[ad_1] Billy SteeleSenior News Editor I like to listen to music while I work. Over the years, I’ve found that instrumental tunes are the least distracting — even if they lean towards rock, hardcore or metal. My typical rotation includes J Dilla’s hip-hop tracks and the synth-heavy electronic stylings of Survive, Com Truise and Steve […]
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JLab Go Air review: These $29 wireless earbuds are surprisingly decent
[ad_1] Overall, the sound quality on the Go Air is mediocre. I didn’t expect to be wowed by a $29 set of earbuds, but they’re probably fine for some people. More specifically, the sound is compressed and thin. Even with the best of the audio presets, there was a lack of depth to almost all […]
Spotify is the new heavyweight champ of podcasts
[ad_1] Alongside its Q4 2019 and full-year earnings report this morning, the company announced that it is acquiring The Ringer, a popular sports and culture media company. The Ringer is still relatively new, having only started in 2016. However, its creator, former ESPN writer and commentator Bill Simmons, is well-known to sports fans. Simmons started […]
Overcast can skip podcast intros and outros
[ad_1] Don’t like drawn-out podcast introductions, or just don’t want to hear the same closing credits every episode? If you’re invested in the Apple ecosystem, you might not have to endure them. Marco Arment has updated his Overcast app for iOS, iPadOS and Apple Watch with an option to skip intros and outros. You can […]
Audio-Technica ATH-CK3TW review: Decent, affordable true wireless earbuds
[ad_1] For those touch controls, Audio-Technica put volume adjustments on the left side and track controls on the right. A single tap on the left earbud increases volume while a double tap will lower it. This sounds simple enough, but when you want to turn the audio way down, and you’re in a hurry to […]
Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Buds+ leak together in official-looking shots
[ad_1] Apart from the cameras (including a 108-megapixel shooter on the Ultra), the Galaxy S20 range is expected to be a more evolutionary upgrade with speedier Snapdragon 865 processors in some countries, up to 16GB of RAM and 120Hz displays. The Galaxy Buds+, meanwhile, would have much-improved battery life and call quality without changing the […]
Pocket Casts’ revamped Discover section offers picks from top podcasters
[ad_1] The relevant app dates are rolling out as of this writing, although you’ll have to wait until early February to see the first lists from individual creators. This probably won’t make you completely forget about Pocket Casts’ brief pricing dust-up from September, but it could give you a better reason to consider that Plus […]
What we’re listening to: Big|Brave and Beloved
[ad_1] Big|Brave Terrence O’BrienManaging Editor Big|Brave traffic in a particular type of metal. A type of metal that is often divisive. It’s not a specific subgenre so much as a style of songwriting and playing. They play loud, texturally maximalist metal. But with slow, minimalist arrangements. They’re similar to labelmates Sleep and Sunn O))) in […]
GoPro’s Media Mod is an upgrade for vloggers on the go
[ad_1] If you ever used GoPro’s Karma grip, the Media Mod will give you deja-vu. Aesthetically, it’s similar to the part that housed the camera. Including the fact you’ll have to remove the GoPro’s battery cover to connect to the USB-C port. That makes sense, but it also means you don’t have easy access to […]
Apple Music partnered with the NBA for its latest curated playlist
[ad_1] As part of a new agreement with the NBA and a startup called UnitedMasters, Apple is curating a weekly playlist called BASE:LINE. It will feature songs from up-and-coming independent hip-hop artists picked by Apple Music director Ebro Darden. The NBA will soundtrack highlights its shares online with songs directly from BASE:LINE. This week, you’ll […]