Hail the orb! High-end French audio hardware manufacturer Elipson has a brand-new Death Star-esque orboid speaker worthy of worrying any self-respecting Alderaanian. It is called the W35 Xi. At £699 ($876) it's a pricey boombox but not far off from similar speakers made by other premium audio companies. (It's even …
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All electric car owners know that cold weather affects range. It’s a chemical phenomenon that also gives your phone, laptop, and anything else powered by lithium-ion batteries a hard time through the winter months. But since electric car chargers aren’t yet as convenient as USB sockets, it’s the EVs that …
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This week, Apple finally let a carefully selected few people try out its boldest, most portentous product since 2007’s iPhone. It’s Apple Vision Pro, a spatial computer that is definitely not a VR headset. It costs a small fortune, some $3,499, yet preorders were wiped out within minutes. It's estimated …
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Stanley, maker of reusable water bottles and cups, seems to be in hot water. Just a few weeks ago, people were lining up to buy the giant collectible Stanley cups, but since then there's been a U-turn. Videos of Stanley cup owners testing theirs for lead with at-home kits have …
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Ford CEO Jim Farley hopped on Elon Musk’s X today to make an announcement relevant to Elon Musk’s Tesla: Ford will be giving away adapters so that its electric vehicles can easily charge on Tesla’s charging network. “We want to make charging more convenient for our Ford EV owners,” Farley …
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Considering the long-established connection between Snoopy and Omega, after the original MoonSwatch caused pandemonium around the globe in 2022 and reinvigorated Swatch's previously flagging fortunes, it's hardly surprising that the brand should mine this rich Schulz seam to tease a coming Snoopy MoonSwatch. There's only one thing that could stop …
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There is no such thing as the “best” mechanical keyboard. You can find many of our favorites—mechanical or otherwise—in our Best Keyboards guide that suits various needs. These are great for people who just want something that works and feels great. However, the keyboard is the most direct interface between …
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I spent a little more than 30 minutes wearing the Apple Vision Pro today, and I saw the future of computing. The impressive technology in Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset lays the groundwork for what's to come, but I am at a crossroads. I'm not sold on the bulky headset. Apple …
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Looking to upgrade to Samsung's newest Android smartphone? You can choose from the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra. These handsets share many of the same specs but also have a few specific features that make each one stand out. So which Galaxy S24 model should you buy? …
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Samsung's biannual Galaxy Unpacked event is typically big on flashy new mobile hardware, but at this year's event—held today in San Jose, California—it's the software that takes the limelight. Powering the new Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra is Galaxy AI, the catchall term for many of the new …
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