Tech Aug 23, 2017

Samsung and plenty of Galaxy Note fans gathered in New York City today for Galaxy Unpacked, the official announcement of the line’s flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone. Here’s our recap on highlights and features of the new Note8 you should take note (pun intended) of. 6.3-Inch Infinity Display – Undoubtedly, one of Note8’s biggest (literally) features is its screen. At 6.3 inches, the screen is the largest of any Samsung Galaxy device. Featuring the Galaxy Note’s popular curved edges and rounded […]

Hurricane Matthew Shipping Alert! In The News Oct 7, 2016

If you’re in the path of Hurricane Matthew, we hope you’re staying safe. Here are some shipping updates you may want to know. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is reporting delivery delays in Florida, Georgia, and North and South Carolina. USPS has also announced post office closures throughout Miami, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and […]

Looped! Our Favorite Bits from Apple’s March 21 Media Event In The News / New / News & Reviews Mar 21, 2016

Smaller iPhone? Check. More powerful iPad Air? Yup. OS updates for all things Apple? Done. Melatonin-friendly color-shifting displays so you can play Monument Valley into the wee hours? Yes indeedy. Whatever Apple news you care about most, Cupertino rarely disappoints. Today was no exception, as Apple beefed up its smallest iPhone, gave the iPad a lot more “grunt,” […]

Which iPhone Should I Buy? In The News / News & Reviews / Tech Oct 23, 2014

Which of the “bigger than bigger” iPhones is the better choice for you? The answer here in the Griffplex is clear. You need an iPhone 6 Plus. Or maybe you don’t. “The 6 Plus is a perfect match” ^Josh, Online Marketing Specialist When I turned my iPhone 6 Plus on for the first time I immediately […]

What’s New In iOS 8 Apps / In The News / Stuff We Love / Tech Sep 17, 2014

iOS 8 has arrived, and Apple aims for it to be the biggest operating system rollout yet for its iPhone/iPad/iPod family of devices. So here’s a rundown of iOS 8 features and changes to expect when you update today. Design: The biggest difference about iOS 8 is something you may not notice right away. […]

Five Things We Love About Watch. Plus one. Fashion / In The News / Stuff We Love / Tech Sep 10, 2014

Apple gave us a first look at the brand new Apple Watch today. Of course, it’s beautiful. Here’s a rundown on five of our favorite things. Plus one.: 1) Built-in accelerometers to measure movement. Apple Watch tracks how active you are, from brisk activity to how often you’ve stood up to take a break from sitting. All of […]

Apple Announcement Rumors: The Good, The Bad, The Ridiculous In The News / Stuff We Love / Tech Sep 3, 2014

Big announcements from Apple: half the fun of them is second-guessing them. Now that Apple’s announcement is less than a week away, the rumors are rampant. Here’s a sampling of rumors — what other people are second-guessing as the announcement — whenever that is — draws closer. Rumor has it that there will be a device. And… […]

The Five Stages of Winter Fun / In The News / Life Feb 13, 2014

This winter has been particularly brutal, especially since that dirty rat Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. But, for all the polar vortices and winter storms, Nashville (Griffin’s hometown) has seen very little snow. It’s just been cold. Very, very cold. And across social media, you can hear the calls go out: “I’d be a lot […]

Welcome Makers! Community / Fun / In The News / Special Events Sep 19, 2013

Mini Maker Faire Nashville is this Saturday, and we’re crazy stoked to welcome all you Makers to our neck of the woods. Nashville (and especially our neighborhood) has a vibrant maker culture that encompasses music, art, food, beer and of course, technology. A crowd-sourced community darkroom was just funded, where aspiring photographers can learn how to […]

An Open Letter to the Minds Behind the Xbox One Fun / In The News / Stuff We Love Jun 14, 2013

To anyone at Microsoft that stumbles upon this blog, I’m going to solve your problems. It’s no secret that many of us here at Griffin are gamers. It’s also no secret that we pride ourselves on having some of the best customer support in the consumer electronics industry. To the gamers among us, this makes […]

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