One of the best features of the Google Home device is that it can sync with other devices when playing music. Setting up an audio system that can be controlled by Google Home may be easier and less expensive than you think. Once setup a simple voice request triggers Google Home to play music, podcasts … » Learn More about How to use Google Home for Whole-House Audio
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Harmony Remote Elite Plays Nice with Alexa
Way back in 1950 Zenith released the first remote control for the television. It was called the Lazy Bone. At that time, it was said that by using remote controls we would all become couch potatoes. Instead devices as well as their remote controls proliferated like rabbits. They now are the cause of much frustration … » Learn More about Harmony Remote Elite Plays Nice with Alexa
Sony STR-DN1070 — Hi-Res Audio at its Best
The changes in audio equipment over the past few years has been truly amazing. If you are using an A/V receiver that is a few years old, it may be time for a new one. New features abound, especially in the Sony STR-DN1070 that I will be telling you about today. The STR-DN1070 is a … » Learn More about Sony STR-DN1070 — Hi-Res Audio at its Best
Samsung Galaxy S8 Makes It’s Debut
It’s official, after months of guesses and speculations, the details of Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 and S8+ have been announced. Many of the revelations about the phones matched what I had predicted, but there were also some pleasant new revelations. Infinity Display The first surprise was what a great job Samsung did on the new … » Learn More about Samsung Galaxy S8 Makes It’s Debut
Samsung 4K Blu-ray Player
As we finally move into the world of 4K, UHD TV, we begin to long for the very best picture ever. To get a taste of that best-ever picture you will need to watch a 4K Blu-ray disc on a 4K Blu-ray player. The Samsung 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray UBD-K8500 is one of the first … » Learn More about Samsung 4K Blu-ray Player
Flic Makes Life as Easy as Pressing a Button
In case you haven’t noticed, everyone is trying to find the easiest way to control internet-connected home devices. Voice activated devices like Google Home and the Amazon Echo are extremely popular, but sometimes we crave something more. That’s where the Flic button comes in. If you would like to control home devices, make calls on … » Learn More about Flic Makes Life as Easy as Pressing a Button
LG B6 OLED 4K — The One to Buy
The time has finally come for a 4K TV and the LG B6 OLED 4K is one of the best you can buy. Why Buy 4K now? 4K or UHD televisions have been around for several years. At resolutions of 3840 x 2160, they contain nearly 8.3 million pixels so their resolution if four times … » Learn More about LG B6 OLED 4K — The One to Buy
IBM’s Watson Dons a Suit and Tie
Watson gets down to business In 2011 IBM’s supercomputer won a game of Jeopardy against two of Jeopardy’s greatest champions. That brought the name IBM’s Watson to the forefront of the computer world. That was, however, just the beginning. Watson’s story is both fast-moving and unique. Watson Gets in Shape After the Jeopardy win, IBM got … » Learn More about IBM’s Watson Dons a Suit and Tie