Review

 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”.

 When you hear the name Hewlett-Packard, you might think business. As in business PCs. Durable, competent but maybe a bit on the boring side. However, HP has a wild side and there’s nowhere it’s shown off more than with the new HP ENVY Phoenix gaming PC. I had the time to test one out and the ENVY Phoenix blew away my perceptions of what HP is capable of.

 If you find that cellular reception is a problem in your home or office, then the Eqo Boost from WeBoost may be the solution you’re looking for. Dropped calls, or parking yourself in one spot near a window to get a reliable connection for phone calls can be a frustrating experience, especially when you feel powerless to do anything about it.

Before the Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System, I had tried a few pitcher water filters. They tend to be on the slow side when they work, and because my well water is yellow and smelly, I don’t think they’d be powerful enough to clean this water. With Aquasana, I had fresh, clean water in seconds, and it really does taste great.

 As more of us either use, or are considering using, our iPads or tablets in a live music or studio setting, you know how precarious it can be to have it be both secure and within easy reach. Well, worry no more because the iKlip Xpand from IK Multimedia is here to alleviate your concerns with an incredibly handy and secure method of mounting your tablet to a mic stand or desktop for use on stage or in the studio.

 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.

       Upgrade any stereo system into a wireless Sonos one with the Sonos ZonePlayer 90. Also known as the Sonos Connect, this little white device can easily hook up to an existing receiver or set of speakers in the living room, or anywhere in the home, depending on your needs.

 The 80D is the latest camera from Canon, and aside from a brand new sensor, it has a tiltable, turnable, touchscreen LCD. Video shooters are bound to love this camera, and today we’ll tell you why.

 There was a time not so long ago when the thought of purchasing a quality large diaphragm condenser microphone meant that you were about to drop some serious dollars. In recent years several manufacturers have started to produce top quality mics at an affordable price point and the MXL 2006 may be the cream of this crop.  

 Do you like music that rattles your bones with the sound of thundering bass? Are you also someone that likes your music on the go and personal? Then you might appreciate the new Sony MDR-XB650BT Wireless Headphones with Extra Bass (that’s what the “XB” stands for). I got the chance to demo a pair of these new wireless phones, so read on to find out if they’re worth the good Sony audio name, and if you should be switching over to these babies.