We took some time to speak with Larry Goldman (interview below) with Kwikset about the latest of their smart deadbolt locks. The Kwikset 916 which functions as a touchscreen version of their previous model we have spoke about in the past (which used buttons), offers all of the same features and benefits as the previous model did, only it also has a touchscreen that feels natural to the touch, offers a completely blacked out screen when not in use, and a security measure to make sure nobody can determine the pattern or collection of keys that you hit. It uses…
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Zack Bishop
Zack comes with a number of years in the technology industry. Specializing in live production and sound recording, his background also extensively covers other categories such as lighting and A/V technologies. With a strong history of both covering and thoroughly understanding technology and science in nearly every category imaginable.
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TobyRich demonstrated their SmartPlane today at CES. Ten minutes of flight time, controllable via your smartphone and coming soon (February) they will have an app allowing you to dogfight with other planes. Currently (as of this article) the SmartPlane is considered sold out leaving the price tag a little high, but is normally available here on Amazon. Once the plane comes back into stock, it should be selling for around $69. Check out the following videos for additional
Microsoft recently announced that Windows 10 will natively support the MKV and H.265 HEVC formats and now they are at it again, this time with another format (flac) showing they are ready to catch up to the rest of the codec world. This information was leaked by Gabriel Aul with the following tweet: Keen eyed #WindowsInsiders will notice something cool about this pic. Something to look forward to in the new year! Now users won’t have to rely so much on finding 3rd party software such as VLC Player for their high quality audio and video needs. Given, if you are one…
Microsoft announced a few days ago that the upcoming Windows 10 will fully support the new HEVC (H.265) and MKV video formats. This is important just as much as it is expected since the industry is making a major push to the new HEVC format to enhance the quality of streamed video while being able to support higher resolutions such as 4K. This will also help with reducing file sizes for locally digital (backed-up) copies within your personal library. This will improve support for the formats across all applications installed on a Windows 10 system. MKV is also a widely used…
Apparently Apple decided that 4K wasn’t enough to create a splash in the market. Instead, they have brought you the next generation all-in-one iMac computer, with a 5K screen. Either they are seeking to impress, or they felt a little intimidated by the sudden boost 4K screens have been getting lately. This 27-inch iMac will attract most graphic designers, photographers and video pros for sure. With it’s oh-so-sweet resolution (5,120×2,880) using technology derived from the well-known retina screens, you will find it very difficult to look for imperfections. Inside the new screen, you will find an AMD Radeon R9 290X along with an…
To further strike at the competition, GoPro has announced a smaller, more affordable, entry level camera to compete against the lower priced action cameras on the market. This will force competing companies such as Polaroid, Contour, and Midland to step up their game. The new camera is simply titled “Hero” and will support the following specs: 1080p video at 30fps 720p video at 60fps 5MP stills (at up to five frames a second) QuickCapture & Burst Photo modes Auto Low Light
Fess up! You know you want one of these in your mega living room. Sadly though, it may not fit within your wallet’s comfort zone (unless you’re one of the lucky few in the “1%” of society). This summer, Samsung finally launched its famous 105-inch Ultra HD TV (model UN105S9) to the consumer market. They have been bragging about it and showing it off at shows like CES for a few years now, and now it could be yours. It is gigantic, and it takes up a lot of space with its stand. It also weighs 200 pounds “without the…
It has been reported by PC Advisor that Samsung will be discontinuing sales of it’s laptops (including Windows and Chromebooks) in the European market. This is an interesting twist to the market since Samsung has a number of competitive models available, including those that incorporate solid state drive technology for quick response times and quick boot times.