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This article was first published by  dmcityview.com Some technology doesn’t realize it’s full potential until they’ve had a chance to iterate through several iterations. A handful of Social Media rise and fell before Facebook dominated, Cellular telephones took nearly 20 years before they were a must have device, and virtual reality developers seem to believe their tech has surpassed acceptance breakthrough (although I’m skeptical). But for technology to stay relevant iteration and improvement must continue, unless it be replaced by something new. At this very moment, Bluetooth has announced a very timely update that not only rockets it the communication tool by to relevance but has the potential to make it more popular than WiFi. To the novice tech user, Bluetooth is simply an annoying means for jerks to hang a tiny headset on their ear and make phone calls. For those with a slightly more informed understanding, they might use Bluetooth to connect speakers to their phone to...

This article was first published by  dmcityview.com Summer in America is all about adventure. The old adage is we’re a country descended from immigrants and explorers, a people who aren’t satisfied to stay put and endure. The true American spirit is found on the frontier, taking in the untouched beauty of nature. Whether you’re a traveler who unplugs from the world to be one with the wild or a digital pioneer who needs constant connection to air conditioning, satellite television, and 4G coverage the great outdoors doesn’t care; all are welcome. 2016 is a rather significant year for digital and analog explorers alike as the National Park Service is turning one hundred years old this year. While conservationists and publications are using the centennial anniversary to sing the park system’s praise, the Service itself is not resting on its heritage. As the national parks enter a new century of service, they’ve unveiled a comprehensive digital application guides to each national par...

This article was first published by  dmcityview.com Throughout the history of comic books there have been two major camps, D.C. and Marvel. Comic book fans were traditional in one or the other. You were either with Spiderman or Superman (or I guess Batman if that’s all you care about). Now there were major fanboy delineations between the two; D.C. was the original and was populated with super powerful beings that seemed unstoppable, whereas Marvel was the upstart whose heroes had human flaws and were written for a slightly older crowd. Through the years third party comic book lines popped up and had their moment in the sun before either fading into obscurity or being acquired by the two on top. But in the 90s the darker, more violent Image Comics came out and thanks to titles “The Maxx” and “Spawn” nearly found a path to establishing a viable third option for fans industry. The story of Image Comics –nearly rising to the top but falling just short of glory– is a common refra...

This article was first published by  dmcityview.com Very few businesses want to known as the cheapest in town. For some consumers and products quality is not as important as price, but when a retailer or service provider is renowned as dirt cheap there are big questions. What corners did they cut to provide bargain basement deals? Is this product going to fall apart the moment I confirm my purchase? Will I be right back here in a week buying a replacement? The old adage “You get what you pay for” almost universally applies for cars, clothing, home repair, banking services, computers, and practically anything else you can imagine. For years, possibly even decades, the personal computer world was synonymous with reasonably priced technology. If you wanted a basic machine that could Word process, surf the web, maybe sort family photos then a PC was for you. The problem was a battle of the five manufacturers broke out, all vying for the bargain throne. Dell, HP, Asus, Lenovo, Toshi...