Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images The Amazon Echo line of smart speakers and displays continues to be one of the most convenient and intuitive ways to automate your home. Powered by Alexa, products like Echo Dot and Echo Show 5 can control smart home gadgets, stream music, set alarms, timers and reminders, and even track your Amazon deliveries. Speaking of which, if you’ve ever noticed a yellow light surrounding the base of your Echo Dot or a yellow bar at the bottom of your Echo Show screen, that usually means you have…
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Comine/Shutterstock The legendary German brand Sennheiser has considerable weight in the world of audio, both in the consumer and professional space. Of course, it’s one of the leading headphone brands, and Sennheiser wireless headphones are extremely reliable. Still, if you go to enough concerts, there’s a good chance you’ll also see your favorite singer rocking Sennheiser wireless mics. Is the company still German? Well, the duality of Sennheiser’s offerings (high-end professional gear and capable consumer headphones) also applies to ownership. Sonova Holding, a Swiss hearing aid company that acquired the Sennheiser Consumer division in 2022, is…
Flashlight/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Industry-favorite Bluetooth speakers are not uncommon. Year after year, popular speaker brands like JBL, Bose, and countless others continue to offer portable wireless audio products that you can take almost anywhere and pack a punch. Many of these devices even support multi-speaker connectivity, allowing you to link two or more Bluetooth speakers for an expanded soundstage. We and our colleagues in the consumer tech industry like what we’ve heard, but nothing beats feedback from everyday device owners when…
PeopleImages/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When working remotely, especially if you’re on the go, productivity can be difficult to achieve if you don’t know how to eliminate inefficiencies and distractions. By incorporating the right gadgets into your workflow, productivity can flow effortlessly since you always have the right tool for the job. Gadgets don’t need to be big either, as large devices aren’t portable enough to take with you when you need to do a quick task on the go. Sometimes it helps to…
José Adorno/BGR The MacBook Pro is already an expensive machine, so Apple naturally raised prices on current models, and then with a newly redesigned Mac expected in late 2026 or early 2027, it’s only natural that prices for this machine would continue to rise. That is why, if you want to buy a MacBook Pro, or if you already own one, it is good to know some mistakes that people make that can significantly reduce its lifespan and that you should avoid. On top of that, as a MacBook Pro…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Phone brand Nothing, which has made a name for itself with gadgets with unique designs and seamless aesthetics, has introduced a new pair of wireless earbuds with a notable feature you don’t see on other earbuds. Dubbed Audio Snapshot, this feature is part of the Nothing Ear 3a wireless earbuds, now available in the US and select other markets. Described as a “sound screenshot,” the feature essentially captures whatever you’re listening to at the moment, including music and podcasts. It can record up to…
Ana Belén García Sánchez/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s a reason why offline music is coming back into fashion, even though streaming offers a wider selection and faster access. Besides the fact that you can actually own physical media, some formats such as CDs provide a nostalgic experience while still delivering quality sound. Compact discs are fun to collect and they’re also good for mobility. So it’s worth considering some portable CD players that even audiophiles may want to look into for their audio…
Capsule moment photography/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Founded in 1981 in the village of Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech was originally created by three entrepreneurs, Pierluigi Zappacosta, Giacomo Marini and Daniel Borel. It gradually expanded into the United States, becoming the computer accessories powerhouse that it is today. Some of the first products Logitech released ended up becoming industry firsts, such as a wireless infrared mouse or a thumb-operated trackball. These days, if you’re looking for a keyboard, mouse, headset, or even something like a webcam, you’ll find a plethora of…
Jowi Morales/BGR We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re a PC gamer and a fan of Valve, which makes the Steam Deck, you’re probably excited about the Steam Machine. For those who don’t like PC gaming, Valve says the Steam Machine is “a powerful PC game packed into a roughly 6-inch cube.” This makes it a great living room PC console, where you can finally play your entire Steam library on your TV without worrying about building a small form factor desktop (which could get…
Julia Klueva/Getty Images Now that most smartphones no longer have a headphone jack, if you want wireless, you need Bluetooth. But something as important as wireless capabilities is the type of digital codec supported, which determines the quality of the audio shared. Your device can play high-resolution audio through the app or service you’re using, but if you’re connected via Bluetooth using a low-quality codec, you’re not getting the best experience. Although the “best” codec is subjective, aptX Lossless is widely considered the highest quality, best-sounding option, followed by LDAC,…