UniFi Protect 7.3 + ONVIF Cameras… Is It Finally Time?

It’s October of 2026, and UniFi Protect 7.3 just got released. In this video, we’re going to cover what’s changed since last year’s UniFi Protect 6.1 video, what’s working, what isn’t, and whether I still think UniFi Protect is the best home security and surveillance system.Starting with the new G2 UNVR, which at $699 is a significant price increase from the original $299 UNVR, it has ...

Best Ultra Short Throw Projectors 2026

Today on The Hook Up, I’ve got nine brand new ultra-short throw projectors from XGIMI, AWOL, LG, Epson, Hisense and NexiGo. I’m going to test their brightness, contrast, and color accuracy, then I’ll put them head-to-head to test overall picture quality. After that, we’ll get into the more nerdy stuff like refresh rates, input lag, DLP Rainbow Effect and a lot more. As always, there are ...

Soundbars Under $100: There’s a New Budget King

Last year I bought 16 soundbars under $100 and the Ultimea Poseidon M60 came out as the clear winner. But in the last year, its price has gone up from $99 all the way to $158, so this year I bought 11 more soundbars under $100 to find its replacement. If you just want to know the winner, this bar, the INFITBO D40CS, is my new favorite, and it actually outperformed the more expensive Ultimea M60. ...