By Mike Riley
I have listened to a fair number of the best Bluetooth wireless speakers, so when Fender released its Monterey Bluetooth Speaker ($349.99), I was intrigued. Fender is best known for its eardrum crunching guitar amplifiers, so I was curious to know how well Fender made the transition from its 20th-century electric guitar roots to 21st-century wireless sound. Read on to find out.
By Mike Riley
With Apple's introduction of the AirPods, the flood gates have started to open for companies that traditionally sold wired Bluetooth headsets to dip their toes into the truly wireless Bluetooth earbud market. A recent entry is 808 Audio's Earcanz Tru Wireless Earbuds ($79.99). How do they hold up against Apple's more expensive wireless Bluetooth earbuds? Read on to find out.
By Mike Riley
HomeKit is the predominant home automation technology for all iOS users. However, what if your home is occupied by family members who prefer Android phones over iPhones? Cross-platform smart lighting solutions exist, but they typically require their own base station and additional configuration to get working. Elgato has created the Avea lighting products to provide Android and iPhone users access to technology that pairs and operates as easily as the Apple HomeKit does. Read on to find out if Elgato has succeeded with this intent.
By Mike Riley
The Rome Total War series continues to make a big splash in the iPad gaming arena with yet another Total War release, ROME: Total War - Alexander ($4.99) only a few months after the previous expansion release on the platform. Read on to find out if this latest addition is worthy of your mobile gaming time and budget.
By Mike Riley
Elgato has continued to expand its Eve line of HomeKit-compatible, home-automation products, with two recent additions being Eve Degree and Eve Light Switch. This article takes a look at both of these smart-home products to see if they are worth the investment.
By Mike Riley
I am always on the lookout for creative new hardware applications that enhance the iOS experience. Therefore, when Archeer mentioned it had a product that allowed iOS devices to participate in a wireless microphone experience, I was intrigued. The Archeer VHF Bluetooth Microphone System Mini Portable Singing Mixer ($68.99) is a dual-microphone and receiver package that allows both the included mics and an iPhone or iPad to connect to the receiver over Bluetooth. Read on to find out how well the product delivers on this audio configuration.
By Mike Riley
Scosche has become quite a prolific iOS hardware accessory company, with a number of new products being released seemingly on a monthly basis. This article provides quick reviews on three of the company's products: PowerStream FlatOut Flow Cable, StrikeDrive Converter and the StrikeLine Adapter.
By Mike Riley
Apple's HomeKit has made setting up home automation a simple affair. However, some products still require additional hardware bridges and networking knowledge to implement effectively. Koogeek's Smart Light Bulb ($54.99) attempts to solve those headaches by including all the HomeKit connection hardware in the base of the light bulb itself. Read on to find out if this bulb is smarter than all the rest.
By Mike Riley
Another day, another case; Or so it seems. As in other iOS-related accessory categories, iPhone and iPad cases are so numerous and varied that it is a considerable challenge for companies to strongly differentiate their products in the marketplace. That's why when a really unique design comes along, it's worth taking notice. One such case is the Palmo for iPhone or iPad (starting at $26.99). Let's take a look at what makes it unique.
By Mike Riley
Though known predominantly for its displays, Vizio has ventured into the realm of portable sound with its Crave Go ($199.99) portable Bluetooth wireless speaker. Did the company imbue it with the level of quality and functionality that Vizio is known for? Read on to find out.