True wireless headphones are everywhere these days, but they’re not created equal. While the likes of the Sony WF-1000XM4 and AirPods Pro are easy sells thanks to their high quality, if you don’t want to spend as much cash, you’ll need to do a little more research. Happy Plugs thinks it has the solution with …
Recently, Nokia completely revamped its smartphone lineup, doing away with the older number naming scheme in favor of the new C-Series, G-Series, and X-Series. The G-Series sits firmly in the midrange — and the latest model in that series is the new Nokia G20. The Nokia G20 costs $200, which means it’s pretty affordable. But …
The Echo Show line of smart displays is perfect for those who want a little more from Alexa. Now in its second generation, the Echo Show 8 sits in between the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 10 in terms of both size and price. It offers the same overall design and features as the …
Wireless speakers are all the rage. These days, there are dozens of AirPlay-enabled speakers out there that allow you to listen to music, podcasts, and more, straight from your iPhone. But they’re not all created equal. Some offer an inexpensive, portable experience. Others sit firmly in the midrange. Others still offer a more premium feel …
The high-end noise-canceling headphones world is getting more competitive. There was a time when Sony and Bose were the only real competitors, but then Apple entered the game with its ultra-expensive AirPods Max. Now, JBL is entering the market, with the new JBL Tour One headphones. Unlike Apple, which went on the more expensive end, …
Smart displays are getting increasingly powerful. Not only can they show information related to your voice requests, but they can also be used for video chats, to control smart home devices, and more. The Echo Show 5 is one of the most compact of these smart displays. That makes it a great bedside clock, for …
A new generation of gaming is here. While Sony launches iterations of its gaming consoles every few years, it only releases truly next-generation upgrades every seven or eight years. For both Sony and Microsoft, last year was that year. With Microsoft launching the angular Xbox Series S and Series X, Sony has taken a slightly …
AirPods Pro are easily the most talked-about premium true wireless headphones, and arguably for good reason. They sound pretty good, offer an excellent fit, easy-to-use controls, and more. But there are other options too. Notably, Sony has been dominating in the headphone world for some time — which is why the Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones are …
Apple wasn’t the first to true wireless headphones, but it would incorrect to say that the company didn’t popularize the concept. The original AirPods were iconic in their design, and how they worked with Apple products, but they didn’t really go the extra mile. Enter the AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro are built for those …
It’s easy to look at the Apple TV 4K and wonder if the company is lagging behind the competition. Google, Amazon, and Roku both offer their TV operating systems to third-party manufacturers, and build small, lightweight, inexpensive streaming devices for everyone else. But while Apple has been a little more open with things like HomeKit …
The iMac has a history of redefining its category. The original paved the way for color in technology. The 2001 refresh brought friendliness to computing. And the 2007, 2012, and 2017 models defined what a stylish all-in-one could be. Recently, Apple launched the new 2021 iMac 24-inch, giving it a complete overhaul, bringing color back, …
The Samsung Galaxy series is one of the best-selling flagship phone series’ out there, thanks to its excellent performance and modern design. For the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung went all out, bringing down the price of the entry-level model, and making the top-tier “Ultra” model better than ever. The Galaxy S21 was first released in …
