Tag: digital technology
The 7 Best HDMI Switchers for 2024
Kinivo 550BN 4K/60Hz HDMI Switch
Best overall HDMI switcher
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Kinivo 501BN 4K/30Hz HDMI Switch
Best affordable HDMI switcher
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Zettaguard 4×1 HDMI Switch
Best with picture-in-picture support
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MTVIKI 8 Port Rack Mount HDMI Switcher
Best for more than six HDMI devices
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When you buy a modern TV, you’ll find it will typically have at least two HDMI inputs, and may even have up to four.
The 9 best short throw and ultra short throw projectors
Vava VA-LT002 Home Theater Projector
Best mid-priced UST projector
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LG Cinebeam HU715QW
Another great ultra short throw all-rounder
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Epson EpiqVision LS300
Best affordable ultra short throw projector
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Wemax Nova 4K Laser Projector
Best big-picture projector for a cinema experience
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Optoma GT2100HDR 1080p projector
Best overall short throw projector
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BenQ X500i 4K gaming projector
Best short throw projector for gamers
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Tablo 4th gen review: making free TV as easy as can be
Tablo OTA tuner/DVR
MSRP $99.00
“The latest Tablo box is the best choice for watching free, over-the-air TV.”
Pros
- Slimmer than previous models
- No extra subscription costs
- Easy setup
- Wired or wireless
- 12GB of storage included
Cons
- Not available on Apple TV, smart TVs
Streaming is the undisputed future of video. Full stop. But there still is a place for old-fashioned, over-the-air video. That is, free TV. Yes, it’s ancient. (There’s a good chance if you’re younger than 50 that
What is MQA? The controversial audio format fully explained
When it comes to discussions of digital audio, you’ll quickly run into an alphabet soup of acronyms: MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, DSD, and so on. It’s practically endless.
You’d think that with this many digital audio file types, we wouldn’t need yet another. However, there is one more digital audio file you need to know about. It’s called MQA.
The claims for MQA are impressive. It’s an audio format that can be downloaded, streamed,
This Amazon 55-inch 4K TV is discounted to $340 today
Some people want a Fire Stick. Some people want one of the best TVs. Others live in the space between the two. A fantastic idea is born. Buying a Fire TV, such as the Amazon 55-inch Class 4-Series 4K Smart Fire TV, which is on sale now. This TV, which usually retails for $520, is now on sale for $340. That’s a savings of $180. But, you can’t procrastinate an undue amount on a deal like this, because
Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S21 camera test: is it really any better?
Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S23, has arrived. While the top of the line S23 Ultra has a 200MP camera sensor, the 50MP main camera on the S23 and S23 Plus is nothing to scoff at. The entire S23 series also has the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, long-lasting battery life, and beautiful displays.
Though we’ve been enjoying the S23 so far, it’s definitely more of an iterative upgrade if you’re coming from a Galaxy S22. But
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 review: AMD just won
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17
MSRP $3,500.00
“The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 is a solid gaming laptop, buoyed by the excellent AMD processor inside.”
Pros
- Chart-topping processor performance
- High-end gaming performance
- DLSS 3
- Decent value considering the hardware inside
- Solid port selection
Cons
- Lackluster screen
- Mostly plastic body
AMD has struggled for a few years to make the list of the best gaming laptops, but Asus’ new Strix Scar 17 might be an inflection point. Serving as a showcase
Tucker Carlson Deserves Blame—But Not for Buffalo
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