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This Music Streaming Service Is Completely Unloved but Has Some of the Best Features

Key Takeaways Deezer offers over 120 million tracks, making it ideal for niche music lovers and musical exploration. Deezer surpasses many of its competitors in sound quality, providing FLAC streaming at 1,411 kbps, which is ideal for audiophiles. Bonus features like personalized radio, real-time lyrics, and offline listening make Deezer a versatile and dynamic platform. I’ve been using Deezer for a while now, and I can’t help but feel it’s one of the most underrated music streaming services. Here’s why I think this underdog is a worthy rival to big names like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Tidal.…

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Alexa Can Read You Kindle Books, but I Wouldn’t Recommend It

Amazon’s Alexa can read your Kindle ebooks aloud, replacing the need for a separate audiobook. As an audiobook lover, I was ecstatic to use this feature when I checked out ebooks from my local library. Unfortunately, Alexa falls short of delivering an enjoyable audiobook experience. How to Get Amazon’s Alexa to Read Kindle Books There are a variety of different ways you can prompt Alexa to narrate your Kindle books. If you have an Alexa device in your home, you can simply ask Alexa to read a specific ebook from your catalog aloud. If you only have the Alexa app…

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PlayStation 6: what we want to see from Sony’s next-gen console

Games consoles come and go, but one thing is certain: clever engineers deep inside Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are hard at work on a new console generation. It’s a rhythm that’s been pulsing away since even before the NES and Master System. The current generation has been in play since the announcement of the PS5 in 2019, and is gearing up for its second phase now that Sony has the PS5 Pro. But disappointing sales of the regular console, even in the face of the refreshed PS5 Slim, suggest a full-on replacement can’t be much further away. The Japanese electronics…

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Microsoft Xbox streaming console: is a ‘cloud Xbox’ still on the cards?

It feels like we’ve been waiting a millennia for a dedicated Xbox streaming console to drop. Rumours of a standalone Xbox streaming console have been doing the rounds for a while now. Not that you’re short on ways to play already: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is available on full-fat Xbox consoles, PCs, smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. But a dongle or streaming box similar to an Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV Cube comes with obvious benefits. It’s a fact that Microsoft was indeed working on such a device – but the firm also confirmed it has since scrapped the…

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For Half the Price of the AirPods Max, These Headphones Are Just as Nice

Key Takeaways The Soundcore Space One Pro offers comfort and great sound for under $200 with a unique foldable design. Customizable sound quality and passable ANC provide good value for the price. Long battery life up to 60 hours; additional settings in the Soundcore app enhance the overall experience. Finding a great pair of over-ear headphones with ANC, long battery life, and immersive sound usually requires spending a pretty penny. But the Soundcore Space One Pro proves the traditional wisdom wrong. For less than $200, you can snag a pair of comfortable headphones with great sound and a compact design…

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Best cheap Bluetooth speaker 2024: budget boomboxes reviewed

Search online for the best Bluetooth speaker and you’ll find plenty of cheap Bluetooth speakers in the list. But how can you tell the bonafide bargains from the low-fi letdowns? We’ve rounded up a range of options that won’t hurt your ears – or your wallet. Decent beats are no longer reserved for premium speakers. Sure, the speakers below are unlikely to satisfy serious audiophiles. And a few favour portability over outright performance. But for the 99% of listeners who don’t have a soundproofed music room, the best cheap Bluetooth speakers make takeaway tunes enjoyable and affordable. From compact music-makers…

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Yaber Projector L2s: a home cinema projector for the modern age

A projector is one of the best things you can add to a home cinema setup, providing a larger display area than any TV can manage while remaining compact enough to store away easily when you’re not watching movies or sport on the big screen. Yaber Projector L2s is capable of illuminating an area as large as 150 inches, with up to 700 ANSI lumens available for a bright and vibrant picture. Its native 1080p resolution and high-refraction glass lenses, combined with a 1.35:1 throw ratio, make the L2s a convenient way to project a large, sharp image onto a…

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Where to take pictures with Santa in NYC

Photograph: ShutterstockMonday November 27 2023ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Allie Early & Danielle ValenteWritten by: Oliver StrandIt’s that time of year: the kids surely have their Christmas wish lists in order, and they’re ready to bring them to the big guy. Fortunately there are plenty of opportunities for pictures with Santa in NYC, and the little ones can get a few minutes to state their case for being nice all year. Santa is working overtime making appearances all over the city, from Macy’s Santaland to the Winter Village at Bryant Park and even the Plaza Hotel and Top of the Rock. Once…

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The best plays and performances for kids in NYC

Photograph: Mean Girls BroadwayTuesday March 10 2020ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Allie EarlyIt’s never too early to take ’em to the best plays and performances for kids in NYC! While it’s sometimes a little tough to justify the price tag of Broadway shows for kids and Off Broadway shows for kids for the younger set, we’re here to remind you of your alternative (and totally awesome) options that won’t break the bank. RECOMMENDED: More plays for kids in NYC  Below, you’ll find happenings at the best local puppet theaters, children’s theaters and other fabulous spots. Enjoy!Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.Sign up for…

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Who Needs Transparency Modes When You’ve Got These Open-Style Earbuds?

Key Takeaways At a list price of $70, the 1MORE Fit SE S31 offer budget-friendly open-style earbuds with good sound quality. Comfortable with around-ear hooks, the S31 have an IPX5 rating and offer a secure fit for exercise and activities. Max battery life of 30 hours and customizable options with the 1MORE app make the S31 a solid purchase. If you don’t like the feeling of traditional earbuds, which require a tight fit, open-style earbuds can be a great alternative since they also let you easily hear your surroundings. These aren’t always cheap, but the 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds…

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