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With all the nifty bells and whistles being added to new portable Bluetooth speakers lately, is it still possible to get excited anymore about a new speaker? Especially one that isn’t the best looking, isn’t the best sounding, doesn’t have the longest battery life, won’t charge your smartphone and can’t be thrown from a balcony […]
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In just a short time, NudeAudio has become known for good-sounding, no-frills Bluetooth speakers that are also reasonably priced. However, NudeAudio was not satisfied (are successful companies ever satisfied?), so they decided to do something a little different. They went public with a Kickstarter Fund for the development of their next project: The NudeAudio Super-M
From nude to super-nude: The NudeAudio Super-M Bluetooth speaker Read More
I’ve seen various gadgets, including phone backup batteries, used as keychain fobs, but this is the first Bluetooth speaker key fob I’ve seen. The BluGo Bluetooth speaker from Triple C is only 2.25″ in diameter and 1″ thick. It comes with a ball chain to clip onto your keyring or bag strap. It has a
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We have an Apple TV, and we love watching programming with it. In keeping with the Apple design ethic, the device and its remote are both sleek and minimal. Despite only having two buttons and a 5-way navigation control, the remote works well for selecting and controlling programming – until you need to enter
Epson’s Home Cinema 3500 2D/3D Full HD 1080p 3LCD Projector uses 3LCD 3-chip technology to provide a bright, immersive experience on a big-screen of up to 300 inches. Epson says it provides up to 3X brighter colors than competitive models; it provides 2500 lumens of color brightness and 2500 lumens of white brightness and up to 70,000:1
Watching the game on Thanksgiving Day can be as super-sized as the meal itself with Epson Read More
2 years ago, I reviewed Atomic Floyd’s SuperDarts hybrid in-ear headphones. I liked them then and I like them now. I often still use them despite how many earphones I’ve reviewed or have yet to review. I like the sound signature and I really like the hybrid speaker design—an armature and a dynamic speaker working
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Here’s a low tech alternative to the expensive hi-tech problem of viewing movies on your smartphone. Instead of crowding around your phone’s screen, project the image on a wall using the Smartphone Projector. This DIY kit is made of sturdy cardboard and a comes with a glass lens that will magnify the image on the
Who needs an expensive digital projector when you can use a cardboard smartphone projector Read More
We cut cable a long time ago and opted for over-the-air (OTA) channels using antennas. Back in the day, we also bought DVD recorders to record our favorite shows but had problems with ALL of them, and never got around to replacing them. Most of the time I’m at home when my shows are on,
It’s pretty fascinating watching the Chinese headphone and earphone market move upscale in both audio and build quality. There are Chinese earphones that now rival anything else available. However, it’s also not surprising, because many of these Chinese companies have been making earphones for other companies for years. Now, they are flexing that knowledge under
Fidue is driving hybrid earphone technology forward Read More
Texas based Audioengine who are known for their high end speakers and audio accessories, have announced a new speaker that has me drooling. It’s the B2 Bluetooth speaker. I know that there are more Bluetooth speakers on the market than there are people in China, but this one is a cut above most. With a
Audioengine introduces gorgeous new B2 Bluetooth speaker Read More
A few weeks ago, I told you about a portable, wireless TV speaker from Hammacher Schlemmer that lets you bring the sound closer to you without moving the TV. I did a little more research, and I found that the speaker is made by Serene Innovations, which makes a lot of products for people with
Serene Innovations TV SoundBox Wireless TV Speaker (Model TV-SB) review Read More
When she was younger, my daughter was the monster all the mother headphones used to scare their little headphones into being good. Rachel could kill a pair of headphones or earbuds in no time, and then she’d come asking to borrow mine! If the MarBlue HeadFoams had been around then, I might have gotten to
MarBlue HeadFoams are headphones that can stand up to the punishment your kid dishes out Read More
It’s no secret that RHA has been busy. This Scottish company seemed to come from nowhere a couple of years ago and now offer five different models (4 with or without mics) of in-ear headphones. I’ve been consistently impressed with the sound and build quality of their models, but the most impressive part is the
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I have 4 kids, all of whom are actively involved in all sorts of activities. So I am regularly engaged in video-recording their school and community activities. The problem for me, as well as many other parents I am sure, is that when you are recording something like a soccer game, you often miss the
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Years ago, just after graduating college, my first big purchase was a receiver, turntable, and speakers. I eventually added a better turntable, a cassette deck, and finally a CD player. Over the years, I replaced all my vinyl albums with CDs and pared my components down to just a CD player, my receiver, and speakers. Finally,
Sherwood RX-4508 200W AM/FM Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth review Read More
Parrot may be famous for their drones, but they also make one of the most interesting headphones available anywhere: the Parrot Zik. These Phillipe Stark designed headphones combined stunning looks with equally impressive tech. But that was two years ago. Today Parrot has released the re-imagined Zik 2.0 headphone. Rather than make minor improvements with slight
The Parrot Zik 2.0 headphones are in a league of their own Read More
Years ago, I had the Altec Lansing iMT800 MIX BoomBox and absolutely loved it. I eventually gave it to one of my sons as I upgraded my speakers, but I still have a soft spot in my heart (head?) for that monster—and it was a monster! However, with the popularity of Bluetooth and convenience trumping
Altec lansing Life Jacket portable wireless Bluetooth speaker review Read More
You’ve seen smart TVs before, but you’ve never seen a smart Roku TV until now. Roku has partnered with Hisense and TCL to simplify the smart TV so you can “instantly enjoy endless entertainment”. You can customize the Roku TV home screen with your favorite cable/satellite TV box, streaming channels, gaming console, and other devices so you don’t
What’s better than a Roku box with your TV? A Roku box AS your TV, of course! Read More
When a headphone company is primarily known for making products that sound better than other brands more expensive offerings, what happens when they create a premier model that’s not so inexpensive anymore? How much better can it be, especially when compared to their already excellent, but less costly models? Will this new in-ear headphones sound
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If you had your interest piqued by the Amazon Fire TV that was released earlier this year, but you didn’t want to pay $100 for it, the Amazon Fire TV Stick is for you. It’s only $39, but Amazon Prime members get it for only $19 if they order before 6:00 a.m. (PT) October 29, 2014.
Amazon Fire TV is now on a Stick, and Amazon Prime members can save 50% Read More