Chromecast Audio is a fairly new offering in the Chromecast device lineup. It lets you stream audio without wires. In fact, it can turn your old speakers, radios, and boom boxes into Wifi enabled speakers. Design The Chromecast Audio is a small black circular device about 2 inches around and approximately ½ inch thick. The … » Learn More about Google Chromecast Audio – Inexpensive & Useful
New Google Hardware Makes a Splash this Season
Google’ New Assistant CEO Sundar Pichai kicked off the new Google hardware launch with the promise of a Google Assistant that can handle a two-way conversation and which would become a unique Google Assistant for each user. He promoted the Google Assistant’s AI interface as the current big shift in technology, equal to the PC … » Learn More about New Google Hardware Makes a Splash this Season
Samsung Gear S2 Watch Review
The battle for wearable tech items is in full swing and of course, Samsung is a participant in this arena. In fact, Samsung has had several versions and several renditions of watches. The Samsung Gear S2 Watch is one of their best efforts. The Samsung Gear S2 is a good-looking, well-designed device. Its round watch … » Learn More about Samsung Gear S2 Watch Review
iPhone 7 Review – Is Apple Just Playing Catch-Up with the Competition?
Since its inception, the iPhone has been a well-designed, meticulously produced and innovative product. The iPhone 7 is still a thing of beauty with its thin, strong body and its power and speed, yet this year’s model is lacking in innovation. Playing Catch-up with the Competition In many respects, the iPhone 7 is just keeping … » Learn More about iPhone 7 Review – Is Apple Just Playing Catch-Up with the Competition?
Google Home Makes Its Debut
Google is going head-to-head with Amazon. The new Google Home device is pretty much a copy of the Amazon Echo that we reviewed last year. This makes for an interesting battle as these two major companies duke it out in the artificial intelligence home platform. Design While the Amazon Echo is a 9” tall, 3” … » Learn More about Google Home Makes Its Debut
Surface 4 Pro – A Real Laptop Replacement
Microsoft touts their Surface line of devices as the tablets that can replace your laptop. After several years and three previous generations, this statement is finally true. The Surface Pro 4 is a tablet that has most of the benefits of a laptop. The original Surface tablet that debuted in 2012 had many drawbacks including … » Learn More about Surface 4 Pro – A Real Laptop Replacement
Samsung Note 7 Recalled as a Serious Fire Hazard
In August, 2016, Samsung released their new Note 7 cell phone to rave reviews with some reviewers calling it the best phone ever. Then disaster struck. Consumers inundated Samsung with stories of the battery on the Note 7 exploding or catching fire. In early September, Samsung announced that it was recalling about 2.5 million Note … » Learn More about Samsung Note 7 Recalled as a Serious Fire Hazard
Personalizing Windows 10 Anniversary Edition
While Windows has always been customizable, but Windows 10 and especially the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition have made it easier than ever for you to give Windows your own “personalized” look and feel. If you don’t yet have the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition, Read our article on Forcing the Windows 10 Update or try the … » Learn More about Personalizing Windows 10 Anniversary Edition