We’re all watching more TV than ever while the coronavirus stay-at-home orders are in effect, but even the best TVs have terrible speakers. Investing in a decent audio system makes a lot of sense now that you’re stuck at home with plenty of time to enjoy it. Upgrading your TV’s sound doesn’t have to be …
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Need something to take your mind off This Coronavirus Life? Start by taking your ears off it, ideally by listening to your favorite calming music, podcasts (like, say, This American Life) and meditations. Of course, to really enjoy that stuff, you’ll want the best possible headphones. Read more: Free entertainment to help you beat the coronavirus quarantine blues Perfect time for a …
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If you’re wondering what to expect from upcoming AirPods competitors, one way to get an inkling is from the new chips that will power them. And the latest new silicon is Qualcomm’s new QCC514X and the QCC304X, the tech giant’s next-generation, ultra-low-power Bluetooth audio systems-on-a-chip. Designed for entry-level and midtier products, they’ll start appearing in new true wireless earbuds and …
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The “Ultimate” version of DirectX 12, officially launched Thursday by Microsoft and Nvidia, doesn’t add much in the way of capabilities to the gaming graphics programming architecture. It mostly wraps together several specific existing programming interfaces into a single update, including: Ray tracing (DXR 1.1) for more realistic and easier-to-create reflections, shadows and illumination. Variable rate shading, which allows developers …
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Update, March 26: The Huawei P40, P40 Pro and the P40 Pro Plus have now officially been launched. Read our first take here. Huawei isn’t letting the last-minute cancellation of Mobile World Congress stand in the way of its 2020 launch plans. Amid the extraordinary circumstances stemming from the novel coronavirus, Chinese telecom giant Huawei is pushing forward with plans to …
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You know this: Before you spend $249 on Apple’s AirPods Pro, you owe it to yourself (and your wallet) to investigate less expensive alternatives. They’re out there, many of them great. OK, that takes care of true-wireless earbuds, but what about over-the-ear headphones? If you want active-noise-canceling (ANC) goodness, do you really need to spend $200 to $400 for something …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Update, March 26: The Huawei P40, P40 Pro and the P40 Pro Plus have now officially been launched. Read our first take here. The upcoming Paris launch of Huawei’s flagship P40 Pro, which was due to take place in Paris later this month, has been …
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Oppo made its name with midrange phones aimed at young people, but its new Find X2 and Find X2 Pro come packed with flagship specs. The Chinese manufacturer unveiled the new phones — along with a new smartwatch called the Oppo Watch — Friday, nearly two years after the launch of its predecessor, the Oppo Find X. The Find X2 costs …
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Leaked images and information on Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones suggest the device could feature upgrades including Bluetooth 5.0 as well as up to 40 hours of battery life. Tech blogger Everton Favretto shared photos of the over-the-ear headphones on Twitter on Thursday, which were posted by Anatel, the Brazilian equivalent of the Federal Communications Commission. The headphones look quite similar to Sony’s …
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The last time we saw this headset priced so low was back on Black Friday — and now that deal is back: The Sennheiser HD 4.50 is back down to $80 at both Amazon and Best Buy. That’s a $100 off its full asking price. See at AmazonSee at Best Buy Having reviewed the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC (basically the same headphone), we …
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