When it comes to audio gear, there seems to be a non-stop stream of portable speakers coming from every direction. Well established brands are adding them to their list of specialties, while entirely new brands are coming out with their own unique models. It can be difficult for brands to stand out in such a …
Bluetooth speakers are some of the most popular audio products on the market right now. If you’ve been shopping around, you may have noticed that every manufacturer wants to cash in on the trend. Unfortunately, designing a good Bluetooth speaker comes a set of challenges. Wireless transmission can diminish sound quality, and the form factor …
Bluetooth is quickly becoming the connection method of choice for the smart homes of the future. Bluetooth offers you a high bandwidth connection with quick data transfer rates and low power draw. If you’ve spent any time looking at smart devices, you’ve surely noticed that there is a huge range of products. Everything from speakers …
When it comes to smartwatches, you’ve got plenty of options. While most smartwatch makers attempt to be a “jack of all trades” by cramming tons of features into one compact device, they usually come up a little short in each department. Polar takes a different approach to watch technology. They focus on a few core …
Although wireless networking is now more advanced than ever, there are two major issues impeding its functionality. The first is bandwidth, although technologies like MU-MIMO and 802.11ac have taken some impressive strides in the right direction. The second is range. Wi-Fi signal can only go so far, and depending on the obstructions, often this signal …