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The Google Pixel 7a is Google’s latest addition to its midrange A-series smartphones. It’s likely to be one of the best options for anyone who wants a strong handset with pure Android, solid performance, and an exceptional camera. But we can’t touch on the hardware without addressing one of the most common questions about any new smartphone. Namely, does the phone have a headphone jack? Smartphone manufacturers have been on a crusade against the venerable port in recent years, and the headphone jack has been excised…

I test lots of headphones. It’s part of the job, and it's super fun. The thing that’s not is all the apps that manufacturers insist on putting with their headphones, filled with options and features that I’m unlikely to ever use. Whenever I open the box for a new pair of headphones I dread seeing a note of paper in the box that tells me to ‘download the app’.This isn’t just a tech journalist getting annoyed over something stupid either, this is something that can be annoying to the average consumer as well. Headphones…

The Samsung Galaxy A54 is Samsung’s budget flagship that’s a solid pick for anyone looking to get the best the company has to offer without breaking the bank. Every time a new smartphone like the Galaxy A54 launches, it can feel like questions about the phone’s technical specs take up the majority of the conversation. The hardware features are equally as important since they’re the things that prospective buyers will be physically interacting with when using the phone. When it comes to frequently asked hardware…

Amazon has a big sale on plenty of different Beats headphones and earbuds right now. If you’ve been checking headphone deals regularly with a focus on all things Beats, this could be your chance to upgrade your listening experience for less. Interested? Here are the highlights. Beats Studio Buds — $120, was $150 The Beats Studio Buds offer the core essentials you could need from earbuds you might wish to take to the gym or use while on a run. They have a custom acoustic platform that promises powerful and balanced…

According to NASA, a nebula is a vast collection of gas and dust in space. These celestial objects can be found in the Interstellar space that separates stars. There are two types of nebulae: those that are created by the remnants of a dying star, and those that serve as regions where stars are formed and eventually birthed. Although many nebulae are located extremely far away, NASA has been able to observe them using advanced technology such as the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the recently…

Ever since Apple removed the headphone jack in 2016, Android phone manufacturers have slowly, but surely followed suit. Samsung — arguably the most popular Android phone brand — has been on the slower side compared to its competition. But starting in 2020, the headphone jack has been missing from Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S smartphones. So that begs a question — does the Samsung Galaxy S23 have a headphone jack? It may seem like a silly question to ask given Samsung’s history here, but it’s perfectly valid. Companies…

Revealed at CES 2023, the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is a solid budget smartphone that brings a lot to the table for its $200 price tag. While a smartphone that costs so little compared to its flagship counterparts is bound to be missing some more premium features, there’s still a lot to love about the A14. The follow-up to last year’s A13, the Galaxy A14 5G is a great phone for anyone looking to experience Android 13 without breaking the bank. But here’s an important question: Does the Galaxy A14 5G have a headphone…

We're pretty vocal in our love for the Beats range of headphones, including the little in-ears they produce. The whole lineup is already pretty well-priced, easily competing with higher-priced options. At the moment those prices are even better, with some good price drops over at Amazon.That includes the Beats Studio Buds, a super fun little pair of noise canceling in-ears, the Beats Powerbeats Pro, which contain Apple's own H1 chip from the AirPods Pro, and finally, the Beats Fit Pro, also featuring the H1 chip. You'll…

The best headphone deals, and even the list of best headphones by performance, frequently feature plenty of Bose headphone deals. That’s why we’ve taken the time to highlight some of the picks of the bunch, looking at exactly why each of the following Bose headphone deals are worth your time and money. Read on while we guide you through everything you need to know, ensuring you get the right pair of headphones for your needs. Best Bose headphone deals Bose Sport Earbuds — $159, was $179 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds —…

The design was apparently chosen via voting from HyperX's community.  HyperXWhile HyperX showed off nearly all of these categories of 3D-printed accessories in its demo video for the launch, the initial product availability will be limited to custom-designed keycaps. The first of these will be HyperX's Cozy Cat mascot, seen above. Aside from the winter-ready feline, early offerings appear to include the previously-shown ducks, cake, and other vaguely key-shaped creations. Also: The best 3D printers: From FDM to…