Zildjian’s Alchem-E e-drums solve one of the biggest problems with electronic percussion
These pro-grade electronic drums provide authentic sound and feel for both acoustic and electronic playing. That includes the cymbals.
These pro-grade electronic drums provide authentic sound and feel for both acoustic and electronic playing. That includes the cymbals.
Think of the new 13-inch M4 iPad Pro like you would a race car. They’re both full of fancy new performance-maxing technologies that will one day trickle down into more affordable and consumer-friendly models. They’re also both aimed at experienced users who know how to get the most out of powerful hardware. And, despite all […]
Last year, I reviewed Samsung’s standalone HW-Q900C soundbar. I was very impressed, so I had high hopes for its follow-up, the HW-Q990D. After several weeks of testing this system with everything from death metal to Pixar movies, I can safely say that Samsung has kept the good and added some handy features as a proverbial […]
The iPad Pro has historically been a playground for Apple to try out some of its newest and most interesting tech and features. Today, the company revealed the iPad Pro’s latest generation with a totally new M4 chip inside and an OLED display on the front. The step-down iPad Air also got a refresh, which […]
Companies increasingly require full-time workers to spend more days in the office, which means leaving behind the convenience of just wandering to the fridge when the mood strikes. Even just a hybrid work schedule means more commuting, and more commuting means considering costs. One of the easier ways to save money is skipping meals out […]
With a carefully curated selection of earbuds and headphones, our guide to Apple audio makes sure you won’t err when you AirPod.
It was nearing the peak of PorcUclimb, right before Downward Dog, when I came up with what I was sure was a career-defining concept: Ware ’N Tear’s Salve for Wounded Pride. Here I was fat biking along the groomed singletrack of Round Valley on a perfect bluebird day in early March and I was just […]
Buying kids a computer for any reason can be stressful, but parents become even more acutely aware of how much gadgets cost when kids become students—and that’s where a Chromebook comes in. When it comes to a student’s laptop, you must consider whether it has all the capability and compatibility a kid needs now and […]
My living room isn’t well-suited for testing OLED TVs. There’s a pair of large windows off to the side of the viewing area, and when they’re not busy leaking, they’re letting in enough ambient light to wash out a typical OLED. This type of TV excels in contrast and color reproduction but can only pump […]
The market is absolutely flooded with devices designed to track your health, most of which reside on the wearer’s wrist. Relatively newer to the health-tracking game, though, are smart rings. The Oura Ring was first released in 2015 but didn’t gain widespread recognition and popularity until roughly 2020. Its main function at the time was […]