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Overnight Canaveral launch marked 500th for SpaceX Falcon 9
An early Wednesday morning launch on the Space Coast marked the 500th time SpaceX has flown its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, reusing the fleet-leading first stage booster for a record 29th time.
The latest flight with a payload of 27 Starlink satellites lifted off Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 2:28 a.m. coming ...Read more

Roundup: Snakebyte’s Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are hit and miss
Now that fans have the Nintendo Switch 2 in their fans, they’re looking for ways to keep it looking new, and an onslaught of accessories have flooded the market, catering to every taste imaginable. Snakebyte sent over its collection of accoutrements for the latest portable console.
They include products such as the Fast Charging Cable S2, ...Read more

Sound Advice: Speaker solutions for low-profile TVs
Q. I have an LG C1 65-inch OLED television and have been very happy with it. I have used an older Bose 321 system for movies and am ready to upgrade to a sound system that is controlled by the TV's remote. I'm looking for a soundbar, but am limited by the very low profile of the set. I appreciate any suggestions you may have.
—G.P., ...Read more

Sound Advice: Multiport charger and turntable tip
Q. I purchased a Wolfbox 3000A jump starter/air compressor and it charges via USB-C. I am not familiar with USB-C and would appreciate your clarification. Is there a charger I can buy for it? Wolfbox offers a charger for $20, but I wasn't sure if I needed it so I did not include it with my order.
—G.B., Milwaukee
A. USB-C is a type of USB ...Read more

Sound Advice: Golf rangefinder a hole-in-one gift idea and TV shopping tips
Quality $80 golf rangefinder: I wish I would have come across this sooner for Father's Day, but it is Father's Day gift giving that caused me to come across this nice golf rangefinder, which was recently introduced and getting good reviews. This is also a product category that I have been asked to cover, so a lot of readers should enjoy this as ...Read more

Sound Advice: Bargain price headphones and Panasonic TV deals
Full-featured headphones for $34.99: When I wrote about Cambridge Audio's Melomania P100 headphones last week I knew not everybody would want to spend $239, no matter how good they are. The EarFun Wave Life headphones are a solid budget buy for everyone else, and those who already own pricey headphones may find them perfect for the gym, for kids...Read more

Sound Advice: Bargain headphones sure to be a future classic
Q. Do you have any advice on noise-canceling headphones under $300?
—B.B., Minnetonka, Minnesota
A. If you are looking for phenomenally good headphones that do everything extremely well and don't cost a fortune, the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 headphones are for you. They provide Bluetooth and wired connections, noise cancellation and toe...Read more

Sound Advice: Smart value on an electric toothbrush and turntable repairs
Best of both worlds toothbrush: I have written about high-frequency vibration toothbrushes for several years now, and it has been a popular topic with readers. These toothbrushes use micro-vibrations to deliver an extremely effective cleaning that makes your teeth feel like you just went to the dentist. My own dentist said they are one of the ...Read more

Sound Advice: A remarkable deal on 4K smart projector
High-end 4K smart projector over 50% off: I'll have a cost-no-object projector review coming soon but for most of us, cost is always an issue. JMGO triple-laser projectors are highly regarded but are typically priced towards the upper end of the market. This has changed recently and a high-end JMGO projector is now within reach for many who may ...Read more

Sound Advice: Roadside assistance on the go and go-to streaming amplifier
Much better than just a compressor: Over the past few years I have written about the Ryobi One+ 18V cordless high pressure inflators sold at Home Depot. With their digital readouts and automatic operation they are extremely useful to have in your car and around the home. This especially applies in the winter months when tire pressure goes down ...Read more

Sound Advice: Tariff talk, keeping records clean and warming tray tips
Tariff talk: I just returned from the AXPONA audio show in Chicago and was able to talk to many industry executives there, who represented a wide range of companies from big to small. Tariffs were the unofficial story of AXPONA, with many conversations going on publicly and behind the scenes regarding what the industry plans to do going forward....Read more
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