Astell&Kern's USB-C Dual DAC Cable is a simple, modestly priced way to improve your computer or Android device's audio output, but iPhone users need not apply. https://www.techhive.com/article/3617930/astellkern-usb-c-dual-dac-cable-review.html#tk.rss_all
One flaw prevents this remote from being great. Blame it on Apple. https://www.techhive.com/article/3617972/wemo-stage-scene-controller-review-almost-a-homekit-home-run.html#tk.rss_all
Microsoft has reportedly postponed and possibly cancelled Windows 10X, the simplified alternative to Windows that Microsoft had originally intended to compete with Chromebooks.An initial report from Petri.com claimed that Windows 10X is not shipping in 2021. Windows Central says it’s confirmed the report as well, stating that development work on Windows 10X has apparently ground to a halt. Neither report has been confirmed nor denied by Microsoft; a company representative said that Microsoft
Is the performance of AMD Ryzen mobile on battery really that bad? If you’re even asking that question, you’ve no doubt heard Intel’s claims that Ryzen 4000 CPU performance tanked when running on battery. Plugged-in performance was dandy, but in tests of multiple Ryzen 4000U-based laptops, performance dropped huge amounts on battery, depending on the task.While some reviewers checked AC and DC performance and found some nuggets of truth to Intel’s claims, the issue has mostly lain dormant for
HP’s Elite Folio is the first laptop we’ve seen to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Arm chip, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2. Yes, the Gen 2—supposedly a faster, more powerful upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx. Is it? We tested the HP Elite Folio and the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 chip to find out just how fast it is.This isn’t a formal review. What we did was to take HP’s elegant, vegan-leather-wrapped tablet and run a few early tests on it, to draw some immediate comparisons to previous reviews. Wh
This IEH delivers gorgeous sound with no drawbacks whatsoever—except maybe the price. https://www.techhive.com/article/3618052/sennheiser-ie-300-headphone-review.html#tk.rss_all
Samsung's QN90A Neo QLED TV marries mini-LED backlighting and quantum dots to produce the company's most vivid 4K UHD image yet. https://www.techhive.com/article/3616701/samsung-qn90a-tv-review.html#tk.rss_all
Family members can now get broadcasts from Google Assistant even when they’re not near a Google smart speaker. Also: Family Bell gets a much-needed update. https://www.techhive.com/article/3618009/google-assistant-broadcast-feature-can-now-reach-you-from-your-phone.html#tk.rss_all
Most security experts agree that two-factor authentication (2FA) is a critical part of securing your online accounts. Google agrees, but it’s taking an extra step: It’s making two-factor authentication mandatory, and will start requiring it on Google accounts.In a way, Google sees two-factor authentication as a replacement for passwords, which Mark Risher, Google’s director of product management for identity and user security, in a statement called “the single biggest threat to your online se
Roku loses YouTube TV: Here are the alternatives for cord cutters https://www.techhive.com/article/3617870/what-cord-cutters-should-do-about-roku-losing-youtube-tv.html#tk.rss_all