The main reason I decided on the Pioneer SBT-PM91 Power Meter is the extra data it provides. In addition to the real left/right balance that any true L/R power meter delivers, it also surfaces insight into stroke dynamics and “efficiency”. There are many options on the market, this video outlines the rationale and some basic things I’ve learned in the […]
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It’s really easy to replace the magnets that come with the Pioneer SBT PM91 power meter. I swapped them originally because I wasn’t happy with the placement/aesthetics of the non-drive side magnet (looked horrible), but discovered afterwards that the data quality has improved when riding indoors as well.
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It was promised earlier when Amazon originally launch Apple Music on native Alexa devices. It appears the feature is now available. This is great news for me, as we love our Sonos devices (6 currently) and hated having to use a different music service for them, from our phones. Definitely a plus to see Apple opening up it’s music services […]
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Sorry but this is just terrible and a huge step backwards for universal remotes. It reminds me of the AppleTV remote (which is the worst currently). Voice is a great augmentation to controls but honestly not much use, beyond turning stuff on or finding a video. This remote is missing way to many buttons and is way too small to […]
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CyberLink has rev’d to the next version of PowerDVD, now with 8K support. Hardware support remains the major issue with playing back greater than 4K content. With a Intel 7th Gen the minimum for UltraHD Blu-ray, Core i7 with 630 GPU or NVIDIA GTX 10 for 8K (note, NVIDIA GPU won’t support UHD BD though), but the i7 with 630 […]
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Wahoo ELEMNT users have been waiting a long time for ANT+ Radar support. So when I heard there was an update for the Wahoo ELEMNT’s firmware this morning, I was really hoping that they finally added support so I could use the Varia with my BOLT. But, alas, only disappointment awaits… Wahoo
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The Zooz 4-in-1 sensor is a reasonably priced way to add motion, light level, humidity, and temperature sensing capability to your home via a home automation controller. Pro: Good price Once paired, work very well Four sensors from one device Con: Z-Wave pairing process is onerous
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I have been a user and fan of Ubiquiti Unifi equipment for a long time now. They just posted a review of their AP vs other much more costly AP’s. Given it is their own site, but is still “third party”. It matches what I have always seen from their AP’s. High quality consistent connections even with mixed and multiple […]
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Zooz is a brand of Z-Wave devices that I hadn’t heard of until recently. But after discovering them, and quite liking the price of the units (~$27). They have become one of my favorite devices. Frankly, what isn’t to like about a device that works, and makes it really easy to support a 3-way install? Device properties: Pro: Cheap Works […]
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When I think of a “smart” device, my thoughts would not generally include a bicycle headlight and taillight like the $99 (SRP) Light & Motion Vya Pro Commuter Combo. But what if those devices included sensors that change the behavior to change light output, and even turn on and off based on whether you are on the bike? To me, […]
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