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Tribit StormBox Lava Review: A Mediocre Bluetooth Speaker
Summary Tribit StormBox Lava offers 80W output power, which is its most compelling feature. There’s a noticeable hiss when using the speaker wirelessly. The $130 price tag isn’t worth its compromises, including the constant hiss and an outdated USB-A port. The Tribit StormBox Lava is the latest Bluetooth speaker to have enough oomph to make your neighbors hate you a…
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Amazon Spring sale is almost over — 7 last-minute Bluetooth speaker deals from $49
Now that the weather is warming up, chances are you’ll be spending more time under the sun. If you’d like to bring your favorite tunes outdoors — whether it’s to your backyard or to the park — you’ll need a Bluetooth speaker. As part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, many of the best Bluetooth speakers we’ve tested are now…
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I just turned my wired audio headphones into Bluetooth cans with this DAC — and the sound quality is shockingly good
As much as the best wireless headphones sound really good, they’re never able to stand up to the sonic might of a pair of excellent wired headphones. Be that to budget restrictions, space constraints — even when wired, Bluetooth headphones generally don’t sound as good as the best wired audiophile headphones. So it’s long been a quest of mine to…
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Undocumented commands found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices
Update 3/9/25: After receiving concerns about the use of the term ‘backdoor’ to refer to these undocumented commands, we have updated our title and story. Our original story can be found here. The ubiquitous ESP32 microchip made by Chinese manufacturer Espressif and used by over 1 billion units as of 2023 contains undocumented commands that could be leveraged for attacks. The…
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Undocumented “backdoor” found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices
The ubiquitous ESP32 microchip made by Chinese manufacturer Espressif and used by over 1 billion units as of 2023 contains an undocumented “backdoor” that could be leveraged for attacks. The undocumented commands allow spoofing of trusted devices, unauthorized data access, pivoting to other devices on the network, and potentially establishing long-term persistence. This was discovered by Spanish researchers Miguel Tarascó…
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Tile Mate Is a Bluetooth Tracker for Android Phones, and It’s Currently at Its Lowest Price
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Product image courtesy of Amazon. The Apple community has been finding their lost keys since 2021 with the AirTag, but Tile has been helping both Android and Apple users locate their missing devices since 2013. Over a decade later,…
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Best Bluetooth Trackers to Keep Track of Your Valuables
We all have things that we take good care of and cannot afford to lose. However, to err is human and you may sometimes end up misplacing things of important value to you. That’s where Bluetooth trackers come to the rescue. Bluetooth trackers can help you track your lost items from your Android and iOS devices. So, here are some…
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The Best Bluetooth Audio Receivers of 2025
With devices like phones and tablets eschewing wired connections for Bluetooth alternatives, connecting modern devices to older equipment can be difficult. Bluetooth audio receivers add wireless connectivity to any stereo or audio device, and these are some of the best. UPDATE: 01/15/2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and updated the best budget Bluetooth audio receiver. Go check it out! Audioengine B1…
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Twelve South’s travel-friendly Bluetooth dongle is on sale for its best price yet
The Twelve South AirFly SE is one of those gadgets that can make long flights go by just a little faster, allowing you to eschew the shoddy pair of complimentary earbuds you get with most airlines in favor of your own set of Bluetooth cans. And right now, it’s on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $29.99 ($5 off),…
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AirTags vs. Tile vs. Chipolo: the best Bluetooth trackers for 2025
Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago. For us, there are Bluetooth trackers. Bluetooth trackers…
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