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Is using Apple ProRAW worth it? We test it on the iPhone 12 Pro Max

Back in October, Apple announced that the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will support a new ProRAW image format, which will combine Smart HDR 3 and Deep Fusion with the uncompressed data from the image sensor. With the release of iOS 14.3 a few days ago, the ProRAW capture was unlocked on the pair… Read more

This was a good year to listen to ambient music, whatever that is

In the early days of despair, I looked at Spotify and decided that everything sounded bad. All songs were boring, and I was sick of everything. What that really meant was I was sick of myself. But by the summer, I’d found the solve: ambient music. The best music I heard this year was barely… Read more

Winter calm: The pictures of the week (week 51)

Little snow, but a wintry pre-Christmas mood – this week’s pictures enchant with magical moments. Milky Way without planes (Image: dg9ncc) Delicate pastel tones characterize the current pictures of the day. The mostly winter shots are reminiscent of cooler times before climate change. They feed the desire for a white Christmas or the need to… Read more

Fresh Samsung Galaxy S21 images show off the phone’s smart new colours

Home News (Image credit: WinFuture) Another day, another Samsung Galaxy S21 leak. These images (courtesy of WinFuture) look like the first official photos of the device, as opposed to marketing materials or unofficial renders, and they show the handset(s) in various different colours. But just because there are many colours, that doesn’t mean any of… Read more

You can now try on makeup from your home with the power of AR

Google’s new shopping feature will let people virtually try on makeup, the company announced in a blog post. Another feature will show the products on various models. Only lipstick and eyeshadow are part of the feature. It is also limited to a few brands, such as L’Oreal, MAC Cosmetics, Black Opal, and Charlotte Tilbury. You… Read more

LG 32UN500-W Review: Great Budget Entry Into 4K

Our Verdict LG cut down to the bone to bring us a 32-inch monitor with 4K prowess. For under $400 you get native 4K, HDR support and even Adaptive-Sync. Gamma and HDR performance could use work, but this is still a great choice for budget 4K. For Decent build quality Good contrast Adaptive-Sync Against No… Read more

Let the dulcet tones of Google’s Blob Opera ring in the holiday season with machine learning

Hark! The blobs sing! Or at least, they do in Google’s latest machine learning experiment, the awe-inspiring Blob Opera, which will see a chorus of four adorable, colorful blobs serenade you with spine-tingling operatic music. Drag a blob up or down, and you’ll change what pitch they sing in; drag them from side to side,… Read more

Apple AirPods Max initial review: Premium headphones with a premium price

(Pocket-lint) – The Apple AirPods Max is the company’s latest headphone offering. But rather than the in-ear solution that we’ve seen before, this is an over-ear experience complete with noise cancelling and many of the same technologies found on the AirPods Pro. But given a super competitive market in the over-ear headphone space from companies… Read more

Review: Astell and Kern KANN Alpha Tackles any headphones without fear

The Astell & Kann family You can safely call Kern the outsiders among music players. In a positive way, that is. They emphasize a high-quality display, like all players of the brand. More unique is the very powerful headphone amplifier. This allows them to handle even very demanding headphones. And that is really special. The… Read more

Review: Bowers and Wilkins 606 AE Tweaked and improved

If you pair it with a decent amplifier, the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 in its price range is one of the best all-round speakers. Now the British manufacturer is bringing an Anniversary Edition that has been adjusted on details. Are we going with this from â ???? very goodâ ???? to â ???? excellentâ… Read more

Review: Edifier S3000 Pro

REVIEW RESUME The Edifier S 3000 Pro misled us with its appearance. The stereo image with music is to die for, the connection options are very many and the set can be used cross-media. It is a real all-rounder for a very affordable price, and recommended if the design matches the rest of your interior…. Read more

Review: Auralic Aries G2.1 dissected a streaming platform

It is impossible to imagine life without , stream music in any form. From your own collection, from streaming services or just internet radio. If something has taken off and shrunk CD production, it’s streaming. Hardware manufacturers are reaping the benefits. The drives that are always susceptible to interference are gone, something new has to… Read more

Review: Focal Aria 936 K2

Long ago, the French speaker brand Focal , then still under the name JMlab, loudspeakers with a very distinctive yellow cone. A Kevlar cone made from a sandwich of aramid fibers. Recently, because of the 40 anniversary of Focal released a Spectral anniversary model in a limited edition of 400 pair, now a limited edition… Read more

Review: Hegel H95 sounds better for the same price

With the slim H 95, Hegel presents an accessible amplifier that can do a lot and yet is not overly complicated. Minimalistic in appearance, perhaps, but certainly not in terms of sound quality or possibilities. The recipe is recognizable from the high-end Hegel’s, but consistency is at the heart of the success of these smart… Read more

Review: Skullcandy Crusher ANC Noise canceling with a lot of extra

The Skullcandy Crusher may not sound like something you’ll want to put on your head, but wait: it’s a noise-canceling headset that packs in several unique features that you won’t find elsewhere. But can a button to adjust the basses and a personal tuning based on an ear test be enough to stand out from… Read more