Mike Carrall
Mike Carrall is a tech executive by day in Silicon Valley who writes under a pseudonym. Mike's passions include extreme sports, testing audio gear, trying (not so successfully) to restore a vintage 70's McIntosh receiver and spending time with his seven year-old daughter.
Tech News: Amazon Echo, now with battery power for Alexa on the go — but not for US buyers
"Carry Echo anywhere in your home"
Amazon Cyber Monday: eero mesh WiFi system on sale for only $159
Amazon today revealed its cadre of upcoming Cyber Monday deals. As we've seen with Black Friday, the event is not a single day, but...
Black Friday Deals: Google Pixel 3a phone only $299
While it's not technically "Black Friday" yet -- it seems the day has become a loose term for a multi-week sales event -- we've...
In Tech: Sonos speakers can now stream Spotify Free
Spotify is one of the world's most popular -- if not the most popular -- streaming music services. No question. People love it.
Now there's...
Trendspotting: MacBook Pro 16-inch launch looks imminent, holiday sales push for Apple?
More clues are suggesting Apple may soon reveal a MacBook with a larger screen.
One report says a new 16-inch version of the iconic MacBook...
Amazon Deal Alert: Echo Dot smart speaker only $0.99 with paid 1 month subscription to Amazon Music
Here's a great deal for those looking for an affordable, do-it-all smart speaker.
Amazon is offering the Echo Dot for only $0.99. The deal is...
Trendspotting: Apple #1 top 10 U.S. brand, with #2 coming in as a surprise (Report)
In terms of brand Apple is tops, five years in a row according to this survey. But a "scrappy" Swedish brand is jumping at its heels.
Tech News: Apple iPhone 11 announcement set for Sept. 10 in Cupertino, California
September 10, 2019.
Mark the date. That's when Apple will announce the new iPhone 11 and related products. The event was confirmed today as email...
What’s Happening in Film: Kino Lorber September 2019 video release line-up
Distributor Kino Lorber has revealed its upcoming line-up for September. Yorgos Lanthimos' Dogtooth leads a strong field which includes 14 films in all.
Fans of...
Trendspotting: MacBook Pro 13-inch on sale for only $1,099
If you're shopping for a MacBook Pro now might be the time to strike.
Amazon has the popular 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro on...
