JLab is one of the many companies making wireless earbuds nowadays. Commonly mixed up with JBL, JLab is a budget-friendly manufacturer that puts more emphasis on the bass in their earbuds than most other brands on the market. So for those opening up their brand new set of Bluetooth compatible earbuds, they might feel a …
Getting through the work week for some people is an excruciating ordeal, only made worse by the mind-numbing white noise of your immediate environment. Even worse is when your left Airpod decides to go on strike and fails to charge, leaving you with the unbelievably unsatisfying feeling of single-ear audio. Unlike a wired headset, your …
Although the tech world is crazy about technologies like 4K displays, curved OLED monitors, and 240Hz refresh rates, many of us are still using a 1366×768 pixel monitor. Work computers, budget laptops, and Chromebooks are still widely available with 1366×768 displays, which begs the question – what exactly is a 1366 x 768 display? And …
Ideally, you should consider the output of a speaker before buying it, to be sure that it meets your usage needs. However, it is all too common for people to ask, “How do I make my speaker louder?” By this point, it is too late to buy a louder, higher-output speaker. Instead, we need practical …
Nothing feels more frustrating and deflating than getting a beautiful new speaker, setting it up in the most attractive part of your room, and failing to connect your Bluetooth. Even more frustrating is that most Google searches will lead you to the wrong product or web pages that don’t completely answer your question. Thankfully, with …
Bose has become a giant in the audio equipment industry and is easily one of the most iconic names across all speaker brands. What you may not know is that they have also made some fairly quality wireless earbuds over the years as well. While these products can be very efficient and easy to use, …
You have heard a lot about sneaky fees that different service providers tack onto their regular service fees to make an extra buck. However, unless you have crawled through your receipts and itemized every dollar you have spent you may have never actually seen one of these fees in action. (With all the following information, …
It can be frustrating when your earbuds’ crisp and clear sound changes for the worse. It can be even harder to figure out what’s wrong with such a small item, especially if you don’t know to take them apart and troubleshoot them. The good news is that cleaning out muffled earbuds doesn’t have to be …
If you would have asked me what a matinee was as an adolescent I would have shown you a picture of an endearing sea cow. The truth is, this word has permeated the English language for some time and little of the population is familiar with what it really means. Thankfully, for my fellow amateur …
The methods we use to watch movies seem to be changing faster than we can keep up with them. As a result, it looks like every cinema has a new and exciting product to sell you that will “enhance” your movie-going experience. We’ve taken a look at what AMC’s Dolby Cinema has to offer you, …
When shelling out the extra cash for Dolby Cinema, you want to take advantage of their assigned seating. When you have the option to get the best seat in the house, there’s no reason not to try, are we right? Here’s a quick guide to picking the best seats in a Dolby Cinema theatre. What …
Over the last decade plus, digital cinema has made traditional 35 mm film nearly obsolete. Rather than a reel of film, movies are now stored on a hard drive that can be played digitally. However, the digital age has also brought with it some confusing terminology. Instead of a movie being either 35mm or 70mm, …
For anyone looking to build or buy an arcade machine, it is essential to get the aspect ratio correct. Modern television displays have “stretched” in recent decades, with the 16:9 widescreen format now being the industry standard for shows and movies. But if you try stretching Pac-Man or Donkey Kong into that format, you will …
We have all experienced the frustration of wondering exactly what time a movie starts. Sure, the ticket might say 7:30 showtime. But if you show up early for good seats, not only do you have to wait until 7:30 for the programming to start, but then you are stuck watching previews and advertisements. On the …
There are very few activities that can provide the enjoyment and nostalgia that comes with an arcade machine. Whether you are a loyalist of the classics like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, or Space Invaders, or if you prefer more “modern” options like NBA Jam, Street Fighter, or Mortal Kombat, there is an arcade game for anyone …
Outside of virtual reality, 4DX movie theatres might be the most immersive experience in entertainment today. Despite the drawback of a smaller screen overall, you get the added senses of smell, touch, and movement. So when the protagonist in a movie is on horseback through snow-covered fields, you get to feel the wind and snow …
The karaoke machine industry is unfortunately ripe with several shoddy, poorly performing pieces of equipment that hardly serve a personal household, much less a professional setting. These companies are also quick to offer little to no actual information on the product and substitute important technical specifications with clever marketing phrases. This can make it unbelievably …
There are few things in life that are as exhilarating as a 3D movie that requires so little commitment. All you have to do is pay for a ticket to feel like Megatron is reaching through the screen to sucker-punch you. Unfortunately for you and the Decepticons, the price of a 3D movie is considerably …
From IMAX to 4DX, to Dolby Cinema and Cinemark XD, a trip to the movie theater offers a lot of confusing terminology without much explanation. Since most of these premium options also come with a premium price tag, it is important to evaluate whether the features are worth the extra expense. Here, we will take …
All new parents know how difficult it can be to catch up on sleep when you have a restless baby at home. While there are plenty of tricks to get a newborn baby to sleep, like swaddling, singing lullabies, and dimming the lights, which are all proven techniques, an increasing number of parents are turning …
