Google’s first-party smart home products have always been a great option for those firmly in Google’s ecosystem. The Nest Hello video doorbell was itself an excellent option, thanks to its awesome design and super smart features. Now, there’s a follow-up, in the Google Nest Doorbell. Now, the Nest Doorbell doesn’t actually replace the Nest Hello. …
First-party headphones are the thing now. Apple changed the headphone world with the AirPods, while Google has been building first-party buds like the Pixel Buds for a few years now. Last year’s OnePlus Buds offer a solid all-around experience for OnePlus users. Now, the company is back with a higher-end approach: The OnePlus Buds Pro. …
Google Stadia has had a bit of a rough go. The service was billed as a way to easily get console-quality gaming without having to actually invest in a console. But complicated setups and buggy performance made it a tough sell. Since then, Google has been working hard at improving the overall Stadia experience, making …
The original OnePlus Nord signaled somewhat of a return to the company’s roots. While OnePlus’ higher-end phones are great, they’ve become increasingly expensive, doing away with the company’s original mission of offering flagship-quality phones at an affordable price. 2020’s Nord changed that, bringing the price-of-entry down for that much-loved OnePlus software. Now, we’re on the …
Whether you’re a professional astronomer or a novice, everyone knows the biggest barrier to gazing into deep space. High-quality telescopes are very expensive. Sure, plenty of cheap options are available through retailers like Amazon. But those telescopes will only take you so far. A professional-grade telescope that can give you stunning views of deep-space objects …
The PlayStation 5 is a definite step ahead of the previous-gen PS4, thanks to its improved performance and great new user interface. But perhaps the best thing about the new console is its new controller. The PS5 controller isn’t just an update — it’s a total generational leap. Of course, the best things about the …
Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve really missed movie theaters. I’m someone that absolutely prefers going to a theater to see a new movie, rather than seeing it at home. That’s thanks in large part to the expansive, room-filling audio. But surround sound systems for the home are getting better too — and the …
True wireless headphones are everywhere these days, but they’re not created equal. While the likes of the Sony WF-1000XM4 and AirPods Pro are easy sells thanks to their high quality, if you don’t want to spend as much cash, you’ll need to do a little more research. Happy Plugs thinks it has the solution with …
Everyone is releasing true wireless headphones these days, but the best ones still get a little pricey. The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds come at $280, while Apple’s AirPods Pro cost $250. JBL, however, is here to undercut the competition with the new JBL Tour Pro+ TWS headphones. The headphones are still relatively expensive, coming in at $200. …
Recently, Nokia completely revamped its smartphone lineup, doing away with the older number naming scheme in favor of the new C-Series, G-Series, and X-Series. The G-Series sits firmly in the midrange — and the latest model in that series is the new Nokia G20. The Nokia G20 costs $200, which means it’s pretty affordable. But …
