Or if you have a huge variation of songs like me--you can do it the lazy way. This is my Chinese song folders just for an example.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Easy way to organize your music folders
Or if you have a huge variation of songs like me--you can do it the lazy way. This is my Chinese song folders just for an example.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Blackfeather unleashed!
Let's take a look at his skills without further ado!
Heartthrob – Blackfeather’s hero perk applies Heartthrob stacks to enemies. He deals crystal damage for each stack of this perk that is on target. Instead of Energy, he uses Focus for his abilities. It is capped at 100 and regenerates naturally while recovering an additional 10 Focus for every basic attack he lands.
Feint of Heart – With this skill, Blackfeather lunges to his target and deals an increasing attack damage (+60 crystal power). For the following 4 seconds, a rose trail is left behind the attacked target exposing his location and increasing the speed of Blackfeather and allies as they follow the enemy. Any slow attack done on Blackfeather or allies will be removed as they move along the trail of roses. Also, if the target is killed within 0.5 seconds after being attacked then this perk’s cooldown is reset.
On Point – This powerful attack pierces all enemies in a line, causing damage and decaying slow for 1 second. And with each stack of Heartthrob on the target, the duration of this slow increases by 0.3 seconds. If one enemy hero is hit by it, Blackfeather gains a barrier that scales with 15% of his bonus health, thus recovering 35 Focus. The amount of Focus recovered can be further increased with 2% of his Max Energy and 50% of his energy regeneration.
Rose Offensive – The last and strongest skill allows Blackfeather to cut through his enemies, landing basic attacks on all enemies along his path. While he is dashing, he becomes immune to any negative effects performed on him and takes extremely reduced damage.
Having seen his skill, we can immediately see how powerful a team can become when Blackfeather is utilized properly and is putting more focus into team work rather than fighting for individual glory.
I've played him several times with varying results—and this is not like Taka where I can do well alone late game after farming decently. Its hard to win in a 2v1 unlike a well-built Taka or Krul but Blackfeather is one hero that can unleash devastating results if working properly as a team.
I've not played much in ranked games much yet—maybe I will when I change to a better phone or get my new iPad. Here are some examples of my builds and game results.
Bad game for me but I've learnt a lesson and we lose as a team. They are not really used to playing with Blackfeather in their game and this is one of my first game that taught me a good lesson.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Review: Birth of the new Q-Jays

This is a great change to see how much effort Jays have put into the thought behind the packaging--but if the set was mine I would have wasted no time tearing apart the packaging. I find that there are just too many things to open.
Yes, I had to go through five boxes before I could enjoy this lovely pair of earphones. Thumbs up to Jays for caring about how the packaging looks. It gives off a premium feel just from the packaging and even after you see the item itself--it is no less impressive. Build quality is solid thanks to the stainless steel material and the detachable cable allows it to have replacements easily available if you ever break the cables.
This shows how Jays actually sticks to their philosophy:
“We believe that by humanizing innovating technology with good design, we can create memorable music experiences with an emotional impact”



My first day of trying it out was an embarrassing one, I did not know that the circular case only contains the earphones with the cables being in the rectangular box you see above. I left the cables at home and only brought the earphones out--great job there to myself! The cables are screwed on and its great since there won't be any accidental dislodges.
Moving on to the sound, first impression really impressed me and it reminded me of my Etymotic ER4p. Yes, people would ask why I would spend more than $400 on a pair of single armature driver when a pair of Westone dual armature drivers cost about the same price. The ER4p was what brought out the most details from a single driver itself and looks like Jays is here to step up to the challenge. The number of drivers don't explain how they were tuned, same thing for the frequency--I hear to believe and I don't believe in numbers.
The Q-Jays sounded wide and has good lively sound--bass lacks punch but is full sounding and the micro details in the low frequency is really good. The main highlight for me on this was the treble range--this extends really high and listening to falsetto on this didn't bring about sibilance. Do note that this pair of earphones are real sensitive to minute details and a lower quality track can be recognized almost immediately. Noise will be imminent if you use low-res tracks. Try on at least tracks at 320k, best to go FLAC format and above for optimum performance.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Quick updates: Galaxy S7
The hardware on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 seems like a beast. According to HDblog and their reliable sources, we might see a much missed feature coming back.
I'm talking about the microsd card slot. It is not necessary for me but a nice feature to have for those of you who use your phone for media consumption.
It's also said to come with a regular 5.2" screen version and a Edge version with a screen size of 5.7" inch. The Edge version might also come with edges all around--including the top and bottom of the screen.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Who is Zoom?
This is what Henry said before leaving:
"When you need me, I will be here--but right now, Central City doesn't need you to be Henry Allen's son.


