Tech Reviews Section

Como Audio: Solo — Wireless Music System Review

April 16, 2018

The thing about internet-connected home audio products is that you have more choices than maybe you want for your listening experience. Most importantly, you have Alexa and Google taking over the world...

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HyperX Cloud Stinger review

Giancarlo Saldana

April 3, 2018

If you are looking for a headset that won’t break the bank but still offers you solid performance for any of your gaming or music listening needs, the HyperX Cloud Stinger has you covered. An entry-level model ...

4.5

Patina brings style to a basic drawing app for the Mac

Angelica Marciano

December 15, 2015

Patina, for Mac, compares itself to Microsoft's Paint, which is the easiest program to use for editing something quickly.

Bowers & Wilkins introduces a wireless Zeppelin

John M. Guilfoil

October 30, 2015

The most functional wireless speaker system yet from Bowers & Wilkins, the Zeppelin Wireless includes Airplay, Bluetooth aptX and Spotify Connect - meaning flawless sound is only a few taps away. I rev...

Mukava Ergonomic Table Review

Angelica Marciano

October 9, 2015

The Mükava is designed to complement good posture, to help against unnecessary neck and wrist strain. We like it.

4.7

STM Dux Case for iPhone 6 review

Giancarlo Saldana

July 20, 2015

One unexpected fall is all it takes for your shiny new iPhone 6 to die on you so it’s a good idea to invest in a case that can take a beating. There are plenty of cases out there that completely cover your phon...

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The only thing missing from the Phorus PS5 is a battery

John M. Guilfoil

July 18, 2015

We have been using the Phorus PS5 for a few weeks now, and all impressions so far are good. It is one of the better wireless audio appliances I have ever tested, but that's not necessarily the best news ab...

Creative Sound Blaster Roar has everything that’s missing from most Bluetooth devices

John M. Guilfoil

July 16, 2015

Five speakers, two amplifiers, no wires. It's got some weight to it, and that's about where the similarities end between Creative's Sound Blaster Roar and most other wireless Bluetooth speakers. For ...

iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer Review

Georgeanne Oliver

May 31, 2015

Blast Magazine was given an iCoffee Opus unit for the purposes of this review. With the scary price of a cup of Starbucks and the general fervor with which Americans view their coffee, finding the right at-hom...

WITTI Little Lights

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

March 25, 2015

The definition of witty is to be "amusingly clever in perception and expression". WITTI, a California based tech & design firm is living up to the description. Art, design and function all meet at WI...

Touch Speaker Pro makes it easier than other Bluetooth speakers

Krista DeJulio

February 13, 2015

Everyone has tried their hand at Bluetooth contraptions. They are weirdly hard to set up and take up time and patience with the average person. And who has time to call Geek Squad? The new portable speaker i...

Bryston unveils gorgeous new subwoofer

John M. Guilfoil

February 11, 2015

Here's a quick look at the new Model A Subwoofer, introduced today by Bryston. We'd like to see it uncovered, but what we do know is that this is Bryston's first subwoofer that does not use 8-inch drive...

4.3

Nixeus In-Ear Earphones review

Giancarlo Saldana

January 24, 2015

In-ear earphones are great when hitting the gym or when you're going to be moving around a lot, but some of us like a good pair that can go beyond the workout. The problem is that many of the better-sounding pr...

Skye Wireless Technology Gives New Life to Old Docking Stations

Aneri Pattani

September 2, 2014

Is your old iPod dock sitting in a corner collecting dust and looking lonely as you utilize Bluetooth and other technological advancements that allow you to play your music wirelessly? Thanks to an innovative n...

Roundup: Snugg iPhone Cases You Should Consider

Aneri Pattani

January 20, 2014

OtterBox cases for iPhone tend to steal the show, but there are other phone case brands worth mentioning as well. Snugg provides a variety of cases that can protect your iPhone and keep it stylish too. Pouch ...

Panasonic SCNT-10-D Tough Portable Speaker System

2013 Blast Holiday Gift Guides: Music

Farah

November 25, 2013

Happy Holidays from Blast Magazine. As we close out our sixth year, we're putting together a series of holiday gift guides to get you into the holiday money-spending season! We start with... The 2013 Music Gif...

Consumer Reports Classifies Monster’s M7 7-inch Tablet as a “Don’t Buy”

Beth DeMilt

November 7, 2013

Although Wal-Mart had high hopes for the $150 Monster M7 tablet found exclusively at their store, Consumer Reports does not believe it is worth the money. After testing, Consumer Reports found that the table...

RingMeMaybe App Prevents Spammers (or bad dates) from Finding Your Real Phone Number

Beth DeMilt

October 15, 2013

Sometimes the Internet is the only thing that can defeat the Internet. Thanks to the RingMeMaybe app, set for release on Thursday, October 17, iOS users can now circumvent the spam associated with entering you...

5 Mice (and other input devices) for the 2014 computer

John M. Guilfoil

October 14, 2013

Oh good lord, computers are dying! Actually, no they're not, but that's a separate rant. Computers aren't dying. They're not going away. You're not all going to be using just iPads and Nexuses (Nexi?) and Su...

Neptor/Eagle Tech Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard smartphone accessory

Tested: Five smartphone accessories NOT for the iPhone 5S or 5C

John M. Guilfoil

October 7, 2013

Hubbub. That's what it is. Apple releases some new phones (same size as the old phone) and the world goes nuts with accessories. Nuts. Bonkers. Insane. All in the name of SEO. Fact is, most people don't h...