Science & Technology

The Banana Phone Is Back: Nokia 8110 4G Hands-On

“Matrix Phone.” “Banana Phone.” “Shameless appeal to nostalgia.” Whatever your preferred nomenclature, Nokia calls it the “8110 4G.” It’s a modernized revamp of the original Nokia 8110, the mobile phone that first popularized the slider form factor back in 1997. And for sentimental suckers like MrMobile, it’s 79 Euros as good as spent. Join me for the Nokia 8110 4G Hands-On!... Read More | Share it now!

Fitbit Ionic Review: Still Working It Out

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Echobox Explorer Review: Intoxicating Sound, But A Heckuva Hangover

It might look like the offspring of a smartphone and a hip flask, but the Echobox Explorer is actually a Digital Audio Player (basically, an iPod for audiophiles). If you’ve got the ears for HiFi audio, it gives you much better sound than most smartphones can, thanks to a powerful digital-to-analog converter and a sizable headphone amp – and it’s more affordable than many HiFi DAPs on the market. Unfortunately, you have to put up with so much hassle in exchange for that sound that only true music mavens might find it worth it. Join me for the Echobox Explorer review!... Read More | Share it now!

Motiv Ring Review: A Fitbit For Your Finger

When I first saw the Motiv Ring at CES it was so small and light that I thought it was a show-floor dummy. I just couldn’t believe it packed the average fitness band’s tech into the space of something that fits on your finger – and managed to look pretty good doing it. So when the opportunity arose to take the Motiv Ring for a spin out in the real world I said heck yes. The result? While it’s not as powerful as a Fitbit, it’s many times more stylish … and it feels like a genuine glimpse of the future of wearables.... Read More | Share it now!