Ztella 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 more
SVS 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 […]
Read moreUniFi AP BeaconHD Announced
Not sure what’s up with all the product announcements lately, but this is a good one if you have a Unifi system, need better wireless coverage, and can’t run more Cat. Yep, this is Ubiquiti’s Unifi $129 dedicated mesh product (Amplifi is the a mesh/mesh product), but the more interesting thing about this product announcement (at least to me) is […]
Read moreHarman’s HK Surround 5.1 Speaker System joins the WiSA party
Details are bit light on pricing and actual availability, but it is welcome news that another WiSA compatible 5.1 speaker system will be in market soon. WiSA Announces Certification of Harman’s HK Surround 5.1 Speaker System Follows Growing Roster of WiSA Certified Products from Harman’s Lifestyle Audio SAN JOSE, CA (November 6, 2019) – WiSA® LLC, the Wireless Speaker […]
Read moreUnifi Dream Machine now available
With a built in 4×4 802.11ac Wave2 MU-MIMO access point, five GbE (1x WAN, 4x LAN), and a CPU capable of 700Mbps (according to Reddit, Ubiquiti doesn’t appear to have any official claims), this $299 all-in-one network solution looks a great option for many home users that want a better network experience. Personally, I’m much more interested by the business […]
Read moreGoogle buys Fitbit for $2.1b
I have had several Fitbits, currently rocking* the Charge 3 with NFC, and I have mixed feelings about the news that Google has purchased the wearables manufacture for $2.1B. Fitbit has been struggling lately, or if we’re totally honest, forever. It doesn’t seem to have a cohesive strategy, or understand its own devices very well. The pace of change is […]
Read more