Stories by Kris Meador

If you have your fancy new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, you may want to think about adding a little bit of screen protection. While the screens on the iPhone are pretty durable, they can still get scratched or cracked. That’s why whenever I pick up a new phone, the first thing I do is […]

iPhone launch day has again graced us (again) folks! Here is my quick unboxing video of my 128GB Gold iPhone 6s Plus, which I quickly grabbed via Reserve and Pick Up today in Edmonton (I don’t have time for lines anymore!). https://youtu.be/RLfPDtb7s1g I’m really excited to put this phone through some tests compared to my iPhone...

Thanks to Sphero, you don’t have to live in a galaxy far, far away to own your very own astromech droid. On Force Friday the wraps were taken off the companies newest creation, BB-8. He’s an app controlled robot based on the new astromech droid in the upcoming Star Wars movie The Force Awakens. My family […]

Following the case of the ‘Mystery Scratch’ on the screen of my Apple Watch Sport, I decided it was time to try out a screen shield and case. Sadly, I’ve heard that screen shields for the Apple Watch aren’t very good because they don’t stay on well. That lead me to the Spigen Tough Armor […]

I once again have an Apple Watch. You may recall I had to return mine to Apple after it stopped working. Well, it’s finally back, but the entire process didn’t feel very Apple like. So yes, Apple decided to simply replace my Apple Watch Sport instead of fixing it. That’s sort of what I was […]

So you may remember a while back I posted that I mysteriously got a scratch on the face of my Apple Watch Sport. Well over the past seven days, I’ve encountered more problems with the watch than I care to admit. Yes, the touch screen of my Apple Watch has been failing miserably. As I […]

I’ve been very happy with my RODE SmartLav microphone for my iOS devices. Up until recently I thought it was the best lavalier mic you could get for your mobile devices, but RODE now has its upgraded SmartLav+. It promises broadcast quality audio all for a great price — and it delivers. The new SmartLav+ is a […]

If you’re like me and already have the Dropcam Pro, you’re probably wondering if you should take the plunge and upgrade to the newly announced Nest Cam. Here are my thoughts on the topic. So I want to make it clear, I’m not saying the Nest Cam is bad, or the Dropcam Pro is bad. […]

A new LEGO video game is making its way to your iOS devices later this month. LEGO Minifigures Online is coming out of beta on June 29th and is no longer free-to-play. If you’re not familiar with LEGO Minifigures Online, it’s a video games based on LEGO’s popular minifigures line of toys. You can collect […]

As the Apple Watch starts going on sale in Apple retail stores, those looking to pick one up may still be on the fence about whether to buy the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Sport, or maybe even the Apple Watch Edition. I thought this would be a perfect time to share with you a […]

If you’re into gaming or have kids, you’ve probably heard about Skylanders. It burst onto the scene in 2011 and is now making the jump from console to mobile. Lets’s take a look at Activisions Skylanders Trap Team for the iPad. Trap Team is the latest instalment in the Skylanders series. If you’re not familiar with […]

Earlier today, Apple released its first ever software update for Apple Watch, releasing 1.0.1 of the smartwatch OS. Here’s a full video tutorial to show you a walkthrough of the process: https://youtu.be/3AgDT3YdVEE Remember, you need to have your Apple Watch within range of your iPhone, connected to the charger and have at least 50% charge....