For the fifth year running, Motorola’s spicing up the summer with a smartphone that’s not afraid to stand out – but this year, the bombastic brand name feels a bit … “Forced.” I’m MrMobile and I went hands-on with the Moto Z2 Force Edition and the latest Moto Mod, the Moto 360 Camera. This is a quick look.... Read More | Share it now!

The KaliPAK 601 is like no battery pack you’ve ever seen. Instead of fitting in your pocket or purse, it comes with a shoulder strap — because it’s a portable generator weighing in at 14 lbs and packing a staggering capacity of 558 Wh. I call the KaliPAK 601 a “generator” because it’s more than just a lithium-ion battery; nestled within the folds of this nuclear suitcase are a series of solar panels designed to let you live completely off the grid (for a while, at least). And all Kalisaya asks for the privilege of carrying this beast is … well, a lot of money. But, in the context of outdoor tech in 2017, not an unreasonable amount. Join me for the MrMobile review of the KaliPAK 601!... Read More | Share it now!

Casio gets a lot more attention than some other watchmakers on the MrMobile channel, and that’s because it’s one of the few companies doing something different with Android Wear. Last year I *reviewed* the company’s feature-packed but pricey WSD-F10 outdoor smartwatch, and this summer’s sequel has ditched the clunky model number for a (slightly) streamlined brand name. ... Read More | Share it now!

The Surface Laptop is a lower-profile machine than its kickstand-packing, tablet-converting predecessors, yet it still carries the price tag of a super-premium product. Those factors together made me largely dismiss the device when it first debuted – but two weeks of real-world usage later, it’s become my favorite Surface to date. To see why, click on through to MrMobile’s Surface Laptop Review!... Read More | Share it now!

How far would you go to save money on your smartphone? If you said “far enough to sell space on my lockscreen for ads,” then you probably don’t care that Amazon Prime Exclusive lacks the flagship-grade smartphones your tech-geek friends always gush about. The Moto E4 and IDOL 5 are hardly the most exciting devices on the block, after all. That said, the Nokia 6 is a hotly anticipated piece of kit if all of your review requests are any indication, and its arrival on Amazon Prime Exclusive coincides with its official US debut! Couple that with a $50 savings off the retail price in exchange for a few ads, and Amazon Prime Exclusive might just tempt the affordable-smartphone crowd — assuming they’re already Amazon Prime members, of course. For all the other caveats (and cool bits), click on through to MrMobile’s test drive of Amazon Prime Exclusive – featuring the Nokia 6!... Read More | Share it now!

It’s been a full year since I last gave you a peek into my pockets for a tour of MrMobile’s everyday tech. That’s equivalent to four years on the planet Mercury, seven years to the common canine – and roughly a century when it comes to mobile technology. In that time I’ve traded Windows Mobile for BlackBerry; shed the Microsoft Band in favor of some even bigger smartwatches; and upgraded to the new iPad Pro while leaving my MacBook as-is. You’ve seen me review the stuff; now come see what I prefer to pack. This is MrMobile’s 2017 Everyday Carry!... Read More | Share it now!

Last year’s Moto Z Play was a smartphone with legendary battery life that didn’t break the bank. So, for the sequel, Motorola decided to shrink the battery – and bump up the price. Because … capitalism?... Read More | Share it now!

If you’re searching for the funnest phones around right now, you needn’t look any further than Motorola. It was just one short year ago that the company launched its Moto Z line of smartphones, along with the slap-on magnetic “Moto Mods” that gave them their special talents. We’ll cover the Moto Z line in more detail in my forthcoming Moto Z2 Play review … but for now I wanna talk about the 2017 Moto Mods, the snap-on accessories that make your phone fun again – for a price.... Read More | Share it now!

If you’re in the US and you don’t follow smartphones too closely, you may never have heard of Huawei. But on the global stage, the company is massive; it’s the world’s third-largest smartphone maker and it built a Windows convertible last year called the MateBook that earned it a lot of love. This year, Huawei has moved into laptops – and the result is a slim and light notebook that unlocks with a fingerprint, blows your ears off with super sound, and even stands up to some big-time spills. I’m MrMobile and this is the Huawei MateBook X review!... Read More | Share it now!