Tag: Mass media technology
Samsung S95C OLED TV review: jaw-droppingly gorgeous
Samsung S95C OLED TV
MSRP $3,300.00
“The S95C is the best TV Samsung has ever made”
Pros
- Incredibly bright colors
- Perfect black levels
- Pristine overall picture
- Great upscaling
- Awesome for gaming
Cons
- Mediocre sound
- No Dolby Vision support
I’ve been looking forward to this review for months. Since visiting Samsung Display at CES 2023 earlier this year and learning about significant improvements to its second generation of quantum dot OLED (QD-OLED) panels, I’ve been expecting the S95C would offer everything
Honor Magic Vs review: a load of old hocus pocus
Honor Magic Vs
MSRP $1,695.00
“The Honor Magic Vs has a pretty design and glorious open-screen visuals, but the buggy, disappointing software, poor quality camera, and concerns over durability mean it can’t be recommended.”
Pros
- Easy to use when closed
- Two-day battery life
- Big screen is great for video
Cons
- Buggy, unrefined software
- Lacks dust resistance
- No wireless charging
- Poor wide-angle camera
We need more big-screen folding smartphones like the Honor Magic Vs to take on the mighty, market-dominating Samsung
Victrola Stream Carbon review: the turntable for Sonos fans
Victrola Stream Carbon
MSRP $700.00
“For Sonos owners looking to add vinyl to the mix, the Victrola Stream Carbon might be the turntable you’ve been looking for.”
Pros
- Sound is excellent
- Quality Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
- Easy wireless setup
- Connects to any Sonos in your house
- Big, universal volume dial
- Clean, modern look
Cons
- Expensive
- Basic app
- Motor is a bit noisy
I’ve got a confession to make: although I consider myself a “vinyl guy,” I’ve owned several Sonos speakers
Best iPad Deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Pro
Officially, the biggest deals are behind us, at least until later this year, but even so, it’s still possible to find some great iPad deals. Discounts have appeared on several of the most popular iPads. But rather than recommend you do all the work, we’ve rounded up the best iPad deals you can buy online today, with fantastic discounts on the new 10.2-inch iPad, the latest iPad Air, the travel-friendly iPad Mini, and the top-of-the-line iPad Pro. You can also
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