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Amazon Echo Buds review: very hard to beat for the price

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Amazon’s new second-generation Echo Buds are the company’s second crack at true wireless earbuds. They’re smaller, lighter, and more comfortable than before, and now have more effective noise cancellation. The first time around, Amazon borrowed some of… Read more

A security researcher found Wi-Fi vulnerabilities that have existed since the beginning

The security researcher who discovered the Krack Wi-Fi vulnerability has discovered a slew of other flaws with the wireless protocol most of us use to power our online lives (via Gizmodo). The vulnerabilities relate to how Wi-Fi handles large chunks of data, with some being related to the Wi-Fi standard itself, and some being related… Read more

Slate is selling audiobooks that you can listen to through your podcast app

Slate is getting into the audiobooks business. The online magazine and podcast subscription seller is launching its own audiobook store today in partnership with multiple publishing companies. The store will list and sell popular titles but with the added benefit of making the audio accessible through listeners’ preferred podcast app instead of a separate audiobook-only… Read more

Fitbit Inspire 2 vs Inspire HR vs Charge 4: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – There was a time when Fitbit had nine activity trackers in its portfolio, though the company retired the Flex, Alta and Zip lines when it launched the Inspire family in 2019. The Charge 4 sits at the top of the trackers, with the Inspire 2 below, succeeding the older Inspire and Inspire HR. There’s also… Read more

Asus ROG Phone 5 review: A gaming phone with little compromise

(Pocket-lint) – Gaming phones have become something of a fixture in the Android space; while many flagship devices push their gaming prowess, for a select few, gaming is their raison d’être, their everything. The ROG Phone is one such device, pushing Asus’ Republic of Gamers brand and weaving into that the experience Asus has gained… Read more

LG releases England-branded true wireless headphones ahead of the Euros

Home News (Image credit: LG) Think you’re ready for the the Euros on June 11th? Best make sure you’ve got the right audio kit then, because LG has just unveiled the FA4, the official England football earbuds. Not to be confused with the Tone+, LG’s first shot (sorry) at the true wireless in-ear market a… Read more

New HTC Vive Pro 2 VR Headset Taps AMD, Nvidia for Display Stream Compression

Home News (Image credit: HTC) HTC kicked off its Vivecon 2021 virtual event with a big announcement. During the opening keynote today, the company revealed a pair of near-5K resolution VR headsets, the HTC Vive Pro 2, which connects to a PC, and a standalone product called the HTC Vive Focus 3. HTC said these… Read more

Leak shows new Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds from all angles

Home News (Image credit: The Walkman Blog) Sony’s WF1000-XM4 are possibly the most eagerly awaited wireless earbuds of the year, and now we’ve got a good look at their new design. Leaked photos posted by The Walkman Blog show the new earbuds and charging case from multiple angles, giving us plenty to dig into –… Read more

Best PS4 cable 2021: Charge your accessories the easy way

(Pocket-lint) – The PlayStation 4 is an absolute beast of a console, even if the PS5 is now on the scene to take its place as the most powerful hardware Sony’s made so far. The PS4 has played host to some of the most impressive and immersive games ever made, and there are still classic… Read more

Leak of Sony’s upcoming 1000XM4 earbuds reveals all-new design

Sony is nearing the release of its next set of noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, according to a post at The Walkman Blog. There are images of the WF-1000XM4 from pretty much every angle, and they line up with an initial leak back in February. The new design differs quite substantially from the aging 1000XM3s. Sony… Read more

JBL Charge 5

Our Verdict JBL’s Charge 5 hails from a victorious and dominant product line, and the winning trend does not stop here For Clearer and more detailed sound Wider soundstage Updated dustproofing Against Nothing at this level When it comes to rugged, portable, no-nonsense Bluetooth speakers, some product lines have consistently impressed us under review. JBL’s… Read more

Realme 8 in for review

Realme unveiled the Realme 8 and 8 Pro in March. We already reviewed the Pro model, and now we have the vanilla 8 in Cyber Silver color with us for the full review. The Realme 8 looks similar to the Pro variant – it’s built around a 6.4″ FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a punch hole… Read more

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo review: In a wonderful world of its own

(Pocket-lint) – During a week where the sun had non-stop been blinking between the clouds – almost teasing a glimpse of summer – it was perhaps inevitable, from the moment we arrived at Porsche HQ in Reading, UK, that the heavens opened. And didn’t stop properly pissing it down thereafter. But perhaps the car gods… Read more

CPU Market Q1 2021: AMD’s Fastest Growth in Servers Against Intel in 15 Years

Home News Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The Mercury Research CPU market share results are in for the first quarter of 2021, which finds AMD scoring its highest single-quarter market share increase in the server market since 2006, leading to record revenue as it… Read more

Oppo Find X3 Lite review: A solid mid-ranger

(Pocket-lint) – Oppo has enjoyed some successes recently; with some players faltering, such as Huawei, it’s clear that Oppo is attempting to step into the vacuum that’s been left behind. The Oppo Find X3 Pro received rave reviews as a flagship. It’s also flanked by a couple of devices that share its name: the Find… Read more