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Ring will be launching its next video doorbell product into the market next month and, as always, it comes with a few new perks. It is the new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, and it is currently available for pre-order for just $180. The new model features a new head-to-toe 1536p resolution (150 degree view, side to side and up to down) that shows more of what’s going on outside your door. A feature that only it’s pro model had to offer until now. Not only should you be able to see every little detail about someone approaching the door, but…
Grammarly has already become one of the most popular grammar tools out there for monitoring your typing and guiding you into the right direction when you make mistakes. The tool offers so many benefits to help shape your digital voice on and offline and extends further with paid features as well. Now, it will be going even further with GrammarlyGo, a generative AI feature that can type for you. The new GrammarlyGo feature will function as a personal assistant similar to ChatGPT, providing advice, answering questions, and even typing for you. You’ll be able to ask it for examples of…
Microsoft launches a new Xbox controller color and the internet loses its mind. Well, not really, but it sure did cause a lot of chatter on platforms like Reddit and Twitter. Maybe because it’s another off-normal color option that helps take you away from some of the plain black and white. It is the new Velocity Green Wireless Xbox Controller and it is currently available now via Microsoft’s website as well as select retailers (links below). It’s MSRP is $64.99 (the current normal MSRP for wireless Xbox controllers). The new controller features a mostly (“velocity”) green design that spans the…
It looks like Ring is tightening the noose in an attempt to raise more profit for the company. It is doing this by taking away some of the free features that came with its Ring Alarm system, forcing users to pay into a Ring Protect subscription. Thankfully. this doesn’t affect anyone who has already purchased into a Ring Alarm and you also have until March 28th to buy one before having to face these new requirements. However, as of March 29th, the changes will take place for new users buying into one of these. One of the affected features includes…
There are so many ways to automate various things around the home to make repetitive tasks less of a burden, allowing you to focus on the more important things in life. The smaller solutions include plugs and switches, while the more complex solutions can control HVAC, automate doors, and even window coverings. The latter, being something that Somfy is looking to make a little more user-friendly. One of the two biggest setbacks that prevent most consumers from considering their window coverings as part of their smart home is power. It would be nice to be able to automate your blinds…
Back in 2020, Yamaha launches its YH-E700A ANC headphone model that took on the likes of Bose’s QC 35 II and claimed its space within the active noise-canceling (ANC) market. Since then, there have been plenty of Bose vs Yamaha reviews and comparisons, making for a successful entry for the company. Now, it has launched the successor to the YH-E700A headphones, calling the new model: Yamaha YH-E700B ANC Wireless Headphones. The new model features a noticeable change to the overall design of the headphones, along with some improvements made to its signature features (such as ANC). And although the tiny…
It looks like Meta (Facebook) is starting to realize that it needs to be affordable if it is going to continue to be competitive. Leading to some upcoming price drops for both the Meta Quest 2 256GB edition (previously the Oculus Quest 2) and the new Meta Quest Pro headsets. Most notably, the company announced today that it plans to drop the price of the Meta Quest Pro headset by $500. This will bring the price of the Quest Pro to $999, making for a smart move by the company. Especially, as more companies continue to pop up looking to…
Before diving head-first into the rabbit hole of opinions and focus points, I have to point out that my overall impression of Tesla remains quite high. Tesla is an incredible company, filled with innovation and unlimited potential that has only barely been tapped into. This story helps to summarize some of the experiences and opinions thus far after 6 months of ownership. It may sound a little roughly weighted into the direction of negatives at times, but that is only because the company does appear (at times) to think that “its feces doesn’t stink” (to put the term in a…
Subway is trying to do everything it can to remain relevant within the fast food industry. With so much competition that has formed over the years, the company has struggled to stay on top as one of the most recognizable sandwich brands, losing a little to others here and there. Now, the company is looking to the future as a new way to boost its popularity, showing a preference for EV (electric vehicle) owners. It appears that the company is looking to build what looks to be the next generation of Sonic drive-throughs with a little mix of McDonald’s playroom…
As our devices grow more powerful, so do the batteries as they continuously need additional juice to stay alive. Because of this, the same thing applies to the power banks we use when it comes to keeping them charged when you don’t have access to an outlet. Now, it is all about how much “mAh” you can pack into a power bank so that you can get the most out of it. Including charging your devices (ie, smartphone) a number of times or charging multiple devices at the same time. We have been testing Excitrus’ Power Bank Ultimate, which is…