In today’s world of Twitch and Zoom a good headset is becoming a must-have item for their comfort and audio quality. But there are two major stopping blocks toward them being an everyday item: their high cost and unfriendly designs. No one wants to look like an air traffic controller or call center employee, but at the other end it’s all severe black and neon green, more suited to Fortnite or Roblox than a meeting about your latest call about KPIs and OKRs. But Astro, one of the leading names in gaming headsets, might just have the solution with its new A10 headset.The Logitech-owned company has an array of headsets with an “A” prefix followed by a number; the higher the number, the more advanced and expensive the headset. The current top of the line is the A50, a wireless set that comes with a base station for charging. It looks like a piece of equipment from a science fiction movie, and it costs $300.Kris Naudus / EngadgetThe new A10 sits at the opposite end of the lineup, a $60 wired headset that pretty much eschews all frills. There’s a flexible flip-to-mute mic and in-line volume control and that’s about it. The ear pads and headband are well-padded in a smooth cloth that is only lightly textured so it doesn’t catch on my hair when I slide it on and off. The mic has a rubbery feel to it, both to the touch but also in the way you can band it back and forth.And it’s not just the mic you can bend back and forth; the band of the A10 can be twisted into a near spiral... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
[ Engadget | 2022-03-22 14:30:19 UTC ]
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Netflix has secured non-exclusive streaming rights to a handful of classic anime titles. Variety reports the company recently signed an agreement with Nippon TV to bring Berserk, Claymore, Death Note, Parayste: The Maxim and nine other shows and movies to viewers worldwide.Of that group, Netflix... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-08-29 16:08:13 UTC ]
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Inequalities in American society put people at risk for illness and also make them more likely to be punished for it, writes journalist Steven W. Thrasher. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-26 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Did you know streaming TV was the future? Nielsen data shows streaming TV viewership in the US surpassed cable for the first time this July. About 34.8 percent of viewing time went to shows on internet services — slightly more than the 34.4 percent for cable.Breaking it down further, Netflix had... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-08-19 11:15:00 UTC ]
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It was seemingly just a matter of time before streaming overtook at least one form of conventional TV, and now that moment has arrived. Nielsen data indicates that streaming TV viewership in the US surpassed cable for the first time this July. About 34.8 percent of viewing time went to shows on... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-08-18 16:44:57 UTC ]
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July viewership hours soar for streaming, in large part thanks to Netflix’s "Stranger Things." Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2022-08-18 14:23:15 UTC ]
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Three of the sport’s governing bodies recently announced that they’re officially changing the name to “quadball,” both out of trademark concerns and a desire to distance themselves from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in light of her... Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2022-08-13 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Ken Auletta widens the lens on the sordid tale and inadvertently humanizes its villain. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-07-15 12:00:17 UTC ]
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Well, we still have some nice things—or rather, dogs do. While walking through my neighborhood in Missoula recently (a neighborhood that features seven Little Free Libraries for humans, it should be said), I stumbled across a very cute sight: some good Samaritan (by the looks of it, a small one)... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-14 14:30:34 UTC ]
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Microsoft has a lot of news for Xbox owners and Game Pass fans this morning. In an announcement post, the company shared its plans to expand the Xbox app directly to Samsung smart TVs, opening up the streaming platform to players in Argentina and New Zealand. There are also some new... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-06-09 14:47:28 UTC ]
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In the 1960s and 1970s, stewardesses organized to fight sexism and transformed the airline industry, Nell McShane Wulfhart writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-29 12:00:24 UTC ]
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“In the world's eyes, I was no longer me,” the “Dirty Dancing” star said of life after her rhinoplasty. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
[ The Huffington Post | 2022-04-19 00:17:04 UTC ]
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These essays from Enlightenment thinkers help show how pseudoscience about race developed, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Andrew S. Curran write. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-15 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The oldest bookstore in SoCal has always known its customers best, from tourists to Caltech professors and the diverse clientele that adores it today. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-14 13:00:37 UTC ]
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At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsAccurate imageHigh maximum brightnessMenu settings allow calibrationHas USB-C with 65 watts Power DeliveryCompetitive priceConsUnimpressive designLuminance uniformity could be betterHDR is bright but otherwise falls shortOur VerdictThe Asus ProArt PA279CV targets... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-04-14 10:30:00 UTC ]
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A rite of spring, the White House budget proposal officially kicks off the congressional appropriations cycle each fiscal year. And this year, library advocates have their work cut out for them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The reconciled FY2022 budget signed by President Biden last week contained only flat funding for the Library Services and Technology Act—despite the House last summer approving a $9 million increase. “This disappointment is a wake-up call for library advocates," said ALA President Patty Wong. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the self-publishing services provider offers easy-to-use, free tools to help indie authors publish books and find readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Look at these lads go! (They are holding a copy of Don Winslow’s forthcoming novel, City on Fire, which comes out in April.) A 47 second break from the world to make you smile!pic.twitter.com/O48b1Kq8zm — Don Winslow (@donwinslow) March 9, 2022 Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-09 19:35:34 UTC ]
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Meghan O’Rourke’s The Invisible Kingdom takes you inside the world of being chronically ill. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2022-03-03 22:44:06 UTC ]
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A lot of caped crusaders are hitting theaters this year. Here are a few you can catch at home. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2022-03-03 12:00:00 UTC ]
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