Austere packages several kinds of promises into its new VII Series surge protector: reduction of electrical interference that produces worse audio or affects video, an extremely tight control of surges with built-in protection, and providing extra AC outlets and three medium-wattage USB ports. The company bets you’ll want all of that in a single...

Austere has introduced a new line of full-featured, low-profile 4-outlet surge protectors. Designed to fit discreetly in the tightest of spaces, near furniture, or behind wall-mounted TVs, Austere’s new VII Series ($129.99), V Series ($99.99), and III Series ($79.99) sit flush with the wall for an elegant and unobtrusive appearance. The new mod...

It’s that time of year where I share my list of the gear and gadgets that I recommend for the holidays. As in past years, this is not a shopping list based on suggestions given to me, but based on products that I actually own and have used extensively throughout 2022. So without further ado, here are Dave’s Takes on gear that I can’t live withou...

If you’ve got a list of people you’d like to buy gifts for and are wondering where to even start, Gear Diary has got you covered. 

Austere, the manufacturer of premium AV accessories, cables, and Clean & Protect products, is introducing a new line of full-featured, low-profile four-outlet surge protectors. Designed to fit discreetly in the tightest of spaces, near furniture, or behind wall-mounted TVs, Austere’s new VII Series ($129.99), V Series ($99.99), and III Serie...