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Headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC) identify sound waves associated with noise and electronically generate an inverse sound wave that cancels it it out. Here’s what we mean: A sound wave is similar to the ripples in a pond. Toss a pebble in the pond and then introduce ripples of the opposite pattern and you’ll smooth the pond’s surface. Active noise cancellation (ANC) works in a similar manner. Microphones mounted on the headphone analyze ambient sound waves and then produce ...

How the ROG Phone 5s crazy controls turbocharge mobile games ROG Phones continue to push the boundaries of mobile gaming. Credit: Adam Patrick Murray/IDG The next gaming phone from Asus has landed—and it continues to push the boundaries of mobile gaming. This year there are three versions of the ROG Phone 5: the standard ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5 Pro, and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. The most expensive ‘Ultimate’ version is crammed to the gills with the highest-end specs including a...

Lawmakers launch new effort at tightening background checks on gun sales Search By Jalen Wade WASHINGTON (March 4, 2021)—Amidst a surge in firearms sales, lawmakers in the Senate and House have introduced legislation expanding background checks for all gun purchases. "Background checks are simple, easy, and they save lives. Thats why more than 90 percent of Americans support our legislation to make sure no guns are sold in this country without a background check," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connect...

Show More The Razer Kiyo Pro webcam is impressive. While the specs—1080p, 60fps—don’t look like anything on paper, the combination of software and hardware equal a device that I have no problem recommending—despite its high price. At $200 you might wonder how much better it could be compared to more budget-friendly and classic options like the Logitech C920, so let me tell you: Under most circumstances—whether you are hosting a Zoom session or streaming video games to the world—the...

Here's how to install an M.2 or SATA SSD in your desktop. We walk through every step and include details to consider. We also remind you to read the manual—you'll need to for a couple of important steps.

Minnesota QB Cousins Could Be Traded To SF After the big deal that sent Detroits Matt Stafford to Los Angeles for Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins entered the rumor mill to be traded next. I think Kirk makes too much money and that is why the Minnesota Vikings are where they were this past year and will be even worse in 2021. They are paying Kirk Cousins a lot of money and I dont think the Vikings are any closer to making it to the Super Bowl. The Vikings had to give up a lot of big names on defense th...

How to Build Your Own High-Performance Portable SSD This one has RGB for maximum flair! Credit: Adam Patrick Murray/IDG If you’ve been eyeing one of the big-name high-performance portable SSDs but don’t want to pay the high prices—just build your own. Yes, you can skip those big-brand prices by building your own portable SSD using off-the-shelf parts, getting the same performance and typically a lower price, too. Adam Patrick Murray/IDG What type of SSD should you pick? You’l...

Picked by Techconnects Editors Cloud gaming may be having its moment in the spotlight, with everyone stuck at home and unable to snag next-gen gaming hardware, but Google is nonetheless pulling back on its ambitious Stadia cloud gaming endeavor. The service itself remains intact, but on Monday, Google announced that the company will disband its internal game studios to focus on Stadia’s underlying tech platform. “In 2021, we’re expanding our efforts to help game developers and publishers...

PC World New Zealand Intel or AMD Ryzen: ​Which CPU is best? Which processor is better in 2021? Can the AMD Threadripper compete with Intels Core i9? Which should you buy? Credit: Photo 169531891 © Petrsvoboda91 | Dreamstime.com AMD has been unafraid to push back against the long-standing dominance of Intel in the CPU arena by talking up both the value-per-dollar and high-end performance delivered by their latest Ryzen hardware. In late 2020, AMD debuted the fourth-generation of R...

PC World New Zealand Best of CES 2021: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware CES 2021 was virtual, but the parade of PC hardware went on. Credit: Razer CES 2021 was virtual, but the parade of PC hardware went on regardless. Big names AMD, Intel, and Nvidia all made splashy announcements, and PC manufacturers followed in their wake with new products, many coming soon. No time to sift through all our CES coverage? No problem! Read on for our Best of CES picks—the most intrig...