Jada JonesZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Sennheiser Accentum headphones are ideal for people looking for a professional sound for less than $200. They’re on sale right now for $150.Sound quality is top-notch and easily outperforms flagship headphones from other brands in this category.An overly tight fit makes them uncomfortable for long-term wear, which is unfortunate given the … Read more
Audioengine A5+ tech specs: Type: Bookshelf | Power: 150W | Inputs: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, RCA L/R | Frequency: 50 Hz-22 kHz Audioengine has been in the speaker game since 2005. The Audioengine A5+ are active speakers that give you high-quality sound for listening to vinyl or even streaming your Spotify playlist via Bluetooth 5.0. These bookshelf speakers have … Read more
This week, the internet celebrated Spotify Wrapped and in the process, it led us to believe that the vast majority of us share a musical affinity with Burlington, Vermont, but in reality, it was a textbook case of social media creating a moment of false universality. Wrapped is one of the most anticipated days for … Read more
Police say Jason James Eaton opened fire on three Palestinian students. He is pictured here with a child that he taught rock climbing to. Adaptive Climbing Group Authorities arrested Jason James Eaton, in connection with the shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont. Eaton was part of tight-knit, progressive community in upstate New York. Eaton had no racist … Read more
In the ultracompetitive Dolby Atmos soundbar market, it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. LG’s latest gambit is the addition of a third upfiring driver in the center of soundbars like the new SC9S. The idea is to improve dialog and accentuate the overhead effects that help Atmos and other 3D formats create an … Read more
“Tricky” is to understate Huawei’s position in much of the world outside its native China more than somewhat. Few are the electronics companies that are the subject of sanction by nation-states, and fewer still are the entities that could cause the US Democratic Party to support one of the executive orders Donald Trump issued when … Read more
Image: Lumafield Have you ever seen AirPods that look exactly like Apple’s, but the box would say something like ‘Abble AirPods?’ Sometimes, manufacturers of counterfeit products don’t even change the company’s name on the box in an attempt to trick the consumers into thinking that they are genuine products. Most of us are aware of … Read more
Nina Raemont/ZDNET As earbuds become more capable and packed with sophisticated features, it can be a laborious task to find which earbuds will work best for you. Choosing from different shapes, sizes, and capabilities leaves you with a sea of options. Also: Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra are some of the most comfortable, best-sounding headphones I’ve tested But … Read more
Jim Caviezel stars in Angel Studio’s “Sound of Freedom.” Angel Studios Amazon Prime Video has secured the rights to one of the hottest box office releases of 2023 — Angel Studios’ “Sound of Freedom.” The Jim Caviezel-led thriller snared more than $180 million at the domestic box office during its run, outpacing big studio films … Read more
“Now behold the rock pile, a splendid collection of stone ensconced within wood boxes,” said Boston Dynamics’ famous Spot robot dog, mustering all the emotional vitality of a beleaguered tour guide eight hours into their shift. The Boston Dynamics engineers are famous for their autonomous robot designs, and their latest innovation gave their robodog the … Read more