In a world where people are cutting out cable and playing more video games than ever, there’s a real, if very niche, use case to be made for gigantic, TV-sized computer monitors that usurp the vaunted position of home theater centerpiece from traditional TVs. Philips’ Momentum 559M1RYV 55-inch 4K HDR…
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After more than a year of invite-only “early access” trials, Amazon launched its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, in March 2022. It enters a crowded market of cloud-based game console alternatives, including Google Stadia, GeForce Now, and Xbox’s Cloud Gaming service. All of them allow you to, at least theoretically,…
Read MoreLogitech Lift ergonomic mouse review: Ergo-easy
Vertical mice are … an acquired taste. The purest expression of the ergonomic mouse, its sailboat-like shape encourages you to grip it like you’re shaking someone’s hand, preventing you from twisting your wrist from hours of use on end. Because it takes time to get used to and, frankly, doesn’t…
Read MoreTraeger’s new Timberline series grills can cook pretty much anything outside
There are certain foods people often associate with grilling. You can slow smoke a brisket, char a whack of burgers, or maybe even fire up some veggies if you’re trying to balance out the barbecue. Traeger, however, hopes hungry backyard cooks will use its new Timberline-series pellet grills to cook…
Read MoreXbox Series X vs PS5: How to pick between the two biggest new game consoles
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launched in November 2020. Due to supply chain issues and all manner of global complications, however, you may still be weighing your options when deciding which console to buy. With a string of awesome exclusive games tied to each and a selection of…
Read MoreMake cooking and cleaning less of a chore with these discounted home accessories
Whether you’re wrestling with an outdated vacuum or looking for some brand-new tools to streamline kitchen prep, finding quality home accessories on a budget can be quite the challenge. But that doesn’t mean you should give up quite yet. Target has an array of deals, including Vitamix blenders to help…
Read MoreCES 2022: TVs get bigger and brighter thanks to little LEDs
Few things embody the annual Consumer Electronics Show like a heap of giant new TVs. Every year, manufacturers line their booths with acres of displays to show off their latest, greatest, and flashiest new televisions and the tech that makes them work. Even if you don’t get to walk through…
Read MoreNeat Microphones King Bee II review: A natural fit
The new Neat Microphones King Bee II is an affordable entry-level condenser mic that aims to fill the role of an all-purpose studio recording tool for singers, musicians, and podcasters. The King Bee II tones down the look of the original King Bee microphone—with its cartoonish yellow grill and stripes—while…
Read MoreNeat Microphones Bumblebee II review: Sonic depth on a budget
The Neat Microphones Bumblebee II USB condenser mic promises easy-to-use features and high-resolution output in a competitively priced, compactly styled package. Being both affordable and aesthetically pleasing makes it an intriguing option for podcasting, gaming, streaming, and video conferencing. But a mix of design improvements to streamline user workflow and…
Read MoreMaster & Dynamic MG20 review: Object D’Audio
The word “audiophile” carries a lot of weight when writing about speakers and headphones. Even for tech-savvy people—or, perhaps, especially for them—it serves as a warning sign and window into a highly technical, often aspirational world. It’s a world where it is not enough for the sound that comes out…
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