Sony’s promised Dolby Vision update doesn’t speak HDMI
One year seems like a long time to wait for your Dolby Vision TV to actually show you Dolby Vision content. And for Sony customers, the wait continues, despite a firmware update that was meant to...
View ArticleTivoli Audio ART Model One Digital review
Trying to be all things to all people has killed many a product. Our Tivoli Model One Digital review shows how it can happen even if you have a great brand, great sound, and a cool retro vibe. The post...
View ArticleJabra’s Elite earphones give you a direct line to Alexa while you’re on the go
If you like chatting with Alexa while you're out for a jog, Jabra's Elite headphones might be just the ticket. With both neckband and fully wireless models, these audio companions also come with a...
View ArticleTecla Shield gives disabled people new choices for interacting with touchscreens
When a disabled person wants to use a touchscreen, actually touching it can be a problem. The Tecla Shield lets them use the assistive device of their choice, without hooking up any additional wires....
View ArticleSonos vs. Bluesound: A Hi-fi, Wi-Fi Speaker System Shootout
How do you challenge Sonos for the top spot in wireless home audio? Bluesound does it with NAD and PSB components plus support for high-res music. Is it enough? We put them head-to-head to find out....
View ArticleWhat is bias lighting and how can it improve TV performance?
One of the biggest factors affecting TV picture quality has nothing to do with your TV. It’s all about room lighting, and you’re probably doing it wrong. Bias lighting fixes that. The post What is bias...
View ArticleBang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay P6 packs portable power, access to your assistants
It's hard not to love the way B&O products look, and the new BeoPlay P6 Bluetooth speaker is no exception. But at $400, this beauty ain't cheap ... can the Danish company justify the price? The...
View ArticleTell Alexa to skip the commercial and your TiVo will make it happen
Shouting at your TV just became a whole lot more rewarding thanks to a new Alexa skill that lets you issue voice commands to control your TiVo DVR. Could a Google Home integration be on the horizon?...
View ArticleNetflix Recommended TVs: What does it mean, and why do you want one?
Netflix Recommended TVs will have faster startup and playback. Our guide gives a quick breakdown of Netflix's criteria for recommending TVs and explain what this means for you. The post Netflix...
View ArticleArbor Video Doorbell Review
If you’ve been thinking of a wireless video doorbell but dislike the idea of paying a subscription to use one, the Arbor Video Doorbell provides a free option and even tosses in a few extras. The post...
View ArticleThe best OTA receivers of 2018
If you’re a cord cutter, or you’re thinking of finally taking the plunge, there’s never been a better time to drop your cable or satellite provider and start tuning in to free, over-the-air HD...
View ArticleAmazon’s Fire TV Recast promises over-the-air shows, DVR for all your screens
Amazon has set its sights on the cord-cutting crowd with a new over-the-air HD receiver and DVR called the Fire TV Recast. The box, which starts at $229, can record two programs at the same time and...
View ArticleTiVo’s Bolt OTA gives cord-cutters the 4K set-top box they’ve been waiting for
The OTA market is heating up. Amazon just released its OTA DVR and now TiVo has updated its own OTA offering, the Bolt OTA. With 4K compatibility and a much faster processor, it could be the OTA...
View ArticleRoku adds Google Assistant support as Amazon makes bigger TV moves
It's go-time for Roku. With Amazon making bigger and bolder moves in the connected TV space, Roku is going to have to up its game. Adding support for a voice assistant seems like a good place to start....
View ArticleDeath from above? How we’re preparing for a future filled with weaponized drones
Drones are beginning to enable everything from search & rescue, to the delivery of medicines to hard-to-reach places. But they are also being used as cheap, and deadly flying bombs. How can we...
View ArticleWishplay’s virtual Halloween delivers a treat to terminally ill children
Being stuck in a hospital can be a miserable experience. But a new Canadian non-profit called Wishplay hopes to offer patients some joy by providing them with free, customized VR experiences. The post...
View Article‘Skip these commercials!’ The Bolt Vox is the first TiVo you can talk to
TiVo is listening to its customers -- literally -- with the addition of voice commands for search and playback function on its new line of Bolt 4K set-top boxes, including the 4K-capable TiVo Bolt Vox...
View ArticleHow to install Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers
When it comes to getting the very best Dolby Atmos sound quality, ceiling speakers are a must. Installing them, however, can be a daunting task for even the most gung-ho DIYer. Don't worry - you can do...
View ArticleTiVo Bolt OTA for antenna hands-on review
Free over-the-air programming isn’t available in 4K, so why would you want a 4K OTA DVR? We’ll discuss what makes the new TiVo Bolt OTA a viable choice for cord-cutters with 4K UHD TVs who want to get...
View ArticleMeet the 4K selfie drone that folds like a book, follows you like a paparrazzo
Having a drone that could follow you everywhere while taking high-quality images without crashing has been a flight of fantasy. With Zero Zero's Hover 2, not only can you have a fully autonomous 4K...
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