By themselves, most smart speakers are only able to play mono sound, as opposed to stereo sound, because they have one driver and can only playback audio through one channel. This is the case with all the popular (and affordable) smart speakers. But for much better sound, all it takes is a pair. Basically every affordable smart speaker can be paired with a twin to play audio in stereo, which vastly improves the quality of sound. Here's how to do it.
Where to Buy Wine OnlineBuying wine in person isn't hard. Then again, some people may not live near a wine store that's stocked with the best bottles or schlepping a haul of wine isn't their idea of a workout or a good time. Luckily online wine clubs and retailers are making it easier to get the bottles of wine you want, sent directly to your front door. Whether you're looking for hard-to-find vintages or you're testing the waters of natural wine, at least one of these online retailers will get you the juice you're craving.
This Is How You Make Your Ikea Sofa Look Like a Million BucksSome use retail therapy to cope with stress. For Maxwell Ryan, it's all about apartment therapy, which is also the name of the home and design website he founded. He recently collaborated with Bemz, which designs slipcovers for Ikea sofas, chairs and armchairs, on six corduroy fabrics that prove all's well that ends wale. ID whatever Ikea seating you have, look it up at Bemz, then grab a slipcover to give it an instant upgrade. Hell, grab a few and you can pretend like you have a new sofa every day of the week.
How to Get the World's Most Expensive Coffee for Less than $10The most sought after coffee beans in the world are Panamanian beans called Geisha. Their fame comes from an intense sweet and floral flavor profile, but also the cost — cups and bags of Geisha coffee can reach the triple digits. The workaround? Dripkit's new collaboration with Panamanian coffee shop Café Unido.
Everything You Need for a Holiday Road TripWe teamed up with our friends at Road & Track, Drive Coffee, R.M.Williams, ewool, and Randolph USA to outfit you for a holiday road trip, whether that means embarking on a cross-country adventure or staying close to home. Enter for your chance to win one of five prize bundles, each containing the essentials for a holiday road trip like boots, sunglasses, a heated vest, coffee and much more.
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