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Andre Revilla

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Contributor Since September, 2023
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Tesla, apple, Speakers
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About Andre Revilla

Andre is an entrepreneur and writer based in Dallas, TX. He's been covering and working in the consumer tech space for over a decade. Along with contributing to Pocket Lint he is the founder of GoLCDs, a company that services phone repair shops across the country in component buybacks and recycling. He is also the founder of Del Rey Barware, a brand specializing in craft cocktail barware.

When he's not working he'll talk your ear off about investing, finance, food, or travel.

What was your first phone?

My first phone was an old Cingular flip phone in 2004. After that, and in fairly quick succession, I had a Motorola Razr, several Nokias, and my dad's old BlackBerrys. My first smartphone was the iPhone 4, and what a glorious day that was.

When did your interest in technology begin?

My father is an electrical engineer who made his career in semiconductors, so our household was always on the cutting edge of consumer tech. I have fond memories of taking apart computers during the days of dial-up internet and discussing the future of how many transistors could fit on a single chip. We were the household that discussed Moore's Law over dinner.

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

Consumer tech and devices that enhance peoples daily lives are my primary passion. I've made my career working in and covering this space, but I'm an admirer of anyone that pushes the envelope in the world of consumer driven tech products.

Samsung QN900D 8K TV
May 31, 2024

The Texas summer sun is no match for my bright, new Samsung 8K TV

5 Roku OS against a green wall.
Jun 30, 2024

My top 5 Roku OS features to get the most out of my TV

RT85 Lifestyle Image
Apr 28, 2024

I tried the Fluance RT85, and it's the best turntable you can get for $500

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Bowers and Wilkins Pi8 Hero Image
These Bowers & Wilkins noise cancelling earbuds are an introvert audiophiles dream
Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins have applied their excellent audio engineering to their latest headphones for the Pi8 noise cancelling in-ear earbuds.

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Oct 20, 2024
MSI MPG 341CQPX Destiny
MSI's MPG 341CQPX has converted me to ultra-wide monitors for gaming and work
TVs

The MSI MPG 341CQPX boasts an OLED display, blazing fast refresh rate, and a stunning image that converted me to ultra-wide monitors for good.

Oct 20, 2024
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 logo
Sony's Bravia Theater Bar 9 blew me away
TVs

The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 is the latest high-end soundbar from Sony that spares no expense in delivering a feature rich and immersive experience.

Oct 16, 2024
Roku Ultra 2 stacked
The new Roku Ultra skips one feature it really needed to be worth the upgrade
roku

The newest generation of the Roku Ultra has just been released, representing the first update to Roku's top-of-the-line streamer since 2021.

Oct 16, 2024
Sony Bravia 9 hero image
The Sony BRAVIA 9 made watching movies in broad daylight a breeze
TVs

Sony shows yet again why they have built a sterling reputation for display technology and quality television with the new flagship Sony BRAVIA 9.

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Oct 11, 2024
Razer BlackWidow 75 Hero Image
Razer's new configuration for the BlackWidow V4 Pro is game-changing
Games

Razer has released the 75% configuration version of their BlackWidow V4 Pro, and it's finally wireless.

Oct 10, 2024
Belkin BoostCharge on the back of an iPhone.
The Belkin BoostCharge is a bare-bones MagSafe charger that works but didn't impress
Phones

I recently spent some time with the Belkin BoostCharge to see if it was the right fit for my busy lifestyle, and it fell short in this specific way.

Oct 9, 2024
Edifier W830NB side
I wasn't ready for how good these Edifier ANC headphones would be at this price
Headphones

The Edifier W830NB just might be the best budget set of noise-cancelling wireless headphones I've ever tested.

Sep 19, 2024
GM vehicles at a Tesla Supercharger station.
If you own a GM electric vehicle, long-distance road trips just got easier
Car Tech

GM EVs now have access to over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the United States.

Sep 18, 2024
A silver Model Y drives through a redwood forest
Tesla Robotaxi: What we know
Tesla

Tesla's Robotaxi project will be unveiled 8/8/24. In the meantime, here's everything we know about the project.

Sep 13, 2024
Nebula Mars 3 full shot
The Nebula Mars 3 projector is coming with me to my next backyard or campfire get together
TVs

The Nebula Mars 3 projector is a decent outdoor projector from the Anker subsidiary, and performs best in the dark of night.

Sep 13, 2024
Razer Seiren V3 Chroma hero pic
Razer's Seiren V3 Chroma mic stepped up my voice quality in online games
Gadgets

This impressive mic features RGB, customizable features, and solid audio quality.

Sep 13, 2024
Altec Lansing HydraBoom 2.0 lifestyle-1
The HydraBoom 2.0 speaker gets the party going, but I still want more
Speakers

The Altec Lansing HydraBoom 2.0 features a rugged design but subpar audio quality.

Sep 13, 2024
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PetLibro Capsule Dog Fountain with peanut
The Petlibro fountain gave my golden the pristine water she deserves
Smart Home

It's a little more work than a traditional dog bowl, but totally worth it.

Sep 13, 2024
0:32
petilbro-dog-fountain-review
This Petlibro dog fountain spoiled my golden and now regular water bowls just won't do
Smart Home

It's a little more work than a traditional dog bowl but totally worth it.

Sep 13, 2024
GM Evgo
GM and EVgo are about to make EV charging more accessible than ever
Car Tech

Each station will include up to 20 charging stalls.

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Sep 12, 2024
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