Stereophile
Philharmonic Audio BMR Monitor
Let's get this out of the way: The BMR Monitor may be a monitor, but it isn't a bookshelf or desktop speaker any more than a yacht is a dinghy.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Grimm Audio LS1c ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
It's not unusual for audiophiles to have fond childhood recollections of the old family stereo, but Eelco Grimm's memory of his dad's audio system probably stands alone.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Technics SC-CX700 ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER
The usual Specifications box (below) is a nuts-and-bolts listing of the electrical and physical properties of the Technics SC-CX700 loudspeaker, who made it and where, and a widely varying amount of information about their electrical and acoustical performance. The information comes from the included literature, available downloads, and whatever I could find on the manufacturer's website.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Wattson Audio Madison LE Streamer
After it was delivered, I weighed the box containing Wattson Audio's DAC-equipped Madison LE Streamer on my bathroom scale.
10 min |
April 2025
Stereophile
The Voxativ Hagen2 Monitor loudspeaker
I think I just found the perfect Herb speaker. It uses a hand-crafted 5\" wide-range driver with a cone made from Japanese calligraphy paper. It rolls off around 50Hz at the bottom and 30kHz at the top. It has no crossover. Its cabinet is made of MDF that responds loudly when I tap it with my fingernails. Inside is what its designer calls a “short horn,” which appears to harmlessly disperse back-cone energy while adding energy below the driver’s cutoff frequency. Mainly, though, it’s a perfect Herb speaker because it is naturally phase coherent. And sparkplug fast. And completely unmuffled.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Youth movement
Paul Klipsch was a genius,” Roy Delgado told me recently, with the sound of genuine amazement in his voice. “Me, I’m just a tinkerer.”
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
J.Sikora Standard Max Supreme, KV9 Max Zirconium
In his review of the J.Sikora Initial turntable, Stereophile's resident artist/sage Herb Reichert wrote, \"Extended bathing, lighting candles, making tea, and preparing food are ritual work forms that prepare my senses to accept both pleasure and illumination.\"
10 min |
April 2025
Techlife News
UTAH BECOMES THE FIRST STATE TO PASS LEGISLATION REQUIRING APP STORES TO VERIFY AGES
Utah on Wednesday became the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and get parental consent for minors to download apps to their devices.
3 min |
Techlife News #697
Techlife News
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BUYING AN EV IN 2025
Car shoppers considering buying an electric vehicle in 2025 will have more factors to consider than buyers in previous years.
3 min |
Techlife News #697
Techlife News
NASA'S TWO STUCK ASTRONAUTS ARE FINALLY CLOSING IN ON THEIR RETURN TO EARTH AFTER 9 MONTHS IN SPACE
NASA’s two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space.
2 min |
Techlife News #697
Techlife News
ANGRY BIRDS.FROGGER AND OTHERS ARE FINALISTS FOR THE WORLD VIDEO GAME HALL OF FAME
The 2025 finalists are: Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Defender, Frogger, Golden Eye, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel Football, Quake, NBA 2K and Tamagotchi.
2 min |
Techlife News #697
AppleMagazine
UBER TEAMS UP WITH WAYMO TO START SELLING DRIVERLESS RIDES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
Uber shifted gears in Austin, Texas, earlier this week, launching a landmark service that lets riders hail driverless cars through its app, thanks to a partnership with Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.
5 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
GOOGLE LEANS FURTHER INTO AI-GENERATED OVERVIEWS FOR ITS SEARCH ENGINE
Google is updating its ubiquitous search engine with the next generation of its artificial intelligence technology as part of an effort to provide instant expertise amid intensifying competition from smaller competitors.
2 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
IOS 18.4 BETA 2: HERE'S EVERYTHING NEW
Apple has rolled out the second developer beta of iOS 18.4 this Monday, March 3, offering a fresh batch of enhancements and refinements to its mobile operating system, now available for testing among registered developers.
5 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
TESLA MODEL Y: ELECTRIC CHAMP RECHARGES ITS CROWN WITH NEW UPGRADE
Tesla’s Model Y has roared through the automotive landscape like an electric juggernaut, clinching the title of the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023 and solidifying its dominance with a sleek upgrade that rolled out recently.
2 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
PRIVATE LUNAR LANDER BLUE GHOST TOUCHES DOWN: A NEW MOON MILESTONE
Earlier this week, the moon welcomed a new visitor as Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander nailed a soft touchdown, marking a historic win for private space exploration.
4 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
TSMC'S BIG U.S. BET: $100 BILLION FUELS CHIPMAKING SURGE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s top chipmaker, unveiled a massive $100 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations this Monday, March 3, standing alongside President Donald Trump at the White House.
3 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
NEW IPAD AIR WITH M3 CHIP LAUNCHES: POWER AND STYLE TAKE FLIGHT
Apple unveiled a refreshed iPad Air earlier this week, bringing the powerful M3 chip and a sleek new Magic Keyboard to its mid-tier tablet lineup, a move that’s already sparking buzz among tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.
5 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
MICROSOFT SHUTTING DOWN SKYPE IN MAY: A 22-YEAR LEGACY ENDS
Microsoft dropped a seismic announcement confirming it will shutter Skype, the pioneering internet calling service, on May 5, 2025— ending a 22-year run that reshaped how the world connects. The company is steering users toward Microsoft Teams’ free consumer version, part of a broader strategy to streamline its communications offerings under a single banner.
4 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
APPLE'S SPRING COLOR SPLASH: NEW IPHONE CASES AND WATCH BANDS BLOOM
Apple ushered in a burst of spring flair earlier this week, unveiling a vibrant lineup of iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands that bring fresh hues to its accessory collection.
4 min |
March 07, 2025
Linux Magazine
Zack's Kernel News
Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.
9 min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
Linux Magazine
Innovator
Re-inventing the Ubuntu experience
4 min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
Linux Magazine
A modern find command User-Friendly Search
An update for the find command, fd offers significant improvements with many user-friendly options.
4 min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
Linux Magazine
System Monitoring
Mission Center, a graphical system monitor, groups all important system statuses in a compact, intuitive interface.
4 min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
Linux Magazine
Mix It Up
Solve Bash blind spots by embedding other scripting languages into your Bash scripts to get the features you need. Pete shows you solutions for floating-point math, charting, GUIs, and hardware integration.
6 min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
Linux Magazine
Exploring the Unbound DNS resolver Unbound
The Unbound DNS resolver offers comprehensive security and many other useful features.
8 min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
Linux Magazine
MakerSpace
If you need to store long-term historical data, you can cobble together some Arduino modules, sensors, and displays and get them all to talk to an SQL server.
6 min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
Linux Magazine
Installing mods on Steam Deck Steam Gems
The Steam Deck gaming console offers a galaxy of creative modifications for the games you love to play.
10+ min |
#293/April 2025: Trojan Horse
AppleMagazine
SOCIAL MEDIA BLOCKS FOR MINORS IN THE U.S.: A NATIONAL DEBATE ON KIDS AND TECH
Across the United States, lawmakers and families alike are wrestling with a critical question: should minors be barred from social media to protect their well-being?
6 min |
March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
Invites A HANDY NEW IPHONE APP FOR EVENT PLANNING
Apple is taking social gatherings to the next level with Invites, a dynamic app designed to help users create custom invitations, manage events, and engage in shared moments.
4 min |