The Amazon Fire Stick is a streaming device that turns a TV or screen into a smart one. Smart TVs equipped with a Fire Stick allow users to watch their favorite shows through apps, listen to music or podcasts, or even play a few games with a gamepad (on newer models). Understanding how to fix …
True wireless earbuds are an emerging technology that has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. And with more products coming to the market, prices have come down recently. Here, we will take a look at Onn wireless earbuds — an AirPods look-alike that is available from Walmart. With an MSRP under $20, you …
Summary Lumie Bodyclocks are excellent sunrise alarms created by the company that developed wake-up lights decades ago. Bodyclock Rise 100 and Spark 100 are solid budget options that provide fewer features but can often be found in the sub-$100 (sub-80 GBP) price range. The Rise 100 and Spark 100 are nearly identical devices to one …
Wyze Cam records 12-second motion clips for free, and the camera has a MicroSD card slot for free 24/7 continuous recording. Blink Mini, on the other hand, requires a $3/month paid subscription to operate. What You Get For Free When Wyze detects motion or noise within 30 feet of the camera, it automatically records 12 seconds …
Lumie Bodyclocks are well-designed sunrise alarms from the company that pioneered wake-up light technology decades ago. The Bodyclock Rise 100 is lacking high-end features, but provides great overall value. The Lumie Glow 150 is a quality mid-range option. And the Shine 300 is feature-packed and can compete with any sunrise alarm on the market today. …
Established in 1967, IMAX has become the premier experience for movie enthusiasts throughout the known world. The IMAX Theatre became popular due to its larger screen and superior audio and visual quality, but what exactly separates a normal theatre from an IMAX? Well to give you a better idea, I’ll be comparing the difference in …
There are a number of options one should consider when looking for a speaker that produces “concert level” sound without the need for multiple equipment pieces. From this extensive list of products that range from Bose, Sony, JBL, UE, Marshall, and Soundboks, we are going to take a look at three of the more qualified …
In 2018, Anker Innovations, one of the leading names in the global consumer electronics space, announced that it would be bringing together all of its most well-loved audio products under the all-new Anker Soundcore brand name. The company also added that it would be introducing a range of wireless speakers and headphones to its lineup. …
For anybody looking to perfect a game room or man cave, there is truly no better way than an arcade machine. Whether you enjoy classics like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Frogger, or prefer “newer” games like NBA Jam, Jurassic Park, and Dance Dance Revolution, there is an arcade machine for everybody. One of the most …
Once a tool seen mainly on police cruisers, dash cams are becoming increasingly common for civilian use and on company vehicles. Whether for insurance, safety, or liability, there are many reasons to add a dash camera to your car. These devices use local storage on a micro SD card. And the constant record-then-rewrite cycle of …
As technology improves, we expect devices to become progressively smaller, better, and less expensive. Wireless bluetooth earbuds are a product where this trend has remained largely true. A few years ago, the only products on the market were bulky and poor quality. Now, it is possible to find small and discreet invisible earbuds that provide …
From humble beginnings in 1981 in Singapore, Creative has become one of the most well-recognized names in the tech world today. In the incredibly wide range of digital products they offer, they have gotten some amount of notoriety recently for their DACs (digital to analog converters), as well as their sound cards. To offer you …
Movie theaters have all sorts of new tricks up their sleeves to make the movie-viewing experience feel shiny and new. IMAX has been around for some time but has remained a nebulous entity when it comes to the layperson. They cannot tell you why IMAX is better, just that it is. Here is a comprehensive …
Using your fan, whether you’re heating or cooling the home, ensures that you have an even temperature throughout because it improves air circulation. But if your Nest fan runs continuously, even when the heating and cooling options are turned off, this indicates a problem. It may also potentially create a problem for you because you’ll …
For discerning customers who love a good home entertainment experience, the quality of standard TV audio does not end up being enough. While inbuilt TV speakers have gotten a lot better with time, the size restrictions and positional constraints can sometimes leave a lot to be desired. The solution, in many cases, is to invest …
4DX is an attempt to create a new standard of visual entertainment — and they might have just pulled it off. Have you ever been watching a film as the camera pans over a series of rolling hills during a particularly vibrant sunrise and thought, I wonder what that smells like? If so, that’s incredibly …
There are a good majority of moviegoers who have very selective tastes when it comes to where their seat is located. For these picky theater enthusiasts, getting an early ticket for a movie with a lot of interest is essential. Failure to do so can result in nosebleed seats well in the back or one-dimensional …
JBL has a talent for making visually stunning speakers and the PartyBox series (Encore Essential, PartyBox 110, and On-The-Go) is no exception. These illuminated devices look like they belong in a cyberpunk film and fit the comfortable aesthetic of most low-light rooms or decor. With that said, these are not the cheapest items you can …
Roomba was the first to introduce robot vacuums to the world and they are recognized as making some of the best models, so it seems almost blasphemous to ask, “is a Roomba worth it?” However, the truth is that some of their vacuums aren’t worth it. Robot vacuums in general are definitely worth it. And …
Philips has been providing us with products throughout the home for many decades. One of their well-known, more recent products is the Philips Hue, a smart lighting system giving you that perfectly cozy ambiance. One way to control this is through the Hue App which requires pairing it with a hub. This hub is called …
