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11 Feb

How Long Do Headphones Last? Headphone Average Lifespan

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Headphones have become an essential accessory in our daily lives, whether we use them for work, entertainment, or personal enjoyment. But like any electronic device, they are subject to wear and tear over time. The lifespan of headphones can vary depending on several factors, including build quality, usage patterns, maintenance, and brand quality. By understanding these factors and implementing proper…

25 Jan

The Pokémon Company is investigating ‘Pokémon with guns’ satire Palworld

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The Pokémon Company knows about Palworld and is very much aware that the game is drawing a lot of comparisons with its intellectual property, based on a statement it has published. While the company didn't explicitly name Palworld, it said it's going to investigate a game "released in January 2024" and will "take appropriate measures to address any acts that…

25 Jan

AlphaTheta, formerly Pioneer DJ Corp, launches its first wireless DJ controller and speaker

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AlphaTheta has come out of the gate swinging with its release of the Omnis-Duo all-in-one DJ controller and Wave-Eight speaker today. These two products are the first under the company’s new moniker since changing it from Pioneer DJ, although both brand names are expected to coexist for now. The launch coincides with the NAMM event this week and it’s also…

25 Jan

HP Enterprise was hacked by the same Russian state-sponsored group that targeted Microsoft

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HP Enterprise was infiltrated by a hacking group linked to Russian intelligence last year, the business IT company has revealed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The threat actor is believed to be Midnight Blizzard, also known as Cozy Bear, which was the same group that recently breached the email accounts of several senior executives and other employees at…

25 Jan

Google’s latest Pixel phone update adds new AI tools and a working thermometer

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Google’s rolling out its first update of 2024 for Pixel phones and it brings new health features and AI tools. Perhaps the most interesting new doodad is an actual working thermometer, which is only available for the recently-released Pixel 8 Pro. We knew this feature would come at some point, as the phone includes a temperature sensor and, well, a…

24 Jan

Aviate Audio Multiverse Player Edition is a $349 ‘pedal store in a stomp box’

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Last year Aviate Audio launched the Developer Edition of its Multiverse pedal — basically a plug-in host in guitar pedal format. Now, just in time for NAMM 2024, the company has announced the Player Edition of the Multiverse. The pedal is, for all intents and purposes, unchanged. Same basic design, same processor under the hood (a 600MHz Cortex M7), it's…

24 Jan

Twitch is cutting how much streamers earn from Prime subscriptions

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Like many major tech companies, Amazon is looking to cut costs. Its Twitch division recently laid off 35 percent of its head count (just over 500 employees) and now it's reducing how much streamers make from each Twitch Prime subscription.Every Amazon Prime member can toss a Prime subscription in the direction of their favorite Twitch streamer at no extra cost.…

24 Jan

How to turn on Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone to secure your data

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Apple’s Stolen Device Protection is a new feature that protects iPhone data and makes it harder for thieves to wreak havoc. Introduced in iOS 17.3, the feature requires a combination of Face ID (or Touch ID) scans and time delays before using payment features or changing account security when the device is away from familiar locations. Here’s precisely how Stolen…

24 Jan

Apple reportedly plans to charge developers if they offer sideloaded apps

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As new European tech regulations are set to take effect in the coming weeks, Apple is preparing for a future where it will be required to allow users to download apps from sources outside of its App Store. The company hasn’t shared details about how the process, called sideloading, will work, but it seems it may not allow developers to…

24 Jan

Wired headphones are about to have a mini revival

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It’s been over seven years since Apple found the “courage” to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone, in turn forcing wireless headphones into the limelight. To this day, listening to hi-res lossless music on a phone usually means a hunt for a rare handset with a 3.5mm jack or accepting your new dongle life. As if from nowhere,…