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The best earbuds, headphones and speakers to give as holiday gifts in 2022
The holidays are a good time to upgrade an audio setup, whether it’s for yourself or for someone on your shopping list. We’ve compiled a group of the best audio gear that ranges from noise-canceling headphones to true wireless earbuds and speakers. There are also a range of prices for…
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Devialet’s first portable speaker costs a mighty $790
French high-end audio company Devialet has a reputation for making powerful, interesting and eye-wateringly expensive speakers. Today, the company has announced its first portable smart speaker with an eye-watering price tag. Looking like a cannonball with its own carrying strap, the Devialet Mania is designed to calibrate its sound to…
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The Morning After: Ukraine lost Starlink access over funding
On October 15th, billionaire Elon Musk said he would indefinitely fund Ukraine’s Starlink use to support the country. But, on October 24th, the Ukrainian military lost internet access, causing problems for commanders and soldiers fighting the Russian invasion. The outage was reportedly caused by a funding brouhaha between Musk, SpaceX…
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Hitting the Books: How Pokemon took over the world
The impact of Japanese RPGs on pop and gaming culture cannot be overstated. From Final Fantasy and Phantasy Star to Chrono Trigger, NieR, and Fire Emblem — JRPGs have spanned console generations, bridged the Japanese and North American markets, spawned entire universes of IP and delivered critical commercial hits for…
Read MoreVirgin pulls its name from Hyperloop One (update)
Virgin Hyperloop, the startup attempting to bring Elon Musk’s vision of high-speed trains to life, has changed its name. At some point in the last few weeks, the company quietly changed its name back to Hyperloop One, the brand it used between 2016 and 2017. In a statement, Virgin Group…
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Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K hits a new low of $25, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
Black Friday doesn’t officially arrive for a few more weeks, but we’re already starting to see retailers run early holiday sales on several gadgets we recommend. Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K, for instance, has fallen to a new low of $25, while Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to the price…
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