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By John Mahoney Posted on 2.14.2008 1 Comments
As any informed PopSci reader will know, the iPhone is definitely a game-changing piece of hardware, but it's not without its problems. Chief among those nagging little imperfections, for me, was the recessed headphone hack that rejected any headphones but Apple's trademark gleaming white buds. Apple's 'phones aren't that bad, but my Shure in-ear pair is better for blocking out noise on the subway (and my Grado SR60s are better for listening at home). Thankfully, an easy solution to this problem is just a trip to the local Radioshack away.Technology
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By thescientist Posted on 10.1.2006 32 CommentsFor a closer look at the exotic aircraft the Air Force might be cooking up at Area 51, launch the photo gallery.
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