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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SVS was a bit coy about the pair Prime Pinnacle tower speakers in their CES suite, so we all knew they were coming – just the matter of when. Which, mystery solved, we now know is today. Slotting in between the Prime and Ultra Tower floor standing speakers, the gloss black* $1800/pair ($900/each, but really who buys a single tower […]
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This is great news but still waiting on GA to allow Apple music. I am hoping the alexa integration is writing on the wall for the GA to get it. There are no guarantees Apple will integrate Chromecast support soon, if at all. However, the mounting volume of code suggests it could be more a matter of when than if. […]
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It is only rumor right now but it wouldn’t surprise me. Apparently there have been lots of outages without explanation. In addition I have noticed hubs are no longer stocked at retails around me. The buzz around Reddit suggest development has stopped altogether. Although to be fair I had it for 2 years and the amount of development even done […]
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I started out in seeking a “smart” or automated home several years ago. I have owned and or/used several hubs from Wink to Home Assistant. I had settled on Wink for far too long and allowed its shortcomings to maybe make my house “smart” but far from automated. I have a wide range of devices from Nest, Leviton, Jasco, and […]
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