Toyota has been taking a beating in the press these days. The new Prius, arguably the company’s standard bearer, has been damned with faint praise. One review called it “the best CD player in a download world.” Beyond that, the company has been called out for lobbying against California’s right to set emissions standards and more generally to slow the transition to electric vehicles. That’s probably because its EV strategy is in shambles. The automaker, once viewed as a leader in low-emissions motoring, has fallen from its perch. Now, that may not matter much in the short term. The company…
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Handheld gaming consoles haven’t seen too many new entrants in the past decade or so. Of course, we had the Nintendo Switch, but beyond that absolutely nothing from the other two console giants, Sony and Microsoft. It is largely an effect of your smartphone and tablets being used to play games on the go. But as hardcore gamers would tell you, that’s not real gaming.Interestingly, Valve released the Steam Deck last year – a handheld console for PC games (console and PC games in the same sentence sounds weird, I know). It is yet to officially make its way to…
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One of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s favorite Tomlinisims is “make the routine plays routinely.” It’s a succinct message but a powerful one. Too often, young players can get caught up in making the spectacular plays leading to the social media exposure and blowing up from there. For Tomlin, he’s focused on seeing players make the routine plays rather routine. That’s what separates the good from the great players. That’s the focus for second-year wide receiver George Pickens entering the 2023 season. Already, Pickens has made the spectacular plays look routine, but he’s still trying to hone in on…
What Year Did MP3 Players Come Out? MP3 players have revolutionized the way we listen to music. Their compact size and ability to store and play thousands of songs have made them a popular choice for music enthusiasts worldwide. But when exactly did MP3 players come out? Let’s delve into the history of these portable music devices and explore some frequently asked questions about them. The Birth of MP3 Players: The first commercially successful MP3 player, the MPMan F10, was introduced to the market in 1998 by the South Korean company SaeHan Information Systems. With a capacity of 32MB, it…
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsPlays vinyl, cassettes, and CDsAux, USB, SD card, and Bluetooth inputsAnalog and Bluetooth outputNostalgic appearanceRecords almost any source to USB, SD card, or cassetteConsNeeds a better tape deck with Dolby and dbx noise-reduction Doesn’t record AM radio, only FMNo Bluetooth output of AM/FM radioOur VerdictIf you have a lot of legacy media floating around—LPs, cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s on USB drives, and the like—you’d be hard-pressed to find a more convenient product to play it or digitize the analog content. The unit also serves as a Bluetooth transceiver for your audio system. But not everything is…
An image has leaked of a new Lenovo handheld gaming device that resembles a mash-up of the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch. Last month reports emerged that computer giant Lenovo was looking the claim its piece of the Steam Deck portable PC pie. Now Windows Report has published images of the so-called Legion Go. The website is calling these “the first official photos” of the device, indicating that this could be a full blown leak rather than a knocked up render based on some pre-launch specifications. Google’s fantastic Pixel 7 drops to £480 in this unmissable deal Google’s stunning…
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — The 512th Airlift Wing kicked off the August Unit Training Assembly with a Mighty Oaks Foundation guest speaker who spoke about the importance of connection and taking accountability. Wing members gathered at the base theater to hear John V. Davis, a U.S. Army veteran and retired police officer, tell his story of overcoming darkness. Colonel Douglas Stouffer, 512th AW commander, invited Davis to speak as part of the wing’s resiliency family day. Mighty Oaks provides peer-to-peer resiliency programs aimed at helping military and first responder veterans cope with traumas experienced…
With discounts of up to 38% on amplifiers from various renowned brands, you can take your sound quality to new heights without straining your budget. Brands like Marantz, Denon, Naim, and more are offering significant savings on their top-of-the-line amplifiers. Let’s take a look at the list of current amplifiers on sale. Original Price: $3,999.99 Discounted Price: $3,199.99 The Rotel RMB-1585 amplifier has a powerhouse that boasts 200 watts per channel, delivering exceptional sound clarity and depth for your home theater or music setup. Its robust build ensures durability while the advanced circuitry minimizes distortion and enhances audio precision. The…
The humble microphone. For many, it’s little more than a tool for a Zoom call. For streamers and podcasters it’s a utilitarian bit of kit. But for some — singers, musicians and other recording artists — it’s an instrument as characteristic and expressive as any guitar or piano. The microphone is often the biggest investment these performers ever make. If you want a different “timbre” to your recordings, then, you could just buy a lot of microphones. Alternatively, you might consider a “modeling” mic – one specifically designed to imitate the character of famous (and usually expensive) models. For those…