The Chromecast Audio is no more. Google has decided to stop manufacturing the audio dongle that allowed you to add any ‘dumb’ speaker to your Google Cast setup. If you still want one, you’ll have to hurry — and to entice you to buy a discontinued product, Google is now selling its remaining inventory for $15 […]
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These baby concrete speakers aren’t as heavy as they look
To paraphrase P. T. Barnum, “there’s a Bluetooth speaker born every minute.” At no time of year is that more true than at CES in Las Vegas, where they are bountiful beyond belief. But very few — nay, only one that I found — are made of concrete. And it’s French! The speakers immediately attracted […]
View More These baby concrete speakers aren’t as heavy as they lookCasio unveils an all metal G-Shock for those who need real steel
The G-Shock is so nerdy that it’s become cool and this latest model, the GMWB5000GD-9, is no exception. Based on the original G-Shock models, this decidedly unsmart (but not dumb) watch features solar charging, atomic timekeeping, and a simple Bluetooth connection to your phone. Plus now it comes in gold or silver toned metal, a […]
View More Casio unveils an all metal G-Shock for those who need real steelThe best UK headphones for every situation
There are genuinely thousands of different headphones, earphones, and earbuds out there to choose from. That can seem like a great thing initially, but when you are faced with all those options, the prospect of picking the perfect set can be pretty daunting. All have the same idea at heart — to provide you with music without having to play it out loud for everyone to hear. But some achieve this result so much better than others.
Sure, you could always visit Amazon and buy the cheapest pair, but that’s not always a great idea. There’s also the issue of different headphones and earphones being good for all kinds of different purposes. Are you planning on listening at home? Taking them on your commute? Do you want to avoid lousy battery life? Go completely wireless? Read more…
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View More The best UK headphones for every situationQualcomm expands its PC bet with its new 7nm 8cx platform
Qualcomm wants to become a major player in the PC/laptop market. Now that there is Windows 10 on ARM, that’s more than a pipe dream, but in its earliest iterations, those Qualcomm-based Windows 10 laptops used the Snapdragon 850 system on a chip that was specifically designed for PCs but still very much a direct […]
View More Qualcomm expands its PC bet with its new 7nm 8cx platform7 of the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers
Being able to take your music wherever you go is one of the great wonders of Bluetooth and smartphone technology. It’s even better when you have a portable Bluetooth speaker on hand to boost the sound quality. Ideally though, you want a waterproof Bl…
View More 7 of the best waterproof Bluetooth speakersThat Logitech and Plantronics deal is now dead
In a statement issued today, Logitech International said that while it had engaged in discussions with Plantronics about a potential transaction, it had terminated the negotiations. Over the weekend we picked up a Reuters report that the two companies were in talks for a potential $2.2 billion merger. The company declined to comment further.
View More That Logitech and Plantronics deal is now deadLogitech is reportedly offering $2.2 billion to bring Plantronics headsets into its hardware empire
Logitech, the manufacturer best known for its computing peripherals like keyboards and web cameras, is in talks to buy Plantronics, a maker of bluetooth-enabled headsets, according to Reuters. The company is reportedly offering as much as $2.2 billion for Plantronics, according to the Reuters report, in what would be Logitech’s biggest acquisition to date. Driving the […]
View More Logitech is reportedly offering $2.2 billion to bring Plantronics headsets into its hardware empireSony’s new noise-canceling headphones are great traveling companions
I’ll admit that I’ve been caught up in the Bose hype. I’ve worn qBoseSony WH-1000XM3, a pair of wireless/wired cans that truly give everything else I’ve tried a bad name. These $349 headphones come with a USB cable, audio cable, international audio adapter, and a compact case that holds the whole thing in a tight […]
View More Sony’s new noise-canceling headphones are great traveling companionsThe ultimate guide to gifting STEM toys: tons of ideas for little builders
The holiday season is here again, touting all sorts of kids’ toys that pledge to pack ‘STEM smarts’ in the box, not just the usual battery-based fun. Educational playthings are nothing new, of course. But, in recent years, long time toymakers and a flurry of new market entrants have piggybacked on the popularity of smartphones […]
View More The ultimate guide to gifting STEM toys: tons of ideas for little buildersTarform debuted new e-motorcycles but is there a U.S. market?
With more failures in the electric motorcycle industry than going concerns and a contracting American motorcycle market, now would seem to be an odd time to launch a new bike into the EV arena. But Tarform, a new startup that unveiled its first vehicle last month in Brooklyn, is undeterred. That’s despite the fact that the […]
View More Tarform debuted new e-motorcycles but is there a U.S. market?This modern keyboard is a blast from the past – Mashable Deals
Check out this retro keyboard that can keep up with all your modern needs. It has a metal build and is fully bluetooth compatible. It can pair up to three devices so you can always feel sleek and retro while getting all your work done on time.
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