Plex says that it’s bringing music and photos functionality back to its core video streaming app. This is a major reversal of the multi-app approach that Plex announced about 10 months ago, though the company notes that Plexamp and Photos will still be offered as optional standalone apps. The decision tobreak music and photos out of the core Plex apptook a lot of people by surprise, but it wasn’t necessarily a “bad” idea....

Read update CES 2023 is bringing a lot of great new audio tech into our lives. The most impressive example of which is theRazer Leviathan V2 Pro. This beamforming PC soundbar features an infrared camera that detects where your head is and tracks it to deliver the best 3D spatial audio possible. 🎉 The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro is aReview Geek Best of CES 2023award winner! Make sure to check out our full list of winners to learn about exciting products coming in 2023....

Quick Links TheRing Peephole Camis a solid copy-paste of all the best parts of Ring’s traditionalvideo doorbell, with an added lens to act as a peephole replacement. Ideal for apartment dwellers, the Peephole Cam is easy to install, simple to customize, and captures some pretty stunning HDR video. Ring Peephole Cam Unboxing and Design: What We’ve Come to Expect From Ring The interior portion of the Peephole Cam measures 2.26 x 4....

Samsung is going all in with generative AI. The latest launch of the Galaxy S24 series saw Samsung introduce a set of new AI features which were later rolled out to older smartphones as well. Smartphones won’t be the only ones getting new AI stuff, though. Now, Samsung has just unveiled new Galaxy AI features for its Galaxy Watch smartwatches. Samsung has just announced that it will be unveiling a set of of AI-powered health features to the Galaxy Watch later this year....

TheSamsung Galaxy Tab S9looks great, but it ain’t cheap. That’s why Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ last year. These affordable tablets integrate with the Samsung ecosystem and offer a wealth of important features, though they aren’t quite as flashy as the S9 series, and now the Tab A9+ is available in the United States. The standardGalaxy Tab A9has been available for a few months in the international market, but it hasn’t yet arrived in the United States....

Samsung sells a lot ofsmart TVs, from budget models with decent displays to large high-end models with almost every feature imaginable. The company’s latest TV is firmly in the latter category, but it’s still missing at least one must-have feature. Samsung has announced the 2023 83-inch class OLED 4K TV (model 83S90C), as a new size option in the company’s OLED lineup, which already includes 55, 65, and 77-inch screens. It has most of the same features as the other options, including minimal bezels around the screen, HDR10+ support, 4K resolution, Dolby Atmos audio, AI-powered upscaling with Samsung’s “Neural Quantum Processor 4K,” four HDMI ports, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz with FreeSync Premium, and Wi-Fi 5....

The world’s a pretty loud place — highway noise, construction work, bustling city streets. Not only is it nice to be able to tune out that noise once in a while, it’s even nicer when you can do it while listening to your favorite music. Calm the chaos with our favorite noise canceling earbuds of the year, theSony WF-1000XM4, now down to $248 ($30 off). There are plenty of noise canceling earbuds on the market these days, and while you may pick up a pair or two to keep at home, in the office, or wherever you like to hang out, you may only use so many at a time....

Computer components are one of those things you don’t really want to cheap out on if you can avoid it. You buy a cheap fan or a cheap hard drive, and a year later, you’re hearing rattling and clicking sounds. The need to avoid cheap components often results in PC builders—especially gamers and other enthusiasts—overspending unnecessarily on some components, and nowhere is this more obvious than with motherboards. Expensive Motherboards Don’t Add Much for Most People Motherboards all do the same basic thing: they allow all of your components to communicate with each other, and they usually have a few dedicated components built in, like a sound card, Ethernet adapter, or Wi-Fi....

Quick Links We published a lot of tutorials, editorials, reviews, and news stories in 2022—and you read them all, right? Joking aside, there are certain articles our readers really loved this year. Let’s take a look back at the top ten. If you’re curious, this list was made up by looking at pageviews for every article published on How-To Geek in 2022. In a very literal sense, these are the articles people read the most this year....

Your 9th-generation iPad’s 10.2-inch display is great for watching movies and playing games, but you’ll want a case to protect the glass screen from scratches and cracks. Smart Cover for iPad (9th generation) Apple’s Smart Cover for iPad provides enough protection for most people while remaining thin, light, stylish, and practical. It not only automatically puts your iPad to sleep when closed, you may fold the cover into a stand....

Read update Voice over Internet Protocol(VoIP) enables us to make phone and video calls over the internet, providing cost-effective and accessible connection capabilities for homes and businesses. If you need a replacement for your landline, these are the best. UPDATE: 28-05-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best VoIP services you can use. 8x8 What to Look for When Selecting a VoIP Service in 2024 Gone are the days of the landline telephone....

8BitDo is best known for its retro-inspired game controllers, but the company has also branched out into other categories. Today, 8BitDo announced a mechanical keyboard based on the Commodore 64, and you can pre-order it now. The newRetro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Editionis based on the design and color scheme of theCommodore 64, the popular 8-bit computer that was first introduced in 1982. The color closely matches the original “bread box” Commodore 64, with a beige frame, dark primary keys, and gray keys for the function row and arrows....

Quick Links Despite the distinct lack of Android phones with MagSafe-like capabilities, I’ve been using MagSafe as an Android user for a few years. It started on a whim, and now I can’t use an Android phone without a MagSafe case. My MagSafe Journey on Android My MagSafe journey started with the Galaxy S22 back in 2022. I wanted to slim down my everyday carry, especially for running. So, I bought aPeak Design magnetic case from Amazon, and it worked surprisingly well....