Humans are complex beings. We can take a class about the same subject for years, and forget almost everything after a couple months. However, when we learn something through song or while playing, we can remember that information for decades. Computer programming can seem so complicated, but companies like Kano make it a breeze. They…
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When you’ve been in the gaming and tech industry for the better part of a decade, not much surprises you. Technology advances at an ever-growing, but expected rate. While technical specs progress along the projected path and most companies keep creating variants of the same ole same ole, there are few that do things a…
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Traversing the world of HDMI cables can be a scary one if you don’t know what to look for. You might remember your last time buying a TV from your local big box store being more than a little frustrating. Especially when the associate began talking about the benefits of the $200 HDMI cables that…
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There’s something special about the Fall season and crunching crispy leaves underneath your feet. Sadly, season changes don’t really exist here in Los Angeles, so I instead settled for the clickity-clack of a mechanical keyboard. While it’s not quite the same, the Logitech G512 Carbon does provide that same sound-induced comfort, while also helping out…
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When the AirPods made their debut, Apple product users were peeved, but still purchased them en masse. While they were better than their wired predecessors which snagged and tangled, there were (and still are) many improvements needed to make them worth the lofty purchase. Apple had the market cornered on Bluetooth earbuds for iOS users,…
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We’re all tired of being tethered to our devices through wired headphones. The downside is that wireless options are usually far too expensive without much improvement over their wired counterparts. Today, Mobvoi launched sale of the TicPods Free on their website, which might just peak the interest of those looking to go wireless, but haven’t…
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While responses to Ready Player One were mixed, it had some cool tech we’d all like to have our hands on. The haptic suits that let you physically feel things from the virtual world seemed strangely plausible, yet far-fetched. In real life, Woojer Ryg is in the early stages of production via Kickstarter. The Woojer…
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The last Tools of the Trade article focused on Paint Tool SAI and its usability. The past month was spent testing out the next program, Krita. It can not only be used for creating standalone images, but animations too. Krita is a free, open source software program designed to help illustrators and animations create a wide variety…
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Tools of the Trade There are so many tools available for artists looking to create digitally. These programs vary in what they can accomplish, price, and ease of use. For many, the gold standard is Photoshop, but if you’re just getting your feet wet, what options are there? As someone who has looked into these…
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Hardware At E3 The gaming industry’s biggest show, The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 is less than 2 weeks away. Starting Saturday, June 9th, the major studios will be unveiling their new games and franchises to millions of eager eyes, each trying their best to claim the title of “Best in Show”. The press conferences…
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