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Author Archives: Stewart Wolpin
SmartTechCheck Podcast Ukrainian crisis, role of technology
We discuss the role of technology in the Ukrainian crisis and how it might play how it might ultimately influence the outcome. Watch this episode here on YouTube.
Review of the Tineco Pure One S12 Stick Vac
Tineco’s Pure One S12 stick vac is loaded with features that make it a pleasure to use. When compared to the more than half a dozen stick vacs I’ve been using over the last year — Anker Eufy HomeVac S11 Infinity ($299), Dyson … Continue reading
Posted in smart home, Techlicious
Tagged cordless vac, Dyson, LG, Miele, Roborock, stick vac, Tineco, vacuum cleaner
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Review of the Roborock H7 Stick Vac
At its current sale price of $359 on Walmart, the Roborock H7 is a reasonable alternative to our top cordless stick vacuum pick, the entry-level Miele Triflex HX1, and a highly recommended alternative to the far pricier Dyson V15 Detect and LG CordZero Ultimate. Read the … Continue reading
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Tagged cordless vac, Dyson, LG, Miele, Roborock, stick vac, vacuum cleaner
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The 8 Best QLED TVs to Buy Now
It’s easy to buy a fantastic big screen TV that presents a great picture. Up until recently, though, your choice presented a conflict. Some TVs display a deep and precise color picture but aren’t particularly bright. Other TVs deliver an … Continue reading
Posted in Popular Mechanics, TV/4K/UHD/8K
Tagged 4K, 8K, Alexa, Amazon, Android TV, Google TV, HDR, Hisense, LED, LG, OLED, QLED, quantum dot, Roku, Samsung, Siri, SmartCast, Sony, Super Bowl, TCL, Tizen, UHD, ULED, Vizio, webOS
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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Neil Young vs. Spotify, 5G vs. FAA
Another entertaining podcast with me, and John Quain, and host Mark Vena, in which we discuss the recent removal of Neil Young’s music from Spotify, the Keystone Kops rollout of 5G and Apple’s iCloud sync tribulations. Watch this podcast here … Continue reading
Posted in cell/smartphones, Internet/Social Media, SmartTechCheck Podcast
Tagged 5G, C-band, FAA, FCC, Joe Rogan, Neil Young, Spotify
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Review of the Miele Triflex HX1 Pro Stick Vac
Vacuuming is a stop-and-go activity. You start, then you stop to pick up something off the floor. You need to move a chair. Someone calls. Your vacuuming is constantly being interrupted. But when you turn off its power to deal … Continue reading
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Tagged cordless vacuum, Dyson, HX1, LG, Miele, stick vac, stick vacuum, Triflex
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The Best Cheap TVs to Buy Now
Sofas, mattresses, perfume, wine—skimp on these and you’re likely to have regrets. TVs, though, can be bought for a low price and happily meet your “good enough” expectations without any buyer’s remorse. In TV land, cheap usually means a set that … Continue reading
Posted in Popular Mechanics, TV/4K/UHD/8K
Tagged 1080p, 2K, 4K, 720p, 8K, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Fire, Android TV, Apple AirPlay, Dolby Vision, FALD, Filmmaker Mode, full array local dimming, Google Assistant, Google TV, HDMI, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Hisense, LED, LG, local dimming, Mini-LED, OLED, QLED, quantum dot, Roku, Samsung, Smart TV, Sony, TCL, UHD, ULED, Vizio
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The 8 Best Sports TVs for Game Day
Super Bowl Sunday is traditionally one of the biggest TV-watching days of the year averaging 150 million viewers. In anticipation of the game, now’s the perfect time to replace that old TV. Read the rest of this roundup here at Popular … Continue reading
Posted in Popular Mechanics, TV/4K/UHD/8K
Tagged 4K, 8K, Amazon TV, Android TV, e-sports, FALD, Google TV, HDR, Hisense, LED, LED TV, LG, local dimming, Mini-LED, OLED, QLED, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Super Bowl, TCL, UHD, Vizio, webOS
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Review of the LG CordZero A9 Ultimate Stick Vac
The LG CordZero A9 Ultimate is one of more than half a dozen stick vacuum cleaners that I’ve been testing over the last year or so. Aside from suction power (all that I’ve tested have been good enough for everyday … Continue reading
The Best Hisense TVs to Buy Now
From first-run Hollywood films to binge-worthy series, there’s lots of great stuff to watch at home. Each time you dive into an exciting movie or show, you tell yourself it’s time for a bigger, more immersive home theater TV—as long … Continue reading
Posted in Popular Mechanics, TV/4K/UHD/8K
Tagged 120Hz, 4K, 60Hz, 8K, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, FALD, full array, HDR, Hisense, LED, local dimming, native resolution, OLED, projector, quantum dot, refresh rate, short throw, UHD, ULED
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