Apple’s rollout of iOS 13.2 doesn’t seem to be going smoothly for HomePod users. In posts on Reddit, Twitter and on forums at websites like MacRumors it HomePod owners are noting how the latest update seems to have bricked their speakers. As spotted by MacRumors, the issues for some have popped up immediately after installing the new software while others …
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You’ve heard this song before: The biggest, fanciest TV in the world is still going to suffer from mediocre sound, because a flat screen leaves little space for decent speakers. That’s why I’m constantly recommending soundbars (see: The best soundbars for 2019). Of course, usually those are big bars intended to go with big screens. What about the smaller TV …
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Hold onto your wallets: It’s impulse-buy time. Today I bring you a pair of speaker deals that are just plain difficult to pass up, even if you think you already have all the speakers you need. Maybe there’s a gift-giving occasion in your future. Or a shower. Whatever the case, I recommend grabbing these before they’re gone — which may …
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Problem: You like to walk around the house listening to music with your headphones, but because Bluetooth has a limited range, you have to carry your phone with you from room to room. Problem: You have an old but awesome stereo that doesn’t support Bluetooth, so those speakers are going to waste. Problem: You want two people to be able …
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Apple’s AirPods ($100 at Amazon) have quickly become a ubiquitous symbol for wireless earphones. Now that the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro are out, it’s likely that more people will opt to grab a pair of the $159 headphones with their shiny new iDevices. But even if you have mastered using your AirPods on your iPhone 11, there are still many …
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Google unveiled its second-generation Pixel Buds at its Pixel 4 event Tuesday. Google’s retooled earbuds will include hands-free access to Google Assistant as well as the ability to make calls, answer texts, use Google Translate and more — all in a sleek cordless design. The new Buds will be available to buy in Spring 2020 for $179. Along with the updated Pixel Buds, …
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Hardware security key maker Yubico has released software that lets you log onto Windows with one of its USB keys, a security measure that offers stronger protections than just a password. The Yubico Login for Windows tool has been in testing for a half year but now is available for anyone to use, the Swedish company announced Thursday. YubiKey, Google …
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Logitech on Tuesday launched a new wireless keyboard and mouse built for Google’s Chrome OS: the Logitech K580 Slim Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard, Chrome OS Edition, and the Logitech M355 Portable Wireless Mouse. The “Made for Google” devices pair well with the Google Pixelbook, Logitech said in a release. The keyboard features a Google Assistant key, a row of Chrome OS shortcut keys …
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Google has a new set of true wireless earbuds to compete with Apple’s AirPods, but you’ll have to wait a while to get your hands on them. The company’s new Pixel Buds — or Pixel Buds 2, as some are calling them — are scheduled to ship next spring (2020), Google announced Tuesday at its 2019 Made by Google event …
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Good morning, cheeps! Let’s kick off the week in style, with five sweet deals on some very cool items. Oh, and speaking of sweet, as I predicted in my roundup of Halloween-candy tips, the biggest discounts are happening right now. Today only, for example, and while supplies last, this 250-count Mars Favorites Bag is just $14.99. That’s about $5 off …
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