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Headphones are quite an essential commodity for practically every music lover. And given how intertwined music can be with our lives, it always makes sense to get the best components suited for our purpose. We also have to consider what we’re going to use the headphones for. Some users like it for some casual music
There are many differences between Jabra and Plantronics: Jabra was founded in 1983, whereas Plantronics was founded more than two decades earlier, in 1961. Jabra is headquartered in Denmark, whereas Plantronics is located in sunny California. Lastly, Jabra manufactures mostly for the consumer market, whereas Plantronics is well known for supplying headsets for the Apollo
When we talk about thermostats, you must get the best out there. Given the kind of competition we have in the industry today, we have a handful of devices out in the wild, which gives users the best experience they can expect. Most thermostats are smart now, which means they can learn from your usage
People who appreciate the convenience and versatility of 2-in-1 laptops had been limited mostly to the Microsoft Surface series of touchscreen computers. But with the recent release of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, Microsoft’s dominance in this niche market segment has been put to a test. If you’re looking for a 2-in-1 laptop in the second
Getting a smart home WiFi system is imperative if you want the best coverage for your home or office. However, given the sheer number of devices that are available out there, it can be quite an ask to pick the best one suited for your needs. Two of the best routers that come to mind
Alternative carriers, also known as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), operate on the networks of the top four carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint), but their plans and services are often much more competitive and attractive. One of the newest alternative carriers to enter the heated mobile market is called Mint SIM, and we’re excited
Looking at Beats’ current headphone line up, it’s impossible to miss two nearly identical models: the Beats Solo 3 and the Beats Studio Wireless. How come then that the less expensive of the two, the Beats Solo 3, is newer, lasts longer on a single charge, and features Apple’s new W1 chip that promises to
Chromebooks have been around for quite some time now. While it hasn’t exactly managed to replace conventional notebooks as Google planned, it has surely made a dent in their market share, even if the impact is not prominent enough. But because of updates sent out by Google in the last few years, the Chromebook is
The Moto G5 was announced earlier this year as the fifth iteration of the popular Moto G series. It comes with a fairly attractive hardware specs sheet under the hood, coupled with a pretty great design, which makes it one of the best mid-ranged smartphones money can buy right now. Fast forward to June and
If you’re in the market for a soundbar for your new 4K TV or as part of your home audio system, the Sonos Playbar and the Bose SoundTouch 300 are two soundbars you should definitely consider. Both cost $699, both are expandable, and both offer many enticing features. The major benefit of a soundbar over
Rugged phones are not exactly popular, mainly because mobile manufacturers don’t pay much attention to it. However, there are a handful of companies out there that focus on rugged smartphones so as to tap into the niche. Companies like Kyocera and CAT are at the forefront of rugged smartphone market. Kyocera has been in the
When it comes to laptop-tablet hybrids, there are a number of choices in the market today. But which ones are better suited for you? To ascertain that, you will have to narrow down your requirements. Are you looking for media and performance? If yes, then there are options from a variety of manufacturers, mostly Android.
Samsung launched the Galaxy J7 2017 earlier this month and the handset is expected to go on sale later next month. The company surpassed all of our expectations with the smartphone, especially given what we have seen with the predecessors over the past couple of years now. This is no longer just a run-of-the-mill mid-ranged
So, you want the ultimate Android smartphone, a future-proof device with an exquisite build quality, the latest hardware specifications, and cutting-edge features? If that’s the case, “Samsung” used to be the default answer. But with the announcement of Google Pixel, a successor to the Nexus line of devices but made entirely by Google, things got
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is all that people talk about right now. It comes with state-of-the-art design and an impressive hardware specs sheet underneath, making it one of the most desirable handsets in the world right now. The hardware, however, is overshadowed by the completely revamped software that the company is bringing to the fore.
And just like that, LG managed to overshadow arch-rival Samsung for a change. Unfortunately, product confusion and brand dilution aren’t departments one would want to “prevail” in, especially when an exceedingly dense mid to high-end roster could generate serious market cannibalization issues. Even at first glance, there’s plenty to underline the “standard” G4’s superiority over
BlackBerry announced the the Priv in terms of form factor, although the internal hardware and the size. The KEYone is not too different from the Priv in terms of form factor, although the internal hardware and the size are slightly different. The handset is significantly smaller than the Priv thanks to the 4.5-inch display on
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is one of the hottest smartphones available in the market today. The phone comes with a fantastic hardware specs sheet, and a dual-camera setup for the first time on a Samsung phone, making this one of the best phones in the industry today. But we can’t forget the Galaxy S8,
LG has just released its best smartphone yet, the LG V30, and many consumers now ponder whether it’s better than the Google Pixel XL, which was released in October 2016. The price of LG’s new smartphone is expected to be consistent with the pricing of the company’s previous flagships, which usually launch at around $700.
Every OnePlus release comes with huge expectations from consumers who are eager to purchase a flagship smartphone at a mid-range price. The OnePlus 5 is right around the corner, and, so far, it seems that it has what it takes to win over those who still haven’t decided whether the excellent Samsung Galaxy S8 is