I am unsure how that would go, as time travel and such is something really unpredictable, so both theories are still open to me. I would also like to hear what you guys out there actually think of my theories and what could actually work better for the current plot.
Friday, November 20, 2015
iPad Pro? Not so much!

1. No specialized OS for it
2. Too huge to bring out and not really a laptop replacement
3. Great Apple Pencil but weird charging method through the iPad Pro
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Frustration on my android device on Vainglory
Just to dig in to find out what's wrong.
I will be uninstalling the game although its a great one but it seems like no matter how good a multimedia device the Mi Note is, it needs to get it basics right. Why would something with a 3gb ram hang constantly on a game like this despite having video lag in the game?
I don't know what's wrong here, I always liked Xiaomi for their OS stability when I did not starting gaming on it, other games actually work fine until I started on Vainglory. Looks like this might be goodbye soon to my Xiaomi and I can predict an iPhone entering my life once again. Apple is always well known for their apps optimization after all.
If you wanna see what I mean, here goes:
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
JBL Xtreme: Review time!
A size comparison to my 1.5 litre Nalgene bottle.
The larger casing allows the Xtreme to pack more in the audio stakes, with four active 20 W transducers and two visible JBL Bass Radiators. There are two 63-mm woofers and two 35-mm tweeters, which give a frequency response of 70 to 20 kHz.I've have had this review unit lying around for the past two weeks and playing with it quite actively--this is a really great home/transportable system I have brought out while driving out and also moving it around at home.
Time to show the unboxing pics!

Just a warning, if you buy this--it is loud, really loud! Try to keep it down when you're home or your neighbours will come knocking!

A really big box and tons of stuff before getting to the speakers, would be nice if they toned it down a little. Well, if the set is mine I would have just torn everything off. It is just so much more effective that way.
This is not as fanciful as the Pulse 2--but certainly a powerful companion for you party people out there!
The Xtreme's hefty frame is kept from rolling and scooting around by rubber feet at its base, and just above the base, on the back end of the speaker, there are connections for the included power adapter, two USB ports (for charging mobile devices), and a 3.5mm aux input (but no audio cable is included). It is interesting as JBL covers up this compartment with a zipper. This is the only model that covers it up despite being water resistant.

Monday, November 16, 2015
Gamestart 2015
You can also shoot at the targets yourself which is a nice thing to actually have. Its like a tower defense game with a Megaman style shooting game.
Blizzard and Sony are still the biggest players here as usual: and we got to see this as well.

