science and technology Smart Speaker Sales Soar as Owners Buy Multiple Devices By www.pcmag.com Published On :: More people are buying smart speakers—and one of the reasons the numbers have risen so high recently is that many owners have purchased more than one device. Full Article
science and technology Add Alexa to Your Home for Less With These Echo Device Deals By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Right now, several Echo devices are marked down, and we've rounded up the sales below. Full Article
science and technology How to Listen to Podcasts on Your Amazon Echo By www.pcmag.com Published On :: You can tap into a variety of podcasts on your Amazon Echo via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. Here's how. Full Article
science and technology Early Amazon President's Day Sale: Echo Dot, Echo Buds, Kindle By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Right now the popular Echo Dot is $20 off and Echo Buds are $40 off. Plus, you can save up to $35 on the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite, and up to $40 on the Echo Show 5 or 8. Full Article
science and technology Roku TV Wireless Speakers By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Roku TV Wireless Speakers are an affordable way to add powerful stereo audio to your home theater setup, as long as it includes a Roku TV (or Roku Smart Soundbar for surround sound). Full Article
science and technology Roku Smart Soundbar By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Roku Smart Soundbar is a capable stereo speaker that adds all of the capabilities of a 4K Roku media streamer to the mix. Full Article
science and technology Sonos Sub By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Sonos Sub, an expensive wireless subwoofer that's easy to adjust via app, isn't how you start a Sonos system, but it's a terrific addition to complete one. Full Article
science and technology Ultimate Ears Hyperboom By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The massive Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Bluetooth speaker is a portable sonic powerhouse with a water-resistant build and a useful companion app. Full Article
science and technology Vizio 2.1 Soundbar SB2021n-G6 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The $130 Vizio 2.1 SB2021n-G6 is an inexpensive soundbar and subwoofer combo that falls short on audio performance and usability. Full Article
science and technology Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The price is right and the feature set is enticing, but the Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition provides only modest sonic returns. Full Article
science and technology The Best Wireless and Bluetooth Speakers for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Whether you're looking for a rugged, take-anywhere speaker for the beach or a multi-room sound system, here are some of the best Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers you can buy (along with advice on picking the right one). Full Article
science and technology The Best Outdoor Speakers for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Need a good outdoor speaker you can use poolside or take on your next hiking or camping trip? These rugged, waterproof, battery-operated models are worth a listen. Full Article
science and technology The Best Soundbars for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Want better-sounding audio from your TV? Grab one of these compact speaker systems and instantly amp up your home theater experience, without all the messy wires of a traditional setup. From our lab to your living room, here are the best soundbars we've tested. Full Article
science and technology Freshsales CRM By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Freshsales CRM is another small business-oriented offering from Freshworks, and the company's SMB expertise shows up clearly with an easy to use interface and a nicely pared feature set. Full Article
science and technology QuickBooks Payroll Adds Automation, Tax Filing, and Professional HR support By www.pcmag.com Published On :: QuickBooks Online Payroll bets big on machine learning and automation to expand small to midsize business payroll options. Full Article
science and technology How Amazon Makes Its Money By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Here's a breakdown of Amazon's revenue from across its e-commerce and retail ecosystem, cloud infrastructure, streaming services, consumer devices, advertising business, and beyond. Full Article
science and technology 8 Tips for a Killer Social CRM Strategy By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Customer relationship management spent the last couple of years going social. Make sure your CRM strategy incorporates this important new capability in 2020. Full Article
science and technology Edifier TWS NB By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Edifier TWS NB true wireless earphones deliver decent noise cancellation and booming bass for a relatively low price, but the sound signature is sculpted to extremes. Full Article
science and technology Save $50 on Beats Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Earbuds By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Grab a pair at Amazon right now for just $199.95. Unlike Apple's second-gen AirPods, which failed to impress us, the Powerbeats Pro earned an excellent rating in PCMag's review. Full Article
science and technology Samsung Galaxy Buds+ By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Samsung's true wireless Galaxy Buds+ earphones deliver similarly strong audio performance to the previous model, with nearly double the battery life. Full Article
science and technology The Best Wireless Headphones for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Tired of tangled cords? Cut yourself some slack and switch to Bluetooth headphones. Whether you're looking for earbuds, on-ears, or to go completely wire-free, start with the best wireless headphones we've tested. Full Article
science and technology The Best Headphones for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Whether you're looking for sleek AirPods or big over-ear models, these are the best headphones and earbuds we've tested, with advice for finding just the right pair for you. Full Article
science and technology The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Noise cancellation removes unwanted sounds. The best noise-cancelling headphones let you block out the world around you to enjoy your music...or the sweet sound of silence. Full Article
science and technology Razer Kraken Ultimate By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Razer Kraken Ultimate wired gaming headset brings powerful bass, programmable lighting, and an excellent microphone to your PC. Full Article
science and technology Anker SoundCore Flare 2 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The portable Anker Soundcore Flare 2 speakers delivers solid audio and cool LED lights in a waterproof design for a fair price. Full Article
science and technology Ausounds AU-Flex ANC By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Ausounds AU-Flex ANC earphones deliver solid noise cancellation and a powerful, sculpted audio experience in a neckband design. Full Article
