Range is a big problem with Wi-Fi cameras because they usually get deployed at the edges, so 3x the range of normal devices sounds like a killer feature for the new Amped Wireless cameras. January 5, 2016, Las Vegas, NV – Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, announced the […]
Read moreIf you’re looking for a snazzy looking home automation controller (HAC), the quad-core ARM9 Android 5 based ZipTILE looks really interesting. Especially considering the compute power, HA ecosystem support (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Nest, etc.) and sensors. I’ve never played with Zipato’s kit, but the demo I saw last year was pretty impressive. Zipatile is the breakthrough system in a form of […]
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Roku has one of the best OTT platforms available. I wish more TV OEMs would include it on board, instead of their proprietary SmartTV implementation. While I doubt it will happen, it’s great that Roku is expanding the offering and produced a HDR reference design – it could happen :).
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NETGEAR has added an AC2600 802.11AC router, expanded its cable modem router offering, brought out the first AC2200 Wi-Fi range extender, and a PowerLINE Wi-Fi 1000 adapter kit to its product portfolio as well as annouced that the Arlo Q (hardwired) cameras are now available for purchase. NEW NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK X4S AC2600 SMART WIFI ROUTER DELIVERS FASTEST ONLINE GAMING AND […]
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More details about Axiim’s wireless home audio solution have come out ahead of CES. The more important is that the “AVR” + speakers will leverage WiSA (a good thing IMO) and they are planning a paid ($1500) BETA program that you can sign up at the website. Key Specs: Less than 20 minute out-of-the-box set-up time High quality powered speakers […]
Read moreI was a bit surprised by the answer because I’m pretty sure I’ve seen the opposite guidance elsewhere, or I was missing something in the nuance before. Definitely news to me, so well worth passing on. Enjoy, curtesy of AVS Forum. Q: I have a 5.1.4 speaker system hooked up to a Marantz SR7010 AVR. My speakers consist of Yamaha […]
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Directional speakers aren’t a new concept, they are quite common for in-wall installations, but this is the first “normal” speaker application I’ve seen and I think it’s a fantastic idea. While we would all love to have the perfectly shaped theater room, or even dedicated space and that’s where a directional speaker can make a mountain of difference. If you’re […]
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I’ve never had the chance to really look at DarbeeVision‘s video processors, but my understanding is that opinion is mixed on whether they produce great or oversharpened/processed images. If you were a fan of the Darblet, you should be happy with the $250 DVP-5000S. DarbeeVision Launches New Product DVP-5000S Brings DARBEE Visual Presence to Home Entertainment for All Consumers DarbeeVision […]
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We have all done it – hitting delete with too much confidence, or forgetting to pull a file off disk before formatting. Thankfully, because of how files are stored on disk, it takes a bit to actually, truly, really delete a file, and that is where software solutions like Tenorshare Any Data Recovery Pro come in. Promising to roll back […]
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With m.2, 2x Intel NIC the GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI looks like a really solid foundation for a HTPC or mini server, it is a bit disappointing that DisplayPort didn’t make the cut… Our review unit of the Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI arrived in a medium sized, brown corrugated cardboard box from the company’s American headquarters in City of Industry, California, USA. It arrived […]
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