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With more than a third of North American homes protected by a video doorbell or some other Wi-Fi-dependent device, it’s reasonable to worry about the growing threat of Wi-Fi jammers. These mysterious ...

Just as promised, Eve Systems rolled out an update last week that will let you upgrade select Eve devices to Matter, the new standard that’s supposed to make Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and ...

Broadcasters want you to know they’re not out to kill over-the-air DVR. The industry group A3SA, which is in charge of digital rights management (DRM) for ATSC 3.0, released a specification this week ...

For a cable box replacement, the Xumo Stream Box could be better at doing cable things. With the Xumo Stream Box, Comcast and Spectrum are leaving clunky cable boxes behind, with mixed results. This ...

PlayOn has launched a free version of its DVR for streaming services, and the timing couldn’t be better. PlayOn’s DVR provides an old-school solution, letting users record shows from ad-supported ...

Hunter Douglas’ PowerView product is our long-time favorite custom-installed smart window shade solution, and this third-generation product is its best ever. The biggest improvement comes in the form ...

It’s been more than five years since I first asked whether ATSC 3.0, aka NextGen TV, would spell doom for over-the-air DVR. The answers are coming in now, and they’re not encouraging. The latest ...

The Victrola Stream Carbon Wireless turntable is the lowest-cost option for Sonos users who want to add vinyl to their audio setup. The Victrola Stream Onyx arrives at a time when Sonos has released ...

The iFi xDSD Gryphon is the all-in-one tool you need to extract the full hi-res audio experience from your audiophile headphones. iFi Audio’s xDSD Gryphon is a remarkably versatile DAC and headphone ...

CDs are an underrated music format and it’s nearly impossible to find a truly high-quality player at a reasonable price. The Backgroove CdPRO BGCS-41 is your best bet. Whether you’ve held onto an old ...

The Fluance RT81 is a high-quality, entry-level turntable that sounds great out of the box. You can upgrade its cartridge and pre-amp with higher-end components down ...