Tag: review

Rode’s Vlogger Kit might just find its way into my podcast toolbox

This last year or so, you might have found yourself with a little more time on your hands. What better motivation to start that fitness vlog (or self-isolation misery diary)? Of course, your phone already has everything you need to get going, but it’… Source

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ASUS ZenBook Duo review (2021): A better dual-screen notebook for less

ASUS isn't giving up on dual-screen PCs anytime soon. This year, it revamped the ultraportable ZenBook Duo with a rising second screen, more power and vastly improved software for working across two displays. Plus, the $999 starting price means you w… Source

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Polyend Tracker review: A powerful but confounding groovebox

I’ve been sitting on this review for a long time.That’s partially because the Polyend Tracker wasn’t ready for the masses until recently. But also, frankly, I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of it.  Source

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Hologram Electronics Microcosm: A cheat code for making ambient music

Sometimes I come across an effect pedal that almost feels like cheating because it just makes everything sound amazing. Empress Effects’ Reverb and Earthquaker Devices’ Afterneath come to mind. And now, Hologram Electronics’ Microcosm joins that list… Source

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Two weeks with Apple Fitness+

I’m at the stage of my pandemic fitness routine where if I finish a workout without having yelled in frustration, I have to wonder if the session was too easy. Whether it’s because I’ve grown bored or I’m getting stronger, I’ve struggled to find exer… Source

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macOS Big Sur review: A mix of new and familiar

Big Sur is different from Apple’s usual annual macOS upgrades: the company calls it the “biggest design update” since Mac OS X arrived way back in 2001. That’s a little bit of a stretch, as 2014’s macOS Yosemite brought major design influences from i… Source

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