Author Archives: Josh Hendrickson

Help Your Kids Develop Good Taste in Music with the Latest Spotify Update

Last March, Spotify debuted a Kids app to help keep your children confined to music without adult content. Later the streaming service added tracking and song blocking features. Now Spotify’s latest update makes it possible to share your favorit… Continue reading

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Oops: If Google Forgot to Charge You for Nest Aware, It Plans to Collect Soon

Not long ago, Google revamped its Nest Aware subscriptions to better support homes with multiple cameras. But if you only have one Nest camera (like a Nest Doorbell), it makes sense to stick with the old plan. Now it seems that Google forgot to charge … Continue reading

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Moen’s Smart Sump Pump Monitor Might Save You from a Flooded Basement

All it takes is a good rain to flood your basement or crawlspace. To prevent that from happening, many homes have sump pumps that flush water away from the home. It’s a set it and forget it device, but forgetting it can be a mistake. If a sump pu… Continue reading

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Strap a Theater Screen to Your Face with TCL’s Wearable Display

Augmented Reality (AR) was all the rage for a hot minute, but it didn’t take off outside enterprise uses, like Hololens. Sometimes for a product to reach consumers, simpler is better. TCL’s latest wearable won’t change the world aroun… Continue reading

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Cowin’s $80 Sound Bar Can Split in Half for Surround Sound

Sound bars are a great way to improve your TV’s tinny speakers without taking up a lot of room. But they don’t truly surround sound thanks to grouping speakers so close together. Cowin’s new wireless sound bar might give you the best … Continue reading

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Avita’s Admiror II Laptop Has Three Webcams and a Ring Light Because Why Not

If you want to make a go at livestreaming, you’ll need a few things like a decent computer, a good webcam, and lighting so we can see your face. Nexstgo’s latest CES-borne laptop, the Avita Admiror II, will pack all of that into one thanks … Continue reading

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LG’s New 4k CineBeam Projector Automatically Adjusts for Dark and Bright Rooms

With many theaters still closed and more content going straight to streaming services, it’s tempting to buy a huge TV to emulate a theater. But sometimes a projector is the better way to go. And as LG’s latest 4K CineBeam proves, projectors… Continue reading

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The Brydge Surface Laptop Dock is Functional Art for Your Desk

If you have a laptop, one of the best accessories you can get is a docking station. With a dock, your laptop quickly becomes a full-fledged desktop, allowing you to connect a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and more without little effort. Brydge is no strang… Continue reading

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Lutron’s Outdoor Smart Plug Will Take a Lickin’ and Keep on Tickin’

When you think of smart homes, you might think of bulbs for your living room, speakers that you talk to, and thermostats to keep you comfy. But that’s inside stuff, what about taking your smart home outside? For that, you can turn to outdoor plug… Continue reading

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Philips Hue’s New Wall Switch Module Fixes the Biggest Problem With Smart Bulbs

Today Signify announced several new Philips Hue smart home products, including a new outdoor light bar and an upgraded dimmer switch. But the most exciting new product solves one of the biggest annoyances with smart bulbs—the light switch. The ne… Continue reading

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