Kevin Lee

New York, United States

Creative Director at The Shortcut

Creative Director @theshortcut. All opinions are my own. Emails to kevin *at* theshortcut *dot* com

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Microsoft Surface Laptop hands-on review: all the AI you need in a $899 entry-level laptop

1 week ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

✅ 🪶 Super thin and relatively lightweight✅ 📐 More comfortable, curved shape✅ 🤖 Full 45 TOPs of AI performance✅ 🏃🏻‍♂️ Up to 23 hours of battery life for marathon streaming and browsing❌ 🐢 Screen tops out at 60Hz and 400-nits❌ 🫣 Lower processor count might limit multi-tasking performanceWhen I first saw Microsoft’s announcements for a new Surface Pro and Surface laptop, I wasn’t blown away.
LG QNED9M is the most affordable wireless 4K TV starting at $1,799

2 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

ðŸ“£ LG reveals pre-order pricing for its Mini LED TVs, the QNED9M & QNED92ðŸ›œ LG QNED9M is the most affordable wireless TV, starting at $1,799ðŸ“¶ LGâ€™s Zero Connect Box lets you wirelessly connect consoles, Blu-Ray players and moreðŸ“º The wired LG QNED92A is available for pre-order at the same pricesLG has announced pricing and launched pre-orders for two of its latest QNED TVs (aka Mini LED TVs), the LG QNED9M and QNED92.
Get $15 from Walmart+ Week and other freebies - learn how from The Shortcut

2 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Matt Swider |Adam Vjestica |Kevin Lee |Max Buondonno

Today’s 10-story newsletter ends with Eneba discount codes below for subscribers ⤵️💯 Our big Nintendo number. Last week, The Shortcut generated 10,000 Switch orders, with subscribers in our Substack Chat getting the first crack at alerts and 1:1 tech advice. Other publications – some of whom sit on our alerts, copy our work, and don’t credit us (we see you!) – missed Walmart’s surprise Saturday restock. But we’re 24/7 and had multiple alerts (and an emergency newsletter) ready.
Sony Bravia 9 review: the 4K TV for true cinema movie lovers

2 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

✅ 🌟 Almost record-breaking brightness ✅ 🎥 Cinema-quality contrast and color ✅ 🎮 Decent for gaming with exclusive features for PS5 Pro gaming ✅ ▶️ Handy Multi-View feature for watching YouTube while gaming ✅ 📺 Auto-calibrated mode for Prime Video streaming sports, movies, and more ✅ 🍿 IMAX Enhanced recreates the IMAX theater experience with a taller image and tuned audio ❌ 🐌 Not the most responsive or fastest for gaming ❌ 🔌 Only two HDMI 2.1 ports ❌ 🏋🏻‍♀️ Incredibly heavy compared to its...
Best Switch 2 accessories, New Moto Razr, Adobe’s AI gets supercharged

2 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Matt Swider |Adam Vjestica |Kevin Lee |Max Buondonno

Today’s 10-story newsletter ends with Eneba discount codes below for subscribers ⤵️Thousands of you got a Nintendo Switch pre-order from our links alerts, and the first trial of our Substack Chat was a smashing success. Thanks to paid subscribers, The Shortcut team has been able to offer 1:1 help with your tech questions. I view this as an extension of service journalism, and it’s fun to chat with you all in real-time. Now what?
Roku TV Smart Projector to compete with Google TV OS and Android projectors

3 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

đ˝ď¸ Roku unveils its first projector in a reference designđş Roku invites its TV partners (like TCL and Roku) to develop Roku-powered projectorsđ¨ Roku could break up Googleâs iron grip on the projector marketđ Roku TV Smart Projector wirelessly connects to Roku speakers and smart home devicesIn addition to announcing new Streaming Sticks and Mini-LED TVs, Roku unveiled a TV Smart Projector.
Roku Plus TVs get a Mini LED upgrade in 2025

3 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

đ˘ Roku announces a new lineup of Pro Series, Plus Series, and Select Series TVs đş Roku Plus Series TVs upgraded with Mini LED and faster processors đ Roku Pro Series TVs feature 2x contrast and improved Sound Stage sound âď¸ Roku Select Series now comes in a larger 85-inch screen size đ Pricing and availablity for 2025 Roku TVs to be announced later Roku created an impressive first line of TV in 2024 and theyâre only getting better with the new 2025 lineup of Roku Pro Series,...
Roku Streaming Stick Plus and Roku Streaming Stick are smaller and more efficient

3 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

đŁ Roku announces a new Streaming Stick Plus and Streaming Stickđ $39 Roku Streaming Stick supports 4K HDR streamingâ¶ïž $29 Roku Streaming Stick streams HD contentđ€ Both Roku streaming sticks are smaller than ever and more power-efficientÂ Roku has introducedÂ two new streaming players, the Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Streaming Stick Plus. They might be named exactly the same as Rokuâs existing streaming sticks, but these new 2025 models are much sleeker.
Samsung Odyssey G8 G81SF hands-on review: the ultimate 4K gaming monitor

3 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

✅ 🤩 Lucious 4K visuals complete with vibrant colors and stunning contrast ✅ 📐 Super-sleek and premium design with a full metal back ✅ 🪞 Glare-Free coating eliminates the reflections seen on other OLED displays ✅ ♨️ Pulsating Heat Pipe cooling system and predictive algorithms help prevent burn-in ❌ 🤑 Most expensive 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor on the market ❌ 💪 4K 240Hz gaming requires top graphics cards ❌ 😞 No DisplayPort 2.1, only DisplayPort 1.4 Vibrant colors, true blacks, 1000 nits of...
Insta360 X5 shoots 8K 360-degree video with AI

3 weeks ago | theshortcut.com | Kevin Lee

📸 Insta360 introduces its new X5 8K 360-degree camera↔️ Features a larger sensor and new Triple AI Chip image processor🎥 Records 8K30fps PureVideo for better low-light and high-res 5.7K60fps HDR footage🎞️ InstaFrame mode shoots one auto-framed, flat video and one full 360-degree video at the same time🔎 Upgraded camera body with removable lenses and built-in wind guardThe new Insta360 X5 takes 360-degree video to new heights with larger 1/1.28" sensors that shoot up to 8K30fps video.