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Mobile Devices & Accessories
How to Choose a High-Capacity Portable Charger
In selecting the best large battery bank, you have to determine whether it has sufficient practical energy to recharge your devices, will charge them quickly enough for your needs, and is within the allowable battery requirements for travel by air; the answer will be no until you confirm all of those three factors against the actual model’s specifications. Typically, a…
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Consumer Electronics
QLED vs QNED: What’s the Difference?
When two TVs side-by-side cost the same, Samsung and LG could also have boxes with nearly identical contents written in different words. This could mislead consumers into thinking the extra letter or fancier-sounding name means a better image quality. When comparing the QLED to QNED televisions, however, both terms actually refer to backlit LCD TVs that utilize the same technology,…
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Consumer Electronics
LED vs OLED TVs: What’s the Difference?
An OLED model is likely to produce a better picture quality for nighttime viewing where the room is dark or when lower light levels are used on the screen; however, in situations where the OLED would be subject to sunlight and/or other sources of illumination from lamps throughout the day, an LED TV could still provide a superior picture. Many…
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Consumer Electronics
Dolby Vision TV: What Is It and Is It Worth It?
A Dolby Vision television provides more value when purchased with lower-priced and lower-quality televisions; however, a higher-priced and higher-quality television may not benefit as much from a Dolby Vision image (for example, a very bright and high-quality television). This is because the Dolby Vision standard consists of instructions on how to display different scenes, and since most of the detail…
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Consumer Electronics
How Many Watts Does a TV Use?
On average, most televisions sold today consume approximately 25-180 watts during use; depending on the television’s screen size, the exact wattage can vary widely. A typical mid-range 55-inch model will consume approximately 100 watts. When powered down via remote control, ENERGY STAR rated televisions will use no more than 1 watt. The above-mentioned figures refer specifically to median on-mode wattage…
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Tech Gadgets & Smart Devices
How to Build a Matter Smart Home Without Buying Unnecessary Hubs
You likely already have some Connected Home devices you can use to create a Connected Home using Matter, with many being devices you already own (an iPhone bought within the last year or an older Echo device collecting dust). If you are looking for something new to purchase, the most specific thing you will need is actually something much more…
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Tech Gadgets & Smart Devices
Thread Border Router: What It Does and When You Need One
If you come across a smart lock or sensor which claims it requires an additional hub to function, do not assume that means an additional purchase; one example would be a hub that you currently have in your possession may fulfil that purpose. You simply must ensure that it is the same model as your smart lock or sensor has…
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Tech Gadgets & Smart Devices
Which Zigbee Hub Fits Your Existing Smart Home Gear?
To determine which Zigbee hub is your best option, consider three things: who is currently controlling your Zigbee devices, what can you not live without, and how much effort will resetting the devices to use the new hub take? Based on your answers to these questions, there are three choices: either keep using your vendor’s bridge (if applicable), move the…
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Tech Gadgets & Smart Devices
When a Z-Wave Hub Still Beats a Wi-Fi-Only Setup
If you are currently using a small number of smart home products that connect to your Wi-Fi for power and operation (like smart bulbs, plugs, and other devices), then you most likely do not require another separate smart home hub. Any time you want to use Z-Wave devices in your market or if you want to be able to control…
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Tech Gadgets & Smart Devices
Robot Vacuum for Carpet: What Actually Matters Beyond Suction
The suction number printed on the packaging doesn’t indicate how well the robot vacuum cleans carpeted surfaces. The way the brushes engage the carpet’s fibers, if the robot can drive over the carpet, and if the robot detects that it is on carpet are all things that suction ratings do not communicate. In one creator’s 2026 head-to-head, one manufacturer conducted…
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