Master & Dynamic’s brass earbuds mix style with great sound
If your face contorted in puzzlement upon seeing that name, well, I did the same a few months back. Master & Dynamic is a relative newcomer to the world of high-end audio — it’s about a year old — and the company considers itself as much a design house as a collective for audio nerds. Their fondness for the olden days looms large across their products, even in small packages like the ME05. In this case, the...
Samsung Galaxy S7 buyers can claim their free Gear VR
Sprint customers will be sent the Gear VR directly, while everyone else will need to wait four to six weeks to receive their goodies. You’ll need to supply the phone’s EMEI, WiFi info and a picture of the receipt. In our review of the consumer Gear VR, we called it a “no-brainer” for owners of Galaxy devices, and we’d say that applies if you’re thinking of getting a Galaxy S7 device too. It’s...
Samsung Galaxy S7 buyers can claim their free Gear VR
Sprint customers will be sent the Gear VR directly, while everyone else will need to wait four to six weeks to receive their goodies. You’ll need to supply the phone’s EMEI, WiFi info and a picture of the receipt. In our review of the consumer Gear VR, we called it a “no-brainer” for owners of Galaxy devices, and we’d say that applies if you’re thinking of getting a Galaxy S7 device too. It’s...
Apple Previews iOS 9
SAN FRANCISCO — June 8, 2015 — Apple® today unveiled iOS 9, giving a preview of new iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® software that will be available this fall. In this upcoming release, iOS devices become more intelligent and proactive with powerful search and improved Siri® features — all without compromising users’ privacy. New multitasking features designed specifically for iPad allow you to work with two apps simultaneously,...
The best 24-inch monitor
Who this is for For most people, a 24-inch monitor hits the sweet spot of size and price. Most 24-inch monitors these days have 19201080 screens, but we prefer the slightly less common 19201200. A 19201200-pixel monitor with a 16:10 aspect ratio gives you more vertical space than a 1080p monitor with its 16:9 proportions. The taller screen makes a big difference for most office work, Web browsing, and gaming. You’ll still have...
