The DVD was unleashed on the Japanese public all the way back in 1996 and the Blu-ray format has been around for 11 years already, meaning we were absolutely due for another shakeup. That transition began with the introduction of the Ultra High Definition (UHD) Blu-ray format and the first movie releases in early 2016. A year and a half […]
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In what must be an attempt to corner the affordable projector market Epson has announced five home cinema projects ranging in price from $359 to $900. Which means there should be something for pretty much anyone considering a projector to add to their maybe list. Epson today announced five new affordable Home Cinema projectors – offering consumers versatile options for […]
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As someone in the market for a UHD Blu-ray player, this review is quite timely. As one of the only players that supports (cough, will support) Dolby Vision (OPPO’s will as well) it piques my interest. Just not sure that for the same $, Dolby Vision is enough of a bonus compared to the extras I would net from the […]
Read moreI love what Ikea did for the lightbulb market, so if they can replicate that success with a line of Zigbee devices. I’m all for it, as long as they are HAC agnostic, and will play nice with any Zigbee compatible network. Ikea’s current smart home lineup is limited to a handful of lighting products. Nothing so special about that. […]
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I’m more of a total solution guy when it comes to home automation (think HAC + Z-Wave/Zigbee devices), but totally get that there’s room in the market for the less committed. That’s where the smartphone hosted smart devices like this Schlage Android lock come in. Isn’t hard on the eyes either, or wallet. MSRP is $229. Schlage Announces AndroidÔ Phone […]
Read moreWe haven’t paid for cable in a few years, but it would be hard to go without access to OTA TV. Personally, I’ve been using the SiliconDust DVR but obviously that’s not for everyone. If you’ve been looking for an OTA DVR, might want to check out this review. Services like Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DirecTV NOW can deliver […]
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I just added a couple Yale Z-Wave locks to my house. They look great, and have the functionality I wanted. Unfortunately, they aren’t nearly as slick looking as these new deadbolts. Lose Your Keys. For Good.™ Introducing the slimmest electronic lock for your home; the Assure Lock SL. This sleek and modern touchscreen deadbolt allows homeowners to enjoy the convenience […]
Read moreIf you are looking at complete mobile photographer kits Olloclip announced a limited-edition Filmer’s Kit for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus. The kit case includes multiple lens sets, a Core Lens set and Active Lens set, and an articulating mobile video grip. London, U.K. – July 17, 2017 — olloclip® today announces the Filmer’s Kit, a limited-edition collaboration […]
Read moreI don’t think this would have much SAF, but it looks like a fun project to setup and have a play with. In this project I will show you how to create a network of Arduinos with RFM69 transceivers to turn on and off lights in your home. This network is made up of a base Arduino with an ESP8266-01 […]
Read moreFor most users I think Ubiquiti USG would be a better choice than the EdgeRouter Lite, but there’ no denying that it has a bit more capability – provided you’re comfortable on the cmdline. Ubiquiti bills its EdgeMax routers as “Advanced Routing Technology for the Masses”. Ubiquiti’s six EdgeMax routers provide high speed packet forwarding (1-2+ million packets per second) […]
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