Nick Woodard

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Freelance journalist | Read me in @reviewed @PopMech @ign @aol @petapixel | Pitches: [email protected] | Usually hiking & eating burritos

Articles

삼성 HW-Q990F 리뷰

2 weeks ago | kr.ign.com | Nick Woodard

늘 최고여야 한다는 부담 갱신일: 2025년 5월 23일 3:11 오전 게시일: 2025년 5월 21일 11:00 오후 삼성은 사운드바 업계의 LA 다저스다. 매년 거대한 플래그십 사운드바를 내놓고, 그 제품은 언제나 업계 상위권에 랭크되며 프리미엄 가격에도 불구하고 뛰어난 가성비를 자랑한다. 하지만 이런 명성을 유지하는 건 그만큼 높은 기대치를 감수해야 한다는 뜻이기도 하다. 삼성의 최신 하이엔드 모델인 HW-Q990F는 전작을 훌쩍 뛰어넘는 성과를 보여야 대중의 기대에 부응할 수 있다. 그리고 매년 완성도를 높여가며 돌비 애트모스를 기반으로 훌륭한 사운드를 들려주고는 있지만, 스스로의 기준을 계속해서 갱신해 나가는 건 점점 어려운 일이 되고 있다. 삼성 HW-Q990F – 디자인과 기능솔직히 말해, HW-Q990F는 일종의 ‘존재감을 과시하는 기기’다. 이건 숨겨두고 쓸 수 있는 사운드바가 아니다.
Samsung HW-Q990F Review

2 weeks ago | ign.com | Nick Woodard

Samsung is the Los Angeles Dodgers of the soundbar world. Every single year, the tech giant fields a new flagship soundbar behemoth. And every single year, it shines as an outstanding system that sits at the top of most rankings and offers incredible value, even at a premium cost. The problem, though, lies in the lofty expectations that come with that role. Samsung’s new high-end system, the HW-Q990F, needs to be a league above last year’s ensemble to satisfy the masses.
What Is the Sound Technology and How Does It Work?

3 weeks ago | ign.com | Nick Woodard

In the audio and video world, there may not be a bigger buzzword than Dolby Atmos. It’s the feature touted by most major soundbar manufacturers, promising to completely change the way you watch movies and TV shows at home. It’s also found its way into an entire network of devices, from headphones to car audio ecosystems. But what is Dolby Atmos, and is it worth the hype?
The JBL Tour Pro 3 Sets a New Standard for Wireless Earbuds - IGN

1 month ago | ign.com | Nick Woodard

The newest earbuds from JBL – the Tour Pro 3 – are a seamless blend of innovation and performance, offering cutting-edge features and remarkable sound quality. And this latest flagship model from JBL just might be the best true wireless earbuds I’ll test all year. Whether you’re an audiophile or simply someone who wants reliable earbuds for everyday use, you’re going to want to check out everything that the Tour Pro 3 has to offer.
The Best Outdoor Speakers Combine Durability, Simplicity, and Amazing Sound

1 month ago | popularmechanics.com | Nick Woodard |Ryan Waniata

Skip to ContentKeep the music going strong with these weather-resistant, high-performing models.
I tried this popular ‘smokeless’ fire pit — and it 100% lived up to the hype

Feb 19, 2025 | aol.com | Nick Woodard

Solo Stove fire pits have been around for several years, but they’re just as popular today as when they first hit the scene. Not only are they sleek, but the stainless steel fire pits are also heralded for their “smokeless” design, which uses strategically placed ventilation holes to encourage more complete combustion of fuel and minimize smoke output. But does it really work, or is it just a well-marketed gimmick?
DJI Neo Versus HoverAir X1 Pro Max : Affordable vs Performant

Feb 14, 2025 | petapixel.com | Nick Woodard

When it comes to autonomous, compact drones, ZeroZero Robotics’ HoverAir X1 ProMax is a clear winner over the DJI Neo. We can pour over all the specs, put each drone’s real-world performance head-to-head, and dissect the footage frame-by-frame. The X1 ProMax will win every single time. Fortunately, that’s not what we’re here to determine. What I’m far more intrigued to find out is how close can David get to giving Goliath a real shiner.
Sony Bravia Theater Quad Review

Feb 11, 2025 | ign.com | Nick Woodard

Sony has never been one to shy away from pushing the boundaries of home theater innovation, and with the Bravia Theater Quad, the company is making its latest bold statement in the world of immersive audio. The Theater Quad is a four-speaker ensemble that takes the plug-and-play simplicity of a soundbar and blends it with the spatial prowess of a traditional home theater setup, making for a system that is both physically and audibly different from anything else you can buy today.
Hohem iSteady M7 Review: Big, Bulky, But Brilliant

Jan 29, 2025 | petapixel.com | Nick Woodard

A cursory search and scroll on YouTube for the Hohem iSteady M7 will position the new smartphone gimbal as an emerging titan in the gimbal space. All kinds of content creators have gone to great lengths to detail the seemingly endless list of features built into the M7, including its patented AI tracking technology that works with any smartphone. The question, for me at least, is how well does the M7 fit into the videography toolbox of the average, everyday person?
Sonos Arc Ultra Review

Dec 9, 2024 | ign.com | Nick Woodard

Sonos needs a win. A problem-riddled update to the Sonos app over the summer almost completely sank the brand’s reputation, and the release of its Ace headphones was met with far less enthusiasm than the prominent home audio company anticipated. Fortunately, Sonos had something else up its sleeve: a new, reimagined version of its flagship soundbar that took a systematic approach to making a great sound profile even better.