Google Home er… Nest Hub
The Google Nest Hub is one of the current crop of “smart display” devices which offer voice control via a smart assistant, as well as limited support for a couple OTT video providers.
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Epson rolls out $999 EF-100 series Laser Projectors with Android TV
$1000 for a 2000 lumen projector isn’t bad, especially when it comes with Android TV; which will cover all the OTT/streaming providers. But, with a native resolution of 1280×800, don’t expect super crisp PQ from the 150″ max projection. Epson Redefines the Big-Screen Streaming Experience with a Smart Streaming Laser Projector with Android TV With 3-Chip Laser Projection Technology and […]
Read moreWTF Sonos
I get that companies want to sell existing customers new kit, and it totally makes sense to create an incentive for them to do that. Greasing the wheels a bit to make it easier – not everyone wants to deal with Craigslist or Ebay – also makes sense. But if it’s true that Sonos is intentionally bricking working speakers via […]
Read moreWait, what? Plex Camera Upload doesn’t backup DNG or video files!!!
I must admit that I haven’t really looked too deeply at what Plex’s Camera Upload feature does. Primarily using it as a local backup, well that was the intent anyway, because this morning I discovered that it doesn’t actually backup the DNG (RAW photos) or videos that I take with the phone. Very disappointing… There is a feature request to […]
Read moreZtella Integrated USB DAC
Proof that Kickstarts can have a happy ending :). This USB Type C DAC for 3.5mm-less mobile devices offers step up performance without a massive $ outlay.
Read moreSVS Launches 2000 Pro Series Subwoofer
If you looked lustfully at the SVS 3000 (or 4000) series, but knew deep down that there was no way in H E DOUBLE TOOTHPICKS, your partner was going to approve the PO. This new SVS 2000 smaller footprint in the room, and your wallet, might be just the thing to shake things up in whatever room you watch TV, […]
Read more2019 NVIDIA Shield TV
Finally got around to documenting my thoughts on the 2019 NVIDIA Shield TV. Includes thermal images & power consumption numbers for several use cases.
Read moreArctic Liquid Freezer II 240
This could have easily been titled “AMD Wrath Prism is so bad I had to replace it”, but let’s keep a positive spin on things ;). All in, there’s a lot to like about this liquid cooling solution. It’s priced right, quiet, reduced idle power consumption, and made the PC faster. What’s not to like?
Read moreMonaco 5.1 WiSA Wireless Home Audio System Announced
Effortless surround sound, well as long as you have an AC outlet nearby. That’s the promise of WiSA, and it’s gotten much easier with devices like Axiim’s LINK because you don’t even need a receiver. Now there’s a $900 5.1 THX certified tuned (eh?) system entering the market to fill in the previous gap between budget and high-end. SAN JOSE, […]
Read moreASROCK X570M PRO4 + AMD RYZEN 3700X
There aren’t many Micro-ATX X570 motherboards to choose from, so when I decided it was time for a new workstation, I opted for the one with an Intel network adapter. This turned out to be a mistake, as the network card has terrible SMB performance with my file server. ASROCK’s poor support experience tops off the experience, making the TLDR […]
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