shopping – Page 2 – The News Desk

Marshall portable speakers are up to 25 percent off right now

10Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Marshall portable speakers are up to 25 percent off right now

Marshall portable speakers are up to 25 percent off . The sale includes the attractive and highly useful Middleton speaker, . This is a discount of 21 percent and marks a record low for the portable Bluetooth device.MarshallThe Middleton made our list of the , and for good reason. It’s the company’s flagship portable speaker, so it’s packed with both bells and whistles. It offers 50-watts of 360-degree sound and a rugged IP67 exterior. There are dual woofers and tweeters for the front and back, in addition to passive radiators along the side. In other words, people attending your backyard barbecue will have no problem hearing the tunes, and the same could be true of your neighbors.The speaker also features the company’s Stack Mode, allowing it to easily pair with other Marshall speakers. ...

6 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands

8Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

6 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands

Here’s the low-down on the MagSafe standard and MagSafe power banks.What is MagSafe?MagSafe is the name of Apple’s accessory system that’s integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 range. A ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe-enabled cases) lets you attach various magnetic accessories, like a battery pack that recharges the iPhone wirelessly, so you don’t need to hold it or carry a cable.Does MagSafe reduce battery life?There isn’t much evidence that MagSafe charging negatively impacts battery health, but it is less efficient than wired charging and can sometimes generate heat, which may degrade your battery faster. But other factors are more important, if you want to preserve battery health (such as never fully draining your battery).What rat...

13 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2024): iPhone or Android

7Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

13 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2024): iPhone or Android

There are several other mobile controllers we tested that just missed out on a place above or failed to make the grade, plus a few that we are keen to test soon.Turtle Beach Atom Controller for $80: With a clever two-piece design, this controller folds away neatly, but feels insecure without a back. The clamps on each side are awkward, particularly with phones sporting large camera modules. I had trouble connecting, and dislike that the right side has to be turned on separately (press B and menu buttons). The right side connects wirelessly (2.4 GHz), but the controller connects to your phone via Bluetooth. It mostly worked fine for me, but when I played Jydge, the movement was inverted on the left stick. You get around 20 hours of battery life. It takes about two hours to charge. If porta...

Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder Review: Price, Specs, Availability, Features

7Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder Review: Price, Specs, Availability, Features

Recorders, generally speaking, are meant to sit in the background, quietly absorbing sound without contributing to it. They’re a neutral, inconspicuous product type almost by necessity. If you’re recording field audio, like trying to capture the perfect loon call out in the wild, you’d be better served by a proper shotgun mic to pinpoint the sound. Audio recorded directly in a studio sounds great on the TP-7, but again, you can handle that with some far less expensive yet still really good microphones.The device can also be tricky to navigate, with some menu diving required to access certain features that won’t feel intuitive right away. There’s also some kinks you’ll find if you’re coming from another type of recorder.As one example, I tried to feed music from Spotify through the TP-7 to...

7 Best Water Leak Detectors (2024): Smart Water, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors

7Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

7 Best Water Leak Detectors (2024): Smart Water, Temperature, and Humidity Sensors

Here's what you need to think about when you shop for smart leak detectors and install them in your home.How do water leak detectors work?Water leak detectors can detect water pooling, and some can also detect water dripping or even humidity rising. Premium water leak detectors monitor the flow of water in your pipes. All connect to a hub or directly to your Wi-Fi network to send alerts when they detect a problem.What kinds of water leak detectors are there?Some water leak detectors have cables with sensors on the end, some have water-sensing cords, and others are self-contained with sensors on the top or bottom or both. You have the option of extension nodes with some detectors. At the premium end of the market, you can get water leak detectors that must be fitted to your pipework to mea...

14 Best PlayStation VR2 Games to Play Right Now (2024)

6Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

14 Best PlayStation VR2 Games to Play Right Now (2024)

Six years after Sony released its first virtual reality headset, we finally got our hands on the PS VR2. If you can wrap your head around spending more for an accessory than for the console itself, the headset is worth the wait. Sony got rid of the external processor boxes, upped the resolution, and added features like HDR support and advanced eye tracking. It’s also really, really comfortable—almost comfortable enough to make you forget that it’s still wired.Now that you have the headset, what do you play? We’ve spent months working our way through some of the newest titles. Here are our top picks. Don’t see anything you like? We’re continuing to test games, and don’t forget to check out our guide to the Best PlayStation Accessories and the Best PlayStation Plus Games.Special offer for G...

Ugmonk Analog Starter Kit Review: Go Analog to Be Productive

5Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Ugmonk Analog Starter Kit Review: Go Analog to Be Productive

Many years ago, I asked my most accomplished, successful friend what his secret to success was. His answer was simple, but it also changed my life. He said, “I make a list of all the stuff I need to do, then I do it.” He happened to use 3x5 index cards for his lists, so I copied the idea.Over time, I took his simple system and worked it into my life, and decades on, I still start most days by pulling out an index card and working on whatever it says I need to do. At the end of the day, I glance at a longer list of projects (not on an index card) and a list of more strategic goals, along with my calendar, and decide what to put on the index card for tomorrow.I talked about this system in our Best Paper Planners guide, and a WIRED reader emailed me to ask whether I had ever heard of Analog,...

TCL QM8 Review: A TV That Scratches the Projector Itch

4Apr

By adminNo Comments

Technology

TCL QM8 Review: A TV That Scratches the Projector Itch

Since the beginning of broadcast, TV brands have been battling for technological supremacy. They were all expensive. From initial tube models to plasmas, LED, and now Mini LED and OLED, you used to have to pay an arm and a leg for a large screen that looked good. (Unless you wanted it in a Michael Scott dinner-party size, of course.)These days, you really don't have to pay that much. Enthusiasts can shell out for 8K resolution or OLED displays with perfect black levels at extreme sizes, but most people who are just streaming movies, sports, or video games can get a great viewing experience with a mid-tier option like this TCL QM8. Unless you're hoarding an epic 4K Blu-ray collection in the basement or hosting a massive server with lossless rips, you probably won't see much of a difference...

2Mar

By adminNo Comments

Technology

7 Great Deals on iPads and Accessories

according to rumors, new iPads are on the way. Apple reportedly plans on launching a new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini this month. Most of the changes will be internal (such as updated processors for faster performance) while the external design will mainly remain the same (aside from the possibility of a new 12.9-inch iPad Air and OLED displays on the iPad Pro models).But even with next-generation versions on the way, the current models are still worthy—especially if you don't want to pay full price for an Apple tablet and you don't need the latest features. Below, we've gathered great deals on our favorite iPads along with a few useful accessories. Not sure which one to get? Check out our guides to the Best iPad and the Best iPad Accessories.Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED...

2Jan

By adminNo Comments

Technology

How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit

That's fairly obvious, but Seinfeld had a technique. He reportedly told Isaac to get a big wall calendar and said every time he sat down and did the work, he should make a big X over that day. “After a few days, you'll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You'll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain.”Even if it's apocryphal, it's still excellent advice. It also sounds like something a Seinfeld character would say.Reduce Friction Even MoreOne of the reasons we have trouble changing our habits is that we're highly emotionally invested in the habits we have. I like doing nothing in the morning. I don't want to read/workout/cook/etc. Overcoming this inertia and resistance to ...