Corey Atad-Author

Corey Atad

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July, 2024
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About Corey Atad

Corey is a culture journalist and critic with nearly a decade of experience writing for a wide variety of outlets. He's covered everything from movies and TV, to media and local news.

Along with writing, Corey has a strong passion for art, photography and analog technologies. Plus, he's getting pretty good at solving the Saturday crossword.

What was your first phone?

My first phone was a Nokia 3310. I used it to make phone calls, mostly to my parents, because I was a child at the time. But really I used to to play Snake.

When did your interest in technology begin?

My interest in technology started early, when my dad set up our first computer with an MS-DOS operating system and showed my how to play adventure games. I have vivid memories of Space Quest. And I could not get enough of those old dot-matrix printers.

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

My big passion in tech is home entertainment systems. Everything from OLED TVs to multi-room speaker systems. There's nothing better than putting on a good 4K Blu-ray with the surround sound pumping.

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Watching TV in 3D at home isn't impossible, here's what you need
TVs

Nobody is making 3D TVs anymore, but 3D projectors are still an option.

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7 of the cutest sci-fi monsters of all time

From the Gremlins, to Mickey 17's Creepers, sometimes sci-fi creatures are just too adorable.

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I thought my TV's sound problems were unfixable until I found this little gadget
TVs

The HDFury Arcana is the perfect fix for TVs that don't have eARC capabilities.

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Watching 3D movies in VR is quickly becoming my favorite way to see anything
TVs

The easiest and best way to watch 3D at home is with a VR headset.

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Customizing my Apple TV's aerial screen savers was easier than I thought
TVs

Apple TV's 4K built-in aerial screensavers are a feast for the eyes.

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Nvidia Shield is the AV nerds' best alternative to Apple TV
TVs

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is the most fully featured streaming media device on the market.

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Give your Apple TV a glow-up with beautiful, personalized screensavers
TVs

Because why settle for generic?

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I just found a goldmine of top-tier shows - no subscription required

Tubi is the place to go for the best in classic TV.

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Get the best picture on the Apple TV 4K with this simple setting
TVs

Match dyanmic range and frame rate are the most important settings on the Apple TV 4K.

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4K streaming is a joke on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video's 4K streaming quality pales next to its competitors.

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Switching from Kindle to Kobo was the best decision I ever made

How I got out of the Amazon Kindle ecosystem and made the switch to Kobo.

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Pluto TV has 200+ channels, but these 10 are actually worth watching

Pluto TV is the king of live-streaming TV.

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Saying goodbye to streaming was the best thing I've done so far this year

In the era of streaming, physical media is making one last stand, and it's a great time to join in.

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My 4K OLED TV looks better than ever thanks to this unconventional upgrade
TVs

The Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray player is the perfect companion for your new 4K OLED TV.

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I had a cheap Roku, but I threw it away for this $130 device
TVs

The Apple TV 4K is expensive but completely worth it.

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Apple TV+'s small library is actually its biggest asset

Apple TV+'s limited, highly curated library of original programming is why it's the best streamer.

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Apple TV+ made a big genre investment and it's finally paying off

From Severance to Foundation, Apple TV+ is a sci-fi lover's best friend.

Tubi
I searched Tubi's 200+ channels and found the best ones so you don't have to

Tubi's free, ad-supported streaming service is also a great home for live-streaming channels.

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This underrated streamer is way better than Netflix

Movie buffs looking for a great streaming service for new and classic films need to check out Mubi.

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5 horror movies to give your Christmas an extra chill

The best, most festive horror movies for the holiday season are available right now on Shudder.

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