What is Multipoint Bluetooth, LEGO 'Horizon Forbidden West', upgrade your older car's audio, and more

February 16, 2022

Chances are you own a Bluetooth set of headphones or earbuds (or three). And you probably have felt the pain of trying to pair them to multiple devices. Sometimes you want to use a set of earbuds with your phone, sometimes you want them connected to a tablet. And it’s stupidly difficult to pair them to both devices and switch back and forth.

But it doesn’t have to be! Bluetooth devices can support something called multipoint connectivity. What’s that you ask? You’ll find out in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• Raspberry Pi cameras are looking to get a serious upgrade.
• This LEGO ‘Horizon Forbidden West‘ set looks awesome.
• If you have an older car you wished could connect to your phone, we have a guide to help.
• …and more!

-Josh

Living the wire-free Bluetooth lifestyle comes with some undeniable benefits. But let’s be honest, pairing your headphones or earbuds to a new device is a terrible experience. It’s time-consuming, difficult, and unintuitive. And that’s why multipoint Bluetooth exists. Read More »

Some people get attached to their old cars; others are stuck with them. But you don’t need to spend a fortune or upgrade your whole vehicle to improve your experience while driving it. However old your vehicle is, bringing your audio system closer to the 21st century is not difficult. Read More »

Just in time for the new Horizon: Forbidden West video game release, LEGO has announced an epic new Horizon Tallneck set that any die-hard fan will surely love. With big disk-headed robotic dinosaurs, and of course, Aloy is along for the ride as well. Read More »

Apple Music subscribers can now track their most-listened songs throughout 2022 with the new “Replay 2022” playlist. This feature is a lot different from Spotify Wrapped, as it provides weekly updates on your listening habits instead of reporting your stats at the end of the year. Read More »

Earlier this year, Google revealed a few details about its plan to make our devices, from Android phones, PCs, and Chromebooks, work better together. Now, thanks to the release of the first Android 13 developer preview, we’re getting our first look at Pixel phones streaming apps and more to other devices. Read More »

If you have a lot of gadgets in your home office setup that you need to connect to your laptop, a USB-C hub can make your life a little easier. This excellent 7-in-1hub from Anker increases your port selection with a 4K at 30Hz HDMI port, an SD/microSD card reader, two USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-C input port, and a USB-C data transfer port (up to 5Gbps). You can even use it for charging your laptop, up to 85W. The hub works with all major laptop brands—like Dell, Apple, and more—and it’s small, so it won’t take up much space in your bag or on our desk.

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For years, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts have relied on the Picamera interface to build and test new applications. But Picamera isn’t long for this world. That’s why the Raspberry Pi Foundation is opening a public preview for Picamera2, a more open and standardized app for Pi camera modules. Read More »

NVIDIA recently roll out an Android 11 update to all Shield TV devices, including the original model from 2015. But it seems that the “NVIDIA Experience 9.0” update is causing problems for some users, particularly those who use their NVIDIA Shield TV as a Plex server. Read More »

Plex isn’t just for movies and TV shows. The streaming platform also lets you build a personal music collection that you can stream from anywhere. And now, the Plexamp music player is gaining a ton of improvements and new features with the v4.0 update. Read More »

We’re big fans of all-things tech here at Review Geek. While we tend to spend our days drooling over the latest gadgets, we occasionally like to pause and pay respect to the tech that paved the way for the devices we enjoy using today. Today, we’re looking at some of our favorite tech gadgets from the ’80s. Read More »

Apple shocked many in 2016 when it released the iPhone 7 without a headphone jack. Nowadays, it’s common for phones not to have a 3.5mm port. Are there any good phones left that still have a headphone jack? Read More »

Time marches on, and router technology does too. Due to obsolete Wi-Fi security standards and unpatched vulnerabilities, it’s time to recycle your old router and get a new one. Along the way, you’ll likely get a speed boost. Here’s why. Read More »

Whether you’re headed to the office or campus, having a solid backpack to carry your laptop and other gear is crucial. Here’s what you should take into consideration when shopping for a commuter bag for all your daily must-haves. Read More »

Your office chair is an important part of your computer setup, yet few people pay much mind to them. Buying the right chair can make a significant difference to health and productivity, so we’ve found the best ones out there. Read More »

If you’ve bought the Oculus Quest 2 and want to give your old Quest VR headset to someone else in your household, there’s no need to buy your games twice. You can easily share games between two Oculus Quests headsets. Read More »