As technology evolves, Brandon’s love grows deeper, a love that stems from watching the Back to the Future trilogy one-too-many times. When he’s not covering the latest tech news for TechnoBuffalo, you can find Brandon enjoying the outdoors, listening to music and playing Soccer.
By Brandon Russell |
The supposed X Phone is a strangely nebulous project that really only seems to exist on the Internet, and not necessarily something we’ll ever see. Under the guidance of Google, Motorola has been reportedly working day and night on a device, or series of devices,…
By Brandon Russell |
In addition to detailing iOS 7, Apple is expected to announce new MacBook Air models sporting Intel’s Haswell processor. That’s great, and means you’ll be able to pick up a slick piece of hardware with even better internals. Frankly, if you’re in the market to…
By Brandon Russell |
To pry consumers away from the clutches of Apple’s upcoming iPhone, some of the industry’s biggest companies are already plotting their next moves. We’ve already seen some big flagships hit the market this year, including the HTC One, LG Optimus G Pro and Samsung Galaxy…
By Brandon Russell |
Nokia on Thursday announced a new portable charger option, similar to a Mophie, that perfectly complements the company’s outstanding design language. Bright, attractive and (we assume) tough as nails, the new DC-18 external battery has a big status indicator right on the front so you…
By Brandon Russell |
AT&T is further expanding its LTE reach to 20 additional cities across the U.S. The carrier will have an immense lineup of solid LTE devices this summer, and introducing a swift rollout of more markets is key to securing consumer loyalty. Many of the markets…
By Brandon Russell |
AT&T is offering the Nokia Lumia 920 for free after two-year contract. The venerable device is one of best handsets on the market, let alone in the Windows Phone 8 camp. It’s unclear if the deal applies in-store, but purchasing the device through AT&T’s website—in…
By Brandon Russell |
Amy Hood, a key executive inside the Microsoft chain, has been appointed chief financial officer, the Redmond company announced on Wednesday. Following the departure of Peter Klein, who was with the company for almost 11 years, a huge hole was left in the Microsoft ranks;…
By Brandon Russell |
Nokia Lumia 900 owners on AT&T have been made to wait an excruciatingly long time for the almost Windows Phone 8 experience in Windows Phone 7.8, but finally the software is rolling out. After months of promises, the 900 is getting a fresh outlook on…
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Microsoft is stepping up its retail presence with four more specialty stores across America. The company announced the news on Wednesday, saying the little ad-hoc shops will show up through May and June, mostly in the mid-west. Microsoft previously opened up five store-within-a-store experiences in…
By Brandon Russell |
Google’s upcoming developer conference, I/O, is less than a week away, and we’re expecting some big announcements. From Android 4.3, to a higher resolution Nexus 7, hype is reaching its crescendo as fans, journalists and developers alike wait with bated breath. Events like these always…
By Brandon Russell |
The distinct look of Google Maps—yellow, gray, white and orange color scheme—is as much part of the service as Street View. But the search giant supposedly wants to shake things up with an all-new look that, to our eyes, looks much less well-defined. What currently…
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LG has quietly made some very solid handsets over the past several months, culminating in the Nexus 4 and Optimus G Pro. Whether that’s part of a newfound outlook on the market, or a new focus, is unclear; frankly, that doesn’t matter. The company is confidently striding…
By Brandon Russell |
Jon R is back with an all new show where he rants and raves on various topics in and out of the tech world. On this week’s episode, Jon rants about physical keyboards disappearing from smartphones. Not so long ago, if you bought a top…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple wants to peek behind the Android curtain, requesting Google hand over documents related to the OS’s source code. In Apple’s never ending battle with Samsung, the company asked U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal to force the search giant to hand over the info,…
By Brandon Russell |
LG is holding an event on May 30, where the company is expected to announce the Optimus G2. We recently saw a Sprint leak that suggested the device would launch with a Snapdragon 800 processor, so the timing is lining up rather nicely right now.…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple’s latest quarter revealed some pretty healthy iPad sales, despite the company being relatively quiet over the past few months. Still, the company’s lack of announcements and potential follow up products might be leading to weaker demand. According to one of Apple’s manufacturers, Pegatron, iPad…
By Brandon Russell |
According to SamMobile, Samsung is preparing to launch several new devices at the end of May—at least in Europe—including the Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 mini and a few other devices. The Korean company only just released its Galaxy S4 into the breach, and will…
By Brandon Russell |
Google on Tuesday introduced an incredibly convenient feature to Hangouts, making the potentially chaotic nature of group chats more controllable. Just like on your cable box in the living room, you can now rewind live broadcasts, allowing you to replay parts if you miss a…
By Brandon Russell |
Chrome for iOS might feature more prominently on the platform—if that’s the direction developers choose to go. Following Gmail’s ability to open links in Chrome, YouTube and Google Maps, Google has released tools that will allow developers to better integrate their apps with the search…
By Brandon Russell |
Even before someone wearing Google Glass has the opportunity to stride through the casino floor of Caesars Palace, the wearable tech has been banned by the famous Las Vegas hotel. Citing gaming regulations, a spokesman told ComputerWorld the futuristic spyware can’t be worn by anyone…
By Brandon Russell |
More evidence has cropped up around the possibility of Google Now coming to the desktop, adding to the service’s recent addition to iOS. With Google I/O coming up next week, and previous rumblings appearing over the past few months, the timing is lining up quite…
By Brandon Russell |
As an old Apple voice, ex-ad creative director, Ken Segall, has a firm and respectable grasp on Cupertino culture. He saw what the company was doing from behind the scenes early before the smartphone craze, and worked closely with the late Steve Jobs. So when…
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TweetDeck, one of the best solutions for keeping track of multiple Twitter and Facebook accounts, is getting the ax today on iOS, Android and AIR. Twitter set an official execution date late last month after making a surprise announcement to cut off the mobile and…
By Brandon Russell |
There’s really nothing more we can say about the design of HTC’s One. Next to the iPhone 5, it’s one of the handsomest devices available, putting pretty much every other Android handset to shame. Not to mention the actual experience of using the phone is…
