Get the Holiday Home-Tech-Toy Hookup
The holidays mean new tech toys. And who doesn't love a new tech toy? Whether it's a gorgeous 65-inch TV or a sexy new wireless speaker system, technology is the perfect gift. But just like a child with a new toy and no AA batteries, a high-tech gift without the...
Multi-Screen Madness: Getting the Ultimate Sports Setup
We've all been there: It's Sunday and that means football. But if you want to watch the NFL Sunday Ticket and the NHL game, you'll inevitably end up toggling back and forth between channels and missing out on some of the action. Throw NBA and fantasy football into the...
What’s Next: Wearable Technology
We always stay on top on the latest tech trends and one of the budding technologies we're watching right now is wearable electronics. We're talking smart rings that can unlock your smart phone or tablet and even your front door, smartwatches with some of the same...
What’s At the Top of Your Wish List?
Just like you can 'ooh' and 'ahh' over the latest McLaren or Bugatti, there are electronics out there that are works of art in their own right, creating an experience at home that rivals—or even exceeds—the real thing. We've compiled a list of the top-six drool–worthy...
Is Your System Ready for Next Generation Gaming?
At the time of this writing, PS4™ and Xbox One madness is running rampant with some hardcore gamers waiting up to 18 hours to get their hands on a console. It's hard not to get swept away in the wave of excitement that is accompanying these consoles, which are in...
Save Energy and Money with Connected Climate Control
The dog days of summer are behind us, much to the delight of our overworked air conditioning units and similarly overworked pocketbooks. Now we look forward to the crisp days of FALL and delightfully chilly winter nights. Get your hot cocoa and scarves ready and...
Hot Technology Trends for Your Home
The words “trade” and “show” when spoken together usually evoke yawns from those who have never been to one or memories of aching feet for those who have. However, the annual CEDIA Expo (put on by the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) is special...
Get Rock Star Audio in Your Media Room
When you watch TV, are you frantically pressing the volume control button up and down? One minute an explosion onscreen assaults your ears and threatens to wake the kids; the next, you’re straining to hear dialogue. That’s because the speakers included in today’s TV...
Demanding Decisions: Which Video-On-Demand Device Is Right For You?
Want to watch Goodfellas or catch the entire library of Downton Abbey before the new season airs? With all the various video-on-demand (VOD) devices now available, that’s incredibly easy to do. All you need is the proper hardware, a reliable network and a home...
Are Rabbit Ears the TV Technology of Tomorrow?
In the world of consumer electronics, we often talk about “disruptive” technologies – innovative new products or services that come along, seemingly out of the blue, and forever change or modify the way we live our technological lives. The iPhone is an oft-used...