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Initial thoughts on Fez

Fist pumping the air, enraged like an unfed Gorilla, I've come close on several occasions to tossing my Vita against the wall while playing Fez (more on that after the break). Stylistically, I'm in love with the retro look. The game really sets itself apart from

By Alex Knight 05 Jun 2014

PlayStation Vita Review (PCH-2000)

I've had my PS Vita, the earlier OLED model (PCH-1000), since August 2013 and have been happy with it -- albeit with a few minor quibbles. The Vita was released in December 2011, and it's proven to be a sustaining piece of hardware. Sales have not

By Alex Knight 16 May 2014

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Thoughts on Captain America: The Winter Soldier

As a comic book reader, one character I could never get behind was Captain America. Cap's costume seemed silly and in modern times felt anachronistic. For what it's worth, I never really gave him an honest shot, as I was too busy reading other Marvel and

By Alex Knight 06 Apr 2014

Music Player Apps on iOS

Apple's own music app has never been what I would consider a shining example of what any music player should aspire to on iOS. I suppose that's why there have been many attempts by third party developers to fill this void. Apps like Ecoute, Track 8,

By Alex Knight 04 Mar 2014

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The PlayStation Cloud Sync Experience

Sony has their PS3, PS4, and Vita consoles, all of which are selling well. The added value service that glues these devices together is the $49 a year PSN plus membership. Being a member not only gives you access to free games and significant discounts, but it also stores you

By Alex Knight 01 Feb 2014

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"You're Not Special At All. No One Cares about You. Seriously. They Don't." — An Interview with Jordan Cooper

There's no question I enjoy interviewing people, especially interesting ones. When I reached out to comedian Jordan Cooper for an interview, I wasn't entirely sure which direction it was going to go in. We had a chat for a good long while, so strap yourself in,

By Alex Knight 16 Jan 2014

Using Dropbox with Writer Pro

Design and development firm Information Architects, makers of iA Writer, have been under fire lately with their announcement to patent some of the technology behind their new app, Writer Pro. This has been discussed ad nauseam in the blogosphere and Twitter. Since this is the case, I have no intention

By Alex Knight 27 Dec 2013

Revisiting The Value of The "Check-In"

Every now and then, I rethink why the "check-in" matters to people. I wrote about it last year, and I still more or less feel the same way. What problems does a service like Foursquare solve? Clearly there's a social aspect to it, but beyond that,

By Alex Knight 22 Dec 2013

Fitbit Flex

Being fit is really important to me. This is why I, like thousands of other people, use mobile apps or dedicated hardware to keep tabs on things like daily calories burned or heart rate. On a whim, I picked up a Fitbit Flex earlier in the week. For those unaware,

By Alex Knight 16 Dec 2013

Using 1Password And iCloud Keychain

I've been using iCloud Keychain in conjunction with the latest version of 1Password on Mavericks. It seems like an odd combination. Why trust Apple with my sensitive passwords and credit card information? After the failure of MobileMe and a rocky start to iCloud, isn't it true

By Alex Knight 09 Nov 2013

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Creativity And Innovation

Creativity and Innovation is a relatively new course offered at the Sauder School of Business at University of British Columbia. Most of their executive education courses last two days, which is perfect for a full time professional who can't go back to school full-time. Whilst I have taken

By Alex Knight 03 Nov 2013

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An Interview with Mikhail Madnani

I had the pleasure of chatting with Mikhail Madnani this week. We discussed Sony’s latest announcements, why we love the PS Vita, gaming in general, and what’s in store for the future of Apple TV. Alex Knight: Tell me a little about yourself. Who are you and what

By Alex Knight 12 Sep 2013
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