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BATTERY PACK ZMI POWERPACK NO. 20: COMPACT EXTERNAL BATTERY CAN CHARGE A MACBOOK

The ZMI PowerPack No. 20 (Model QB826G) is the closest thing I've seen in many years to the kind of outboard laptop battery popular in the days when batteries burned through stored energy as quickly as sparklers. The PowerPack No. 20's prosaic name hides its massive output: up to 210 watts across three output ports simultaneously!

Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X

The DT 900 Pro X headphones are aimed at content creators: folks working on the production of music, podcasts, and similar pursuits in home studios and on the road.

iPhone 13 and iPad mini benchmarks don't tell whole story

Benchmarks of Apple's newest devices reveal a different kind of chip.

Andover Audio Songbird: This budget-priced music streamer is no featherweight

This low-priced audio component compares favorably to the likes of Sonos and Bluesound-at a fraction of the price.

DOCK/PORT HUB WD_BLACK D50: A FAST THUNDERBOLT 3 DOCK WITH INTERNAL STORAGE

If there's any reason to complain about modern MacBooks (especially the new M1-based models), it's the dearth of integrated ports. For all but the lightest-duty use, getting a dock to increase the connectivity options borders on necessity.

Tribit QuietPlus 50: Active noise cancellation on the cheap

The overall sound of these super-affordable headphones is good and the ANC is effective, though it noticeably reduces high-frequency reproduction.

Tronsmart Mega Pro Bluetooth speaker: Big bass, small price tag

The industrial design is a snore, but the performance will keep you from nodding off.

Phiaton 900 Legacy headphone: Fantastic noise cancellation

This Bluetooth headset delivers top active noise cancellation and stylish industrial design.

T-Mobile and Sprint customers can get a free year of Apple TV+

Offer available to Magenta and Magenta Max subscribers starting on August 25.

Apple beefs up Intel Mac Pro performance with three pricey new GPU options

You can add the Radeon Pro W6800X, W6800X Duo, or W6900X to a new Mac Pro, but it’ll cost you.

I tried to love the Touch Bar but now I'm ready for it to go away

Apple needs to bring Center Stage to the Mac ASAP.

D-Link Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Plug: D-Link brings a unique USB port to its pricey exterior plug

The question is whether it’s worth paying a lot more to get an outdoor USB charging port.

OWC THUNDERBOLT HUB: FINALLY A SIMPLE WAY TO ADD MORE THUNDERBOLT PORTS TO A MACBOOK

Thunderbolt 3 was an amazing improvement in simplicity, despite the confusion that came with it and the transition from USB 3.0 over USB Type A, Thunderbolt 2, Mini DisplayPort and the like.

WATCHOS 8: SMALL CHANGES ADD UP TO BIG APPLE WATCH IMPROVEMENTS

NEW AND REDESIGNED APPS MAKE THE WATCH EXPERIENCE SMARTER AND MORE REFINED.

iClever BTH13 headphones for kids: Sonically safer for junior

Never mind the pink-and-blue color scheme or the flashing lights. These are legitimate headphones with good sound that also rein in the volume.

This iOS game was made for a cat and reviewed by a cat

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WHAT'S NEW IN iCLOUD+

MORE WAYS APPLE IS PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY ONLINE.

3 supercool ways to control your Mac with your Apple Watch

Play music, switch slides, and unlock your Mac without touching the keyboard.

How to fix the wrong permissions on several files in macOS

If the way in which a bunch of files can be handled on your Mac has gone astray, there’s an easy fix.

DAISYDISK 4: AN ELEGANT AND FUN WAY TO FREE UP STORAGE SPACE

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How to start up your M1 Mac from an external drive

It’s not as easy as it used to be, as it likely requires that you purchase new hardware.

Apple may be the privacy leader, but it's not doing enough

The App Store and Mail still have glaring holes.

iLive Bluetooth Tailgate Party speaker (model ISB380B): Cheap, light, and fun

With USB and SD card playback, as well as a microphone input, this Bluetooth speaker is a versatile party animal. It’s also surprisingly light. Just don’t expect audiophile sound.

Apple goes retro with free downloads of OS X Lion and Mountain Lion

You no longer have to pay a $20 upgrade fee to get older download codes— but you can if you want.

Rocksteady Stadium 2-Pack: You could fill an arena with these portable Bluetooth speakers

They sound great, but “AI-powered” audio smells like hype to us.

Pegasus spyware: iOS 14.7.1 reportedly plugs security hole

Apple has likely fixed the hole that allowed the Pegasus spyware infiltration.

Three reasons to buy the M1 Mac mini instead of the 24-inch iMac

The 24-inch iMac is tempting, but you can spend your money smarter.

Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack will boost your iPhone 12—but for how long?

Magnetically connected charger for the iPhone.

Eoz Audio Arc ANC wireless headphones: Superior comfort with mediocre sound quality

This headphone emphasizes the lows and highs at the expense of the mids, which is seductive at first but ultimately unsatisfying.

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