Novation Launchpad Pro – Review

Novation Launchpad Pro is a midi-based controller, and this is the third variation of the Novation Launchpad series. The Launchpad Pro expands on the already popular Launchpad and brings even more control and features to make an impressive production and performance controller.

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Geekiest Show Ever 243 – Open Source Love Goo

We start out with a long version of the weather report and discuss our likes and dislikes about it. I know a real shocker there. After that we discuss Elisa’s recent experience with Apple service or the lack there of. Then we move on to a discussion about the Apple Watch and its accuracy. Do we need to calibrate our watches? If so here is link to Apple KDB about it. Next up a murder case in Arkansas that leads to a discussion about the intelligence of our digital assistants. Also, how technology is used by different generations.

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Toast iPhone 7 Plus Case – Review

When owning a phone, especially an iPhone 7 Plus, I’m immediately driven to find the best accessory to protect my device. Selecting an accessory to protect my phone comes down to a couple of key questions. How much added bulk will there be? Will I be able to use my Lightning Cable with this accessory?

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Scratch Coding Cards – Review

I was given the opportunity to review Scratch Coding Cards, a set of 75 laminated cards that introduce to children to coding. I took Java and Javascript classes almost 10 years ago when I went back to college, and thought I would lose my mind, so I was quite interested in comparing the learning experience.

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The Apple TV Game

Ever since my daughter was little, she and I have played games together. iOS games, mainly, and to a lesser degree games on the Mac (although mostly just Minecraft, to be honest). She loves games, I love games, and its a great way to spend time together. However, we’ve never gotten a console for playing games on the big TV screen, so when Apple announced in September of 2015 that the upcoming 4th generation Apple TV was going to allow 3rd party apps, highlighting games as an example, we both jumped up and down on the couch a few times.

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