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Forbes
a day ago
- Forbes
JBL Tour Pro 3 Put The iPod's Spirit Back In Your Pocket
JBL's new pair of earbuds feature a Smart Charging Case with a touchscreen, like the iPod Nano from yesteryear. The JBL Tour Pro 3 are unlike any other earbuds on the market. They're a throwback in spirit yet cutting-edge in features. You get a 1.57-inch color touchscreen on the charging case and 10mm dynamic drivers in the earbuds. Here's how it changes the way you use a pair of earbuds. Big But Functional Case The JBL Tour Pro 3 are larger than most mainstream wireless earbuds, with a big, borderline bulky case that makes them less pocket-friendly than the competition. It's a bold move in an industry where everyone else is focused on smaller and lighter charging cases. But once you start using the Tour Pro 3, you realise the value of that size. The case houses a 1.57-inch capacitive touchscreen that gives you far more control without relying on an app. It's not as quick or responsive as a modern smartphone or smartwatch, but it's more than just a gimmick. Like the iPod Nano, it lets you manage your music from a single device. You can control playback, handle calls and messages, tweak features like spatial sound and ambient sound, toggle auto play/pause, use the flashlight and Find My Buds, and even personalise it with your own wallpapers. If you don't own a smartwatch, this screen might be the perfect companion for your phone. You can also use the included USB-C-to-3.5mm cable for a wired connection, turning the Smart Charging Case into a transmitter. The earbuds themselves, mirror the case's slightly chunky personality, paired with a short stem and lightweight build. JBL includes five sizes of silicone tips and a set of foam tips in the box. While I prefer silicone, foam tips might suit a specific audience. Even better, when you switch tips, you can select which ones you're using in the app, and the system reboots with new EQ curves. They're comfortable to wear and carry an IP55 rating for sweat and water resistance. JBL Tour Pro 3: What Else You Should Know? The JBL Tour Pro 3 offer multiple EQ modes to suit different listening preferences. They use Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity and support SBC, AAC, LDAC, and LC3 codecs, plus Multipoint connectivity for multiple simultaneous connections and Auracast for sharing audio with friends. Sound-wise, they deliver strong bass and clear highs. The bass doesn't overpower vocals, and the treble avoids harshness. JBL's Personi-Fi 2.0 personalisation tool tests your hearing and tailors the sound accordingly, in my case, making the treble brighter. You can further fine-tune the sound with the built-in equaliser. Noise cancellation is solid, thanks to both the passive isolation from the sealed tips and the active noise cancelling (ANC) system. ANC effectively cuts ambient noise, and you can dial in more passthrough with the app's slider. Call quality is also clear, with wind noise handled efficiently. Battery life is equally strong: up to eight hours with ANC on, plus another 30 hours from the case. JBL Tour Pro 3: Price And Availability The JBL Tour Pro 3 are available from major retailers worldwide. In India, they launched at INR 29,999 but are now available for INR 19,999. In the U.S., they retail for $250.
Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Jeep Avenger Interior Layout & Technology
Standard screenage consists of a 10.25in colour touchscreen and seven-inch instrument display (which morphs into a 10.25in unit on mid- and top spec cars, standard on the 4xe). The main central one is snappy to operate and has good connected maps. But you'll just use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both standard), won't you? The Avenger is a small car that uses it well. Around the front of the cabin there's 34 litres of storage, spread across door bins, the (actually quite pitiful) glovebox, centre console wells and that extremely useful shelf you can see beneath the yellow-bordered vent element in the image above. The menus setup is relatively inoffensive, and you can set up shortcuts for several common tasks; there's a row of buttons for your climate control and a toggle below to switch between driving modes, anyway. Forward, reverse, park and neutral are also but a button press away. Just be mindful of the magnetic, iPad cover-esque lid for the centre console storage: if you have a bag or satchel in there (which the outdoorsy marketing bumf insists you will), it means rolling up the cover… to obscure the drive selectors. Oops. What's the build quality like? Robust, that's the word we're looking for. Even the top spec car is awash with that nasty, scratchy plastic, though it's mostly in areas you'll never, ever touch. Unless it's with a muddy boot or the fork of a mountain bike. And the seats seem to have been upholstered in rucksack leftovers. Neither is a big problem: it suits the Avenger's rugged vibe just fine. The front seats are spacious and comfortable, though if you're on the taller side your left leg will get very familiar with the wall of the footwell. It's snug, in other words. Headroom is more than adequate for six-footers, but will adults happily sit behind adults in the back seats? Not for very long. Legroom isn't bad for the class, but copious it ain't. You'll only get a child in the middle of the rear bench.
