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MLS Season Pass drops price again, to $49 for the rest of the season
Apple today announced that it's reduced the cost of a subscription to MLS Season Pass to $49 for the rest of the 2024 season.
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UE’s Everboom speaker fills the gap between Mega and Epic
UE's popular line of Bluetooth portable speakers now has yet another model to choose from with the $250 Everboom.
The new Beats Pill might replace Sonos on my back porch
They're less expensive, portable — and are built to survive the elements. And that's why the new Beats Pill will be my pick for new outdoor stereo speakers.
Ifi’s latest DAC is the first to add lossless Bluetooth audio
With support for tons of Bluetooth codecs, including aptX Lossless, the Zen Blue 3 is the Swiss Army knife of wireless DACs.
The Beats Pill is back, baby!
The Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker lives again, with all the internal tech you'd expect, and a price that might surprise you.
Roku launches Weekly Trivia game to test your pop culture mettle
Roku Weekly Trivia launches today for U.S. users of it popular streaming devices, adding 10 questions per week. You can play with friends and family.
The best hidden gems on Netflix right now
The best hidden gems on Netflix include Archive 81, The End of the F***ing World, Break Point, Maestro in Blue, Wildfire, School Spirits, and more.
Another year, another price increase for Paramount+
Paramount+ is increasing its subscription rates by as much as $2 a month for one tier in its second rate hike in about a year.
Beyerdynamic launches its first open-ear earbuds
The German audio brand Beterdynamic has released the Verio 200, a set of open-ear earbuds targeted at active lifestyles.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses triple their recording time
If a mere 60 seconds of video recording just isn't enough, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now let you capture up to 3 minutes of content at a time.
Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks
After increasing its prices earlier this month, Spotify today announced a new $11-per-month Basic plan that saves a bit of money but removes access to audiobooks.
Apple’s MLS Season Pass adds Catch Up feature for key plays
Apple now lets you catch up on major plays in MLS matches on MLS Season Pass with the aptly named Catch Up feature.
Meze’s new in-ear monitors are just $159 and come with their own DAC
Meze has released its most affordable set of IEMs to date and they ship with their own USB-C adapter.
Tidal officially kills MQA support, and tosses out Sony 360 Reality Audio too
Tidal announces it has set a date for the end of MQA support, and adds Sony's spatial audio format to the kill list.
The new Beats Pill is (probably) coming June 25
LeBron James is back in another teaser for what almost certainly is a new Beats Pill speaker. And this time he's brought a date.
How to turn on noise canceling on your AirPods
Your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max come with a great feature called active noise cancellation. Here's how to activate it from your AirPods or iPhone.
Audio-Technica’s new wireless cans have insane battery life for less than $100
Audio-Technica's new noise-canceling cans are super affordable and have a shockingly long battery life.
Nit Nerds News: Exciting new Apple TV 4K features, new Xbox consoles
Today on Nit Nerds News: New Apple TVOS features that will freshen up existing Apple TV 4K boxes. Asus has unveiled some eye-popping new PC monitors.
McIntosh’s MB25 adds Bluetooth to any hi-fi setup for $600
Though typically pricey, the McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth transceiver leaves no stones unturned in the effort to connect classic hi-fi gear to modern Bluetooth tech.
HDtracks to launch streaming service with FLAC and MQA formats
MQA's new owner, Lenbrook, has announced a partnership with download site HDtracks to create a new streaming service that will offer users a choice of format.
Rock your next garden party with Victrola’s solar-powered speakers
The Victrola Rock Speaker Connect is designed to blend in with your garden and withstand the elements outdoors . It uses solar power, along with USB-C.
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is now streaming free on Pluto TV
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is a classic children's educational show, and it's now available to stream for free on Pluto TV.
Jabra will no longer make its Elite wireless earbuds or headphones
The Danish company has abruptly decided to exit the consumer audio space to focus on more profitable lines of business.
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
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