Home Advice (Image credit: Wikipedia / The359 – Own work) The 105th Indy 500 date is set and the race underway this Sunday, live from the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The biggest oval race of the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series will see 135,000 fans (in face masks, of course) cheer on defending Indy 500 winner… Read more
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Nest Cam Outdoor vs Nest Cam IQ Outdoor: What’s the difference?
(Pocket-lint) – When Google-owned Nest announced a redesigned smart home security camera in the form of the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor, it saw the power and intelligence of its Nest Cam IQ Indoor moving outside. The newer model improves upon its predecessor, the Nest Cam Outdoor, with a number of design and feature changes that offer a better,… Read more
read more...Gigabyte Aorus FV43U USB-C Gaming Monitor Review: King of the 43-Inch Class
Our Verdict The Aorus FV43U misses a couple of things as a TV replacement, but for gaming, it has few equals. A huge and accurate color gamut coupled with high contrast, 4K resolution and 144 Hz makes it a great choice for both PC and console gamers. For + Class-leading contrast + Huge color gamut… Read more
read more...Matter is the new name of Project CHIP, the partnership that promises to simplify your smart home
Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP) — the ambitious smart home partnership that will see Apple, Apple, Google, Samsung, the Zigbee Alliance, and dozens of other companies work together on an open standard — has gotten a new name: Matter. The rebranding comes ahead of the first Matter certifications, which are set to arrive before… Read more
read more...Philips latest gaming monitor boasts a 240Hz IPS panel and HDR
Home / Peripheral / Monitors / Philips latest gaming monitor boasts a 240Hz IPS panel and HDR João Silva 2 days ago Monitors Philips has recently announced a new monitor, expanding its ever-growing portfolio of gaming displays. The latest addition is the 272M1RPE, an IPS gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate that delivers smooth… Read more
read more...Nvidia’s latest GeForce driver preps for Metro, Resident Evil and Mass Effect
Home / Software & Gaming / Drivers / Nvidia’s latest GeForce driver preps for Metro, Resident Evil and Mass Effect Matthew Wilson 14 hours ago Drivers, Featured Tech News There are several big games coming to PC in May, including the likes of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, Resident Evil Village and the Mass Effect Legendary… Read more
read more...Why does Amazon hate its most enthusiastic smart home fans?
Blink’s cheap wireless cameras have seen better days.Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Blink, the Kickstarter success bought by Amazon in 2017, has long been synonymous with inexpensive battery-powered home video cameras that don’t require a monthly contract for cloud recordings. Open-source projects like Homebridge, Home Assistant, and HOOBS have made the cameras even… Read more
read more...SecretLab Titan SoftWeave Gaming Chair Review: a Minimalist Dream
Our Verdict The Secretlab Titan is a minimalist chair with many customizable adjustments. Unlike many gaming chairs, there’s no lumbar pillow. But it’s still a good throne for taller people. For + Very sturdy + Easy to assemble + Firm and comfortable + Helps maintain good posture Against – No lumbar pillow – Lumbar adjustment… Read more
read more...Panasonic 2021 TV lineup: everything you need to know
Home Advice (Image credit: Panasonic) Having announced its new flagship OLED, the JZ2000, at CES back in January, Panasonic has now released the details of the rest of its 2021 TV line-up. It comprises four OLED models and three LCD TVs and includes the brand’s first-ever 48-inch OLEDs – in fact, there are three of… Read more
read more...How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5
Home Advice (Image credit: Sony) Despite still being in its relative infancy, Sony’s PlayStation 5 games console is already serving up some stunning gaming experiences. The shift up to more consistent true 4K graphics at both 60Hz and, remarkably, 120Hz is joining forces with wider, better use of high dynamic range and the impressive efforts… Read more
read more...Nils Frahm: “When I like something I want to know why; I want to understand the principle”
Home Features (Image credit: Leiter Verlag) “I suppose you can’t have true respect for something unless you’re willing to challenge it,” we posit to Nils Frahm. “Exactly,” he replies. “Exactly.” It feels good to have Frahm agree with you. Not only because his music is as much part of our homes – and the What Hi-Fi?… Read more
read more...Compact cassette tape inventor Lou Ottens has died aged 94
Home News (Image credit: Laura Balbarde at Pexels) As reported by Dutch publication NRC Handelsblad, the inventor of the compact cassette tape, Lou Ottens has died aged 94. Ottens began working at Philips in 1952 and became the head of product development for the company’s Hasselt division in 1960. Here, he started his journey to… Read more
read more...Elgato’s new Light Strip can make your setup look more chill
Elgato, the Corsair-owned company known for its gaming and creator-focused streaming tech, is expanding into smart lighting. It has introduced the Light Strip, a thin strip packed with 108 dimmable LEDs that can be mounted via sticky adhesive, bent, and trimmed to fit wherever you’d like them to go. These can be controlled over Wi-Fi… Read more
read more...HomeKit makes Ikea’s cheap buttons and motion sensors much more powerful
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Ikea’s new $9.99 / €7.99 / £6 Trådfri Shortcut Buttons and existing $14.99 / €12.95 / £12 Trådfri Motion Sensors recently gained HomeKit support to the delight of many Apple device owners. Importantly, the addition is cumulative… Read more
read more...Philips 2021 TVs to offer sound personalisation and a hearing test
Home News (Image credit: Philips) Philips has announced that most of its 2021 European Android TV range will offer Mimi Sound Personalisation technology. Mimi Sound Personalisation lets viewers alter their TV audio to match their individual needs. Users can take a short hearing test – on an iOS or Android device – to create a… Read more
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