Category: Review

A beginners guide to buying a synth

[ad_1] Before you buy a synth Let me begin by suggesting that if you’re just looking to explore and see if synthesizers are for you, get some free soft synths and a MIDI controller. It’ll be cheaper and let you try out different styles of synthesis before you go out and drop a bunch of […]

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 true wireless earbuds review

[ad_1] You can customize the sound though the B&O companion app, though. You can choose one of five audio presets: Optimal (default), Commute, Clear, Workout and Podcast. To me the Optimal preset sounded best. The difference between most presets is subtle, but you can definitely tell a difference. The biggest change is between Optimal and […]

Galaxy S20 Ultra review: Impressive but impractical

[ad_1] Faster screens Although watching 8K videos on the S20 Ultra is silly, it’s still a lovely canvas. The cityscapes I shot looked crisp and colorful on the Ultra’s 6.9-inch screen, even in sunlight. I also enjoyed watching a couple of 4K HDR videos and endless Instagram posts about my friends’ exciting lives. Plus, the […]

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review: Admire it, don’t buy it

[ad_1] Practically speaking, there are only two notable shortcomings. First, its resolution: at 2636×1080, it’s far less pixel-dense than a Galaxy S20, but you’ll probably never notice the difference unless your nose is pushed up against the screen. The other is that, presumably because of its odd, 21.9:9 aspect ratio, some apps don’t scale to […]

Galaxy Buds+ review: Samsung finally has a worthy AirPods alternative

[ad_1] On iOS, the Galaxy Buds+ don’t sync with notifications and Samsung’s Gaming Mode for the earbuds isn’t available. It may seem like using these new buds with an iOS device is limited, but trust me, it’s a lot better than it used to be. Just having a dedicated app is a huge improvement. It’s […]

Motorola Razr review: A fashion statement, not a flagship

[ad_1] There are a few more things to note about the Razr’s software. Unlike most other premium phones you’re likely to see in 2020 — including the new Galaxy Z Flip — the Razr only runs Android 9.0 Pie. Now, that’s a fine flavor of Android, but Motorola could’ve done better. Oh, and for you […]

Australian court orders Google to reveal user who wrote a dentist’s bad review

[ad_1] The surgeon in question, Dr. Matthew Kabbabe, had asked Google share the identity of the anonymous user, “CBsm 23.” Google rejected the request, stating it didn’t “have any means to investigate where and when the ID was created.” However, a judge said that Dr. Kabbabe had the right to pursue a defamation case and […]

Yamaha’s tiny wireless guitar amp gets everything right but the price

[ad_1] The THR remains the undisputed king of looks. Part of its allure is the retro styling that’s more reminiscent of a piece of stereo equipment than a guitar amp. The outside is a matte, cream-colored metal with a Y pattern punched out. (I’ll admit I much prefer the herringbone of the original THR.) The […]

Olympus E-M1 III review: Fast, but way behind flagship camera rivals

[ad_1] The best feature of this camera is the five-axis in-body stabilization system. It now delivers seven stops of shake reduction, or 7.5 with an IS lens — more than any other camera out there by a full stop. That delivers some nice benefits for both photography and video, as you’ll soon see. More remarkably, […]

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 […]