John Higgins
Coverage of John Higgins in the Nexus archive.
- The impossible dream of the universal remote
The Harmony universal remote was once considered the best on the market but ultimately failed to fully realize the concept of seamless device control. The article discusses its history and challenges in achieving this goal.
- Bose’s new Lifestyle Ultra speakers are now available
Bose's new Lifestyle Ultra speakers are now available, including a $299 speaker, a $1,099 soundbar, and an $899 subwoofer. The Lifestyle Ultra Speaker supports Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and Google Cast. Bose's new devices are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Bose.
- Quantum dot TVs beat RGB LED TVs, says the company that makes QDs for TVs
Quantum dot TVs may be a better choice than RGB LED TVs, according to Nanosys, a company that makes quantum dots for TVs. A comparison of the two technologies was shown at Display Week, highlighting the potential failings of RGB LED backlights. Quantum dot TVs use blue LEDs for the backlight and super quantum dots.
- Hisense aggressively cuts the price of its RGB LED TV on release day
Hisense has cut the price of its RGB LED TV, UR9, by over 40 percent on its release day, with prices now starting at $1,999 for the 65-inch model. The price reduction addresses a major issue with the TV's original pricing. The new prices are more competitive with flagship OLED TVs from LG and Samsung.
- You can grab LG’s B5 OLED TV for over 50 percent off right now
LG’s B5 OLED TV is on sale for 50% off at Best Buy and Amazon, with 48-inch models at $599.99 and 55-inch models at $799.99. The TV offers OLED picture quality, HDMI 2.1 ports, and support for Dolby Vision and Atmos, praised for its realistic colors and smooth performance.