Marvel commented on The Fixable Fairphone 3
Marvel
Good to know that there is a company out there that cares about the consumers instead of just the company's profits. I hope people will take notice of this and they will demand such practices to save money and lessen garbage from smartphones.
Marvel commented on Gmail has a lot more features
Marvel
I've known many of these features before, but I haven't used them yet. The problem I had with using alternate emails on a website is that sometimes I forget where I have placed the dot. Anyhow, it would be good if we send ourselves an email... See more
Marvel
Good point there Jeremiah. There are websites that needed exposure and traffic. It may look like flooding, but actually it is a way to kick start the traffic to that website.
Marvel commented on Are the movies hidden based...
Marvel
I think the hidden movies that were based on geographical location may be due to the political issues that were touched in the movie. YouTube has this feature also of not showing videos if we are in a specific place.
Marvel commented on A photography enthusiast
Marvel
I guess it depends on the level of enthusiasm a person has on photography. I think the phone cameras of today have good resolutions and zooming capability that a simple enthusiast will just use the phone to capture a scene.
Marvel
The feel of a real camera cannot be replicated with a phone camera. The manual adjustment of the lens and the camera settings may give that satisfaction for photo enthusiasts. That I cannot argue with.
Marvel commented on The Black Shark 2 pro
Marvel
I recently bought a new smartphone for the purpose of a gaming phone. How I wish I've seen this post before buying a new phone because the one I bought has slowed down. I will wait for another year, and I'm sure there will be a more powerful... See more
Marvel commented on Are brand names important?
Marvel
It depends on the product itself because sometimes the name doesn't determine great quality. The example I have in mind is Samsung's Note 7. The best way to know whether a product's quality is through reading reviews from websites like Scooget.
Marvel commented on Huawei Announces HarmonyOS
Marvel
Having their own operating system may be good for Chinese users, but I doubt the usefulness for the rest of the world. I would assume that the system will lean towards Chinese-made applications. Still, it would be better if consumers will... See more
Marvel commented on A Home Collection
BorisM
Thanks! I am glad that you guys like the collection. Technology has just made everything simpler and easier. It has made our life more comfortable with all these gadgets. 
Marvel
I'm amazed by the development of these gadgets. I grew up not knowing that there will be these gadgets that we can use to ease up our way of living. It is an exciting time to live in.
Marvel commented on It is always good to be pre...
Marvel
The solar-powered power bank is a good one to always have in our backpacks because we cannot live without our mobile phones. I'm surprised though that a simple Swiss knife is not on the list as that gadget can save lives and is also a great... See more
Marvel commented on AMD storms the market with ...
Marvel
I will ask Santa Claus to give me this as a gift. I would definitely buy this one if only I have the money to buy it. The price is like buying a new laptop or PC.
Marvel commented on Reaching a new level of sma...
Marvel
I think this is a good innovation so we won't have to use our phones to connect with our smart gadgets at home. We just need to be connected with the internet wherever we are, so we can update or setup the smart gadgets that are connected to the... See more
Marvel commented on Magic Leap - A new AR gadge...
Marvel
There is an advantage and disadvantage of having one company developing a technology. It will become stagnant because they don't need to compete with other products that have the same technology. Competition breeds innovation, so I have no... See more
Marvel commented on Ever seen the need of a Wi-...
Marvel
I was planning to install this gadget in the house, but I forgot all about it. Thanks for sharing this as it reminded me to get one in order for me to get signal, especially when I'm in my garden.
Marvel commented on Was the Air Power wireless ...
Marvel
The concept did not fail because there are many wireless charger that appeared after the announcement of the AirPower. It is a shame that Apple cancelled the project.
Marvel commented on A Flying Car Is Just Around...
Marvel
The advancement of technology has been so fast since the development of computers. If we look at history, we can see that technology has done so much in the past 30 years than in the previous 100 years on industrial era. So I believe that we... See more
Marvel commented on Sony Xperia Information
Marvel
I think people buy phones based on the brand name, and not so much with the features. However, in today's market, it is saturated with many names which have similar features, I think people will prefer buying the cheaper one or the one that will... See more
Marvel commented on How long have you had your ...
Marvel
You know what, I've been saving money for the newest phone out there. I still have not saved enough for a new phone because there is always a new phone at a higher price once I've saved enough money for the phone I wanted to buy. As for your... See more
Marvel commented on QLED vs OLED, Knowing the D...
Ankara
This article clearly brings out the difference and I agree that there are good reviews about LG OLED TVs, in comparison to other models. Quality also comes at a cost, right? 
Marvel
It does. How I wish there is a company that will cater to an average Joe, like me, to manufacturer something that is of good quality, but the price is affordable by everyone.
