The best headphones for students: Our top 4 picks for back-to-school season
Only the best ANC (and the best value headphones) made the cut. With all the choices for headphones out there, it’s not the easiest device to shop. Factor in a student’s budget, needs, and the fact that most “best of” lists (present company included) have $400+ options as their top pick, and somehow, finding the […]
I tested the Panasonic Z95B, and this flagship OLED TV combines the best built-in Dolby Atmos sound of any TV with refined pro-level pictures
Panasonic’s new flagship OLED TV provides a significant step-up in brightness, but it’s tuned for picture accuracy and has powerful built-in 5.1.2-channel sound.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones beat Sony XM6 in one key way
We put the Bowers & Wilkins premium cans to the test. British audio icon, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), has always had its rabid fans, especially in the world of loudspeakers, where its combo of sound quality and design has earned it a lot of admiration. However, I’ve never felt that the company’s wireless noise-canceling headphones […]
People with disabilities are ‘eating the cost’ of tariffs
Affordability is accessibility, too. It’s a tough time to open up your wallet. Global tariffs, a priority for the Trump administration, are hitting certain consumer products harder than others, including electronic gadgets that are reliant on imported product parts. Laptop base prices are seeing three-figure bumps. Items like <a …
Flagship fight: Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Which of the two beefy flagships is better for you? In the market for a new, premium Android smartphone? Luckily, there are some heavy-hitting options for you. Namely, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The former just hit the scene thanks to the big Made by Google event, …
I test audio kit for a living, and these earbuds’ death-proof battery and regal design blew me away
The Noble FoKus Amadeus ANC earbuds combine serious run time with a gloriously tactile sound profile
2025 fall movie preview: Every upcoming film you ought to know about
Jordan Peele, Leonardo DiCaprio, Guillermo del Toro, Kathryn Bigelow, and more! School is starting up. Summer is drawing to a close. And you know what that means? Fall movie season is upon us! ‘Tis the season for film festivals to channel their very best into theaters nationwide, for studios to unfurl their flashiest movies ahead […]
Thank you Ricoh for the new GR IV premium compact, but I’m going to stick with my GR III for now – here’s why
Ricoh’s new GR IV is a minor update of the GR III, equipped with a new 26MP sensor, a new 28mm f/2.8 lens, and various design tweaks. Is it worth upgrading for, or should you save money and opt for the GR III instead?
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 23
Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here. Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the […]
Hurdle hints and answers for August 23, 2025
Everything you need to win. If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown …
