Samsung x The Hunger Games #StandWithTheMockingjay

Samsung hosted a launch party with The Hunger Games to preview their VR created trailer for the final movie, Mockingjay Part 2. The drinks were flowing and waiters in district appropriate wear flowed through the crowd with drinks and treats. There were different stations using various Samsung devices to create a Hunger Games poster featuring yourself and an app to make you costume-ready.

The trailer itself was an exciting and well-crafted view of Mockingjay Part 2. Fans will have an opportunity to experience the VR trailer from 11am to 7pm at Pop 14 from Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th. The experience will also launch on Samsung VR devices Monday, October 12th.

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Refinery29 x Samsung: Fashion Meets Tech

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the preview of the Samsung Gear S2 hosted by Refinery 29. It was an amazing night full of photos, music, drinks, and of course tech.

The DJ for the night was Brendan Fallis and he did an amazing job spinning. There was a booth where you could design and choose between a shirt, bag or luggage tag to commemorate the event.

Of course the reason we were all there was to check out the Gear S2. It comes in two different designs. The Gear S2 Classic has a leather band while the main Gear S2 has a sporty rubber strap. I think what impressed me the most about these watches is that they both actually look like watches with the added benefit of the wearable tech. 

The Samsung S2 will definitely be giving the Apple Watch a run for their money. So which will you choose? 

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