Back in January at CES 2015, we stopped by the House of Marley booth to check out some upcoming products, one of which, were the Legend ANC headphones. Since then, we’ve acquired a pair to thoroughly examine and it’s been a great experience so far… If you’re into over-the-ear headphones, you’ll definitely want to give these a look. They are crafted with some very premium materials, have great sound, and as mentioned, active noise canceling....

Video Review Hello, Smarty! The Redmi 1S and the Moto E had shown us last year that it was possible for a phone to not cost the earth and still look presentable. Like those worthies, the Lenovo A6000 comes with an appearance that belies its price. We had discussed it in some detail in our initial impressions of the device, but to reprise – it is a smart looker, although not exactly a traffic stopper....

Biden also commended Apple and Microsoft for voluntarily changing their policies ahead of new federal pro-competition rules, including the right to repair. “Apple and Microsoft are changing their policies so folks will be able to repair their phones and laptops themselves — although I’m not sure I know how to do that,” he said. Biden signed an executive order in July that targeted smartphone makers and electronics makers that block out independent repair shops....

As GarageBand celebrates its 15-year anniversary this year, Rolling Stone is out with an inside look at how Apple creates the sounds in the app, the role of GarageBand in music production today, and more. The report is “the first media visit Apple has ever allowed to its Music Apps studio.” Phil Schiller told Rolling Stone that the origin of GarageBand is largely from an “experiment” Apple performed in 2004:...

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro calls his daughter his “whole world” in a new Thanksgiving post. Since becoming single, Ronnie has been trying his best to focus all his energy on his beloved daughter. The past year Ortiz-Magro ended his relationship with Jen Harley have called it quits once again, this time claiming it’s for good. The couple first met back in 2017 and most recently they broke up in early September - only to get back together within two weeks....

Reuters adds its voice to the continuous next-generation iPhone rumor-mill, saying that the next-generation Apple smartphone will feature a smaller dock connector. The report goes on to say that the new connector will feature 19 pins, an 11-pin drop from the current 30-pin design. We note this report as Reuters is the first mainstream publication to call for a smaller connector: We heard from sources earlier this year that the next-generation iPhone would sport a smaller dock connector....

I’ve been a major fan of Apple’s Health app since its original launch and have continuously looked for reasons to use it. I believe that the first step to a healthy life is being proactive versus reactive, which is why my interest was piqued when Qardio reached out asking if I wanted to review their QardioArm and QardioBase products. A smart portable blood pressure monitor, and a smart scale was something that definitely fit into my “DIY preventative care” ideology....

The Rhythm Section was a record-breaking box office bomb during its opening weekend. Typically, January is when studios dump their less-appealing projects with limited commercial prospects, but there have been some exceptions to that rule in recently. Last year, Glass posted $40.3 million domestically in its opening weekend (fifth-most all-time for January), giving Universal a profitable hit. And it was only a few weeks ago delayed action sequel Bad Boys for Life exceeded expectations and posted a strong $73 million over Martin Luther King Weekend....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker editor Maryann Brandon claims the filmmakers tried to include Rose Tico in the movie as much as possible. In the weeks following The Rise of Skywalker’s premiere in December, viewers have expressed their dissatisfaction with some aspects of the film. One of the more notable Rise of Skywalker controversies to gain traction in the fan community is the sidelining of Rose, who was a main character in The Last Jedi and played a large role in Finn’s arc....

Product: For the past week I’ve been using the Justin Case (Ultra-Slim) Rechargeable Power Case for the iPad. Essentially, the case is a folio-style cover for the iPad 2, 3, or 4 that includes a massive 11,600 mAh battery built into the cover which you can use to charge your iPad, iPhone, iPod, or pretty much any other portable device. The case also functions as a stand for your iPad....

