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Earbuds with solid-state audio drivers are about to go mainstream
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Most earbuds have regular dynamic drivers, but solid-state audio drivers that use silicon are about to gain momentum.
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Nothing's $29 CMF Buds have no right being this good
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Nothing makes a lot of earbuds, but the entry-level CMF Buds are among its best.
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30TB HAMR hard drives are now a reality, and I'm excited
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Seagate is now making 30TB hard drives, and it's using an innovative laser-based HAMR tech to achieve greater density.
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Five years later, the Kindle Oasis is still the best e-reader I've used — and that's a problem
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired After a half-decade of use, my Kindle Oasis is starting to show its age. But it is still the best e-reader around, and it's annoying that Amazon isn't going to make a new one.
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I switched back to the Pixel 8 Pro, and I couldn't be happier
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I used over 30 phones in 2024, but the Pixel 8 Pro continues to be the best choice for my own use — and that's down to the software.
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Roon has transformed how I listen to music
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Roon is the best music player I have ever used, and if you have a large music library, you should consider giving it a try.
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Google needs to make a budget Pixel phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Google needs to make a sub-$350 Pixel phone to challenge Samsung and Xiaomi. There's only one problem — it doesn't want to do that.
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I used the Pixel 7a extensively — here's what I want to see in the Pixel 8a
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The Pixel 7a is the best mid-range phone you can buy today, and with the Pixel 8a set to launch soon, here's what I want to see in the device.
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