Christmas morning in the 80’s had parents scrambling to install D batteries in their children’s newly-opened, electronic toys. By comparison, Christmas morning in 2021 has parents scrambling to connect their child’s new device to their home Wi-Fi network. My, how...
A trend we are continuing to see in 2021 is the focus on improved WiFi. It goes without saying that we are home more, and often with more devices and streaming services than we had a few years ago. Plus, the need for speedy internet is not just for work and school; we...
In Spring 2020, many of us found ourselves thrust into impromptu work-from-home spaces. Some have returned to their offices, but many have not with big companies like Google announcing an indefinite work from home program for employees. When quarantine began, it was...
Over 50% of homes in the United States are expected to fall under the umbrella of being a “smart home” by the year 2021. The smart home industry is moving at a rapid fire pace, and in turn, so are hackers. So, while homeowners are making their own lives easier with...
The home theater industry was one of the hardest hit industries during the height of the recession in 2008. Thankfully, with the recent boom in streaming services and changes in how media is being consumed, speakers are making a strong comeback. Wireless subwoofers,...
Sonos, the company who brought wireless multi-room music systems to the masses, is ready to raise the bar yet again. Music fans, it’s time to dust off your favorite albums and listen to them with more clarity and bass than ever before as the company launches its...
By now, we know that set streaming is the wave of the future. With brands like Amazon, Roku, and Apple getting in on the streaming media game with new updates to their set-top boxes, it's no surprise that heavy-hitter Google is not far behind. 'Tis the season for new...
On the heels of the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in January, Marantz announced their newest mid-price range audio player. Released in February, this audio player supports AirPlay and DLNA, as well as BlueTooth technology. Connectable via WiFi or Ethernet, the...
For some, audio might be the most important part of their home theater viewing experience. Screen size or the latest apps and gadgets may impress others. But if the best in color and clarity are most important to you, you need to take a look at the latest from...
A few years ago, keeping your music in “the cloud” seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie. Thanks to companies like Autonomic Controls (who pioneered the use of cloud-based media servers), streaming music from the cloud is as effortless and high quality as a...