Review

 Comparing a router to a muscle car probably wouldn’t seem like an apt analogy, but in the Nighthawk X8, Netgear has built a unit that is designed to roar with power. Outfitted with a variety of features and unique hardware connections, this is a router aimed at users who know their home networking situation and want to raise it to another level.

 2016 is going to be the most exciting year for the wearable yet. We’ve already seen brands like Fitbit improving their brand by putting all of their new features forward. We’re going to have wearables that help us de-stress by encouraging better breathing and then there’s Microsoft Band 2. The Microsoft Band 2 looks to go above and beyond its competition by offering features that nobody else does. In addition to the usual run of notifications and trackers, Band 2 is the first wearable that flexes to offer help with your sleep, on the golf course and in the gym in the same package. Find out more about my experiences with Band by reading onward.

Fitness trackers come in all shapes and sizes, but for the most part they all feel very familiar: weird connected to charge them, big bulky shapes for heart rate monitoring, and a sporty, plastic look. There’s one brand that’s gone in a different direction, however: Misfit. Focusing on attractive, fashionable hardware with smart fitness and sleep tracking, Misfit has brought a number of products to market. The latest, the Misfit Ray, wound up on my doorstep a few weeks ago. I took it for a test run (and lift, and nap). Here’s what I found out about the Misfit Ray Fitness and Sleep tracker.

 I’m a huge fan of Arlo cameras. I’ve been using them for several months and I’m impressed with their ability to withstand all weather conditions while still streaming great video. Now Netgear has brought the Arlo inside with the Arlo Q, and this camera comes with all the bells and whistles including sound and zone detection.

 I recently made the dramatic change of living in an one-bedroom Vancouver condo to a three-bedroom house in Toronto and needed an easy, wireless speakers system like Sonos to fill it with super-sounding music and set the right the right tones. Read on to discover the top five reasons why I think Sonos is the the leading wireless speaker on the market today. 

 Today I present the findings of my rescent round of experimentation with the new Dyson V6 Mattress Vacuum Cleaner. Ok, it’s really not as formal as all that, but I did test the dickens out of this thing, so click on through to see how it went!    

 Venture through a twisted world full of terrifying beasts, devious traps, and hidden secrets in Dark Souls III, built exclusively for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. You’ll journey across dark landscapes, face unrelenting challenges, and delve deep into RPG gameplay as you try to find a way to survive in the face of colossal enemies. Come find out inside why Dark Souls III is the game fans have been waiting for.

 Curved monitors promise to ease the eye-strain and deliver a more enhanced gaming experience on your PC. Some people are not sure about how well curved monitors actually work, so make sure you read on to find out Syd Bolton’s experience with the Samsung CF391 32″ monitor and watch the included video to help make your own conclusions.

 Having owned a Dyson canister vacuum for many years, I didn’t think it was possible for something to perform better than the one I have. However, the DC66 outperforms it and is about half the size of DC28. Finding more dust and dirt in places after I’ve previously vacuumed is just the start. Read on to find more about this compact, yet powerful release from the Dyson family

 For Gears of War fans, April is the month we’ve been waiting for. The much-hyped Gears of War 4 Early Access Multiplayer Beta has officially kicked off as of April 18th. I was fortunate enough to get a chance to rev up my lancer chainsaw in a limited (early) early access period this weekend, and absolutely loved it. Come see how Gears of War 4’s multiplayer is going back to basics, while also adding tons of new features at the same time!