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 Having a smart home is amazing, but the Wi-Fi connection issues that have come along with it have been challenging. As I’ve added more devices I’ve understood the need for a powerful router like the Linksys Max-Stream AC5400. Now that I’ve tested it out, I’ll never be able to use a basic router in my smart home again. Save

 Does your child have a best friend? Maybe not just a real one, but a toy that also accompanies him everywhere? Edwin the Duck, an app-connected toy, could become that new best friend that helps your child do everything from learn, to have fun in the bath, and fall comfortably asleep at night. Save

 Mobile PC gaming is always a balancing act: graphics capabilities, screen size, battery life and resolution versus size and price. The ASUS ROG GL552VW gaming laptop is designed to be on the less expensive end of the spectrum, but does affordability compromise its cred? Read my review to find out.

 The Carmageddon franchise is back! Now with more carnage and mayhem than ever before, Carmageddon: Max Damage is available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Set in a world of non-stop laughs, over-the-top violence, and crazy power-ups where you battle it out for the number one spot. Come find out inside why Carmageddon: Max Damage is the best game to date in the franchise.

 From Epic Games, the preeminent development powerhouse behind such mega hits as Unreal Tournament and the original Gears of War trilogy, comes their all-new third-person MOBA, Paragon. I’ve been having an absolute blast participating in the game’s Early Access Season, and with the new Paragon Essentials Edition available now, there’s never been a better time to join the fight. Come see what all the excitement is about!

 Classical role-playing game fans take note: SEGA’s 7th Dragon III Code: VFD for Nintendo 3DS has finally arrived, and it was well worth the wait. This is the fourth entry in the formerly Japan-only franchise, now available on our shores for the very first time. Nintendo 3DS is home to some of the best RPGs on the market—franchises like Pokémon, Etrian Odyssey, Shin Megami Tensei, and Bravely come to mind—and 7th Dragon III belongs right up there on that esteemed list. This is the RPG you’ll want to be playing this summer.

   Wireless audio specialists, Jam Home Audio, has released a line of Wi-Fi speakers designed to quickly and easily install a custom multi-room audio system in your home. Let’s take a look at the Symphony and Rhythm speakers and how they perform.

 The next transformational leap in gaming and entertainment is already here. Virtual Reality or VR is the idea of creating digital virtual spaces that we can immerse ourselves into, exploring digital worlds just like the way we would explore the real world. Homido has a smart and simple way to experience VR anywhere using something you’ve probably got on you right now: your smartphone. Want to learn more?

 There is a fantastic gaming kit with apps for the iPad called Osmo, and if you have children between 5-12 you should really check it out. The games are fun, adventurous and educational. Next up by Osmo is Coding. Coding will teach your kids logical and problem solving skills all while going on an adventure with a character called Awbie. Read on to see mine and my kids review of Osmo Coding.

 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.