Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 in for review

Today we have with us the new Redmi Note 17, which is the newest member of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series and the successor to last year’s Redmi Note 15. It is also functionally identical to the Poco M8 Power that was launched recently. The Redmi Note series has always prioritized offering great value by combining […]

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Bose’s new QuietComfort headphones finally bring Ultra audio features for less

TL;DR Bose has unveiled the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) with a refreshed design, improved comfort, and three new limited-edition color options. The new model adds Bose Immersive Audio with TrueSpatial technology, improved active noise cancelation, and lossless USB-C audio support. The QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) go on pre-order on August 8 for $359 and begin […]

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Samsung Foundry targets 100% utilization amid booming 2nm AI chip orders

Samsung’s chip manufacturing business, Samsung Foundry, has been around for many years. However, it hasn’t been the first choice for many chip designers, which have instead preferred TSMC for offering more advanced nodes, higher manufacturing yields, and stronger execution in advanced packaging. That, however, started to change last year. Samsung became the first foundry to […]

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Creative’s new $180 XF1 speakers undercut studio monitors with Hi-Res wireless audio and LDAC

TL;DR Creative has launched the Creative XF1 globally, a compact bi-amplified 2.0 desktop speaker system. Features include 72W RMS output, dual Hi-Res Audio certification (55Hz–40kHz), Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, USB-C digital audio, and a dedicated subwoofer output port with automatic mode switching. The Creative XF1 is priced at $179.99 and comes in Black and White […]

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