Fluance has released its next-generation lineup of Reference Series speakers, consisting of four different speaker options to meet the needs of home theater enthusiasts. The speakers, which range from $150 to $600, are immediately available through eitherFluance’s websiteorAmazon. The lineup includes floor-standing speakers (the XL8F), bookshelf speakers (XL8S), a center channel speaker (XL8C) ,and bipolar speakers (XL8BP). Here’s what we know about each part of Fluance’s new home theater series....

French audio brand Focal knows its way around headphones, producing everything from relatively affordable modelslike the Listento pricier models like thestunning Utopia headphones. Until now, all of the company’s higher-end models used open-back designs, but that has changed as now the company is launching its first high-end closed-back headphones, dubbed the Elegia. The Elegia headphones use a 40mm driver capable of reproducing frequencies from a subsonic 5 Hz to a nearly ultrasonic 23 kHz....

To be able to get your gaming fix while you’re on the go, you may want to check out the Razer Edge gaming tablet and Kishi V2 Pro controller. The bundle, originally priced at $380, is down to a more affordable price of $300 from Walmart following an $80 discount. It’s not going to stay this cheap for long though, so if you’re interested in this mobile gaming device, you’re going to have to push through with the transaction as soon as possible if you want to pocket the savings....

Apple has expanded its self-service repair program to include a new slate of desktop Macs, as spotted bySix Colors. The move has increased the number of people eligible to get hands-on and fix their Apple computers at home using official components and guides. Previously, only a handful of MacBooks qualified for the program. The devices freshly inducted into the program include theM1 iMac,M1 Mac mini, the Mac Studio, and the Studio Display....

There are a lot of different laptops on the market right now. Dell, HP, and Lenovo all have some high-quality options at fairly reasonable prices. Whether you’re looking for a new notebook for work, a high-powered gaming engine, or just something decent for your every day, there’s a laptop PC to fit your needs. If you’re really into Apple products, however, a MacBook is really the only way to go....

A hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that targeted auction house Christie’s earlier this month, theNew York Times reportedon Monday. The attack, which disrupted the auction house’s website, took place just before the start of its high-profile spring sales event involving more than $850 million worth of art, forcing Christie’s to suspend online bidding and accept offers only by phone or in person. At the time, Christie’s described it as a “technology security issue,” but now a hacker group called RansomHub has claimed that it was behind the cyberattack....

Have you ever been on a road trip and completely lost cellular coverage on a road in the middle of nowhere? Plenty of us have. Now, however, you may be able to tell when you’re going to lose coverage, thanks to Here Technologies’new road coverage map, which shows exactly how good the cellular coverage is on roads around the world. Here Technologies says the data covers all kinds of roads, from highways to rural streets, and it offers information like network coverage, available carriers, bandwidth, and so on....

HMD has just announced a pair of wireless earbuds that can add some battery juice to your phone, acting like a tiny power bank. At MWC 2025 in Barcelona, the Finnish company has showcased the HMD Amped Buds, sporting a unique hinge on the earpiece and a bunch of other audio goodies, as well. The charging case looks rather sleek, featuring an aluminum alloy shell and colorful matte coat on top....

Discovering just how many people that post reached is no longer just for big brands — using artificial intelligence and more than two dozen different data points,Skorris a new app that measuressocial media influence across multiple channelsfor individuals and small businesses. Launching on the App Store and Google Play on Monday, May 7, Skorr measures and monitors social media influence, along with delivering suggestions for improvements and creating social challenges among friends....

Brimming with excitement over the redesignedApp Store, indoor maps,Apple PayiniMessage, and the host of other features in iOS 11? Good news: The wait is finally over. After amonths-long beta program, the newest version of Apple’s mobile operating system is finally available for theiPhone,iPad, and iPod touch. If you’re eager to get it up and running on your iPhone, you’re not the only one. But first, you need to ensure your device is capable of running it....

Besides relaxing on the beach orvisiting Treasure Islands inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,there’s no better way to enjoy the island life than going for a swim. Once you have the proper equipment, you’re able to head out into the waves to explore a new watery world — no swimming lessons required! There’s a lot to do and see out in the water that you can easily miss if you only stick to dry-land activities....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ HP’s Smart Tank 5101 is a compactall-in-one printerthat comes with enough ink to last for a year or longer. That’s the great thing about tank printers — They eliminate the ongoing need to order new cartridges....

Following the massive success of Intel’s Core i9-12900K, the company followed up with a special edition of its flagship chip — the Core i9-12900KS. Clocked 300MHz above the base part, it’s a halo product that looks to squeeze the most out of Intel’s12th-gen Alder Lake architecture. Intel has skipped these special edition CPUs for a few generations, and the Core i9-12900KS isn’t a great return to form.It’s a problematic CPUwith high thermal and power demands, and in many cases, it doesn’t offer a benefit over the base model....