Key Details: Ruggedized housing can survive drops, seals out liquids and dust Two 2TB hard drives are inside, joined via RAID Offers near-SSD speeds but with conventional hard drives Thunderbolt and USB 3 are both supported Thunderbolt cable is integrated directly into the enclosure The first thing you’ll notice is that the Rugged feels very similar to the rest of the venerable LaCie Rugged lineup, though it is slightly thicker and denser than previous single drive models – as you’d expect....

Design The Koncert Boomstation is a very simple device. The majority of the speaker is a matte, soft plastic, which doesn’t show fingerprints or scratches. It feels extremely high quality and sturdy, without any bending or creaking. Over the front, you’ll find a pressed metal grille for the speakers. The top of the speaker has 3 clicky control buttons for adjusting the volume/track or for playing and pausing/phone operations. I’ll talk more about this later....

Writer-director Rian Johnson warns viewers should NOT watch the new Knives Out movie trailer if they want to go into the film completely fresh. Early in his career as a filmmaker, Johnson cut his teeth on the kind of twisty mystery crime thriller that Knives Out promises to be. With movies like Brick, Looper and The Brothers Bloom under his belt, Johnson graduated to the likes of big blockbuster franchise moviemaking with Disney and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi....

A new game called Broomstick League is coming to Steam next month and it has taken some obvious inspirations from both Rocket League and Harry Potter. Both franchises have very little in common, but Broomstick League seems to have combined the two together in a game that seems equal parts ridiculous and intriguing. One of the most interesting side stories of the Harry Potter series is Harry’s experience as a Quidditch player....

The team of expert authors shows how to establish the goals and scope of a reverse deception campaign, set up digital traps, misdirect and divert attackers, configure honeypots, mitigate encrypted crimeware, and identify malicious software groups. They also provide full coverage of legal and ethical issues, operational vetting, and security team management. Sean M. Bodmer, CISSP, CEH, is a senior threat intelligence analyst at Damballa, Inc., a crimeware detection, security provider, and research firm consulting to Fortune 500 and 1,000 companies....

While no one has managed to match the magic of AirPods in the almost two-year period since they hit the market, there is one Apple-endorsed pair of wireless earbuds that arguably fits the slot where theoretical AirPods Pro could exist. Bose SoundSport Free Wireless are truly wireless, offer 5-hour battery, and include a protective charging case like Apple AirPods. SoundSport Free Wireless also adds water resistance with an IPX4 rating, in-ear sport tips for delivering louder sound and natural noise cancellation, and a higher retail price....

We’ve previously taken a look at iOttie’s iON wireless charging lineup, and now we’ve gotten a chance to test out the latest offering in the iON series. The iON Wireless Stand Charger comes with the same sharp design as its siblings and features support for wirelessly charging in both portrait and landscape mode. It’s also compatible with everything from iPhone 8 up to iPhone XS Max. In our review of the iON Wireless Plus and Mini chargers, we found them to be compelling options in a crowded market....

Conference calls still work well but not as good as the Logitech Mini Boom for instance. The 1500mAh battery life is excellent but I think Lumsing’s 15-hour claim is a bit of a stretch. Expect to get about 10 hours of normal play which is still extremely good in this case. I cranked it for 5-6 hours before it died. It also has one touch NFC pairing for those of you out there with an Android phone or tablet....

Sengled’s Pulse LED light system is definitely a product I never thought would be a thing. The Pulse series is a system of LED lights with built-in speakers. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s something I never thought would need to exist. That being said, because it was so unique I figured it would be worth checking out and to my surprise, it’s actually pretty cool… The Pulse system comes as a starter kit which includes a master bulb and a satellite bulb....

Update: Setting up the Sonos Play:1 is now easier due to the fact that the Bridge is no longer required. The Sonos® Play:1 is a wireless audio system that uses your WiFi network to transmit audio to high-quality portable speakers. The Santa Barbara-based company has been producing audio components since 2002, and their new Play:1 demonstrates their experience in the industry. The Play:1 is very compact at only 6.36 by 4....