David Beren

Sometimes you just want a television that sits in an entertainment center and, other times, you want a full-on movie theater-like experience right in your home. For those in the latter category, ultra-short throw projectors are a must-own piece of technology.  Whereas televisions commonly offer pictures up to 85 inches, with an ultra-short throw projector, […]

Key Points The first FPS meaning is “frames per second,” and the other is the popular gaming genre, “first-person shooter.” A first-person shooter game is one in which gameplay is shown from the player’s perspective on the screen. Frames per second is often considered one of the most critical aspects of understanding how strong your […]

When someone thinks of a camera to use while playing sports, traveling, or any kind of immersive activity, GoPro is almost assuredly the first name that comes to mind. A major technology success story over the past two decades, GoPro has become synonymous with the name of the entire action camera industry. As Kleenex is […]

Key Points: With Chromecast with Google TV you receive access to thousands of apps all available through the Google Play Store. Even in 1080p format, there is support for both HDR content in the form of HDR10 and HDR10+. The HD 1080p variant is powered by an Amlogic S850X2 SOC, which is a slightly less […]

The popularity of the Nintendo Switch and Valve Steam Deck is giving rise to yet another cloud-based gaming handheld in the very near future. Logitech announced the “G Cloud Gaming Handheld” set to arrive in North America on October 17th.  Interestingly, Logitech is taking a different approach with its handheld focusing heavily on cloud gameplay […]

Key Facts In spite of the heavy losses Coleco incurred as a result of a decline in the sales of its console Telstar, its other offerings enabled it to remain afloat in the gaming sector. ColecoVision was created in 1981 when executives took advantage of the dip in the price of components. The console was […]

Key Facts Atari was founded in 1972 by Ted Dabney and Nolan Bushnell. Its Atari VCS had sold 15 million copies by the end of 1982. The Atari 2600 was inducted as part of the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2007. There are few video game consoles that are as iconic and important as […]

For a long time, handheld gaming has been at the forefront of the video gaming world, and for good reason. The Nintendo Switch, which has been around for five years now, has sold over 112 million consoles and the Nintendo DS and the Game Boy remain the second and third-best-selling consoles of all time.  While […]

What was once a promising technology has been all but forgotten. A little over a decade ago, 3D TVs were hailed as the future of television. 3D movies like Avatar were all the rage and the TV industry wanted to ride this wave right into your home. As every major television manufacturer jumped on the […]

If you have ever found yourself scrambling to locate or remember the password to your Netflix, bank, or phone account, you’re not alone. All too often we can find ourselves thinking we know the password to something we haven’t logged into in a while, only to have completely forgotten it. This is why password managers […]

Key Points Compaq was a computer manufacturer that produced high-quality personal computers at affordable prices. Compaq was founded in 1982 and, only five years later, was a fortune 500 company with 1 billion in revenue. Compaq ultimately failed because of a risky acquisition (DEC) and price wars with large competitors like DELL and Intel. When […]

For many people, the words “solar power” conjure up ideas of big industrial facilities and black tile-like objects on rooftops. The reality is that solar power is far more than that, up to and including battery packs that have been around for a while and make a great addition to any home or travel kit.  […]

Volvo has long been at the forefront of car manufacturers making the commitment to go fully electric across their lineup. The Swedish car manufacturer has indicated that, by 2030, every car they sell will be electric. The beginning of this transition appears to be starting soon with the release of the Volvo EX90.  Selling alongside […]

Key Points: Anbernic makes very niche devices that appeal to an audience who really loves the idea of retro gaming on a small screen and on the go. Adding games to any of the Anbernic consoles is usually pretty straightforward by connecting the device or a microSD card to a computer and dragging and dropping […]

Key Points The fifth generation of gaming consoles introduced 32- and 64-bit technology, as well as a jump from 2D to 3D graphics. Spanning from 1993 to 2006, this generation included iconic platforms like the Nintendo 64, original Sony PlayStation, and more. Other consoles included in this generation were the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Atari Jaguar, […]

5 Facts About the Atari Lynx It was the first handheld game console to launch with a color LCD screen. The Lynx was released in 1989, the same year as the Nintendo GameBoy. It wasn’t actually developed by Atari but by a third party called Epyx. It offered hybrid 8-bit and 16-bit power. The handheld […]

Key Points: The Nintendo Switch, with it’s ability to function as a home console and a portable console has helped it sell more than 111 million units since 2017. Swapping to a new dock that is smaller, more portable or has more features could increase the potential of the Switch. Switch Lite has limited dock […]

Key Points Post the gaming market crash in 1983, the collective revenue shrank by 97% over the next 2 years. The market started back up in 1985 when Sega and Nintendo entered the market. Nintendo had superior display and interesting games that made it the clear winner of the third generation Video game consoles. The […]

Key Points A smartTV is a device that performs many of the functions of a computer. It can have a touchscreen, voice activation, internet access, and an operating system capable of running applications to play games or stream video. The LG C2 was voted the best overall Smart TV. If budget is a concern, the […]

If you stepped back in time to the early 1990s, the idea of a single computer disk holding more than a few megabytes of data would have been considered quite futuristic. All of that changed when a company known as Iomega introduced its “Zip drives.” With the ability to hold 100MB of data on a […]

Key Points: The Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk is ultra-sturdy. Once fully built, the desk can hold up to 350 pounds of weight on its steel legs. Vari’s Electric Standing Desk promises you can build the entire desk in less than five minutes.  The VariDesk Essential two-tier desktop has one shelf that is home to […]

Key Points The Sonos Arc is capable of delivering crisp, immersive sound. It is worth considering soundbars which come with additional features such as Wi-Fi connectivity, number of HDMI ports, and optical support. You should ensure your TV has the following inputs: HDMI, ARC, or optical inputs. For years, television speakers have been considered good […]

Key Points Contrary to popular belief, Roku is not a TV manufacturer. What they do is contract with other TV manufacturers to provide all the software required. The TVs have all the features and is made without compromising quality in any way. Out of all the Roku TVs that were tested TLC seems to have […]

Key Points: Available for under $30, the Roku Express offers you the complete selection of Roku’s 700,000+ movies and TV shows, including its 300+ live free TV channels.  The Roku Ultra features outstanding Wi-Fi with 50% more coverage area, and its Ethernet capability allows you to stream your favorite movies and TV shows with outstanding […]