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AirPods Max 2: premium build meets incremental sonic gains in a crowded field
technology11 days ago

AirPods Max 2: premium build meets incremental sonic gains in a crowded field

What Hi-Fi? says the AirPods Max 2 are luxuriously built with a smooth, balanced sound and a host of H2-powered features (Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, Adaptive EQ, personalized volume, Siri gestures, live translation) and seamless iOS pairing, but the 20-hour battery life lags behind rivals like Sony XM6 and Sennheiser HDB 630. The design remains heavy and non-folding with a polarising case, and while wired playback improves depth, the sonic gains over the original are incremental. Against cheaper or lighter rivals offering crisper detail or punchier dynamics, the Max 2 feel like a refined luxury option best suited to Apple-ecosystem users rather than a dramatic leap forward.

AirPods Max 2 raise the bar with H2-powered ANC and richer sound
technology25 days ago

AirPods Max 2 raise the bar with H2-powered ANC and richer sound

Apple's AirPods Max 2 use an H2 chip to boost active noise cancellation (up to 1.5x), add Adaptive Audio with features like Conversation Awareness and Voice Isolation, improve Transparency, and deliver higher‑fidelity sound with lower latency and Bluetooth 5.3; wired USB‑C supports 24‑bit/48kHz lossless audio. Priced at $549 with pre-orders starting March 25 and an early April launch; the design remains unchanged.

Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light
technology1 month ago

Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light

Alphabet spinoff Taara unveils the Taara Beam, a 17‑pound device that beams up to 25Gbps of fiber‑like internet over the air using near‑infrared light for distances up to 10 km, aimed at ISPs and carriers. It’s smaller and easier to deploy than the older Lightbridge, supports rooftop or tower mounting, and is deployed in 20+ countries with partners like T‑Mobile and Airtel; a wider showcase is planned at MWC amid weather‑related reliability concerns, with pricing varying by geography and models including hardware and connectivity‑as‑a‑service.

Verizon outage hits voice and data across the Eastern U.S.
technology2 months ago

Verizon outage hits voice and data across the Eastern U.S.

Verizon faced a network outage that blocked voice calls and wireless data for many customers, primarily in the eastern United States, while text messages largely worked. DownDetector spikes and posts from Verizon indicated engineers were investigating the issue, with some reports of partial restoration later in the day. T-Mobile and AT&T reported no issues. The outage is a developing story with ongoing monitoring and updates.

Verizon Hit by Widespread Outage Halting Calls Nationwide
technology2 months ago

Verizon Hit by Widespread Outage Halting Calls Nationwide

Verizon is experiencing a major wireless outage that’s disrupting voice and data services for many customers, with Downdetector showing rapid spikes in complaints (from ~15k to ~177k within hours). The outage affects major cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, DC, and Seattle; some iPhones show SOS mode due to lack of signal. Verizon says engineers are investigating and advises checking their Network Status page for updates.

Aura Launches Cordless Color E Ink Digital Photo Frame with Warm Display
technology5 months ago

Aura Launches Cordless Color E Ink Digital Photo Frame with Warm Display

Aura has introduced its first color E Ink digital photo frame, the Aura Ink, featuring a 13.3-inch Spectra 6 panel designed for wall mounting with months-long battery life, offering a cord-free experience, though at a steep $499 price point. The device aims to display family photos with convincing color, addressing previous limitations of E Ink technology, but some photos may not look optimal, and the price is high for a first-generation product.