Erin Lawrence

 Camping season is in full swing, and unless you own an RV you’ll need some shelter to sleep in. If you own a truck, you’ve probably contemplated one of the cool looking truck bed tent models.  Are they worth it?  What considerations do you need to be aware of with this type of tent? Can you use it with a tonneau cover? Click for the full blog review plus a video.

 Headphones designed for runners and athletes are all about staying in place during your activity. Whether it’s cushioned foam holding earbuds in, or clips or bands that can help keep things steady, if your primary use for headphones is sports, you’ll want to be sure they come with the ability to hold them in place. But there are other cool features you can find built right into headphones, including water or sweat resistance, heart rate monitoring, personal coaching, and more.    

 One of the major complaints from early adopters of 4K technology is that getting original content in 4K has been difficult. The Philips 4K Blu-ray player now allows you to watch 4K movies like The Martian, Deadpool, Batman vs Superman, Star Trek and more. Plus, built-in streaming gives your even more content options from services like Netflix too.

 I test a lot of headphones, and while just about any pair you get will insert music into your ears, when it comes to higher priced headphones, you want to make sure the sound quality is top notch. Do the new Sony MDR-XB950BT over-ear wireless headphones deliver?

You’ve probably been reading a lot about 4K and HD TVs in your hunt for a new television, but which format is best for you? How do you know what the major differences are between them? Read on for a short primer on the 4 main differences betweem HD or 1080p, and 4K or Ultra HD.

 There’s a world of choice when it comes to receivers. How do you know where to start your search for the perfect unit? Check out Best Buy’s Top 5 list.

 There are all kinds of reasons you might want a wireless speaker; backyard BBQs, camping trips, or just keeping entertained while working in the backyard. Sony has a new small, portable speaker out that can do the trick. Check out the SRS-XB2 “Extra Bass”.

 The Roku Streaming Stick has been a popular device for turning ‘dumb’ TVs into smart streaming devices instantly and inexpensively.  So it’s good news then that Roku has just released its new version. Is it worth upgrading from your existing Roku? To see what the differences are, and how well it works overall, read the full review.

 It’s one thing to read about the amazing new TV technology that’s out there today, it’s another to experience it for yourself. From crystal clear resolution that’s more than four times better than your current HD TV, to eye-poppingly rich and bright HDR colour, Samsung’s best TVs were on display in Calgary at a recent event.

 To hardwire, or not to hard wire? That may be the question for backyard dwellers this summer. If you’re looking for some great outdoor speaker options for your space, you’ll first need to decide if you need portable versatility, or if you want to make your installation permanent.  Either way, we’ve got a list of great outdoor speaker options for each scenario.