Gizmodo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Lenovo 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Such a Steal, You'd Think It's Refurb but It's New
Lenovo is known for making sleek powerhouses, and the IdeaPad lineup is especially good at delivering just that. If you've been thinking about picking one up, now's a solid time. Best Buy is offering the Lenovo 15-inch IdeaPad 1 touchscreen laptop for just $330 – that's $250 off the usual price. This is a more recent version of the IdeaPad 1 line with refreshed internals and some new, smart additions and with a discount this massive, we're definitely calling it a steal. See at Best Buy The laptop flaunts its impressive 15.6-inch full HD touchscreen display featuring an 87% active screen-to-body ratio. Sprinkle in 300 nits of brightness alongside a wider viewing angle with the IPS panel, and you've got yourself a screen that delivers great visuals while also being easy on the eyes, both indoors and outdoors. Streaming, browsing, or multitasking – it holds up well in all use cases. And since you can't really call a laptop powerful without solid internals, Lenovo backs this one up with the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U quad-core processor. It's paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 256GB SSD, enough to handle all your day-to-day work and play. Store and access all your files, media content, and games without a problem. Video calls get better, too. The 720p webcam gives you detailed, clear visuals, while the Smart Noise Cancelling feature minimizes background noise. There's even a privacy shutter because, yes, we take our camera paranoia seriously. Multitaskers getting curious about the battery – good news. The battery is designed to last up to 9 hours, which means an entire day of work. There's support for rapid charge as well, so 15 minutes of charging gets you around 2 hours of use, which is great for those hectic days when you're on the go and don't have time to sit near an outlet for long. Speaking of being out and about, carrying the laptop around won't weigh you down. At just 3.47 pounds, it's a reliable, no-fuss travel companion. IdeaPad 1 runs on the ever user-friendly Windows 11, and supports Copilot. The experience is made even better with Wi-Fi 6, which offers a strong internet connection. There's a lot more to like about the IdeaPad 1. It packs serious power into a slim frame that's easy to carry. This deal brings the price down to just $330, but it might not be around for long. We recommend jumping on it while you can, since we likely won't be seeing another discount this massive before Black Friday. See at Best Buy
Gizmodo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
This HP 15.6″ Laptop (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Drops to a Price That's Way Too Low for a 4.7-Star PC
Who said you need to shell out big bucks to get a reliable laptop that takes efficiency seriously? Whether you are a student or a professional looking for a work-partner upgrade, your wallet doesn't need to take a hit, especially with this rare Best Buy deal. For a limited time, you can grab the HP 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop for just $350, thanks to a generous $300 discount off its original $650 price. That's a solid value for a laptop that comes with a bunch of advanced features, but the discount might not last long. See at Best Buy The laptop features a comfortable display size with an impressive 1366 x 768 resolution, great for browsing and streaming. It's not full HD, but the clarity holds up well for most use cases. Anti-glare coating makes it easier on the eyes too, which is ideal for those long days that otherwise can leave you squinting at the screen. And speaking of long work hours, you will also appreciate the lift-hinge keyboard design that slightly raises the keyboard for better wrist support. You'll be able to type those thoughts away at a more natural angle. The machine runs on an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U quad-core processor, and when paired with the 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, it can handle most everyday multitasking needs. Store all your files, apps, and documents on the 256GB PCIe SSD and access them within seconds with quick load times. Of course, what's a good work laptop without a solid webcam? This one comes with a 720p HD camera that delivers clear video even in dim light. When you're not using it, the physical privacy shutter lets you block the camera for extra peace of mind. The battery lasts up to 12.5 hours, and since it supports Fast Charge, you can go from 0% to 50% in about 45 minutes. In short, a quick top-up can get you through the day. Connectivity-wise, you get Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for faster, smoother connections, whether you're at home or on the go. Ports include one USB-C 3.0, two USB-A 3.0, one HDMI 1.4, and a headphone jack. These are the options you'd typically find on more premium HP models that are priced well above $1,500. All in all, this is a reliable everyday laptop that offers a mix of both essential and premium features without stretching your budget. Just don't wait to grab it. At $350, we're not expecting this one to sit on shelves for very long. See at Best Buy
Motor 1
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Skoda Gets It: People 'Need Buttons and Dials'
Automakers will never admit it, but cost-cutting has reared its ugly head in modern car interiors. Access to most functions has shifted from physical buttons to a touchscreen, which in some cases has absorbed nearly all conventional switchgear. Some automakers, like Volkswagen, have pledged to reverse course following customer criticism about the overreliance on infotainment systems. Sister brand Skoda hasn't gone all-in on screens, but today's cars do have fewer buttons than those of the past. With the Superb and Combi, Skoda believes it has found the right balance (or compromise?) between putting everything into the screen and retaining separate controls for frequently used functions. The company's CEO told The Independent that the so-called Smart Dials are the way forward: 'This is where we need to go. We need toggles. We need dials. We need something that you feel and something that does not distract.' If you're unfamiliar with these clever dials, the video above shows them in action. The outer ones control interior temperature, seat heating, and seat ventilation. The driver and passenger can select the setting they want to change by pressing the dial, at which point the 32-mm screen embedded in the rotary push-button switches between functions. As for the center dial, it's even more versatile by toggling between fan speed, air direction, air conditioning, volume, driving modes, and map zoom. However, users are limited to only four of the six functions, which they select via the touchscreen above. Skoda uses this setup only in two models for now, but its upcoming three-row electric SUV will likely adopt it as well, since the Vision 7S concept featured the triple dials. The company's boss admits the VW Group had software issues with some of its current-gen models, but says those problems have largely been resolved: 'I think we've come a long way with our software. We were struggling initially. The good thing about software is most of the time you can update it. This is what we've been doing. We have a stable system with hardly any glitches.' What's next? Working to make in-car tech less frustrating by streamlining its usability: 'This is one of our main tasks: to simplify, not to make it more complicated. To make it intuitive. When we are in our development discussions, one of my questions is always: 'How can we take out visual noise? What is there that people do not really need? It's distracting, it has to be clear-cut.'' We have to come to grips with the reality that the heyday of buttons and switches is over. But seeing the glass half full, at least some automakers are making an effort to preserve a degree of analog control, even if it means cramming a tiny screen inside a dial. The full interview is attached below. Source: The Independent / YouTube Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
