Neil Jansen
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Neil Jansen is a writer, musician, and A/V specialist based in Kalamazoo, MI. He has been a performer and lover of technology for his entire life and is the regular "ask for product recommendations" guy for his family and friends. Besides his home theater, Neil is very invested in vinyl and hi-fi equipment and considers himself an avid collector. He loves Star Wars and is proud to be a lover of Marvel blockbusters as well as classic films forgotten by his generation.
Passive or active speakers: Which setup is right for you?
Both passive and active speaker setups have their merits. Here, we discuss their pros and cons to help you decide which is right for you.
KEF’s Reference, Blade speakers updated with metamaterials
KEF promises these new versions of its speakers will have even better sound quality thanks to the use of Metamaterial Absorption Technology.
Fox Weather expands to new streaming, linear platforms
Fox Weather adds new platforms for its weather service. Both live TV streaming and over-the-air options are available or coming soon.
Roku adds Live TV Zone to homescreen
Roku will be implementing a "Live TV Zone" on the main menu of its most recent update. The Live TV Zone offers access to the Roku Live TV Channel Guide.
Samsung Freestyle portable projector to ship by February 8
The Samsung Freestyle portable projector should be available in early February -- with a free case if you order from Samsung.
Roku named No. 1 Smart TV in 2021, expands to Sharp TVs
Roku Inc. announced its second year of being the top-selling Smart TV OS. Roku has signed a deal to implement the OS on Sharp Smart TVs.