November 2016


FUN FRIDAY: Robot “Goes Rogue?”

Finally, after years of warnings from sci-fi writers and conspiracy theorists, the robot revolution is finally here. Well… not really. The story of the “rogue robot” at the Chinese tech trade show sounds a lot…



Before you buy that cheap 4K TV…

If you’re looking for bargains this year, you’re certainly going to be tempted by some of the 4K TVs you’re seeing in holiday ads. I’ve seen a 50″ 4K TV advertised for under $300, which is…



Consumer Electronics Equipment for Holiday Trips

The holidays mean long road trips for many people each year. Make sure you have the consumer electronics equipment you need for your holiday trip. Is a trip to Aunt Bertha’s for a holiday dinner in…


Is this the “Golden Age” of wireless?

Anyone else remember this record? It’s actually one of the first actual CDs I bought, back when buying a CD was an incredibly forward-thinking thing to do. But that’s not the point of this article, not…


REVIEW: DIRECTV 4K (Late 2016)

As we inch closer to 2017, it’s time to take another look at 4K and answer the question, “Is DIRECTV still the place to be for 4K?” After launching with a lot of fanfare this past…


STREAMING SATURDAY: Is Netflix Slipping?

As the streaming services continue to battle for market share, it appears that the crown has begun to slip from Netflix’s head. While Netflix remains the most popular streaming service, its position has been on…



DIRECTV Now? DIRECTV When?

Well, time’s running out. DIRECTV Now, the streaming-only service, from AT&T, was expected to launch this month. Other sites claimed to have memos which put the launch at November 4, but it’s been two weeks…


DIRECTV adds Oxygen in HD

DIRECTV adds another channel in high definition… Oxygen, which targets female older millennials, gen-X, and younger baby boomers, has finally gone HD on DIRECTV on channel 251. There. I know, this channel isn’t terribly interesting for…