When it comes to “things I have to do” versus “things I want to do”, vacuuming falls in the former category. Yes, you need to keep your home clean. But once you’ve gone to work, done the dishes, and cleaned the cat’s litter box, Netflix beats vacuuming every time. To be sure, running a vacuum …
Just a few years ago, wireless earbuds were the technological equivalent of a knock-knock joke. Nobody used them unless they were being intentionally ironic. Sound quality was terrible, and there was no stereo. But with the advent of true wireless stereo, wireless earbuds have become a perfectly viable device. With this new, improved technology has …
Back before the invention of VHS tapes, a projector was the only way to watch a video in your home. These old-school projectors required reel-to-reel tape, and only hardcore hobbyists used them. With the advent of VHS, and later DVD and Blu-Ray, home projectors nearly disappeared. Outside of an office environment, you’d hardly see them. …
Just a couple of generations ago, within living memory for some people, electricity was a luxury. Forget about smartphones, PCs, or internet access. As recently as World War II, less than half of American homes were even wired into the electrical grid. Now, if the power goes out for more than five minutes, people start …
In the modern era, we all seem to be a little obsessed about capturing every moment of our lives and sharing it on social media. There’s something to be said for the authentic quality of moments captured without a lot of set up, so both photo and video cameras that can clearly depict our day-to-day …