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by Staff Writer · Posted 08/13/2019
Coming soon to B&H, the Nest Hub Max is Google’s most recent virtual assistant-enabled display. Available in both chalk or charcoal, the Nest Hub Max takes the features of the original Nest Hub to new dimensions. Starting with the touchscreen, the Max upgrades from a 7" at 1024 x 600 resolution to a 10" display with 1280 x 800
by Rich R · Posted 04/05/2019
In the 1960s, we saw starship captains flipping open a pocket-sized device and talking to their crew in orbit, and family members calling one another in full color through what looked like a TV (or at least, what a TV looked like at the time). Steven Spielberg once said, “There is no such thing as science fiction, there is only science eventuality,” and just 50 years after these shows originally aired, you can video chat with anyone around the world while waiting for a taxi, ask a speaker to play your favorite sappy love song, or tell your TV
by M. Brett Smith · Posted 03/25/2019
Continuing its trend of surprise announcements, Apple has unveiled yet another updated device. This time, it's a refresh of the lauded wireless headphones, the AirPods, which feature bolstered specs across the board, including bumps in battery life, efficiency, and sync times—not to mention just-added voice-activated "Hey Siri" functionality.
The secret behind the AirPods' impressive update is the new Apple-designed H1 chip, which
by M. Brett Smith · Posted 03/07/2019
Sonos announced its 2nd-Generation Sonos One Smart Speaker today. In doing so, the company answered the question: How do you better the best? If you're familiar with the original Sonos One at all, then you probably know it made every credible "best smart speaker" list of 2018. An enviable position, sure, but one that begs the question of where exactly do you go from there? Well, Sonos has the answer, and it's by adding Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE
by Rich R · Posted 02/11/2019
Thanks to a partnership with Sonance, Sonos now offers in-wall, in-ceiling, and outdoor speaker options. They’re all available in pairs, and are all optimized for use with the
by M. Brett Smith · Posted 02/14/2018
5G, the next generation of wireless technology, is nearly upon us. With the first specs now established and multiple carriers announcing plans to launch 5G networks later this year, it’s time to get familiar with all things 5G. Don’t worry though: this won’t be some jargon-laden deep-dive. Instead, we’ll give you the 5 things you need to know about 5G.
What is It?
At its most basic, 5G is simply a set of wireless networking standards—think of them as rules or requirements a network must meet to be called 5G. The G in 5G stands for “generation
by Lawrence Neves · Posted 01/31/2018
Experiencing double vision when purchasing a television? It's a process that can be as stressful and as life-consuming as anticipating a birth. Okay, that may be overstating it a little bit. But just a little bit. Both decisions will cost you. Both things will bring noise and confusion into your house. Both will require a lot of love and attention. But only one will return that love and attention and fulfill you, entertain you, and keep you happy for years to come.
Okay, children DO look better in family photos. I'll give them that.
But
by Rich R · Posted 12/01/2017
SVS just announced its new app-controlled 4000-series subwoofers, and with 1200W of RMS power and a 13.5" driver, they just might literally raise the roof. The SB-4000 (SB referring to its sealed-box design) is available in black ash or piano gloss black and features a 19 to 310 Hz frequency response
by Michael Antonoff · Posted 11/05/2015
What is a projection screen and what is it used for?
A projection screen is a large reflective surface, usually white, that’s typically hung on a wall in a room at some distance in front of any type of digital or film projector for the purposes of entertainment, training, education, or sales presentation. Compared to a bare wall, a projection screen affords higher reflectivity, resulting in a brighter picture. A screen also bestows a more uniform image surface and truer color rendition. Still, there are special paints that can be applied to
by Daniel Bockrath · Posted 10/28/2015
Audiophiles rejoice! B&H is happy to announce the inclusion of a premier high-fidelity brand to the company’s ever-expanding catalog of professional and personal audio solutions.
Marantz offers a broad range of home hi-fi equipment that includes CD players, super audio CD players, Blu-ray players, network