2020 is the year that we all got to be very good friends with our TVs. Whether it was binge-watching The Office for the Nth time or enjoying the innovative option of viewing a first-run Hollywood blockbuster in our basements, we’ve all spent excessive time in front of the tube. And for many of you, this newfound relationship…
Today we wished a fond farewell to four very special long-time employees: Terry, Bern, Wayne, and Debby. Together, this group has over 150 total years of experience at Abt. They have worked in just about every department that’s ever existed, each contributing something special. In 2017, we honored Terry on his 50th anniversary at Abt. He started as…
The silver lining to being at home all day right now is that it presents a great opportunity to discover some new things, whether how to create art or simply a new TV show. All across the internet, brands and organizations are offering up free access to their services, hoping to help make isolation more manageable. You might…
With everyone spending so much time at home, I think we’re all finding ourselves searching for new recipes to try. This is a great time to introduce some fun and easy recipes to your routine, meals that you can have a good time making and eating. These comfort food recipes are great for a family who needs a…
Humans are generally social beings. We tend to be happiest when we are part of a community. But right now, most of us have found ourselves stuck at home, away from friends and family. Naturally, this is an anxious and isolating time for many. However, thanks to some technological advances, it doesn’t have to feel that way all…
At this time last year, working from home was an anomaly—something you did on an occasional Friday or only because your company was especially progressive. Today, it’s the status quo. And even though much of the country has now been working from home for months, there’s a good chance that many of us are still doing it at…
In early 2019, our small electronics department underwent a floor-to-ceiling renovation that brought a much-needed modernization to the space. Sleek shelves and brighter lights helped highlight the large selection of headphones, digital cameras, and other small electronics, and made the busy department much easier to navigate. It was the largest upgrade the store had seen since the Inspiration…
The world of technology is always changing and evolving. Revolutionary products like flat screen TVs, smart assistants, and tablets have all had their stint as the “Next Big Thing”. This year at CES, one of the leading contenders for that title is bendable screens. With a number of companies rolling up to Las Vegas with their takes on…
One of the internet’s most raved about products over the last few years has been a line of luggage with an integrated battery, letting you plug in a device charger while you’re on the go. The new Targus Cypress EcoSmart Bag takes that concept to the next level, with built in wireless charging for your smartphone. From the…
Since its introduction, wireless audio has been seen as a sub-par listening experience to those who truly cared about Hi-Fi. And the truth is, the first wireless audio solutions did in fact deserve that reputation. Streams over Bluetooth were compressed to fit over the tiny bandwidth restrictions, and even higher-end proprietary solutions were prone to large stream delays…
