We’ve taken a look at a vast array of portable Bluetooth speakers and have found that most include similar features but sound quality and reliability can vary greatly. That’s why we eagerly awaited the arrival of our JBL Pulse, because it dares to be unique in a sea of familiarity. A dazzling display of LEDs encompasses the entire unit, bringing your music to life by dancing along with the beat. We put this new speaker to the test to see if this LED-studded speaker is just a novelty or if it has a lasting impact on the way we enjoy our music…...

One of the problems of being a keen photographer is that it’s easy to slip into a mode where you treat every photograph as if it were a professional assignment. You can end up carrying around a lot of kit, and then spending a lot of time editing photos. I now make a conscious effort to decide my objective in advance. Is it artistic – where the kit and the time will be justified by the result – or am I simply seeking to capture a memory of an event, aka a snapshot?...

Research In Motion’s in the news today: not only is its iPad-killing PlayBook delayed until around the time iPad 2.0 is expected to ship, but Mac users with a BlackBerry can now download the latest desktop connection kit. Meanwhile the company’s financial results were alright but nothing supercalifragilistic. By the numbers then: “BlackBerry Desktop Software 2.0 for Mac OS brings WiFi music sync, broader iPhoto / iTunes support” declares Engadget....

Police and other law enforcement agencies requesting Ring video surveillance footage to help solve crimes will now need to make those requests in public. Previously, they had the ability to email Ring users to request copies of video that might show crimes in progress, or otherwise help to bring criminals to justice … Engadget reports that such requests will now have to be publicly made through the Neighbors app. Footage from doorbell and other security videos can often play an important role in identifying criminals, and providing evidence that helps to convict them....

In this Ruby on Rails tutorial for beginners, you will learn Ruby on Rails basics like: What is Ruby? What is Rails? Why Rails? How to Install Ruby on Windows Installing Ruby on Mac Installing Ruby on Ubuntu (Linux) Two principles of Rails Rails – Project File Structures Rails – Generate commands Rails – routing Rails – views Rails – ActiveRecord, Active Record Pattern, and ORM Rails – Migrations Rails – ActiveRecord Associations Rails – ActiveRecord Validations Rails – ActionController Rails – Configurations Rails – Debugging...

Queen Elizabeth II sparked controversy after she reportedly removed Harry and Meghan’s photo from her parlor table. The disappearance is prompting many to speculate about an alleged royal rift. Ever since Harry and Meghan exchanged vows in May 2018, the British tabloids have reported an estrangement brewing within the family. First, there was the purported rivalry between the Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan Markle over who was more popular. Then, there was the rumored estrangement between Prince Harry and Prince William stemming from Harry’s rebellious views about moving to Africa with his wife and child....

Joss Whedon is a modern-day Renaissance man. In the span of a single year, he gave us the original Avengers movie, and a Shakespeare film. Talk about versatility. However, Whedon is best known, and beloved, for his unmatchable contribution to television. Whedonverse shows are known for their outcast themes, fiercely strong female characters, and exceptional dialogue. A single Joss Whedon episode might very well have the power to make us clutch our stomachs in laughter, and simultaneously need to dry our tears with an entire box of Kleenex....

Tim Burton is one of the industry’s most creative directors. Heck, creative is a huge understatement. One look at that mop of wiry hair is probably enough to convince you that he’s a Grade A Doc Brown of an eccentric. If you’re familiar with his work, you’ll know that’s absolutely the case. From his uncanny artwork (featuring characters like Oyster Boy and The Pin Cushion Queen) to movies like Edward Scissorhands and Corpse Bride, there’s a distinctive style that runs through absolutely everything Burton does....

Razer Phone was launched in February 2018. Here we will list all the Stock Firmware Collection for Razer Phone smartphone. You can flash the Stock Firmware on Razer Phone using the below guide on How to Install Razer Phone Stock firmware. In this list, we will update all the region Razer Phone Stock Firmware collection for All models. Stock ROM on Razer Phone came out of the box with Android 7....

