We’re right in the middle of an epic snowstorm here in Washington, D.C. where snowfall measuring in the double digits muffles normal suburban sounds to amplify the sounds of snow like the occasional boom of thunder (aka thundersnow) and flakes that are pounding the ground. Sound changes when there is snow on the ground but…
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LG HOM-BOT Turbo+ Cleans & Monitors Your Home via Your Smartphone #CES2016
This is a sponsored post When I was a kid, I used to wonder how much my future life would be like The Jetsons. Would I order breakfast with a push of a button before delivering my kids to school in little bubbles that dropped from my flying spaceship and come home to a spotless…
Follow Me and Cox Communications for the Latest Tech Trends & Innovations from #CES2016
This post is sponsored by Cox Communications With the holidays behind us and the new year in its infancy, it’s time for CES. Put on by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is a global consumer electronics and consumer technology trade show that brings together over 150,000 attendees and thousands of vendors from around the world…
Solve Digital Storage Problems with Netgear ReadyNAS
I am a NETGEAR Ambassador and I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and review. Netgear’s ReadyNAS 214 is a flexible home backup solution and full-featured file server that runs applications like the Plex Media Server. What’s Plex? Read on. Everyone has a lot of media. The iPhone 6s has a…
4 Ways to Experience Dolby Sound in Theaters & at Home (w Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation giveaway)
Earlier this week I shared how Dolby Atmos transforms your living room into a home cinema thanks to three dimensional sound and while the sound is amazing, you can experience Dolby Atmos and Dolby Cinema in theaters with these exciting new releases and another fabulous movie giveaway from Dolby! Looking forward to Friday’s long awaited…
How Dolby Atmos Transforms Your Living Room into a Home Cinema with 3D Sound (w giveaway)
Yellow, banana-loving, practically unintelligible and yet so lovable are the Minions. Last week Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s Minions was released on Blu-ray with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack for superior sound in the comfort of your living room. Dolby Atmos for the home has been called the next revolution in sound for home entertainment as it…
GIVEAWAY: Tile 4 Pack
Although mentioned in my Gift Guide for Dads, Tile is for everyone and once you get your first set, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. These square Bluetooth trackers can be attached to just about anything to ensure that when you lose your stuff, you get it back. Install the app, stick or…
Video Review: How to Set Up & Use Master Lock Bluetooth Smart Padlock #LSSS
This is a sponsored post We already know there is an app for everything but in the era of smart products, Master Lock’s Bluetooth Smart Padlock ($49.99 for the indoor version, $59.99 for the outdoor one) may be a wise investment for those who need to be able to provide access to belongings in a…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Frequent Fliers
I proudly carry my Star Alliance Gold card, my preferred airline’s Elite card, and the confidence that comes with TSA Precheck whenever I fly. I know the best places to stop in the airports to grab a quick and healthy bite to eat, know just what to pack to make travel a breeze whether going on…
Using Amazon Echo to Play Pranks on Your Sister (w giveaway!) #EchoHolidays
In our house, someone is always listening to our conversations and while it may sound creepy, we love that our Amazon Echo can hear us. Named Alexa, our Echo sits in our kitchen where she sits, listens, and awakens when she hears her name and responds to the commands that follow. She’s full of practical information…
