AV Technology's content director, Cindy Davis, has chosen five home technology articles from her siblings' publications, Tom's Guide and TechRadar, that she thinks you'll want to read.
You might be aware that AV Technology and Systems Contractor News brands are owned by the parent company Future plc based in the UK. But few are aware that Future holds nearly 200 brands in various categories such as women's lifestyle, music, technology, wealth and finance, and sports, to name a few.
I thought I'd check in with our siblings at Tom's Guide and TechRadar to share some home technology articles that might interest you.
The horrible alteration in the headline is a nod to my colleague, SCN's content director, Mark Pescatore.
On to the cool articles for your Friday reading:
Best Smartwatch 2022: Top Picks for Every Budget
From Tom’s Guide, by Kate Kozuch
Here are the best smartwatches available for iPhone and Android users
The best smartwatches do more than let you know if you're getting a call or text message on your wrist. They're everything in one: a fitness tracker for counting your steps, a digital wallet and in some cases, it can act as a phone, even if your smartphone is nowhere nearby.
The Best TV in 2022: Our Top Picks from LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, Vizio and More
From Tom’s Guide, by Nick Pino
We’ve found the best TVs for you, with the best budget options along with 4K and 8K TVs
The best TVs are always changing, but we're always updating our guide to keep up with the latest and greatest models.
We want you to get the whole package when buying something new: great picture quality, rich sound, and all of the smart features available today, and it would be nice to save a buck or two while you're at it.
Here you'll find the results of our tests in a definitive list of the best TVs of 2022. Read the full article here.
The Best Bluetooth Speakers in 2022 — Tested and Rated
From Tom’s Guide, by Lee Dunkley
These are the best Bluetooth speakers to suit your needs and budget based on our in-depth testing
Whether you’re on a budget or looking to splurge on something a bit more powerful, we’ve compiled a list of the best Bluetooth speakers to suit your needs and pocket. It's important to remember that certain added features will increase the cost, like built-in digital assistance (e.g., Alexa, Google Assistant), or AirPlay support, for example, but you can still find a durable design with strong specs for less with the help of this guide.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Review
From TechRadar, by Lance Ulanoff, contributions from Tom Bedford
A versatile, fun, and productivity-friendly phone/tablet hybrid
Is it possible that we've reached the age of refinement in the foldable phone story? With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung apparently hasn’t tried to reinvent the genre or radically alter the foldable’s display and design. Instead, this latest Galaxy Z device brings a number of small-but-welcome design enhancements over the Z Fold 3, plus a new processor and upgraded camera array.
Best VPN Routers of 2022: Top Routers for Virtual Private Networks
From TechRadar, by Matt Hanson
The best VPN routers to make use of your virtual private network connection
There are many reasons why you'd want your router to handle your VPN connection. While it is possible to use software VPNs on individual devices, buy setting up the VPN with your router, you're ensuring that all of your network data goes through the VPN when it is enabled.
This means every device on your network can take advantage of the security and privacy benefits of the VPN you sign up with.
So, read on for our list of the best VPN routers, and at the end we have some expert advice on how to sign up for the best router VPN for your needs.
