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.
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By Brandon Russell |
Apple’s Tim Cook already made it clear the company’s upcoming WWDC would largely focus on software, and some behind-the-scenes housekeeping reflects that notion. Developers on Friday were sent an email notifying them beta testing for OS X 10.8.4 has closed, suggesting a public release is…
By Brandon Russell |
It looks like Samsung’s tougher, more muscular S4 is heading to AT&T. Thanks to @evleaks, via The Unlockr, a press shot of the S4 Active shows off AT&T branding—a clear indication of where the device is headed. The S4 Active itself has still yet to…
By Brandon Russell |
That feeling of piecing together a computer from scratch, after hours of painstaking research and waiting on parts to be shipped, is among the most satisfyingly nerdy. Like restoring an old Chevy, or building a house—ok, maybe not. For beginners, the endeavor might seem overwhelming, insurmountable.…
By Brandon Russell |
Just days ago, the possibility of a Nexus 5 seemed slim, yet a new report on Friday suggests LG has been working on a follow up to the Nexus 4 for at least a month. Conflicting reports are simply part of the biz. Though now…
By Brandon Russell |
As far as blurry cam shots go, this one verges on the absurd. What we have here (below) is an alleged picture of an unknown Nokia phablet, styled in the company’s familiar Cyan polycarbonate materials. No information about the handset is provided other than a…
By Brandon Russell |
Following tepid consumer reception of Microsoft’s Surface RT, HTC has reportedly backed out of plans to develop a full-sized Windows RT tablet of its own. Citing the potential for lackluster demand, the Taiwanese-based company wants to instead focus its attention on releasing a 7-inch device…
By Brandon Russell |
Nutrition information is being added to Google search so you’re always reminded why you should be eating clean. Not everyone is a certified nutritionist, and learning the macros of everything you’re eating is a lot harder than it sounds. So Google is making that info…
By Brandon Russell |
UNO is one of those universally beloved card games any kid or adult can easily pick up and play, no matter if it’s during a family gathering or around a campfire in the woods. And while there’s no replacing the experience of playing with an…
By Brandon Russell |
The automotive world was rife with yet more big news this week, the biggest being Henrik Fisker’s potential rise from the ashes as he looks to get Fisker Automative back. As the company verges on bankruptcy, Fisker is looking to join Hong Kong tycoon Richard…
By Brandon Russell |
It’s still unclear when we might see an iPad 5 dressed like an iPad mini, but a case leak suggests a release is imminent. Despite the iPad 4 still being relatively young, it was always assumed Apple would introduce a redesigned model following the launch…
By Brandon Russell |
Phablets have quickly reached a point where manufacturers are super-sizing already super-sized handsets. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Mega 6.3 is a prime example. According to a new rumor, courtesy of @evleaks via The Unlockr, HTC is working on its own gigantic smartphone, dubbed the T6, that…
By Brandon Russell |
The iOS jailbreaking community is one of the most unique and innovative spaces out there, often creating experiences we wish Apple would introduce themselves. Frankly, Apple should make Cydia part of its App Store by default to give users a freer iOS experience, but that’s…
By Brandon Russell |
Windows Phone 8 is finally getting a Shazam app, the eponymous media tagging Wikipedia you occasionally use. The headlining feature? You can tag right from the home screen. That kind of seamless tagging will shave off precious seconds from having to actually jump into an…
By Brandon Russell |
The larger a company gets, the bigger footprint it leaves on planet Earth. And while environmental responsibility might not necessarily be something consumers care about, a company like Apple takes the issue very seriously. For its efforts, Greenpeace has taken notice, commenting directly on a…
By Brandon Russell |
Following the demise of the promising but ultimately disappointing Zombieland TV show, Amazon has announced five of the 14 pilots will turn into series. The online retailer announced on Wednesday that Alpha House, Betas, Annebots, Creative Galaxy and Tumbleaf have been approved for full series…
By Brandon Russell |
Facebook on Wednesday rolled out a feature borrowed directly from enemy territory. Any person or brand with a substantial presence on the social network now gets a verified badge for a bit more authenticity. Now you’ll know that any account with that little blue badge…
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 Microsoft’s next-generation console, the Xbox One. Microsoft brought the heat last week when it…
By Brandon Russell |
Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside on Wednesday confirmed the company will release the Moto X by October, and that the device will be manufactured right here in the U.S. Speaking at D11, Woodside hyped the device up as almost having mind-reading capabilities, much like Google Now’s…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple is slowly weening its reliance on Foxconn as it looks to more evenly distribute its supply chain, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The Cupertino-based company has tasked Pegatron, a smaller Foxconn rival, to pick up the new workload—Pegatron could potentially manufacture…
By Brandon Russell |
Windows 8.1 will include a Start Button, easing the pain some users had upgrading from previous versions of Windows. According to a preview build of the upcoming update, Microsoft will use the new Windows logo as the button; unfortunately, the button itself won’t work how…
By Brandon Russell |
Google’s new Gmail revamp is no longer a secret. The search giant on Wednesday introduced its brand new inbox layout—available for iOS, Android and desktop—which organizes emails into tabbed categories. The goal here is to make email appear less overwhelming by giving users a more…
By Brandon Russell |
Ahead of Apple’s big WWDC conference in June, CEO Tim Cook confirmed—as if we didn’t already know—that Jony Ive is a big part of iOS 7. The past few months have been heavy with iOS revamp reports, many of which claim the software will have…
By Brandon Russell |
Some of the more entertaining YouTube videos, aside from the typical cat shenanigans, is anything that’s in slow motion. Someone falling on their face? Painful, but in slow motion, hilarious (and still painful). Many cameras and editing software gives users the ability to control how…
By Brandon Russell |
Samsung’s Galaxy S4 will support Verizon’s next network upgrade, which is expected to double the Internet speeds of today. According to Mike Haberman, vice president of network support for Verizon, all it’ll take is a simple software upgrade once the faster AWS spectrum is rolled…
