ARC (audio return channel) is a really neat feature of modern HDMI displays, but it is very limited in what can be delivered. Here, David Meyer explains a little about the boundaries and why DD+ and Atmos can work, but don’t always. I was recently discussing with Australian integrator @Hemant Daya the use of HDMI ARC to deliver Dolby® Atmos sound […]
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The first thing I noticed about T-Mobile’s new FamilyMode monitoring solution is how much the device, and UI looks like Circle with Disney. The second, that it’s cost is more than 2x what Circle with Disney charges for the feature set, and is limited to five (instead of ten) devices. It’s not all bad, because the Circle, er…, T-Mobile Home […]
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RHA has announced an addition to its impressive collection of headsets with the £60/€70/$70 entry level MA390 ABC/AAC/aptX compatible Bluetooth wireless headphone. The MA390 is available for pre-order today from Amazon, and comes with a three year warranty, IPX4 water resistance, and eight hours of battery life. THE NEW RHA MA390 WIRELESS HEADPHONE Packed with premium features, the MA390 […]
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Being able to manage general usage for Fortnite, Whatsapp, and Facebook Messenger has always been a part of Circle with Disney’s capability. So what’s new here is that they have been broken out into discrete items that can be managed individually. Which makes it possible to set a specific time limit, management level, or block per item. A welcome addition […]
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LifeDoor was one of my top picks from CES 2018, so it’s is fantastic to see that this innovative – potentially life saving device – has made it to Kickstarter. The concept is simple: if there’s a fire, it closes the door for you. Blocking smoke and heat from the room. Like many people, I hate sleeping with the door […]
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Converting video files for mobile or disc can be a pain. So if this is something you struggle with CyberLink’s update of Power2Go might be just the thing. And there’s a free version, which includes 15 day trial of premium features. CyberLink Introduces Power2Go 12, the Most Trusted Burning & Backup Software The complete movie, music and data disc burning […]
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The new, and still in short supply, Ubiquiti Networks NanoSwitch N-SW provides 1-to-3 passive 24V passthrough Gigabit Ethernet switching for a very reasonable $40. The weatherproof form factor and -30 to 70° C (-22 to 158° F) operating temperature make it a great solution for all but the most extreme locales. But, the lack of manageability and modern power over […]
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If you’re in Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, Detroit, New York City, or Miami Redbox will start offering UltraHD Blu-ray disc rentals at “select location” very soon. The $2.50 price is very reasonable as well. Hope they put Chicago on that list soon. 4K UHD discs are currently available at select locations in Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, Detroit, New York City […]
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I haven’t had a chance to check if the update is queued up on my NVIDIA Shield, but there are quite a few changes on tap for the new Oreo based Experience 7.0 update. The most obvious coming from the completely revamped UI. Updated to Plex server and Amazon also make the big list, make sure to check out NVIDIA’s […]
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Despite its flaws, the Circle with Disney is a critical part of our network infrastructure, so it is great to see that they’ve updated it to include support “Platforms” (i.e. the ability to group multiple services from a provider into a monolithic entity) and some intelligence around interactivity. Which is an issue we’ve encountered now that my kids are using […]
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