Playstation VR, it is really fun to play but when I see people doing it from afar it really looks funny! This would be a next level thing and it will be great if a SAO game is done this way--Nervegear style. Of course, without being trapped in the game.
Another thing about Gamestart is the cosplay, there are so many but these really stood out for me--there are some nice ones which I didn't have a chance to shoot.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Sony Z5 Premium releasing today!
It is still a really good phone though, don't get me wrong. Its the first 4K display phone after all and the battery life of Sony is always promising--add that waterproof feature and great sound off the box and you have a winner!
I was really counting on a release early next year but looks like we will get it in a few hours time here in Singapore! Retail price will be at $1098, let me know if you guys are gonna get it!
Friday, November 13, 2015
My review on the Xiaomi In-Ear Pistons 2
I will talk about the Mi In-ear Pistons 2 today which I have to shamelessly borrow from my girlfriend - a gift for her during the Valentine's day and now it is with me for this review. I better get this done and over with before she starts nagging on missing her earphones, trust me she loves it. Specs will be mostly skipped since it doesn't tell you how they were tuned. Just for a quick note, its running at around 16 ohms of impedance and has a sensitivity of 97dB. - Please take note that this is the Crystal Pink Pistons 2 version so some of the specs might slightly vary.
I've tested it fully from my Mi Note and running the headphones and audio effects on MIUI to match the Mi Pistons 2.
It sounded very good and strikes the right balanced being much hissing and distortion. Do note that this is before burning in and will improve the earphones after around 150 hours of burn in. Soundstaging is good and has a slightly laid back sound - creating a U-shaped like sound signature. Due to the U-shaped sound, it gives a good sense of perceived depth which you can sense distance and directions.
This was the first song I've tested on as its something I'm real familar with. Initially, it feels that the bass is overwhelming but it is not. The different low frequencies can be heard and it does not bleed into the mids/vocals.
Since Yoga Lin did not cover the higher vocal range much, I will rely on this song next. Very stable higher vocal range by this singer and the piano keys on the end are well presented - similar to listening to an actual piano playing live. Listening to the constantly changing tonality is so pleasant - the Mi Pistons 2 managed to catch with the pace really quickly.
This rendition by Shanghai Divas give a very good sense for depth and soundstaging - and also great instrument separation. I feel that this needs you to pay more attention to the minor details. Like the hi-hats of the drums and other drum beats, it is easy to miss out if you do not know this song well. This is a good showcase of the Mi Pistons 2's power and I would recommend the song to test out on most earphones. This track also includes a saxophone solo halfway through the song.
Time for some rock music next! This still sounds great, but the laidback vocal is slightly affecting them here. The drums beat are still pretty precise but if you use a low-res version. It will sound slightly annoying. The bass guitar seems to suffer a little here - just a minor flaw if you ask me. When most of the instruments cut at one part of the song, it is still a great pair of earphones!
There's so much love for K-Pop so let's end this with a Big Bang! I chose this song because it would mash together dance and hip hop, and as I've figured out the Pistons 2 suit this type of genre really well. This is the only time I find myself pushing up the volume to almost 90% when I was all along at 70%. I really enjoy the flow here and everything goes well together. Once again, I have to emphasis that the burning really helps with the bass control here - this is where I can really feel it shaking in my ears.
Conclusion
- Comfortable fit, good isolation
- Great sound at its price and build factor
- Durable Kevlar reinforced cables
- Stays in the ears without feeling uncomfortable with the air tight feel
- Bass performance is great when it is fully burned in
- Can be used on most genres as tested above
- Slightly sibilant if playing from YouTube or on low-res tracks
- Love to see a detachable cable version in future for possible upgrades
- Would be nice if it comes with a L-shaped audio jack option
I hope everyone enjoys reading this review and to be honest, if I was blindfolded and listening to this - I would put it at the price of $70-80. This is something I would not hear from brands in the market currently at less than $50.
My Nintendo updates
Thursday, November 12, 2015
The Flash CW: Where is Gideon?
Barry Allen created Gideon but is Gideon still around? I know they might not need to know the future anymore, but why would it be put out in the series permanently as it seems for now when they might deal with time travel again?
I'm guessing Gideon is not able to handle multiple earth timelines at the same time. I would really love to see how the future looks right now for Earth-1.
New Snapdragon processor: The 820
Snapdragon 820 processor and some specs on it.
As one of the most cutting-edge mobile processors ever created, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor with X12 LTE supports the ultimate in connectivity, graphics, photography, power and battery efficiency.
CPU
Up to 2.2 GHz quad-core (Quad-core custom 64-bit Qualcomm® Kryo™)
GPU
Qualcomm® Adreno™ 530 GPU
Up to OpenGL ES 3.1+
DSP
Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 680 DSP
Camera
Up to 28 MP
Qualcomm® Spectra™ Image Sensor Processor (14-bit dual-ISP)
Video
Up to 4K Ultra HD capture and playback
H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
Display
4K Ultra HD on-device
4K Ultra HD output
1080p and 4K external display support
Charging
Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0
LTE Connectivity
Snapdragon X12 LTE with Global Mode
LTE Cat 12/13 (up to 600 Mbps DL 150 Mbps UL)
Up to 600 Mbps, 256-QAM DL
Up to 150 Mbps UL, 64-QAM UL
Carrier Aggregation
3x20MHz DL, 2X20MHz UL
Global Mode
LTE FDD and TDD
WCDMA (DB-DC-HSDPA, DC-HSUPA)
TD-SCDMA
EV-DO and CDMA 1x
GSM/EDGE
Additional features include:
LTE/Wi-FI link aggregation
LTE-U
LTE Broadcast
LTE Dual SIM, Dual Active (DSDA)
HD Voice over 3G and VoLTE
Wi-Fi calling with LTE call continuity
Wi-Fi
Qualcomm® VIVE™ 802.11ac
2x2 MU-MIMO
Tri-band Wi-Fi
RF
Qualcomm® RF360™ front end solution
Location
Qualcomm® IZat™ Gen8C
Security
Qualcomm® Haven™ Security Suite:
Qualcomm® SecureMSM™ hardware and software
Snapdragon StudioAccess™ Content Protection
Qualcomm® SafeSwitch™ theft prevention solution
Qualcomm® Snapdragon Sense™ ID 3D fingerprint technology
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Smart Protect
Storage
UFS 2.0
eMMC 5.1
SD 3.0 (UHS-I)
Memory
LPDDR4 1866MHz dual-channel
Process Technology
14 nm
USB
USB 3.0/2.0
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
NFC
Supported
Part Number
8996
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Google maps update: Offline navigation
Google Maps has been far behind from Here Maps for Android for quite a while--and it seems that they will be closing the gap this time round.
They are going to allow offline navigation with the update coming later today. This is a good change I love to see and test out. There are times when I'm driving and the GPS signal just goes off and I'm left stranded. Thank God Singapore is really small compared to other countries!
Anyway, this is only for android devices at the moment so you Apple users will have to wait!
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
iPhone Chipgate--TSMC vs Samsung