science and technology Sennheiser GSP 670 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Sennheiser's GSP 670 wireless gaming headset feels comfortable, sounds terrific, and features Bluetooth so you can use it with your phone. Full Article
science and technology Jabra Elite Active 75t By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Jabra's Elite Active 75t earphones improve upon the original pair with a more secure fit and a waterproof design for a real true wireless winner. Full Article
science and technology Marshall Monitor II ANC By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Marshall Monitor II ANC headphones deliver a solid audio experience and decent noise cancellation, but are priced a bit too high. Full Article
science and technology The Best True Wireless Earbuds for Running By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Wire-free earphones are the best thing to happen to running since rubber soles. Hit the track free of cables with the best true wireless earbuds for exercise. Full Article
science and technology AirPod Alternatives: The Best True Wireless Earbuds for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Apple started the trend with AirPods, and now completely wire-free earphones are everywhere. But how do they sound? And are they worth the premium? Here's what you need to know, including the best true wireless earbuds we've tested. Full Article
science and technology The Best Bluetooth Headphones for Running By www.pcmag.com Published On :: It's no secret that music is a great motivator for working out. Before you lace up your kicks and head out to the track, trail, or treadmill, check out the best wireless headphones we've tested for powering your run. Full Article
science and technology The Best Earbuds (In-Ear Headphones) for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Not a fan of the bulk that comes with over-the-ear headphones? Whether you call them earbuds, earphones, or in-ear headphones, check out the best in-ear models we've tested. Full Article
science and technology Cheap AirPod Alternatives: The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $130 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: You don't need to spend a lot of money for a good pair of true wireless earphones. In fact, you can spend as little as $50. Full Article
science and technology Beats Powerbeats (2020) By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The 2020 Beats Powerbeats earphones deliver a bass-forward, exercise-friendly audio experience with tech that makes them especially convenient for Apple users. Full Article
science and technology The Best Gaming Headphones for 2020 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: A good gaming headset delivers rich sound to really get you into the game and an integrated microphone so you can trash talk your opponents. These are the best gaming headphones we've tested. Full Article
science and technology Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The latest Astro Gaming A50 wireless gaming headset feels and sounds excellent, but it's a pricey option in an increasingly competitive field. Full Article
science and technology AMD's 16-Core Ryzen 9 3950X Chip Gets Delayed to November By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The good news is that AMD has confirmed a third-generation Threadripper chip is also arriving in November. However, it'll land with 24 cores, not 32, as some might have hoped. Full Article
science and technology Essential Commands to Learn for Your Raspberry Pi Projects By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Most Pi projects run on Linux, so having some command-line chops makes the Pi much easier to work with. These commands can teach you a lot as you tinker. Full Article
science and technology Intel Benchmarks Core i9 Chips, Preps New Xeon Desktop Line By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Intel has released some benchmarks for its next-gen Core i9 'Cascade Lake-X' processors, which will be arriving next month with a big price cut. The company is also slightly dropping prices on Core S-series chips that lack GPUs, and preparing to launch the Xeon W-2200 series. Full Article
science and technology How to Use a Raspberry Pi and Steam Link to Stream PC Games to Your TV By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Valve may have discontinued the hardware, but you can still can use the Steam Link app on your Raspberry Pi system to stream games to your TV or anywhere else. Full Article
science and technology AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs. Intel Core i9-9900K: Which High-End CPU to Buy? By www.pcmag.com Published On :: At around $500, neither of these high-performance CPUs comes cheap, and both are exceptionally good as the brains of a gaming or content-creation PC. So which one should you go with? Full Article
science and technology Google Claims Quantum Computing Achievement, IBM Says Not So Fast By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Google's quantum computer performed a computation in 200 seconds that would have taken the world's fastest supercomputer 10,000 years to calculate. But IBM is dismissing Google's claim that it achieved quantum supremacy. Full Article
science and technology 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit OSes: What's the Difference? By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Chances are good you're running an x64-based operating system, but what does that even mean? Full Article
science and technology Hot on the Heels of Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Tips 4 New Processors By www.pcmag.com Published On :: AMD is on a roll this year, and in the spirit of striking while the iron is still hot, the company will add four more processors to its swelling lineup of killer CPUs. Full Article
science and technology AMD Teases 64-Core Mega-CPU, the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Not content to dominate the high-end desktop (HEDT) market with its new 32-core CPU, today AMD announced the upcoming launch of its most powerful Threadripper yet: the 64-core, 128-thread Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. Full Article
science and technology Time to Patch: HPE SSDs Will Fail After 32,768 Hours By www.pcmag.com Published On :: HPE learned of the defect from the SSDs' unnamed manufacturer, and dozen of different products, including individual memory drives to server models, suffer from the bug. Full Article
science and technology What Do You Get When You Combine a Sheep With a Raspberry Pi? By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Raspberry Pi Foundation is the educational partner for 'Shaun the Sheep Movie 2: Farmageddon,' which hits theaters today. We spoke to Raspberry Pi Foundation CEO Philip Colligan to get the backstory on these low-cost PCs built for tinkerers. Full Article
science and technology Seagate Unveils 2 Portable SSD Drives for Gamers, Power Users By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Seagate's FireCuda Gaming SSD and BarraCuda Fast SSD will appeal to those looking for a convenient way to give their laptop a boost, starting at less than $100. Full Article
science and technology AMD Teases Ryzen 4000-Series CPUs, 64-Core Threadripper By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Unveiled here at CES, the new Ryzen 4000 CPU family is the first to use AMD's cutting-edge 7-nanometer production process. Full Article