Each year, the available selection of televisions seems to get better and better. Picture quality continues to improve, smart features expand, and the consumer keeps getting more and more for their money. There’s never been a better time to buy a new 4K TV. The only real problem is trying to choose a particular model in the vast…
Holiday cooking season is in full swing, and we’re always looking for ways to be better prepared and work more efficiently in the kitchen. Our quest took us to the Miele Experience Center at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, where we chatted with the pros from Miele about some of their latest products. They showed us some…
Earlier this month, we gave you a quick glimpse at the new Sony Master Series TVs, the Z9F LED and the A9F OLED. These TVs, announced this summer, take the X1 Ultimate processor that Sony had previously shown off at the Consumer Electronics Show, and pair it with a wealth of other high-end tech to create some of…
Our first look at the new, eagerly-awaited Sony A9F OLED and Z9F LED TVs. Since their official announcement this summer—and even before that, as word first hit the tech rumor mills—the Sony Master Series televisions have been the most highly-anticipated TV releases since perhaps the debut of Sony’s first OLED set, the A1E. A new designation for Sony,…
When the Sonos Playbar first launched, it was the company’s first foray into the popular category of soundbar speakers. The Playbar combined the typical soundbar form factor with Sonos’ renowned wireless audio technology, giving the speaker an advantage over its non-connected competitors; the wireless functionality meant the Playbar worked marvelously as a stand-alone speaker, great for streaming your…
There’s something so satisfying about simple burgers, hot dogs or brats cooked over the open flame of your backyard grill. These barbecue regulars are tasty, easy to make, and perfect for a typical summer evening. But sometimes we crave something that’s not served on a bun, something with some more complex flavors. Thankfully, you don’t need a culinary…
We take a closer look at two of the year’s most-anticipated new OLED TVs The parade of updated TVs continues, and today we turn our attention to the year’s new OLED TVs: the Sony A8F and the LG C8. Up until a few years ago, OLED displays were limited to very small sizes, or were prohibitively expensive. Their…
It takes a lot to keep Abt running smoothly day after day. While our doors may close to the public every night, the work here never stops. When the moon rises, a scrappy team of nocturnal workers descend upon the store to get every detail in order for the following business day. Our overnight warehouse warriors rearrange floor…
Find out how you can win a new Dyson Cyclone V10! The Dyson Cyclone V10, the newest vacuum from the company that revolutionized the industry, is now available at Abt. Stronger than its predecessors, while also lighter and easier to maneuver, the V10 represents the culmination of Dyson’s cyclone suction technology, and signals a new direction for the…
One of the most common upgrades to a car’s factory stereo is the addition of a large touchscreen display. These “infotainment” head units give drivers and passengers a detailed look at navigation details, diagnostic information, and, of course, all forms of entertainment. Smartphone-specific interfaces like Android Auto or Apple’s CarPlay mimic their respective operating systems, essentially putting every…
