Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to get and stay online tricky. By utilizing his years of experience with the tech and mobile communications industries — success is assured. When not conquering connectivity challenges and testing new gadgets, he enjoys cruising a gravel road in his UTV with some good tunes.
A streaming device is only as good as the services available for it. The Chromecast with Google TV is a great piece of hardware, from the dongle itself and the new remote, but can you get new apps from the Play Store with it?
Your interest may have been piqued when Ring released the new Ring Video Doorbell 3 and Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus. These two video doorbells have very similar feature sets, but they aren't exactly the same.
High-quality, reliable internet is necessary now more than ever before. It's needed for work, entertainment, and education, to keep everyone and everything connected. However, in most cases, living in a rural area means that you don't get fast, reliable internet — I know I don't. I'm hoping that 2021 and 5G can make some real progress in resolving this issue that's gone on far too long.
Sony's PS5 is an amazing piece of hardware both inside and out. That being said, you may not have a place where you can hardwire in your console — plus cables are so last-gen. Let's get your Wi-Fi set up so you can game wherever you choose without being tied down to your router's location.
The new PS5 is built for the next generation of gaming and other entertainment and though some of this is a solo mission, a lot of it is way more fun with friends. Finding friends to play games online is only a few steps away so that you can build the ultimate team to take the next step toward big wins.
Keeping up with all the smartwatches can be challenging, and Fossil keeps adding to the list. We've narrowed down some of the best for 2019.
Mobvoi upgraded many of its watches recently with small incremental changes. However, the TicWatch Pro 3 changes have been are much broader. But are the changes just for the sake of making changes? Should you jump ship from the relatively new TicWatch Pro 2020? Let's see how it all shakes out.
Running out of charge while you're away from home is never fun. But it isn't much better when you have to tether yourself to a wall just to power up your Pixel 5. Here are some of the best battery packs to take advantage of the 18W Power Delivery charging in your phone — and keep you away from the walls.
If you're maybe a little too rough on your phone, you'll probably want to find a case that will keep it safe. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is on the pricey end of phones, so a durable case might be in order for you. These are the best heavy-duty cases around to keep your phone safe.
Whether you are ready to upgrade or just getting started with cordless drills our guide is here to help.
A good over-the-air antenna will get you lots of free over-the-air TV, and these are the best you can buy in 2020.
There are a lot of smartwatches out there and the new Zepp Z is coming in at an angle of premium materials with a solid suite of well-being features. Running its own flavor of software, this watch boasts 15 to 30 days of battery life between charges but that software is left out in the cold for two significant smartwatch features.
A simple USB microphone can ensure that the person on the other end of your video conference hears you the first time, so you don't have to repeat yourself. So whether you are podcasting or video chatting, you can get a great USB microphone on the cheap and these are the best.
Being comfortable is great, but not always easy when you are trying to use a laptop when lounging in your bed or on the couch. Thankfully, there are some great lap desks out there to help you with comfort and effectiveness when working, gaming, or leisurely writing.
Being on the go so much can make it difficult to remember all the stuff you need to take with you. One thing that is rarely left behind is our phone. Using a wallet case not only keeps your Samsung Galaxy Note 20 protected, but also means your wallet is nearby as well. Here are some of the best wallet cases out there.
Maybe you've had your Huawei Watch GT for a while and are looking to switch up the style a bit or just picked one up and you want to add a bit of variety to your style — either we have some great options for you to check out.
Getting a new pair of earbuds to have the perfect fit is important for both what you hear and to keep them from falling out of your ear. Unfortunately, those little rubbery gel pieces can get lost or torn and need to be replaced. Here's the 411 on replacing the ear tips for the Jabra Elite 85t earbuds.
Lenovo seems to be trying to do something impossible with the Smart Tab M10 HD. That is to create a device that is made with high-quality materials, offers the flexibility of a tablet, a smart display, and have a kid-friendly space to explore, all for a low price. Does it succeed?
Keeping all the wires in our lives organized can be tedious and, at times, overwhelming. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to tackle a mess of cords behind a computer desk to the all-important charging cable that falls behind the nightstand. These cable management solutions are the best for all of those situations.
There's no better time than right now to upgrade that TV you've been looking at for years. Between the excellent TV shows, movies, and next-gen gaming out, now is the time to pick up this 75-inch Samsung TV and save some cash in the process.