Photo Credit: Austin Krause There are effective commercial programs like ESET’s NOD32, McAfee and Norton Antivirus. However, some of the commercial programs can bog down system resources. Especially if you get a full feature commercial program that includes a Firewall, Spyware and Internet browsing protection. Some of them can be more annoying than actually getting a virus. On the other hand, free programs like groovyPost’s favorite Microsoft Security Essentials are just as effective, light on system resources and free....

The Real Housewives’ of Orange County’s Gretchen Rossi revealed that she had postpartum depression and didn’t connect with her daughter. The mother gave birth to her first daughter earlier this year and has opened up about her daily struggle. Rossi starred on The Real Housewives of Orange County from season 4 to season 8. When she made her debut on the show, she was going through the grieving process after learning her fiancé was dying from Leukemia....

From the Toys section: The Apple Store offers price drops on select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $899. It’s among the best selections we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out....

Several reports have indicated that Apple is working on a pair of augmented reality glasses, potentially slated for a release sometime in the next two years. While little is known about the glasses, iDrop News today has published a set of renders that imagine what “Apple Glasses” could look like… The frame of these imaginary Apple Glasses is made out of a “high-quality metal,” while there’s a notch along the top that houses “cameras, sensors, and wireless antennas....

The US/Chinese trade war has sent ripples of concern throughout big corporations. Apple has relied almost exclusively on Chinese manufacturing and assembly for its product lines for many years, and has been particularly exposed to the recent rounds of tariffs on Chinese exports. Nikkei reports that Apple is talking with suppliers and is in early stages of a ‘fundamental restructuring’ of its supply chain. Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to price out the cost of moving 15-30% of production out of China....

According to a new report from the Financial Times, Spotify is in “advanced talks” to acquire SoundCloud, the popular user-focused streaming music service. Details of the acquisition talks are unclear at this point, the report comes the same day as Apple Music was ranked #1 for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power in its first streaming music study. Today’s report cites “people briefed on the discussions” and says that the two services are in “advanced talks....

We reported earlier this month on Apple’s TV plans, specifically relating to its alleged difficulty in getting cable companies to relinquish control of user interface and user experience, but now a new report quoted Time Warner Cable’s COO as willing to concede as long as it maintains the “customer relationship.” According to the Hollywood Reporter: Recent reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal often mention the possibility of an Apple-branded HDTV....

If you grew up in the late 80s or early 90s, odds are that you either owned a Sega Game Gear, or envied those that did. The intrepid little handheld device offered features that were largely unheard of at the time and introduced a generation to the possibility of brightly lit, full color games on the go. While the device did have its shortcomings, it is still remembered today as being a powerful handheld that still has a huge fan base....

When the iPod was surging, full-sized headphones were flailing. For decades, big “cans” were the only proper way to quietly listen to the massive audio players stored in home A/V cabinets. But by 2006, portable audio devices were king, and their pocketable little white earbuds were everywhere. Then Beats by Dre came along and convinced people that big headphones were worth buying again, even for portable media players. Beats’ signature Studio headphones aren’t as easy to carry around as little earbuds, but as their growing popularity demonstrates, people haven’t seemed to mind....

Between confusing implementations and unappealing prices, the first wave of iOS game controllers had a very rough launch, nearly killing a new accessory category that had the potential to be huge for Apple. Some of the earliest iOS game controllers only fit smaller iPhones and iPod touches, others had limited buttons, and most were originally priced at $70 or more. With the exception of Mad Catz’ more affordable, device-agnostic C.T.R.L.i series of Bluetooth controllers, iOS gamepads quickly racked up mediocre reviews and wound up in discount bins....

As I mentioned in my review of a couple of wood cases, I’m not normally a case kind of guy. I’ve never quite seen the point of paying a premium for something beautifully designed and then hiding it away inside a case. However, a cycling holiday from the Netherlands to Denmark in which my iPhone would be used for both photos and video suggested that at least a temporary change of policy might be in order....