To find out which out your latest iPhone has--visit this link on your iPhone 6S/6S Plus to find out! It will look like this and click install afterwards on the link in the webpage provided above. You have to go to your settings and allow the app to be trusted as well.
Monday, November 9, 2015
JBL Pulse 2--color your life review
The JBL Pulse 2’s light show is customizable too, via a built-in JBL Prism color sensor lens--simply get your chosen color by pointing and shooting it. It has 100 LEDs that can be customized using the JBL Connect app available on both iOS and Android. The app also allows you to link multiple JBL speakers with this one for enhanced audio, if the double 45mm transducers aren’t enough for you. It can be a little big for it to be easily portable, since the Pulse 2 measures 84.2 x 194.4 x 84.2mm and it weighs 775g.
One thing I really wished to see is the volume buttons being lighted up as well--that would make it that much easier adjusting the volume in the dark.
Let's talk about the sound now, given past track records of JBL they did really well against brands like Beats, Bose and Marshall. This would be something along the brands mentioned but deserves special shout out for making it water resistant. This is a daring step that the rest have not taken yet--for portable Bluetooth speakers it really means a lot.
Despite its flashy light show, the JBL Pulse 2 is no weakling when it boils down to what it needs to do. The frequency ranges from 85-20kHz, which is very good for something of this size. The wieght will not be what I would really call portable-- but it is definitely possible, packed with a 6000mAh battery and also 10 hours of playback time with the lights dancing constantly.
Here's a video from me showing how it looks like! Beautiful right? The lights by default dances in tandem to the song itself, and here's an example:
Bass layering goes pretty deep down on this--it would not be as punchy as the Bose Soundlink Mini II but this has so much more clarity. Soundstage would be its main weakness if I really had to find one. Design wise, I am hoping that this can sit better on a flat surface without me having to worry that this would just roll off by itself. Stay tuned to my blog for more because something Xtreme is coming soon!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
AK T8iE review
Exploded view of the T8iE
The IE800 and AK T8iE have similar colored housings, the IE800's are made from a zirconium oxide ceramic material that is so hard it can essentially only be scratched by diamonds. The AK T8iE's housing doesn't feel quite as robust--but still feels very nice, and with a beautiful finish--and is described by beyerdynamic as being finished "with special alloy used in hightech medical products." Also, while the AK T8iE's design is very attractive, it's more conservatively styled than the IE800, the latter with the gorgeous contours and aerospace-thruster-looking dual vents in each earpiece. In terms of feel (in the hand) and styling, the IE800 has the advantage, in my opinion - versus just about every other universal-fit IEM, including the AK T8iE.
Just a quick note, I'm not able to type the em-dash on my PC so I would use the double en-dash to represent the em-dash. This makes it so much easier when I blog--I know the en-dash is something that was bothering me last time here's the change.
The AK T8iE also feels really good in the ear, similar to how the Bose earphones actually fit--it gives decent seal and feels like you're not having anything inside your ears. This only works better when you get the right size of eartips--medium worked fine for me.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Toned down Touchwiz from the S6 onwards

Thursday, November 5, 2015
The Flash CW: The Darkness and the Light


































