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Key Takeaways The JBL Xtreme 4 is a large, waterproof Bluetooth speaker with an AI-driven sound boost, a replaceable battery, and a $379.95 price tag. It includes a carrying strap, is available in three colors, can be used as a power bank, and has a 24-hour active listening time. The JBL Xtreme 4 is a large Bluetooth portable speaker equipped with a carrying strap. It boasts AI-driven sound boost technology, a replaceable battery quadrant, and an IP67 waterproof rating. With its rugged design, this speaker is a good choice for those who enjoy blasting music on the go. However, it…

Key Takeaways News podcasts provide less stressful audio news updates, blunting the emotional impact of distressing events. Podcasts can act as background companions for news consumption, allowing multitasking and focused listening. Podcasts offer a nostalgic connection to news radio while providing factual content without fluff or opinion, though deeper analysis is available. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT While music is my main form of audio entertainment, I listen to podcasts to keep up with current events. While there are heaps of podcasts out there and numerous other ways to keep up to date with the…

Social media platforms are awash with videos these days, with both short (TikTok-style) and long (YouTube-style) videos flooding your feeds. X, formerly Twitter, is no exception. And you can now watch the videos posted on X on your smart television thanks to a dedicated X TV app. The X TV App Is Now Available In Beta The beta version of the X TV app is now available to download from various app stores, including Google Play, the Amazon Appstore, and LG’s Content Store. The app can be installed on smart TVs, and then used to watch videos posted on X…

IFA is Europe’s biggest annual consumer technology expo. As usual it will be taking place at the massive Messe Berlin fairground in Germany where plenty of new smart home tech, kitchen appliances, PC, hi-fi, headphones and home theater gear are revealed. You can check out our pick of the announcements below. The show itself starts on Friday when thousands of consumers pile through the doors – yes, you can go yourself. But the Stuff team are in Berlin right now, covering the cream of the announcements from some of the world’s biggest brands. Most of the announcements happen today and…

Key Takeaways It’s completely unnecessary to listen to podcasts at anything other than normal speed. Speeding through podcasts means you won’t retain the information, and will miss any nuance or emotions expressed. The practice of listening to podcasts at higher speeds is also extremely disrespectful to the podcasters. You may or may not be aware that some people listen to podcasts at 2x their normal speed. And they think they’re being oh-so-clever by doing so. But they really aren’t. There are multiple reasons why this is a frankly ridiculous thing to do, and why it needs to stop. If You’re…

Quick LinksHow I Make My Spotify Audio Sound Better If you use Spotify, you’ve probably wondered if your music could sound better. Sure, Spotify is good and amazingly convenient, but the audio quality can leave a bit to be desired. But there a one or two small tweaks you can make to your Spotify configuration to boost its audio quality, and make your Spotify listening experience better. How I Make My Spotify Audio Sound Better Spotify doesn’t make this particularly clear, but it has an audio quality section in its Settings menu. It’s not a hidden list of settings or…

Have you ever wanted to find the title of a book but can only remember the plot or main character’s name? Gone are the days of friendly, knowledgeable librarians, but online search tricks make it easy to find a book using vague descriptions. How to Find a Book Using Google Search What’s true for any generic search is true when finding a book. Use any details you remember from the book as keywords. Anything will help: the name of a character, a line of dialog, or even essential plot points. The more specific the phrase, the better the result. All…

Wherever you look online, there are sites, services, and apps proclaiming their use of AI makes it the best option. I don’t know about you, but it’s constant presence has become tiring. So, while AI is certainly here to stay in our everyday lives, several signs suggest that we’ve already reached peak AI hype. 1 Limited Interest From the General Public Ahmet Misirligul / Shutterstock While AI has received much attention in tech circles, it’s important to remember that we live within a bubble in our niche groups. Just because we find something cool and game-changing doesn’t mean that normal…

Music comes in various sound qualities, but if your favorite songs sound subpar, you don’t have to settle. Believe it or not, better-quality versions exist. Here are five ways to find them and upgrade your listening experience. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Look for the Official Audio Jan Krava/Shutterstock If you’re streaming your favorite songs on a streaming platform, one way to find a better-quality version is to look for official audio. For instance, YouTube Music can contain various versions of every popular song. You might find an artist’s live performance version and official…

Samsung Galaxy S – 2010 The Galaxy S is the handset that kick-started Samsung’s journey along the path to world smartphone domination. Announced in March 2010 and released in June, it packed in some of the most impressive specs available at the time. Its 1GHz ARM Hummingbird processor coupled with 512MB RAM and the most powerful graphics processing of any smartphone made it a spec-fiend’s number one choice. At 9.9mm thin (positively obese by today’s standards), it was also the thinnest smartphone in the world, with a 5MP camera and 0.3MP selfie cam to boot. While its 4in 800 x…