Latest articles by John R. Quain
Brilliant smart home controller review
The Brilliant smart home controller obeys Alexa commands and adds its own motion sensor and in-home video intercom to the mix. But it supports only a few products so far.
QLED vs. OLED TVs: Who Wins?
OLED TVs deliver pristine image quality and amazingly wide viewing angles, but QLED sets deserve your attention because of their brilliant colors and sheer value.
New TVs and Trump's Tariffs: Time to Buy a TV Now?
New tariffs on China—with more scheduled—could cause TV prices to jump.
Orro Switch Review: Some (Unrealized) Bright Ideas
Currently more promise than practicality, the Orro smart switch could turn on some interesting smart-home features in the future, but it is relatively limited in its current form.
Chaowei DVB66 Digital HDTV Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Review: A Compact Contender
One of the poorer performers among the under-$20 antennas that we've tested, but it has an indoor/outdoor design that's perfect for road warriors and campers.
Antop AT-402B Flat-Panel SmartPass Amplified Outdoor/Indoor Antenna Review: Solid Performer for a Decent Price
There are prettier models and a couple of more performance-oriented options available, but the Antop AT-402B flat panel strikes the right balance between channel receptivity and price.
GE UltraPro Signal Finder HD Amplified Antenna Review: Pleasing Facade But Modest Performance
GE UltraPro Signal Finder HD Amplified Antenna Review: Pleasing Facade But Modest Performance
What Is HDR TV, and Why Does It Matter?
If you want true-to-life color, you’ll want your next TV to support HDR. Here’s everything you need to know.
Mohu Curve 50 Antenna Review: Looks Great, Performs Even Better
The Mohu Curve 50 is an HDTV antenna that’s worth the premium because of its great reception, top-notch design and ease of use.
ClearStream 2Max Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna Review: Strong and Flexible
The ClearStream 2Max is a strong and flexible indoor/outdoor HDTV antenna that reliably pulls in a variety of stations.
Antop AT-108 Paper Thin Indoor TV Antenna Review: Skip It
Another in a long line of small, flat indoor antennas, the Antop AT-108 is one of the lesser performers in the under-$20 crowd.
ClearStream Fusion HD TV Antenna Review: Sleek Outdoor Performer
The ClearStream Fusion delivers solid reception for an outdoor antenna without looking like a pair of antlers stuck to the side of your house.
How to Get the Best Picture Quality from Your 4K TV
We explain what each picture setting does (Movies, Sports, Vivid, etc.) and why some of these picture settings cause more problems than they solve.
Miescher HD Digital Antenna Review: Undistinguished But Inexpensive
The Miescher HD antenna is one of several dozen small, flat, inexpensive models on the market that will pull in a handful of stations in places where over-the-air broadcasts are plentiful.
Mohu Blade HD TV Antenna Review: Hot Design, Lukewarm Performance
If you're looking for an antenna that can blend in with your decor, the Blade is an excellent choice, although its reception is better outdoors than in.
Owl Car Cam Review: Dashcam Meets Security System
Owl turns a svelte dashcam into a security system, but it doesn't offer as many features as the competing Raven connected-car system.
SkyLink TV Antenna Review: Popular Gadget Falls Flat
With a rated 30-mile range, the SkyLink TV antenna is an overpriced underperformer when compared with the likes of the Mohu Leaf Metro or AmazonBasics ultra-thin HDTV antennas.
Sony Master Series TVs Wow with Netflix Calibrated Mode
Sony's new Master Series OLED and LCD sets feature an exclusive Netflix Calibration Mode, which is designed to deliver superior Ultra HD 4K HDR streaming.
This HD Antenna Has a Clever Feature Cord Cutters Will Love
The Antop AT-100B is a typical flat antenna with an amplifier that, in our tests, showed it can help capture otherwise marginal stations.
Too Many Kids Are Still Dying in Hot Cars, and This Tech Can Help
From smarter apps and car seats to more self-aware vehicles, there's a growing number of solutions to help ensure that the unthinkable doesn't happen.
Antop AT-100 Indoor Paper Thin TV Antenna Review: A Typical Flat Antenna
There are several similar TV antennas on the market, including models from Mohu (the Leaf Metro), AmazonBasics (the Ultra Thin Antenna) and Antennas Direct (the ClearStream Flex). Most offer comparable performance, and a few even offer better prices.
I Test-Drove Electra Meccanica's Wonderfully Weird Three-Wheeled Solo
The all-electric Solo three-wheeler deserves praise for innovation and offering commuters a fun way to mitigate the daily grind of getting to work.
Antennas Direct ClearStream Eclipse Wireless TV Antenna Review: Cord-Cutting for Everyone
The ClearStream Eclipse Wireless antenna package offers unique features for those who like to consume their video on a mobile device, or for cord-cutters with TVs that lack a tuner.
