Looking for a smart speaker that doesn’t look like a smart speaker? Look no further than Pantheone Audio’s Obsidian . The Australian company is no stranger to creating speakers that double as works of art. Its debut product, the $2,750 Pantheone I would look at home in a gallery, and the $1,399 Obsidian makes a similar statement, only on a smaller, portable scale. For its smarts, the Obsidian (which comes in black or white) leans on Amazon Alexa, but it’s also a well-featured wireless multiroom speaker that can connect via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 , or Bluetooth, plus it has a 3.5mm analog audio input for sources like turntables. In addition to an on/off switch, there are illuminated front touch controls for Alexa, playback, and volume. Related Videos Unlike the hulking Pantheone I, the svelte Obsidian packs its own rechargeable battery that can power the speaker without cables for up to 15 hours of listening, according to Pantheone. Charging it fully takes two hours, but … [Read more...] about Pantheone Obsidian smart speaker puts Alexa in a sharp body | Digital Trends
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Best Buy 3-day sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300 | Digital Trends
Best Buy has just launched a three-day sale that includes some of the best laptop deals and TV deals around. That’s not all though, with a whole heap of other items also on sale, including robot vacuums, speakers, and much more. Contents Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV — $300, was $420 Sonos Move — $319, was $400 iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO — $400, was $550 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go — $550, was $700 Insignia 75-inch Class F30 Series 4K TV — $650, was $850 Asus TUF Gaming 17.3-inch Laptop — $750, was $999 Show 2 more items With so many options to choose from, you’ve got two ways of checking out what’s going on. Either hit the button below and check out everything is on sale. Or, to help you out, we’ve picked out some of the best highlights of the Best Buy sale. Read on and we’ll take you through them all. There’s sure to be something here to appeal. Lenovo Chromebook 3 — $89, was $139 One of the best Chromebook … [Read more...] about Best Buy 3-day sale: Get a laptop for $89, 50-inch TV for $300 | Digital Trends
Best student laptop deals for January 2023 | Digital Trends
The school year is back on after the holidays, and regardless of how you might feel about that, one thing all students can agree on is the importance of having a good laptop for doing classwork — and for winding down with some streaming or gaming after class. But computers aren’t cheap, and we don’t have to tell you that money can be tight when you’re a student, so if you need a new machine for work and/or play and you’re on a budget, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a hand-picked selection of the best cheap student laptop deals available this month. Better still, each one costs less than a grand — and most can be had for much less than that. Check them all out below, and maybe grab one for yourself. HP Chromebook 11 – $98, was $199 Why Buy Portable size Budget-friendly Long battery life Relatively durable for its size While some would say that the HP Chromebook 11 is a bargain bin computer, the truth is that it’s a surprisingly good all-arounder for the … [Read more...] about Best student laptop deals for January 2023 | Digital Trends
MSI’s 24.5-Inch G253PF Gaming Monitor Can Hit 380Hz
MSI’s gaming monitor lineup is growing by one today, thanks to the addition of the G253PF. MSI aims the G253PF squarely at the eSports crowd, fitting it with a 24.5-inch in-plane switching (IPS) panel with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. However, the standout feature here is the monitor’s 380Hz refresh rate . 380Hz might not seem all that impressive next to the 500Hz Alienware AW2524H we recently reviewed, but we’re confident that the G253PF won’t be priced anywhere near $829. We should note that you’re limited to 240Hz at Full HD resolution when connecting via HDMI. The 380Hz refresh rate is only unlocked using the DisplayPort interface, with overclocking enabled. Given the IPS technology lurking underneath, you’ll find a typical contrast ratio of just 1,000:1, compared to the around 3,000:1 you’d find on competing VA panels. MSI also quotes a grey-to-grey response time of 1ms and support for Nvidia G-Sync . Typical brightness is spaced for 320 nits, while peak HDR … [Read more...] about MSI’s 24.5-Inch G253PF Gaming Monitor Can Hit 380Hz
Rare deal arrives for Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 | Digital Trends
Bose always occupies at least one spot on our list of the best headphone deals , and you’ll always find some great offers in the best bose deals , as well. But this next one deserves a call out of its own. That’s because the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, a pair of wireless over-the-ear headphones with unique noise-cancellation technology, offer an incredibly immersive experience for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Thanks to microphones both inside and outside the earcups, which monitor ambient sounds, they can cancel out even some of the sharpest of noises, which works perfectly with the TriPort acoustic headphone structure. They work together to basically make it sound like your own private concert. Best Buy is currently offering them for $329, in black or silver, which saves you $50. The regular price is $379 so this is a fantastic deal, but it won’t last long. In Digital Trends’ Bose Headphones 700 review , back when they first launched, resident … [Read more...] about Rare deal arrives for Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 | Digital Trends