Sonos and Ikea’s next Symfonisk speaker may double as wall art
Sonos and Ikea’s Symfonisk line has been pretty popular due to their quirky looks and surprisingly good sound — showing that even lamps can make for good speakers. Now it appears...
Google apparently just leaked its cheaper ‘Pixel Buds A’
Earlier today, Google sent out a promotional email to people in its Google Nest (formerly, Google Home) ecosystem. It was mostly your everyday was your everyday marketing email, except the eagle-eyed...
Sonos delivers a near-perfect portable speaker with the new Sonos Roam – TechCrunch
Sonos has a new speaker that starts shipping later this month, and it’s a significant departure from the company’s usual offerings in a number of ways. The all-new Sonos Roam...
This hi-fi speaker is meant to play loud
I’ve reviewed two of JBL‘s hi-fi speakers before, the L82 and L100 Classic — speakers I enjoyed for their great sound and retro aesthetics. Over the past month or two, I’ve...
The Pixel 6 will run on Google’s first custom CPU
One of the iPhone’s biggest advantages against Android competition has been the tight integration of iOS with Apple’s custom silicon. Now it appears that at long last, Google is ready...
Specialized’s Como SL is a lightweight cruiser ebike with cargo chops
The Specialized Turbo Vado SL was one of my favorite ebikes I’ve reviewed to date, opting for less motor power, a more natural ride, and a lighter frame than the...
What’s the difference between open-back and closed-back headphones?
If you don’t love headphones, then I’m worried about you. Do you like sunsets? Puppies? Food? Anyway, as fantastic as musical earmuffs are, they can also be a little confusing. And that’s...
Cryptocurrency wallet and blockchain tech startup imToken raises $30 million Series B – TechCrunch
imToken, the blockchain tech startup and crypto wallet developer, announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Qiming Venture Partners. Participants included returning investor IDG...
The Apple TV remote is getting a redesign… maybe there is a god?
For a company so renowned for its design, Apple sure does release some stinkers. For every gorgeous new MacBook, you have the butterfly keyboard. For every iPhone, you have that...
Run out of ethernet ports on your router? Here’s the solution
Ever look at the back of your router and ask yourself “WHY!?!?” There are only four ethernet ports there. Four. How can anyone live and thrive with such a measly amount of...