In my opinion, the Roku 3 is the best Apple TV competitor, but does that make it better? Recently, I picked up a Roku 3 to do some testing and comparisons between the two set-top boxes and was surprised at Roku's wide variety of content.
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Recently, I picked up the Nest Learning Thermostat in an attempt to lower my energy usage and nerd-out a bit with an iOS-compatible device. In the last couple of weeks, I've been thoroughly impressed with the performance of Nest. This thermostat has learned what I like and always adjusts itself to make my home comfortable.
![[Review] Jackbacks Wood Skin For iPhone 5](http://www.macmixing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jackbackthumb-600x338.png)
Recently, I jumped on the caseless bandwagon with my iPhone 5 and haven't looked back. I love having my sleek and thin iPhone 5 just as Apple designed it. Another great way to keep your iPhone slim, but semi-protected, is with a skin. And what better of a material to protect it than wood? Jackbacks has some elegant wood iPhone 5 skins that I highly recommend giving a look.
Need a great way to record your gameplay? Look no further than the Elgato Game Capture HD. This device is definitely one of the best around, and in the last week, I've had some good times recording my Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gameplay with it. Check out my video overview above.
The Jawbone UP is a neat little wristband that will monitor your steps and sleep. It has a 10 day battery life and is water resistant. I recently picked up one of these and decided to do a video about it. Overall, I really do like this device's form-factor and functionality.
![[Review] Blue Microphones’ Snowball Won’t Disappoint Your Ears](http://www.macmixing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/SNOWBALLS_blog2-600x338.jpg)
I've been a huge fan of Blue Microphones for a while now. The moment I set eyes on the Blue Snowball, I had to buy one and give it a shot. If you're in the mood for great sound, but don't want to empty your wallet, this mic is definitely for you.
If you've recently purchased a new iOS device, you may need an adapter to use most of your "old" 30-pin accessories. Apple recently released the new Lightning to 30-pin adapters in stores, so i decided to pick a couple up and do a comparison video.
![[Review] iRig PRE From IK Multimedia – Use Your Favorite Mic With Any iOS Device](http://www.macmixing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/irigpre_main_image_450_2-600x338.jpg)
I’ve been a big fan of IK Multimedia for a long time, and they’ve never failed to impress me with their innovation. In my opinion, they create some of the best iOS music accessories your money can buy. Their latest ...