TV audio sucks—especially if you’re trying to understand dialogue. This is a known issue in the TV manufacturing and post-production filming industry that has a relatively simple solution (besides turning on subtitles): get a soundbar. If you’ve never owned a soundbar before, this entry-level number might be your…
Walmart’s early Black Friday deals are now live. They are the third major retailer after Target and Best Buy to kick off their Black Friday deals. Early Black Friday deals are actually good this year, and you should be checking them out if you haven’t already. I’ve covered how essential improving your TV’s sound…
Users of smart hubs like Alexa and Google Home have long enjoyed being able to use IFTTT to connect and enhance services that aren’t natively connected to each other. For instance, we recently reviewed Leviton switches, which rely on IFTTT to create automations. The upshot of these services working with IFTTT is that…
Right now, Sonos is offering up to 20% off some of their best-selling home theater sets. That includes the Sonos Arc, the company’s flagship soundbar that offers eleven Class-D amps, three tweeters, and eight woofers. The Arc comes with Trueplay tuning, which uses your iPhone’s microphone to tune the EQ to best match…
Even on high-end models, most TV speakers suck. Bad speakers are the reason you might have trouble understanding the dialogue in shows and movies, and you don’t need a surround sound setup to do better—basically any soundbar will do wonders for your TV’s audio. Currently, Woot is giving you an opportunity to upgrade…
The EVE II Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver allows you to add Bluetooth capabilities to a device that doesn’t already have it—and it normally costs $59, but has been temporarily marked down to $45.99.
Part of the proposition of smart home technology is “less”—fewer plugs, fewer remotes, fewer extension cords. Items are controlled via wifi or Bluetooth, and the result is (usually) a sleek, streamlined gadget or switch. SwitchBot saw that model and gave it the finger.
The good news is, you’re not losing your hearing. The bad news? Dialogue on television has been going down the drain for some time, despite improvements in technology. This is due to a variety of reasons, mainly having to do with actors not having to enunciate or articulate their lines as much—ironically, because of…
Introducing a smart speaker to a room can be a real quality-of-life upgrade. You can use it to play music, set a timer, control smart lights, or ask any question that comes to mind (which usually means “Hey, what’s the weather today?”)
Are you in need of new headphones? Why not save some money while you stock up? Amazon has plenty of headphones on sale during their October Prime Day event.
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days—like their sister, Prime Day—is an ideal time to pick up smart tech at deep discounts. If you’ve been thinking about pulling the trigger on some new security cameras or waiting for the price to get cut on a hub, now is the time to strike. Just a reminder: You have to be an Amazon Prime…
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days don’t arrive until next week, but the early offers have already begun. Among them: Blink security cameras (up to 60% off), this Ring camera bundle (40% off), Amazon Fire TV Sticks starting at $17.99, and Amazon’s Echo smart speakers as low as $14.99. And now, to complete your Amazon…
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days don’t arrive until next week, but the early offers have already started. Among them: Blink security cameras (up to 60% off), this Ring camera bundle (40% off), and Amazon Fire TV Sticks starting at $17.99.
Instead of a smart plug, what if the outlet itself was smart? In fact, what if all your outlets were smart? Leviton, a legacy brand for outlets, light switches, and dimmers, is adding connectivity to its products, which makes a smart home more accessible to everybody. Now, instead of installing a smart light or fan,…
You’re not alone if you’ve felt dialogue in movies and shows has gotten worse over the years. One easy solution (besides turning on the subtitles) is upgrading your sound system. The JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one Soundbar is currently $81.81 (originally $199.95) once an automatic (temporary) discount is applied at checkout. S…
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are coming Oct. 10–11, offering Prime members exclusive deals on tons of stuff Amazon sells. But some of Amazon’s in-house tech products are already seeing discounts comparable to Prime Day. For example, the Echo Pop, Amazon’s newest and cheapest Alexa-enabled smart speaker, is currently…