Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images OLED displays are found in a range of today’s technology products, from TVs, laptops and monitors to tablets, wearables and handheld gaming consoles. They began to gain traction in the early 2010s, with tech reviewers praising their inky blacks, vibrant colors, wide viewing angles,…
Gece33/Getty Images An Apple TV is undoubtedly one of the best streaming devices you can buy. It lets you watch movies and shows, listen to music, and even mirror your iPhone or Mac screen to the TV. For the most part, the experience is hassle-free. But like…
Pugun Sj/Getty Images Almost everyone wants to keep their Internet activity private. Even if you don’t visit embarrassing sites, you probably want to make sure that Facebook doesn’t decide which ads to show you. But even if you can minimize the extent to which your…
Nvidia may be widely considered the king of the GPU industry, but some customers may prefer to look for alternatives. Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 is incredible, but surely there must be a cheaper option? Well, China tried to fill this niche – and, unfortunately, it failed from the start….
daily_creativity/Shutterstock Truth be told, the PlayStation 5 is now six years old, nearing the end of its current lifespan, and based on the models of older generation consoles, Sony usually releases a new console before the end of the 7th year of the current one. But this…
Master Press/Getty Images Smart View is a feature in Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 4.3 or later that mirrors your phone or tablet’s display on your smart TV. This allows you to view media on the big screen while controlling it with the device in…
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Apple HomePod is more than just a smart speaker; it’s a robust command center for all things music streaming, smart home, and Siri. The Apple HomePod returned in 2023 with even more bass and clarity than its predecessor, and the HomePod…
Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock As laptops become more and more affordable, they have also become as essential to the student experience as backpacks and laptops. The demands of being a student haven’t necessarily changed much, however, writing papers, conducting research, taking notes in class, and adjusting to…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s been 30 years since the first IPS (In-Plane Switching) monitor hit the market, making IPS technology a veteran in the display screen field. Although the market has seen the declining popularity of TN (Twisted Nematic) panels and increasing…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mesh Wi-Fi systems get a lot of noise these days, but you can still get fast, reliable network performance with a traditional single-unit router. Brands like TP-Link, Netgear, and Belkin are just a few of the manufacturers making standalone…