Editors’ note, Nov. 1: We’ve added hands-on impressions of the new MacBook Air, which starts at $1,199 and features a Retina display, Touch ID and USB-C ports. Apple announced an update to its most popular laptop, the MacBook Air, at a special event in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday. The 13.3-inch laptop now has a Retina …
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Apple unveiled new iPad Pros at its product event in Brooklyn on Tuesday. The new tablets came with a surprise: you can use them to charge your iPhone. Apple October event: Complete coverage MacBook Air, Mac Mini and iPad Pro 2018: Everything Apple just announced MacBook Air 2018 gets Retina display, Touch ID for $1,199, available Nov. 7 Apple’s new offerings: Can features, …
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Sonos is branching out from a choice of either black or white for its most affordable speaker, the One, with a selection of new fall colors available for preorder today. The company has announced five colors as part of its partnership with Danish design brand Hay: Pale Yellow, Forest Green, Vibrant Red, Soft Pink and Light Gray. The $229 Hay …
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You’ve heard the expression “an embarrassment of riches”? It means an overabundance of a good thing — like, say, crazy inexpensive (but actually decent) Bluetooth speakers. The latest “embarrassment”: For a limited time, and while supplies last, VicTsing Direct (via Amazon) has the VTIN portable IPX6 wireless speaker for just $12.99 with promo code GU7KW3QM. Code tested and verified at …
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I love books. Right now I’m tearing through Ron Chernow’s amazing Hamilton biography. It’s not only stoking my ongoing love of history, but also just generally improving my life. Indeed, studies have shown that reading for pleasure can increase empathy (which I’d say is vital right now), improve relationships, reduce the symptoms of depression and even help you sleep better. Just make …
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Those living in the US can finally try out Creative’s SXFI Amp — and it will cost just $150. The dongle can be used with any USB Type-C Android phone, or consoles such as the PlayStation 4, and dramatically expands the sound on your headphones such that they sound like it’s coming from speakers around you. Retailing online on Nov. …
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In the late 1990s, one of the original portable music file formats — the MP3 — was causing quite a bit of bother mainly due to user’s illegal sharing over Napster. While MP3 eventually prevailed, there is an even better choice for high-quality music downloads, and it’s playable on your favorite device. It’s even in your music streams. FLAC (Free …
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Grado is one of the most traditional headphone manufacturers on the planet, and its products have all been designed and made in Brooklyn. For nearly 30 years all of their full-size headphones have been open-back designs, so changes come at a snail’s pace. Oh, and up to this point all of them have been wired headphones, and those wires were …
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Anker is known for its mobile charging products but in recent years has branched out into other consumer electronics categories. Heading into the holiday season, it announced a handful of new products at a media event in New York. They include the Nebula Capsule II pico projector, the PowerPort Atom PD charger (Anker’s smallest 27W charger yet) and the Soundcore …
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Bluetooth speakers aren’t my forte, I’m a high-end guy, but I like the little Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth speaker because it sounds better than it has any right to. After all, it’s a dirt cheap speaker, it’s as featureless as they come, and yet I have to admit I’m enjoying this little critter. I took it on my recent trip …
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