ZDNET’s key takeaways The Outlaw Audio RR 2160 Mk II stereo receiver is available on the company’s online store for $949. It’s a high-end receiver that delivers amazing sound, has plenty of inputs and outputs, and has bass management that will floor you. It’s also far heavier than you’d expect. “If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it,” Duke Orsino said in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” The soundtrack of my life is filled with music that spans genres, so when I hear audio from high-quality equipment, I want those sounds in excess (or INXS, as…
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OpenAI is currently in “a tough negotiation” with its biggest investor and partner, Microsoft, according to the Financial Times. The AI startup recently announced a major change to its corporate restructuring plans — while it still aims to convert its business arm into a for-profit public benefit corporation, its nonprofit board will remain in control. The FT says it spoke to multiple sources who describe Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion in OpenAI to date, as a key holdout needed to approve the restructuring. While the crux of the negotiation is how much equity Microsoft will receive in the new…
We’re still a few weeks out from the Switch 2’s launch on June 5, but we’ve already seen numerous third-party manufacturers release official accessories for the upcoming consoles–including Switch 2 editions of some of the best Switch grips, the Skull & Co. NeoGrip and StandGrip. Skull & Co. is one of the most popular Switch accessory manufacturers, and the new Switch 2 versions of the NeoGrip and StandGrip are sure to be popular–in fact, at least one bundle deal featuring the NeoGrip for Switch 2 and one of its new carrying cases has already sold out at Amazon. Luckily, you…
We have new details on the Sony Xperia 1 VIIUpgrades for the cameras and screen are promisedThe phone is set to launch on Tuesday, May 13We’re expecting a brand new flagship phone from Sony in the very near future, and a new leak has revealed plenty about the upcoming handset – including the design of the device, the colors it’s going to be available in, and some of the features it’ll offer.This all comes from Android Headlineswhere you’ll find a host of images of the Sony Xperia 1 VII, as well as some of its marketing material. We can see…
OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is set to launch in China next week. While the company has yet to announce any plans to launch a new high-end tablet, a new model called the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro has been listed on Oppo’s store in China. The listing reveals the RAM and storage configurations of the upcoming tablet. It will be available in two colourways in China. It could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and could be equipped with a 12,140mAh battery.OnePlus Pad 2 Pro RAM, Storage and Colourways (Expected)The listing for the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro (via GSMArena)…
Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 10 (game #433).Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today…
The warm-up compression shoes Nike and Hyperice showed off at CES 2025 were not simply a concept. The Hyperboot will be available to buy online in North America in just a week, at a cost of $899.The high-tops, which Nike and Hyperice say are a wearable much like your smartwatch, help your feet warm up before and recover after a workout. The footwear, available May 17, does this with heating and air-compression massage technology right there in your shoes, taking the idea of heating pads and compression socks and making them mobile.CNET former mobile senior writer Lisa Eadicicco had a chance to try these…
OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is set to launch in China next week. While the company has yet to announce any plans to launch a new high-end tablet, a new model called the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro has been listed on Oppo’s store in China. The listing reveals the RAM and storage configurations of the upcoming tablet. It will be available in two colourways in China. It could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and could be equipped with a 12,140mAh battery.OnePlus Pad 2 Pro RAM, Storage and Colourways (Expected)The listing for the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro (via GSMArena)…
For years, weekend bike rides have been sacred escapes for me. Every pedal stroke helps melt away the stressors that piled up throughout the week, and I’ve collected a few gadgets that make these rides better. However, I’ve learned the hard way that bringing along too much gear takes away from the ride itself, forcing you to manage a network of pings and battery levels instead of just riding the damn bike. Enter Ray-Ban Meta: smart glasses that made my weekend rides simpler and a bit more fun. Instead of wearing sunglasses, a pair of headphones, and fumbling around with…
Mobile games don’t have to make sense, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of a franchise that sees players catapulting birds (which can fly) at pigs (green). But even in the topsy-turvy world of mobile game concepts, Foxy’s Football Islands is gloriously out on a limb. The hypercasual gameplay spans a number of different genres, including football, building, collection, and multiplayer tit-for-tat. These genres aren’t natural bedfellows, any more than a fox is an obvious choice for a football game, but it all works like a dream. Here’s how it all works. Your first port of call is an island…