Throughout the Eighties I took 1976 to be a sort of Year Zero, the moment when the world as I knew it came into being. It is hard to say what exactly changed then. I suppose it marked the start of our transition from the aesthetics of the floppy and shaggy to the jagged and angular. This was David Bowie’s Thin White Duke phase (when he also enthused in public about the Nazis). It was when Kraftwerk landed on their iconic look and sound, and made us forget that even they had begun with sideburns, bell-bottoms, and guitar-driven psychedelia. Within…
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In a broad sense ‘Australian multiculturalism’ describes the cultural and ethnic diversity of Australia. Over a half of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent born overseas. I contend that Australian multiculturalism is our greatest achievement, but it has always been fraught with tension. The challenge of immigration and multiculturalism has been and remains, do we stay comfortably as we are or do we risk something for a better future for ourselves and others? The following is the text of a speech made at the The Boston, Conversazioni on Culture and Society, Melbourne, 7/8 September 2002. Australian…
EISA, or the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, is an organisation representing 58 of the most respected special interest publications and websites from 29 countries that cover Hi-Fi, Home Theater Video, Home Theater Audio, Photography, Mobile Devices, and In-Car Electronics. Every year EISA’s Expert Group members, including editors from this publication, test a very wide range of new products from their field of expertise before comparing results and voting to decide on the cream of every product category. To win an EISA award all products undergo a comprehensive multi-step judging process, and many still fall by the wayside. EISA’s product…
Whether you partake in swimming for fitness, fun or while exploring the turquoise blue waters in a far-flung destination, one thing is for certain, tech and H2O tend not to go hand in hand.We’ve made a splash into the worlds of waterproof smartwatches, water-resistant smartphones, and look out for our upcoming review into dive watches, but today we will be tackling underwater entertainment.I happen to be a man who is happy splashing about in both the openly deepish seas and the foot-touching-shallows, but thanks to having a boredom threshold lower than a limbo party, I need to be technologically stimulated.READ…
Verdict One of the most all-round full-frame cameras on the market, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II does a huge amount of things right, but perhaps doesn’t go far enough to warrant an upgrade from the original R6. Those looking to step up from smaller sensor cameras to full-frame will not be disappointed and the R6 Mark II can deliver professional-quality stills and video content. Pros Increase in resolution to 24-megapixelMajor video enhancementsDual SD card setup Cons Lower resolution than rivalsNo 4K slow motion option 24MP sensor:Decent 24-megapixel full-frame sensor Video features: Advanced movie functions with no crop on 4K…
That’s right—the Cocktail Audio X45Pro packs a lot of digital source stuff and preamp functionality into a single chassis acting as streamer, server, CD player/ripper, DAC, FM tuner, and MM Phono Stage which helps explain its 127-page manual. Using the many buttoned remote (50 in total), you can access a near dizzying array of setup, function, and play back options. While the X45Pro is Roon Ready, and I am certainly very happy about that, you can use the remote to connect to Tidal, Qobuz, and Deezer, access Internet Radio, play or rip CDs, listen to FM or DAB radio, listen…
The rise and prevalence of smartphones have added an enormous and utterly game-changing amount of convenience, functionality, and connectivity to our lives, making an unprecedented and near-unlimited number of resources instantly available at our fingertips. As we’ve become increasingly reliant on our devices, it’s become more and more crucial to keep these mobile gadgets charged and at the ready — two areas that the introduction of Apple’s MagSafe charging system has addressed in spades. Between their effortless magnetic coupling and wireless fast charging, MagSafe-compatible docks and stands unequivocally stand head and shoulders above traditional phone mounts and charging cables. A…
Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Plus are rare kids’ headphones that comfortably cover entire ears and have a studio-grade sound. However, they lack water protection and only successfully limit loudness with the included AUX cable. Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Plus (Puro BT2200 Plus for short) are an upgrade over the excellent BT2200, which are known to have an extremely accurate volume limiter. They share many similarities with the previous model. Some parts, like buttons, headbands, and the overall design, are practically identical. However, now you get larger ear cups that fit bigger ears. And you can easily swap them with smaller…
There is no reason to doubt that the Best wireless headphones for teenager are the most popular among the variety of headsets for teenagers. Already many modern smartphones lack a 3.5 mm jack. For obvious reasons, it is rather challenging to make a choice. And not so much since many manufacturers are engaged in the manufacture of such equipment, but there are different types of such accessories. BOSE QUIETCOMFORT 35 II BOSE SOUNDLINK AROUND EAR WIRELESS HEADPHONES II JLAB AUDIO STUDIO BLUETOOTH WIRELESS ON-EAR HEADPHONES BOSE NOISE CANCELLING WIRELESS BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES 700 COWIN E7ANC BLACK BLUETOOTH WIRELESS SKULLCANDY S6CRW-K591 BLACK BLUETOOTH…
12 August 2023 The Infinix ZeroBook 13 is the successor to the previous generation ZeroBook 12 model. If you’re wondering if the numbering stands for the generation of the notebook or the display size then it’s neither. Instead, the number refers to the generation of the Intel CPU inside, with the new ZeroBook 13 being equipped with Intel’s latest 13th gen models. The model we have here is the flagship in the series and also the most interesting one by far. Featuring a Core i9-13900H, 32GB memory, and 1TB SSD, the ZeroBook 13 is kitted out like a high-end notebook…