Marvel commented on Nokia's Comeback
Dennis
Marvel, are you going to get a Nokia phone then? Let me know how it goes. I want to hear about the first-hand experiences from those who run Android on Nokia. How different does it feel? Is it actually better because there are less built-in... See more
Marvel
That is what I am expecting for this phone. If Nokia will focus on physical enhancement more than the software system, then they can come up with a good unit that can compete with the other smartphones.
Marvel commented on Most companies care less in...
Sharkbait
The problem is not just with companies, but also with the government. Our health data, academic data, occupational data, and other information are all known by the government. We freely give it when we apply for licenses, so we actually don't... See more
Marvel
You are right about this, but the point of the article is that when they say that they protect our privacy then they should do it. If they won't take our privacy seriously, then better not say or write it.
Marvel commented on Tips to Improve Online Secu...
AIisLife
I always find it interesting when security articles recommend using a password manager.  It's as though they've forgotten that those password managers have also been hacked or leaked data in the past including LastPass.
Marvel
That is correct. The only safe security is what we do when we are online. There are some people, like my mother, who doesn't know how to log out their accounts so they are vulnerable to be hacked by other people.
Marvel commented on Samsung’s Wall Looks Like I...
Marvel
This TV monitor is the best innovation so far because we don't need to buy the whole big screen as we can set up our own size depending on how many panels we will buy.
Marvel commented on Tips to Improve Online Secu...
Marvel
I would like to add that we should stop double-clicking files or folders. There are many viruses that appear like folders or common files, but they are actually programs that run the virus once it is double-clicked. We should instead make use of... See more
Marvel commented on How To Choose Your Next Wir...
Marvel
Thanks for sharing those qualities for us to determine whether a wireless charger is good or not. How about the price that is reasonable? What about the brand name, does it even matter?
Marvel commented on NVIDIA reports disapponting...
Marvel
I would blame the ability of the smartphones to play online games. I believe that many gamers have migrated into mobile gaming. PC gaming has been already tough with game consoles and now, mobile gaming has taken a big chunk of gamers.
Marvel commented on And The Controversy Continues
Marvel
I smell conspiracy on both sides of the controversy. Huawei is like an agent of the Chinese government with their special relationship. I also believe that the Us government is somewhat threatened by the relationship between Huawei and the... See more
Marvel commented on Self-lacing shoes are here.
Marvel
I am not surprised by our current technology. I would like to be one of the beta testers of these shoes. I love playing basketball so I hope I can use for that sport.
Marvel commented on LG Gram 17: A 2.95 Lbs. 17...
Marvel
I normally don't buy laptops, but this one has aroused my curiosity. My always concern with laptops is the heat problem. I may have to rethink about buying a new tablet and opt for a new laptop instead.
Marvel commented on 5G Security Concerns
Marvel
There is no such thing as "secured connection" these days. Even the government secret files can be leaked to the internet. My viewpoint nowadays is that "if I am willing to lose this data to hackers, then I can send it or post it online."
Marvel commented on Embrace the Robots
Marvel
I've read a different article regarding robotics displacing workers. In that article, it mentioned that the robots will free the humans from doing the same work over and over again. It will give freedom to the human to venture into another field... See more
Marvel commented on LG's New Soundbars Have Goo...
Marvel
This soundbar is an upgrade for those who have extra money to spare. I like a soundbar but I can't afford it at the moment. For the moment, I will just list this down in my "to purchase" list for next year.
Marvel commented on Overcoming the Challenges o...
Marvel
Coding is like playing the guitar. It takes a lot of practice for us to understand what a line of code means or does. I think the best programming language that we can practice with is HTML because we only need a notepad to start coding.
Marvel commented on Following the right procedu...
Marvel - Edited
Do you think this list of do's and don'ts can be applied to cleaning the phone screens? I would like to add that the type of cloth that should be used to clean the screen should be made of cotton. Other types of cloth might scratch the surface... See more
Marvel commented on The Cheap Sony
AIisLife
Thanks for sharing!  I've wondered about this mini.  There are tons of great Bluetooth speakers on the market that are affordable.  I bet Sony felt the pinch.  
Marvel
That might be another reason for Sony to lower its prices. Sometimes, more items sold with cheaper prices are better than selling a high priced item with fewer sales or none at all.
Marvel commented on Bad News For Small Reseller...
Marvel
This is indeed bad news for small resellers. The economy is bad enough for small-scale entrepreneurs and this move will really hurt them. Well, in this society that we live in, the rich will always become richer. 
Marvel commented on The 8K TV
ElleMae
I'm the same as you, I have a TV that's about 9 years old and have never had the desire to upgrade. I feel like I don't watch enough TV to really miss out on anything. It's probably one of those things where if I do eventually upgrade, I will... See more
Marvel
Television is still better than tablets or smartphones no matter how big the screens are. Tablets are good for games or portable applications, but TV is better in watching shows or movies.
Marvel commented on The Power Strip We Can Rely On
Marvel
This is a neat device. We can set a timer for the plugged devices so that they won't get overcharged. This might also save us a few dollars in the long run because it will turn off on schedule.
