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Apple Vision Pro and AirPods Pro 2 USB-C: Lossless and Spatial Audio explained

Vision Pro: Filled from glass front to fabric strap with next-generation tech. Tiny, super high-definition screens, premium laptop internals, loads of cameras and eye-tracking gubbins, and, on the sides of the straps, tiny speakers that pipe audio somewhere in the direction of your ears.The thing is, those little speakers aren’t just going to pump the sounds of whatever you’re doing in Vision Pro just to you — everyone around you is going to hear a quieter, just on-the-edge-of-audible version of whatever you’re listening…

My favorite MacBook USB-C charger is less than $70 on Amazon right now

Ugreen Nexode 140W USB-C charger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIf you have a laptop that needs 140W, then having a spare charger is handy. And if you don't actually need the whole 140W from a single port, then a 140W charger with several ports allows for fast-charging several devices simultaneously.If you want that kind of power, the new Ugreen Nexode 140W USB-C chargerfor over a year now and it's been flawlessly reliable. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?

Samsung’s iMac like 32-inch smart monitor is getting a refresh with 4K resolution, USB-C connectivity, and AirPlay — the ultimate Mac…

If you’ve ever bought yourself a brand new Mac and thought “I don’t want to spend double that on the Apple Studio Display”, you’re not alone. Fortunately, a brand new refresh of Samsung’s alternative has been announced at CES 2024 and it looks incredible. The Samsung Smart Monitor M80D is a 32-inch 4K display that only requires a single USB-C port to get hooked up to your devices. It’s also confirmed to have AirPlay 2 built-in, which means you can stream content straight to it from your iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Though we…

Why bother with Black Friday? AirPods Pro 2 USB-C are back to their lowest ever price and it’s only January

The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C have only been out for a few months but that doesn't mean you can't find an amazing deal. Just now at Amazon, you can pick up the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C for $189 — that's a $70 saving and the lowest price we've ever seen the earbuds for.The AirPods Pro 2 USB-C were heavily discounted during Black Friday 2023, so for those who missed out on that crazy price back in November you can pick yourself up a New Year's gift without waiting another 10 months. The AirPods Pro 2 come equipped with fantastic…

Samsung is working on a 50W dual USB-C charger and a new 45W charger

Current expectations for the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 and S24+ are that they will support the same charging speeds as their 2023 predecessors – 45W for the plus and Ultra, 25W for the vanilla S23. The two smaller models will have slightly larger batteries but only by 100/200mAh. Even so, Samsung is working on new chargers, writes leakster Roland Quandt. The first will be the wired Samsung Charger Duo 50W. This one will have two USB-C ports, so chances are that it will max out at 45W with one port in use and…

Grab the new USB-C Apple AirPods Pro for only $189

Apple’s new second-generation AirPods Pro with USB-C is still available at Best Buy for only $189. That is a really good price since Apple products rarely get discounted anyway. Best Buy will also let you trade in your old headphones for up to $80 off. Which can help bring down the price of the AirPods Pro even more. Perhaps more importantly, you can still get them in time for the holidays. Best Buy has them available in-store, so you can purchase them online and pick them up later today. Or you can have them shipped to…

A dodgy USB-C cable and cheap charger can definitely destroy your iPhone

that had been left of charge to find the cable had "melted some of the plastic, left burn marks on the body and stuck the metal part of the USB-C port into the phone."  On removing the charred remnant of the cable, they discovered that the "entire inside is blackened, and most importantly, it doesn't charge with a cable charger anymore."Also: The best USB-C cables for the iPhone 15: What the experts recommendThe iPhone was being charged using a "travel adapter and a USB-C cable from Amazon," and according to the

Backbone One USB-C (2nd gen) review: A triumphant second attempt

Despite being a household name in mobile gaming, a spot on our best game controllers for iPhone list has eluded the Backbone One. Now, however, there’s a new contender in town, because Backbone has upgraded its One controller in the wake of USB-C coming to the iPhone 15. The new Backbone One for iPhone (2nd gen) not only supports Apple’s best iPhone, but cases too. With that in mind, does the Backbone One wow us like the original, and has it done enough to supplant any of its rivals in a saturated market? Game…

The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are some of the best headphones for running — and here’s why

The AirPods Pro 2 sits at the top of Apple’s truly wireless earbuds family, so it’s giving you the best it has to offer in design, features and most importantly, sound quality. The updated USB-C model I’ve tested isn’t vastly different from the Lightning version, but there does seem to be more than just a change in charging solution to grab them for exercise.Where can you get them, and how much do they cost?(Image credit: Mike Sawh)The Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2nd generation) cost $279/£229, making them a considerable jump…

Apple’s AirPods Pro with USB-C are back down to $190 right now

If you've got some gift card money to spend after the holidays and are looking to grab a new pair of wireless earphones, here's a deal worth noting: Apple's AirPods Pro are back on sale for $190 at Amazon, Target and Best Buy. We've seen the noise-canceling earphones fall to this price a few times over the last couple of months, but it still comes within a dollar of the best deal we've tracked. The offer applies to latest version of the earphones, which comes with a USB-C charging case as standard. For reference, Apple…