Category: Technology & Electronics
Sony reveals a new version of its lamp-style portable speaker
Sony has revealed a cheaper model of its speaker that looks like a lamp. Style-conscious audiophiles will be able to order the LSPX-S3 glass sound speaker starting in August. The Bluetooth-enabled device features an organic glass tweeter with three actuators that enable it to emit sound in all directions, according…
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The Morning After: Finally, Virgin Galactic completes its first crewed spaceflight
After oh so many delays, training up its founder, Sir Richard Branson, and some delightful, sometimes petty, banter with Blue Origin (love those “largest windows in space” claims), Virgin Galactic has made it into space. Or at least, it did, depending on who you ask. Blue Origin’s first crewed spaceflight…
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ICYMI: We spend some time with Apple’s iOS 15 beta
Apple’s iOS 15 is slated for release this fall, and this week we’ve got a hands-on with its public beta. According to Cherlynn Low, iPhone users have a lot to look forward to later this year. Meanwhile, Nicole Lee set up both the 8- and 5-inch Echo Shows in her…
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Roland’s Go:Mixer Pro-X is a flexible multitrack studio in your pocket
Roland’s Go:Mixer series has found a fanbase with musicians looking for a pocket-friendly recording solution — and for good reason. The tiny mixers are lightweight, offer bags of connectivity and won’t break the bank. The latest model, the “Pro-X,” brings some modest but important upgrades from the original Go:Mixer Pro.…
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This week’s best deals: $30 off Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad and more
A number of new tech deals came up across the web this week, plus there are a few July 4th sales that are still going on. Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is down to $300, and Amazon and Best Buy discounted a bunch of Nintendo Switch games to $45 — including Animal…
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Fitbit Luxe review: A tiny tracker that’s both easy and hard on the eyes
If I asked you to envision a fitness tracker on a random person’s wrist, what would your imaginary wearable look like? For years, they’ve largely looked the same — plastic or metal rectangles attached to some generic silicone or nylon strap. Fitbit likes to say its wearables resemble jewelry. But…
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