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08/23/2016

This is what happens in the background to keep a smart home smart.

07/19/2016

Hanging out at with the infamous Doug from Cinema Spaces, Inc.

08/25/2014

There are some things I come across that are simply amazing, and then there are things that are just fun. This is both!

Hack makes your room color match what’s on your TV.

08/11/2014

A short little read that only adds to the complexity of the one HDMI cable solution. Does this really make sense to anyone?

ARC, or Audio Return Channel, is a HDMI feature, built into many TVs, receivers, and sound bars. It has the potential to simplify setup, but it comes at a potential cost. Here's what you need to know.

07/07/2014

Samsung joins a laundry list of other manufactures in discontinuing their line of Plasma TVs. :*o(

Samsung is joining Panasonic as the latest HDTV manufacturer to call it quits on the plasma TV business.

06/30/2014

Let the outdoor entertaining begin!

Summer time is upon us full force now and you might be kicking yourself after putting in that pool and completely forgetting about the sound system. Ear buds don’t work well in water, and portable sound systems are rarely beefy enough to fill an entire outdoor space. So if you a soaking wet and scra…

06/24/2014

Now taking your orders for 64 speaker Doblby Atmos home theaters available this fall!

Denon, Integra, Marantz, Onkyo and Pioneer have products coming to put the power of Dolby Atmos into your home.

06/23/2014

Now this is something I could get behind! Ironically I would never have to.

For the past two weeks, Robomow, a robotic lawn mower, has been keeping my grass neatly trimmed while I nap.

06/13/2014

I wonder if you get more energy by placing your coffee next the phone while it's charging.

If you have a capable device, no more cords or outlets required to charge your smartphone — not at Starbucks locations, anyway.

06/05/2014

This is a really cool idea! Is that a super computer in your desk or are you just that awesome? ...Yes and Yes.

Instead of finding space to put a PC under your desk, why not make the table your PC?

06/02/2014

You absolutely need a surround sound receiver, but you don’t need to spend a bundle on it.

05/23/2014

Net neutrality, peering, CDNs, and FCC regulations aside. More competition means better consumer experience. And I sure wouldn't mind 1Gbps download speeds.

Commentary: The answer to better, faster video-streaming services over the Internet can be summed up in one word -- competition.

05/21/2014

Meridian is a top of the line manufacture that produces some of my very favorite speakers to date, they put almost all other systems out there to shame.

Meridian's new Special Edition (SE) loudspeakers include Enhanced Bass Alignment, a Beryllium-dome tweeter and extended warranties. Three units sell for $20,000/pair (DSP5200SE), $46,000/pair (DSP7200SE) and $80,000/pair (DSP8000SE).

05/17/2014

Watch out for the little one, he packs a punch.

05/15/2014

Gearing up for this weekend with some great Snap AV and Denon North America products.

05/15/2014

Words cannot express how excited I am about this, although they can turn on your lights, cut on the air and turn on your favorite movie.

Using Tenflare’s Voice Viper speech recognition system, RTI will enable audio/video and home automation commands via voice.

05/06/2014

There are definitely a lot of options flooding the market where "home automation" is concerned.

Are smart home products ready to go mainstream? Consumer Reports rates its favorite devices.

05/05/2014

Front projection systems can be highly involved, but when done properly they can offer an amazing larger than life experience.

A true home theater can only be achieved with a projection system, but it’s easier than you might think.