When it comes time to connect your shiny new soundbar or AV receiver, your two main choices are HDMI or optical digital audio. The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can. But if you can’t then it’s not the end of the world. Here are the pros and cons of each connection …
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Disney Plus vs. Netflix: How Do They Compare?
Trimming back expenses in light of soaring gas and grocery prices? There’s a good chance your entertainment budget is taking a hit you’re asking yourself if you really need every streaming service out there. Whether you’ve been a longtime Netflix subscriber, have Disney Plus for your kids, or break up and make up with HBO Max, you found a groove with …
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Netflix is expected to release the fourth season of Stranger Things on Friday, May 27, and a lot has changed since we last watched the kids from Hawkins, Indiana take on the Mind Flayer at the end of season 3. But before you jump right into binge-watching the first seven episodes of season 4, you may want to consider an …
Read More »Save $150 on a Budget
If affordability and convenience are your top priorities when shopping for a new TV, then it doesn’t get much better than the TCL 3-Series. This budget-friendly smart TV offers all the basics, including Roku built-in, and right now you can snag a 40-inch model for just $150 at Target, 50% off the usual price. This price is only available when …
Read More »Fire TV Deals From $20: Snag Streaming Devices and Smart TVs for Less
You can access top streaming services from a number of devices, but for those who use Alexa smart speakers, video displays and other smart gadgets around the home, Fire TV options from Amazon can be a great addition to your lineup. Amazon’s Fire TV devices are for everyone, and right now Amazon has marked down Fire TVs and Fire TV …
Read More »Disney Plus’ Cheaper Tier With Ads Set to Guard Its Family
Disney Plus cheaper, ad-supported tier is being designed to safeguard the service’s family-friendly image. The company said Tuesday that the service won’t run any advertising related to politics or alcohol and will keep ads out of sight of preschoolers when it launches in the US late this year. At the tier’s launch, profiles sets up for preschool-age viewers won’t have any …
Read More »Mullvad Review: Solid Security and Privacy, But Swedish Jurisdiction is Concerning
Mullvad is a Swedish-based, independently owned, open-source VPN provider that puts security and privacy above all else. Every other VPN provider says it does as well, but Mullvad goes to great lengths to convey that it genuinely does put security and privacy first. Mullvad $5 at Mullvad Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Mullvad Like Average speed loss …
Read More »Netflix Considers Livestreaming
Netflix may add livestreaming to its repertoire. The streaming giant is exploring an option for unscripted shows and stand-up comedy specials, according to Deadline. Deadline reported Friday that Netflix could use livestream support to air live reunion specials for shows like Selling Sunset and allow for live voting in competition-based shows. Netflix may also use livestreaming for comedy specials. The company …
Read More »Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2: High Style, Low Brightness, High Price
It’s the rare projector that crosses my path with an aesthetically beautiful design. There are plenty of cool projectors, some cute projectors and even some that could generously be called “neat.” The Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 is as stylish as any projector I’ve seen, and would look right at home surrounded by Apple devices on an Eero Saarinen table flanked …
Read More »iPod Creator Tony Fadell Isn’t Buying the Metaverse Hype
If anyone has an eye for where the tech industry is headed, it’s probably Tony Fadell. During his time at Apple, he led the team that developed the iPod (RIP) and the first three generations of the iPhone. Then, he co-founded the now Google-owned smart home company Nest, which raised the bar for how connected appliances should look and feel. …
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