen-to-body ratio. You still need to put the camera and speaker on the front part of the phone which can't be hidden behind the screen. That design seems to charm everybody, so all brands are doing... See more
Outflow commented on Smart speakers with display...
Outflow
TV is a much better choice to display the karaoke text. I also wonder if many will use the smart speakers to make calls since we still have our mobile phones. I appreciate these gadgets trying to be versatile, but they also lose their unique... See more
Outflow commented on Smartwatch Shopping Guide: ...
FunFlame
It makes little sense to go with other watches when the compatibility is guaranteed if you get the same brand. Maybe the price is the next point to consider. I would probably be more interested in these watches if they allow remote control in... See more
Outflow
I thought such a feature was already available on the smartwatches. If it isn't, I agree that it's a worthy addition. Let's hope that someday we can combine its function with our cars as well. It's this easy access that we should work on.
Outflow commented on How to Improve Gaming Perfo...
Outflow
Interesting tips you have here. What does the hidden menu (Windows + G) do to boost the game? I've never heard of it. Also, as far as I know, SSD only helps during the initial loading time of various programs. The rest of the game depends on the... See more
Outflow commented on Comfortable Gaming Headphone
Outflow
It looks sleek and comfortable! Most games I'm playing on the PC are single player, so my iPhone's earphone is good enough when I need to limit the noise. I am interested in upgrading, but not sure if this is the one to get. Do you have other... See more
Outflow commented on The new batch of iPhones ar...
Sphera
Huawei provided three rear cameras in their P20 Pro phones. I don't know how amazing the photos are when taken with so many lenses; I prefer to get myself a separate camera if I'm really concerned by the image quality.The evolution of technology... See more
Outflow
Fast charging and 5G support sound like amazing new features to have, but they are not urgent needs. I missed the various colors of iPhone 5c, though, and I'd love to see it back someday. It may not be possible with a glass body that the latest... See more
Outflow commented on 5 Things to Remember When S...
Outflow
Unfortunately, there is still some value lost when we resell a used gadget. Count it for several items and the loss may be bigger than expected. That keeps me away from changing my gadget every so often.What is the best way to limit the market?... See more
Outflow commented on I don't understand the need...
Outflow
It looks like an experiment of technology to my eyes. Where can we put all these features next? Where do we go next? As many of us go around with the watches, they become the chosen platform. I always have my phone with me, so I rarely use a... See more