Marvel
I agree that most of the new smartphones are smart enough to turn off charging when it is full. On the other hand, there are still some devices, like laptops and older phones, that needed manual removal of the charger to stop charging.
Marvel commented on Everyone Needs One Of These...
Marvel
Thanks for sharing these power banks as I am in the market for one. My old power bank charges very slowly so I hope these new power banks have the capability for fast charging.
Marvel commented on New GPU for MacBook Pros
TimmyZ
I don't think there will be an issue regarding the heal build-up. I'm sure the engineers have tested the GPU's before and after installing it in the MacBook Pros. The problem will arise when we use the laptop for gaming then heat build-up will... See more
Marvel
Both of you have a point. Still, with that powerful GPU into a small space, then it might heat up when it is used for a long time. I guess the engineers installed something that will cool down the GPU from overheating.
Marvel commented on iPad Mini or iPhone XS Max?
Elijah
Smaller devices are so much easier to tote around.  I'm surprised that Apple is going larger when the rest of the tech world is going smaller.  They know what they're doing though. 
Marvel
They are only making the screen bigger, but I think the components of the devices are getting smaller. I even wonder how they can increase the size of the memory, the speed of the processor, and the quality of the GPU in such microscopic parts.
Marvel commented on Which is Better?
Marvel
Your title is somewhat absurd, pardon me for direct language, because you didn't tell us which ones you are comparing. Is it the color, the size, the price or the version that you are referring to?
Marvel commented on Can I Pre-Order One?
Dennis
I read that the first generation as aimed at those who already had the components of a desktop, but planned to switch from Windows to Mac. Does it still have a market these days? I find everyone pretty much settled on either side, especially... See more
Marvel
I agree with you. I have my desktop for gaming and for viewing movies. There is a big difference in when playing with a desktop than a laptop. The monitor screen is also bigger with my desktop so watching movies on the desktop is better.
Marvel commented on Will the October 30th event...
DarrenJax
Yes, they're more expensive, but Macs last for ages and most compatible software programs are generally less expensive than the Windows compatible versions.  Plus,  the Genius Bar makes it super convenient to get help. 
Marvel
I have to agree that the lifespan of a Mac is longer than a PC, no matter how good the setup of a PC is. Besides, iOS has the capability to have a Windows system for people who are used with the Windows system.
Marvel
Affordability is not in the vocabulary of Apple. Their products in the early stages of smartphones were a novelty, in terms of being new in the market. That period has long gone, but they got stuck with their pricing.
Marvel commented on Is The Price Justifiable?
Marvel
Both of you have a good point. The practicality of any gadget depends not only on the price, but also on the frequency of use. However, I still think that Sony has placed a high price tag for a headphone.
Marvel commented on Analogue's New Sega Console...
Marvel
I miss those cartridges. I don't know if I need these though, because I like playing new games rather than playing those old games with highly pixelated images.
Marvel
Emulation in a legal sense, that is how I understood with what you said. You are right though that this is better than game piracy. As for the simplicity of the game, I guess I like a more challenging game than just a linear story or game.
Marvel commented on What is happening with Palm?
Octane
It's ridiculous that you can only buy this phone if you have Verizon and that it has to be a second phone.  I like the smaller size though.
Marvel
I don't know what the executives were thinking when they made this decision to make their smartphone as an add-on gadget. Don't they think that it will be hard to sell this phone with that strategy?
Marvel commented on Would you send your DNA?
Marvel
What would I be afraid of? People don't need DNA kits to know a person. Just go to one of the social media websites and we will know what kind of a person someone is unless that person doesn't like to use to any social media apps.
Marvel commented on Uber and Flying Taxis
Caradoc
It's a very cool idea but I don't know how much I like the idea of flying in an autonomous transport without someone there to troubleshoot if something goes wrong. Perhaps by then though, I will have more faith in that kind of technology.
Marvel
In reality, we are relying heavily on autopilots. Did you know that most commercial airplanes are flown with autopilot when it reaches a cruising altitude?
Marvel
Uber is not the first with this idea because there are small companies or enthusiasts that made experiments on hovercrafts. We are not far from the future when taxis are flying above our heads.
Marvel commented on The best gadget for 2018
Marvel
I think it is too early to say whether the XS is a failure. We will know for sure if the XS version will be a success or a failure by January next year because people tend to buy things at the end of the year.
Marvel commented on Apple’s Gather Around Event...
Marvel
So many are really excited about the new gadgets that iPhone cooked up for us. I wish I can say the same, but I'm sure I can't afford the price this time. I have to wait for a few months to get a used one if I'm lucky.
Marvel commented on Apple will possibly be maki...
Marvel
Apple is a company that makes gadgets for them to profit from. If the executives see something that will create a profit, then they will pursue in selling that gadget.