Tshaka Armstrong
Tshaka Armstrong is a nerd. Co-Founder of the non-profit digital literacy organization, Digital Shepherds, he’s also been a broadcast technology reporter, writer and producer. In addition to being an award-winning broadcast storyteller, he’s also covered tech online and in print for everything from paintball gear technology, to parenting gadgets, and film industry tech for Rotten Tomatoes. In addition to writing for iMore, he’s a video contributor for Android Central and posts everything else to his own YouTube channel and socials. He blathers on about his many curiosities on social media everywhere as @tshakaarmstrong.
Nerd. Father. Griot. He loves chili fries, World history, and the truth. Not necessarily in that order.
Latest articles by Tshaka Armstrong
iFi GO bar Kensei review: Stunning sound, fabulous features, premium price
By Tshaka Armstrong published
God-tier sound, beautifully built One of the best mobile DACs I've reviewed, the iFi GO bar Kensei is a masterclass in build quality, and quality features, with audiophile-grade pricing
Fiio KA11 review: One of the best ways to enjoy Apple Lossless, right now!
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Small but mighty! Have audiophile aspirations and a "beer wallet?" Fiio's KA11 delivers without breaking the bank if you have a solid pair of headphones or IEMs.
Tapo TC73 pan/tilt AI camera is a vision of perfection
By Tshaka Armstrong published
The best pan/tilt for HKSV A wealth of features, a speedy pan and tilt motor, and smart security features make the Tapo TC73 the best on the market right now.
Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 review: fast notifications, needs more height
By Tshaka Armstrong published
The Doorbell G4 is fast Aqara gets a lot right with their Smart Video Doorbell G4, including pricing and features. However, if your porch is tight, its aspect ratio may leave you a bit in the blind.
Aqara Camera E1 review: A smart camera with excellent privacy features
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Smart privacy, smart pricing Smart privacy features, Wi-Fi 6, f/2.0 lens, and wallet-friendly pricing make the Aqara Camera E1 tough to beat.
iFi GO blu review: The best Bluetooth mobile DAC right now
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Best Multipurpose Mobile DAC! This mobile Bluetooth DAC has it all! Beautiful design, highly functional features, and excellent sound quality make this my top pick right now.
The Aqara Camera Hub G3 puts the "fun" in highly "functional"
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Full-featured and fun Who says your indoor security camera needs to be all business to be effective? The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is long on features and fun!
Attain desktop audio Nirvana with the iFi Zen DAC 3
By Tshaka Armstrong published
"Affordable" audio enlightenment This smooth DAC from iFi is a solid performer for those wanting to level up their desktop audio experience.
Enjoy great Hi-Res Audio for just $60 with the Fosi Audio DS2 DAC
By Tshaka Armstrong published
$60 for audiophile kit?!?! Paying just $60 for this high-quality DAC means you can spend your money where it counts most, high-quality headphones.
The Qudelix-5K DAC is an inexpensive EQ tinkerer's dream
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Powerful Parametric EQ! What you get for $100 with the Qudelix-5K is quite impressive, but that's just the beginning. Wait until you crack open the app! It's PEQ heaven.
Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro gives you a lot for your money!
By Tshaka Armstrong published
This Hub/Camera combo is feature rich! Combining a great indoor PT camera, Zigbee hub, and a huge list of accessories to connect to makes the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro a HomeKit standout!
Beats Solo Buds review: The best "AirPods" for most people
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Review In this financial climate, getting great tech at wallet-friendly prices is more important than ever. Enter: Beats Solo Buds. Small price. Smaller package. Big sound and battery life.
Beats Solo 4 review: Playing a tune made for Apple Lossless
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Tuned for lossless Beats Solo 4 is a solid improvement from the Solo 3 Wireless, but it's the departure from the signature Beats sound that is going to surprise most listeners
The best BIA smart scales for the Apple ecosystem
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) tells you so much more about your health journey than weight alone - choose the right one for the Apple ecosystem!
Withings Body Scan: A smart scale system that lets you measure and analyze all the things!
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Not yet ratedWithings calls their Body Scan smart scale a "connected health station." With its premium build and price, it is exactly that and worth every penny, if you have it to spend.
Garmin's Index S2 is the smart scale choice for those in the Garmin ecosystem
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Garmin's Index S2 suffers from some weight accuracy issues, but if you're in the Garmin ecosystem, this may be the scale for you.
Etekcity's ESF00+ is a robust smart scale built for bigger bodies
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Built like a tank, the Etekcity ESF00+ is a robust smart scale built for those with larger frames.
"Petite and pretty" best describe RENPHO's Elis Chroma smart scale
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Pretty and petite, this smart scale is a joy to use, if you don't have large feet.
Anker's Eufy P3 is a smart scale with great accuracy at a fair price
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Weight, body composition analysis, even heart rate monitoring, this smart scale gets you accurate data without having to spend hundreds of dollars for it
Using the iPhone 15 Plus at Disneyland convinced me it's the best phone for most people
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Opinion Battery life, processing power, and solid cameras make this the best phone for most people — as a demanding Disney trip proved.
Technics EAH-AZ80: Best AirPods Pro alternative yet?
By Tshaka Armstrong published
The Technics EAH-AZ80 bring some wicked features to the table, along with a slightly higher price tag.
Beats Studio Pro are still a G Thang — so why all the hate?
By Tshaka Armstrong published
The Beats Studio Pro are many things, but they've also let a weird subsection of audio obsessives emerge from the gloom to decry them again. And that's sad.
Best Continuous Glucose Monitor for Apple devices
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Healthcare What gets measured gets managed, and constant glucose monitors make managing diabetes far simpler.
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