Sure, German cars are uber exciting, but Asian brands are much more reliable. Right? Well, not exactly. This year, for the first time, BMW tops the list in what is considered the holy grail of product-quality resources: Consumer Reports. Along with improved reliability, BMW leads in the rankings for user-friendly options—including innovative infotainment systems. To be sure, seven of the top 10 most-reliable vehicles are still made by Asian automakers. But today’s BMW drivers can enjoy both style and substance, with rides that are fun, fast, furious—and now very dependable. BMW M2 COUPE $64,000 MPG: 16 city/24 highway 0 to…
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Dear listeners,On Wednesday night, I was one of approximately 600 sardines crammed into Manhattan’s Bowery Ballroom for a very special concert. We were packed so tightly, I couldn’t move an inch; even clapping felt like a precarious use of my elbows. Did I mention it is August, in New York, and the humidity has been hovering around 75 percent for days? If this show were mediocre, or even just goodI might have lasted half the set at best. But there was no way I was leaving. Because we were there, in an impossibly small club, seeing the rock legends the…
microphone to be connected to any computer with a USB port.Shure Most professional microphones rely on the tried-and-trusted XLR connector for hitching up to PAs, audio interfaces and other audio equipment. XLR connectors are robust and are balanced connections which means they can be used over long runs of cable, which is essential for use during live performances or in recording studios. However, not everyone wants to use XLR, especially if they are on the move and want to record or stream directly to a laptop with a USB port. Now classic audio brand Shure has unveiled a solution that…
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Millions of Canadians awakened to discover their home phones, mobile wireless, ATMs, cable, and home Wi-Fi offline. It didn’t help that my iPhone that uses Verizon in the United States flipped over to Rogers as we began our journey to French River; one of the more picturesque and lesser known parts of my home province. The Canadian part of my personality just shrugged because this seemed like par for the course for Rogers that owns a considerable slice of the pie and charges exorbitant rates for its less than reliable service. CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario The American side of my…
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Stepping to the mic, Chibbi Orduña spoke about bearing a burden like a shield in a small town where being out and proud made him an outsider.Orduña captivated the crowd with stanzas about the state of the world and Texas. “I white-knuckled that shield, buried my nails into my palms, a self-imposed stigmata until … I realized that a barrier looks like a bullseye for bullies,” Orduña said. “And I was tired of being target practice.” Patrons at the Blah Blah Blah Poetry Spot snapped their fingers and stomped their feet to show love. Orduña’s commentary is part of a tradition of…
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As schools start to go back into session, we’re starting to see some excellent last-minute deals sprout up, providing deep discounts on some great products. JBL is now offering some of its most popular personal audio devices at a discount, knocking up to 50% off for a limited time. So whether you’re looking for new earbuds, headphones, or speakers — JBL’s got just what you need at affordable prices. XDA VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT JBL Tune 230NC The JBL Tune 230NC are an excellent, comfortable, and lightweight pair of earbuds that offer extended playtime with…