Steven Hill

Lighting isn’t very interesting, is it? I mean, other than different fixtures, the lights themselves are pretty unremarkable, right? Flick a switch, and on comes the light. Flick it again, and off it goes. I mean, totally yawn, huh? Well, that is unless you happen to have invested in the new Philips Hue personal lighting system, which allows for quite the personalization, versatility and convenience. Want to see how innovative lighting can be? Read on for my preview of the Philips Hue lighting system.

 With Overwatch—available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows—Blizzard Entertainment has cast aside the sword and sorcery shtick from which it spawned the uber-successful Warcraft and Diablo series of games. Instead, Overwatch is an accessible and character-based, multiplayer, first-person shooter set in a future where global chaos and tyranny is battled by adventurers, sentient robot ninjas, cyber cowboys, and other assorted misfits of science. But, where once Blizzard ruled the world of competitive e-sports gaming with its StarCraft titles (until games like League of Legends, Dota 2 and others stole the crown), can Overwatch’s gameplay return Blizzard to the top? Read my review of Overwatch to find out.

 Summertime always reminds me of all the amazing camping trips I’ve had in the past. Few experiences can compare with chilling out by a campfire under a blanket of stars with some of your best buddies. I’m fortunate in that I’ve had lots of opportunities to go camping over the years, and have amassed quite a bit of gear to help make any camping experience awesome. So, what do you need for a successful camping excursion? Read on for some of my recommendations for what to bring camping with friends.

 Forget about walking anywhere this summer. Walking is for suckers anyway, right? And why should you have to go anywhere under your own lame bipedal power, when you could be travelling there in true sci-fi style with a new hoverboard? Yes, hoverboards are back for summer, and I’ve got the lowdown on these upgraded and safer new hoverboard models.

 For me, summer has always meant travel. Whether it’s on a much-needed vacation or an extended summer road trip to visit friends and family, I just tend to want to be on the move and explore a bit more when the weather is hotter. And as a rabid gamer and online addict, I always bring my laptop with me wherever I go, which means I usually also have a bag of accessories in tow. So, just what are my five laptop travel essentials? Read on and find out.

 Summer is here, and that means picnics, beach time and lots of fun outdoors. And everyone knows summer fun also requires suitable, loud tunes to keep the party rockin’, and today you need to travel light, too. Thankfully, there are lots of cool little portable Bluetooth speakers out there, that let you stream your music wirelessly from a smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-enabled device. And, 808 Audio has a few new options at Best Buy for anyone looking to take and share their music on the go, or just have more convenience at home or in the office.

 Becoming a parent for the first time is a bit of a scary thing if you don’t feel entirely prepared or ready to care for and nurture a smaller, smellier and needier version of you. Heck, even if you think you’re prepared … you’re not prepared for a baby. Not even close. But, while I can’t ease your mounting soon-to-be-parent anxiety, I will offer you the 10 lessons you learn as a new parent, as I know them. Maybe it’ll help.

Summer is here, and that means time to get outside to enjoy nature and fresh air with the family. Camping has always been a popular outdoor summer season activity, however for novices it can be somewhat daunting trying to ensure you’ve got the proper equipment for your camping excursion. But, don’t worry; I’m here to help you avoid the hassles with my list of the most popular gear for camping this summer.

 When you think of the typical Father’s Day gift, it’s usually a gaudy and loud tie that comes to mind, and is the punchline to every comedian’s joke. However, if you’re having trouble finding dear ‘ol dad the perfect present for Father’s Day, you don’t have to stray into that clichéd territory, because there are plenty of other simple ideas for things your father will love this year. So, read on for my recommendations for the most stereotypical gifts to buy your dad on Father’s Day.

 The Rio Olympic Games 2016 kick off on August 5 and run until August 21, meaning there’s a couple of weeks’ worth of awesome summer sports lined up for your viewing pleasure. Sitting in front of your big screen for big stretches during massive events like the Olympics also means you’re going to need something comfortable for your posterior (that’s your butt, for those who were wondering), so I’m going to give you my picks for the best recliners to watch The Olympic Games.