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A Modern Man’s Guide to Retro Gaming
Nostalgia makes the original Sonic an appealing option for summer fun, but tracking down a Sega Genesis is easier said than done.
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TechWhistleGPS Dog Monitor
The so-called “quantified self” represents one of the next great technological revolutions for man; shouldn’t his best friend get in on the action too? Whistle certainly thinks so.
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TechThe New Camera Class of 2014: DSLR Alternatives
In just a few short years the world of photography has been turned upside down, and the advent of the iPhone and other innovations like mirrorless cameras has created a dizzying array of options.
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TechThe Beautiful Quandary of $80,000 Speakers
Meridian’s new 25th Anniversary Special Edition DSP8000 loudspeakers cost $80,000.
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TechTested: Suunto Ambit2
We get our hands on the Ambit2 from Suunto, the best watch in the business for serious outdoor adventurers looking to track all of their data over an entire weekend trip.
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TechWant This, Get This: Zeiss Otus or Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
The way we see it, the 50mm prime competition comes down to two lenses.
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TechTested: Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard
The Harmony Smart Keyboard ($150) is a new product aimed at set-top box users tired of searching for content one letter at a time, and Home Theater PC users sick of switching between a remote and keyboard. But does it work as advertised?
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TechBreakdown: Lytro Illum
Back in 2011, when Lytro introduced the Light Field, critics gasped in amazement at the camera’s ability to refocus pictures after the shutter snap… and in horror at the angular, boxy design.
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TechThe 50 Best iPhone & iPad Games
Consoles don’t provide much in the way of portability (anyone else ever own this masterpiece of engineering?), and grown men carrying Gameboys often attract the wrong kind of attention, but mobile games offer interactive experiences on the devices that most of us carry every day. They allow us a bit of serenity when we need it most — in the airport, on the subway, at a questionable mid-life Bris.
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TechTested: Misfit Shine
What makes a good wearable? Comparing a laundry list of features is one way to start the conversation.
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TechTested: Goal Zero Lighthouse 250
Goal Zero’s latest rechargeable lantern, the LightHouse 250 ($80), is a versatile light source suited for all regions of the globe. But does its on-paper usefulness translate to the real world?
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TechTested: Klipsch X11i In-Ear Headphones
The typical beef with earbuds is that they sound worse than similarly priced over- or on-ear headphones. That’s not to say audio engineers haven’t figured out how to squeeze spectacular sound out of a diminutive package, there’s just usually a hefty premium for having your cake and eating it too.
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TechTested: Playing through Monument Valley
Since 2010, several iOS games have tried to match Infinity Blade’s incredible combination of artistry and narrative, our favorites being The Room and Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP. On April 3rd, 2014, a new challenger stepped into the arena: Monument Valley, an M.C.
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TechRedefining the Single Player Experience… With Robots
Titanfall starts with some 1960s stock footage of rockets. There is a voiceover.
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TechTested: Breville Oracle
Every once in a while, a product so revolutionizes your day that you feel compelled to brag to your friends about it. You fantasize about it throughout the day, and when you go to sleep, you can’t wait to get up, just so you can jump out of bed and use it.
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TechTested: F-Stop Camera Backpacks
F-Stop is a relative newcomer to the camera bag scene, and its St. Louis headquarters is incongruous with its focus on packs for mountain sports photography.
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TechWant This, Get This: Linn Majik LP12 or Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
Today music lovers are finding more and more of their friends have returned to a beloved 1960s listening form: spinning vinyl. Unfortunately, buying a turntable is daunting.
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TechGuide to Life: Breathe Life Into Your Old Computer
When you pull a brand new MacBook Pro out of the box it looks so neat and sleek and immortal; it’s hard to imagine a day when that thing will be so slow it’ll make you want to drive an adze through it. But age, lack of space and low memory have set their marks on it.
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TechHow to Get the Best Sound Out of Your Music Library
Format, quality and compression: three important factors in how to listen better.
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TechBuying Guide: Underwater Imaging
Nowadays, there are many options for underwater photography and videography available to the avid diver and occasional vacation snorkeler alike. These five underwater imaging options — everything from custom-machined metal housings to cameras that don’t need a housing at all — will serve you well on your next dive trip.