Z-Wave diagnostic tool now available

I like Z-Wave. Compared to “smart” IOT IP devices, it usually just works – as long as you have a good home automation controller (HAC). In the past, when you did have a little trouble it was very difficult to figure out what was going on (usually range problem IME). Fortunately, there’s now a tool for installers or curious DIYers […]

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AMD Ryzen benchmarks looking good

Leaked benchmarks of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen CPU look very promising. The system used in the review again used a basic MSI A320 AM4 mainboard with no overclocking and 16GB of 2400MHz DDR4. We really want to know at this point what the Ryzen chips would do when crammed into a high-end board with high-end RAM and overclocked. There are a […]

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ASUS Announces DSL-AC88U

If you have DSL at home the new ASUS DSL-AC88U provides an integrated approach to providing internet connectivity from a single device. What makes this guy particularly interesting is that it also has a WAN port, so if you decide to drop the DSL when cable comes to down you won’t have to eBay it. Also, while it’s not mentioned […]

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Valens and Lattice Semiconductor deliver HDBaseT 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 reference design

Reference designs aren’t intrinsically news, but since they are an essential tool to enable product flexibilty (i.e. smaller OEMs can play too). I think it’s worth highlighting this announcement. Afterall, who doesn’t want to see a plethera of 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 devices; creating a more competative market :).   Valens and Lattice Semiconductor Partner to Deliver HDBaseT Reference Design to […]

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HDBaseT over IP announced at ISE

It’s not a huge drawback if you only use your Ethernet network for A/V, but if you have other goals HDBaseT’s exclusive use of the HW is a limitation. Or, was a limitation. Because the technology will now work over IP networks. Now it will probably take a while for product to hit the market, so we’ll be sure to […]

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