Author: Michael Comaous

The Crosley C65 is a turntable and speakers for £289 / $299Switchable amp to use as a turntable with external componentsBluetooth headphones support tooCrosley has unleashed a new record player package, which includes speakers right in the box so you have everything you need to get started – like a more affordable version of the Pro-Ject colorful packages I wrote about a little while back. Despite being cheaper, the new C65 is a stylish-looking package that seems like it could make a good great first system, or a system for smaller spaces.The C65 is a belt-driven, retro-styled turntable that wouldn’t…

CNET’s key takeaways This  solar-rechargeable power station is also a backpack that can carry my camping essentials. I was able to charge my laptop six to nine times, my phone 18 times and my drone five times in one charge cycle. The Bluetti Handfree 2 backpack costs $599 at full price, but it is often on sale for $450. It’s heavy. It weighs 16.5 pounds by itself before adding other gear. The Bluetti Handsfree 2 backpack, which is also a solar-rechargeable power station, is my new outdoor essential. This portable powerhouse lets me keep all my favorite electronics fully charged, even when I’m deep…

After years of working out in the summer sun, I’ve become a connoisseur of sunscreens. I’ll wear this stick for my face, that cream on my hands for shorter runs, this spray for long trail runs—and that’s aside from slipping on a sun shirt to provide my primary upper-body protection. The exact formulation of each sunscreen matters, so let me tell you what to look for in order to be a discerning customer.Before we get into it, I want to make it clear that pretty much any sunscreen is better than no sunscreen, so don’t feel like you need to…

It’s always a risk betting on new video game hardware from a little-known company: what if game developers never show up? But the $50 Thumby Color, on sale this week, is an easier sell — the two-inch handheld is cute as a button, fits on your keychain, and lets aspiring programmers build and publish games right on the web, and I’m finding it so much easier to play than the tinier $30 original!Here’s my video comparing the two and showing off playable takes on Tetris, Connect 4, Minesweeper, Doom, Bust-A-Move, 2048, and more, as well as a cool 3D-printed watch…

LeapFrog has announced a new electronic learning system that swaps controllers for a camera. In fact, the LeapMove looks like an oversized, kid-friendly webcam, but is designed to connect to TVs like a console and get kids off the couch using educational games that require full-body movements to play. It’s reminiscent of the Xbox Kinect or the PlayStation 2’s EyeToy, but simpler and much cheaper than competitors’ products like the $249 Nex Playground.The LeapMove will be available through retailers including Target, Walmart, and Amazon for $69.99, and comes with 25 motion-based games designed for kids aged 4 to 7. It…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. DJI Osmo 360: two-minute reviewThe DJI Osmo 360 is DJI’s long-awaited entry into the 360 camera game, and it lands with the kind of swagger and polish you’d expect from a brand that’s spent years perfecting its action-cam chops.It’s a slick, pocketable camera that blends design cues from rivals like the Insta360 X5 and GoPro Max: it’s square-bodied, dual-lens, dark grey, and built to withstand a beating – sort…

C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Samsung TV users around the world are reporting that they are unable to load any apps. The company has reportedly acknowledged a potential service disruption. Some users report that holding down the power button to fully restart the TV might help resolve the issue. Samsung TVs seem to be facing a widespread issue where apps won’t load properly. The problem appears to be affecting users globally. A Reddit thread with over 700 comments shows that many Samsung TV owners are unable to use any apps on their TVs.According to users, most apps, including popular…

Agentic AI tools are being hired into businesses faster than we can fathom. They’re already helping shape workflows, influencing decisions, and generally assisting with the day-to-day running of a business. But without the right training, oversight, and integration, they risk becoming more of a liability to a business than a competitive advantage.Unlike generative AI tools, agentic AI tools are designed to act independently, by identifying tasks, making decisions, and taking actions without direct instruction. They’re built to think and act, not just respond: becoming actors in the workplace, participating in workflows, integrating across functions, and shaping outcomes.Mike AndersonSocial Links NavigationChief…

AGM Pad P2 Android tablet ZDNET’s key takeaways The AGM Pad P2 is available for $180 on Amazon.With a crisp display, solid mid-range performance, and decent battery life, it’s a solid budget Android option.The Pad P2’s included case is a bit flimsy, so you might want to purchase a third-party option. Many would say Android has a stranglehold on global market shares because of its inexpensive phones and tablets. Billions of people on the planet simply can’t afford the price tag of the latest Galaxy Tab Ultra or iPad Pro, and that’s where the more affordable Android options come into play.I’ve…

Tabletop gaming has always relied on the sale of physical items like books and miniatures, so that the companies that support these games can stay in business. At the same time, there’s a long tradition of tabletop players making their own stuff to use for playing at home, and in some cases even at events. However, with the advent of 3D printing, and especially cheap high-quality FDM printers, theres some controversy in these communities, and it’s not clear how it will be resolved. 3D Printing Is Changing Who Makes the Money Until 3D printers entered the mainstream, it had never…