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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.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro: is it time to upgrade?
The iPhone 15 Pro series, released last year, comes with significant design changes, which include a titanium body for the first time. The new models boast improved camera quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and a new 3nm A17 Pro chip. While these features are impressive, some may not find them compelling enough to upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro.
But what about the iPhone 13 Pro? When comparing the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro to the 2021 iPhone
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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These are the best smartphones from MWC 2024
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has come and gone, leaving us with a flood of smartphone announcements. From new devices launching soon to wild concepts that may never see the light of day, it’s the place to be if you’re a phone geek.
We got a look at some of the hottest new phones during the show, and these are our picks for the very best ones.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro
Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM review: the one you’ve waited for
Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM
MSRP $1,300.00
“This Asus Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM is the QD-OLED gaming monitor you’ve been waiting for.”
Pros
- Fantastic color coverage
- Robust list of features
- BFI support at 120Hz
- Speedy refresh rate
- Beautiful glossy coating
Cons
- No pivot with stand
- Some picture modes struggle with brightness and color
- Expensive
Asus came out of the first wave of OLED gaming monitors as the unofficial champion, sitting on the list of the best gaming monitors with entries like
The 5 Best Portable Monitors for Laptops and Gaming in 2024
While your average laptop has a reasonably good screen, a portable monitor can either give you a better alternative or act as an extra screen for you to work with. Of course, you could take a more traditional monitor with you, but then you’ll have to deal with stands and more complex power needs, so they aren’t an option if you’re constantly on the road. That’s what’s great about portable monitors; plus, there’s a ton of variety that you can
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro review: the PlayStation of smartphones
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
MSRP $1,199.00
“The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is the best phone you can buy if you want to play games, but it turns out it’s also a great everyday phone.”
Pros
- Great gaming software features
- AirTriggers work really well
- Hugely powerful
- IP68 rating
- Fast wired charging
Cons
- Fewer hardcore gaming features
- Gets hot when pushed to its limit
Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro still a gaming phone? After all, it’s a very
What is Auracast? The Bluetooth broadcast tech fully explained
Since its inception, Bluetooth has been used to transmit audio wirelessly and privately between a single headset or speaker and a device like a phone or tablet. But Bluetooth is now poised to get a big upgrade — one that adds an entirely new dimension to how we use our wireless headphones.
That upgrade is called Bluetooth Auracast, and it will turn our smartphones into radio stations, our headphones into hearing enhancers, and it could end up fundamentally
The 6 best Apple Studio Display alternatives in 2024
The Apple Studio Display serves as the company’s “budget-friendly” monitor, intended to cater to a broader audience compared to the $4,999 Pro Display XDR that targets professionals. Nevertheless, at $1,600 it remains a display on the higher end of the cost spectrum.
The good news is that there are numerous top-notch monitors available that not only rival, but also surpass Apple’s offering in terms of quality. If you’re in search of an external monitor for your Mac Studio or any
The best folding phones in 2023: the 6 best ones you can buy
Folding smartphones have taken the world by storm. Initially, they appeared futuristic and exciting. However, with time, they have been refined and improved to cater to everyday use. Their prices are gradually decreasing as the technology advances, but they still remain expensive purchases, making it crucial to make the right buying decision.
Currently, there are two types of folding smartphones available in the market. The first type resembles a regular non-folding phone, which can be unfolded into a larger tablet-like