Best universal remotes

The death of the universal remote control as we know it may be on the horizon (though it’s not here yet). Apps like Apple’s Remote and the Android-compatible Gmote are becoming increasingly popular as big-name developers find ways to make use of emerging mobile platforms, much like smaller offerings from Dijit (iOS/Android) and iRule, but they are limited in scope and require additional hardware that can prove costly regardless of the manufacturer. For now, it appears it may still may be best to stick with a good ol’ fashioned remote control for all your A/V needs.

Monster iSport Freedom review

Built to stand up to the elements and your sweaty workout, Monster’s iSport Freedom on-ear wireless headphones are one of the first to offer a premium audio experience paired with cord-free convenience.

Tips on Choosing a Lens Filter

The art of taking photographs is such a tricky one that you need a number of accessories in order to get everything right. No matter whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, one of the best accessories you will ever need to buy is a camera lens filter. They come in different varieties and they generally add a great dimension to the clarity of the images you will take.

Tips on Using a Camera Filter

Many budding photographers get amazed at the sheer number of lens filters that are available in the market. You generally get to buy the type of filter that is perfect for the type of photography you want to get involved in. you can use these filters creatively in order to make the images soft or warm while there are those that are basically protective, considering that some cameras and their lenses are quite expensive.

Commonly Used Camera Filters

You must have heard or read about camera filters and if you are a new photographer, you must be wondering what specific filters actually do. Since there are different types of these accessories, a simple knowledge of what they do is essential especially if you love good quality images. However, it is also important that you also know a few basic things about lens filters.

Samsung vs. LG: Whose TV belongs in your living room?

While it would be wildly irresponsible to generalize and claim one brand better than another, there are some distinct characteristics among brands that might help with research and decision making when buying a new TV. Here's our take on how LG and Samsung…

Spanish restaurant hacks a sandwich press to bake ‘hot’ ice cream. Say what?

Ice cream sandwiches never looked so good. The ice cream brioche at a Catalonian restaurant is made using a reconfigured sandwich press to bake bread with an ice cream scoop waiting inside. We'll take 20, please.

Underglow isn’t just for tuners anymore! Hands on with Philips’ new Hue LEDs

Philips expands the Hue smart lighting system with the Friends of Hue line, starting with the LivingColors Bloom and LightStrips. They don't do much on their own, but combine well with an existing system.

Better than Brita? Elegantly-designed Soma water filter sure wants to be

Kickstarter success Soma, a beautifully-designed water filter, has finally completed its funding and manufacturing phase. Looks like Brita's got some competition from the little guys.

Google Glass’ European release may be years away, thanks to a problem with accents

Google has recently taken its Glass smart specs to Europe, where they were demonstrated to regulators, however due to issues surrounding Glass' voice control, they may not be released there for several years.