We we travel it’s not uncommon for my kids to gather around one of the tablets to watch a little Netflix. So I can completely understand the use case for a speaker kit like the FAVI Boomerang. Not only does it provide better, directional speakers it also removes the who-get-to-hold-the-tablet problem :). Full PR after the click. Wrap Your […]
Read moreHDTVtest makes a compelling case for why Panasonic would stop making plasmas, but I can’t help but feel that OLED isn’t quite ready to replace it in their display lineup. I want to believe that OLED and 4K are their path forward, but I have to wonder if it’s not more about Panasonic’s health as a company than anything else. […]
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We reviewed the previous generation Grace Digital Internet Stereo System over two years ago, and while we loved it then, the world of audio has continued to evolve as users grow more and more attached to their mobile devices. That’s where the GDI-BTSP201 Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers come to play, offering a standalone left and right stereo experience while still supporting […]
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When one is considering what chassis to use for their home theater or server build, a lot of factors come into play. In the past a traditional home theater PC build contained a small or desktop (horizontal) style chassis to help blend in with the AV stack, but that has evolved as the demands for storage and silence–as well as […]
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There have been rumors that Panasonic was done with plasma floating around for quite a while, but it’s official now. They’re done. The lines are shutting down and, come March, we won’t be able to buy a new Panasonic Plasma Display Panel (PDP) anymore. If it had been any other vendor, we would have paused for a moment of silence […]
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Selecting an efficient power supply unit (PSU) can have a significant affect on system power consumption. I’ve never taken the time to compare bronze and platinum rated PSU, so it was nice to see a quick comparison between the two. To be fair, it wasn’t controlled enough to make any broad conclusions (a larger sample size would be required for […]
Read moreI love articles like this. While second screen might be common place for those of us who have lived with our laptops/tablets in our hands while watching TV for many years, the fact remains that the concept is incredibly new for the majority. It’s great to see more and easier implementations of this, and here’s a great breakdown of the […]
Read moreHome automation is getting more and more affordable, as well as flexible. Where a lot of systems tie you into using their infrastructure, we’re seeing a lot of wifi enabled devices which make setup and installation a snap. The Kevo uses Bluetooth LE in an effort to balance the ease of use with security, and seems to do a good […]
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There are many scenarios where a portable projector can be very useful – for business and for play. Providing a reasonably priced option, 3M Streaming Projector Powered by Roku (SPR1000) can tick both boxes, promising to make it easy to host an impromptu outdoor movie night or presentation using this highly portable, battery powered, 480p projector. Also, because it includes […]
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Exposing USB connected storage through the router isn’t a new concept, but it is nice to see D-Link catching up to what the other players in this space are doing – especially as the feature will be pushed down to currently deployed hardware, even if it is limited to the newest “AC” kit. Full PR after the click. […]
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