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A lot of people started to care about “high resolution” digital audio when Apple launched its upgraded music service to the masses. Call that the “Apple effect,” as infuriating as it may be, but the iPhone maker isn’t the only one in the hi-res audio game: Qobuz, Tidal and Deezer have been doing it for a while, and Spotify has been toying with releasing its own version for a while. However, as many were quick to point out, some of Apple’s own products don’t necessarily support the higher sample rate and bit-depths on offer. No worries, there’s a dongle for…
Choosing the best portable speaker can be a daunting task with the amount of options available today. Whether you’re gearing up for a camping trip, a beach outing, or a backyard barbecue, finding the right speaker that delivers on sound quality, durability, and portability is crucial. We’ve tested dozens of Bluetooth speakers across various price points to help you navigate this crowded market. While many of them sound impressive, comparing them head-to-head allowed us to identify the features that make certain portable wireless speakers stand out.If you’re looking primarily for a speaker that works with a voice assistant like Alexa,…
Off-Planet Dreams gives you everything you need to be successful if you really want to be successful. Help is available (almost) anytime with just a few button presses. This makes the game uniquely accessible, even though it’s an “invisible puzzle platformer” designed to keep you tripping over and over again until you’ve learned enough from your mistakes to move on. I feel it. Depending on how you approach it, Off-Planet Dreams can be either a nightmare loop of trial and error or a relatively light-hearted platforming adventure. Or something in between. I died 274 times in my first playthrough, which…
Apple appears to have a number of hardware announcements in store this fall. In this week’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Garman reports that Apple is preparing to unveil new MacBook Pro models, a redesigned Mac mini, M4 iMac, and a new iPad mini by the end of the month, with a release date It was reported that the goal was to For “at least some” of these products, it will apply from November 1st.According to Garman, we’ll likely see a low-end and high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the M4 chip. A 16-inch high-end MacBook Pro will also…
The Predator is one of the coolest monsters to ever appear on screen. From his armor to his uniquely terrifying appearance, Yajuta’s shadow looms large in the pantheon of pop culture, and his desire to hunt down the most powerful beings in the universe means he’ll face off against characters including Batman and Wolverine. Masu. I attended a panel featuring Predator at LA Comic Con on Saturday, courtesy of Launchpad Podcast hosts Matt Corrigan and Aaron McClain. A cosplayer wearing a Predator costume also appeared on the panel!The Launchpad Podcast featured three guests who have played important roles in Predator…
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Garman, Apple Intelligence will begin rolling out on October 28th. Apple announced last month that it planned to release iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 (bringing some of the first Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 16 and other Apple devices) in October, but has not confirmed No decision was made. Release date at the time. The first round of Apple Intelligence features includes a text editor and summarization tool, Writing Tools, plus smart audio recording and transcription for Mail, Notes, Pages, and other apps.We might also see a new Memory feature in Photos, designed…
Amazon Prime Day is almost here, and you can already save on this year’s newest OLED TVs. The LG C4 OLED smart TV lineup has been slashed in price, with the 55-inch model dropping to an all-time low of $1,297. That’s about $700 off. TV prices typically drop consistently throughout the year, but this is the most significant price drop since the C4’s launch. You’ll also see hundreds of dollars off on most other sizes.This is the company’s mid-grade line of OLED TVs. Each model includes an updated Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip for smoother menu navigation. The brightness has…
There’s no doubt that Bluetooth speakers will be on sale for October’s Prime Day, but you can already save on one of your favorites before the event arrives in just a few days. Marshall Emberton II is now down to $100. That’s 41% off, or about $20 less than it has been for the past few months. In our testing, we found it to be stylish, compact, and offers balanced output and 360-degree sound.The first thing you’ll notice about the Marshall Emberton II is its stylized, scaled-down Marshall amp, a nod to the company’s history. At the front center is…
October’s Prime Day is just days away, and early bird sales are increasing by the day. It may be too early to start thinking about holiday shopping, but you might want to check out the latest Prime Day Lego sales before thinking about it. Many LEGO sets from the Super Mario, Star Wars, and Harry Potter lineups are already on sale for up to 41 percent off. There are even bigger discounts on popular LEGO sets.On the Star Wars side, this Spider Tank set is 36% off down to just $32, which is its lowest price yet. Includes 526 pieces…
Anthology comics certainly exist in the US, but when we were growing up in the 70s and 80s (and before), they were the main way most kids in the UK experienced comics. Whether it’s a humorous comic like the still-living 80-something Beano, a sci-fi title like 2000AD (which is still going on 47 years later), or a multi-genre piece like the recent Quantum, a single It could be an anthology instead of a character. It seems like most Brits end up with these titles when it comes to their country’s comic consumption. There seems to be a bit of a…