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The Best Waterproof Headphones for 2024 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Oct 20, 2024 | me.pcmag.com | Tim Gideon |Ben Moore

Pay Attention to IP RatingsLet's start here: Waterproof is a flexible term and water-resistant is even more so. To qualify as either, a product ostensibly has to go through standard testing to determine its level of protection against liquids. The resulting score is called an ingress protection (IP) rating. Our explainer on the IP rating system has more details and is a good read for those curious about the process.
The Best Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds for 2024 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Oct 20, 2024 | me.pcmag.com | Tim Gideon |Ben Moore

Do Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Block All Sound? Active noise cancellation (ANC) debuted in over-ear and on-ear headphones first but is now prevalent in wireless earphones. As the first word of the term suggests, active noise cancellation requires power, as opposed to passive noise reduction. Battery power feeds ANC circuitry that creates a live, inverse signal of the surrounding noise using microphones.
The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2024

Jun 3, 2024 | in.pcmag.com | Tim Gideon |Ben Moore

What's the Difference Between Active Noise Cancellation and Passive Noise Isolation? Plenty of headphones and earphones claim to isolate or reduce noise, but that doesn't mean they offer proper ANC. Passive noise isolation, sometimes called passive noise cancellation, is basically a fancy term for what earplugs do. Simply, when an object (such as a thick earpad with memory foam) blocks sound, it is passively (without any battery power) reducing the ambient noise you hear.
DirecTV Stream

Feb 23, 2024 | me.pcmag.com | Jordan Minor |Ben Moore

Pros Reliable streaming performance in testing Supports 20 simultaneous streams on home network Lineup includes RSNs from Comcast, Sinclair, and Spectrum Includes parental control optionsDitching your cable provider is easier than ever thanks to the growing number of video streaming services that focus on live TV, such as DirecTV Stream (formerly known as AT&T TV).
Crunchyroll

Dec 4, 2023 | me.pcmag.com | Jordan Minor |Ben Moore

Pros Expansive anime library, including Funimation dubs All tiers support HD streaming Many simulcast shows Some original series Manga and apparel store Offline downloads Free mobile games Cons Some interface clutter Few subtitle optionsAnime fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to video streaming services. Crunchyroll, one of the best-known names in the category, is one of the top places to watch Japanese animated shows and movies.
Migrants vow to succeed in UK regardless of crossing deaths - BBC Information

Nov 24, 2023 | pressnewsagency.org | Alex Bish |Ben Moore |Michael Keohan

By Alex Bish & Ben Moore & Michael KeohanBBC South East Investigations Staff3 hours in the pastFriday marks two years since at the very least 27 individuals drowned within the deadliest migrant boat sinking within the Channel in recent times, however regardless of the clear risks of making an attempt to succeed in the UK on small boats, migrants say they’re nonetheless ready to danger their lives to make the journey.
The Best VR Games for 2023

Jul 20, 2023 | me.pcmag.com | Gabriel Zamora |Ben Moore

Virtual reality (VR) isn't a new concept, but the price of admission was fairly steep when the genre took off, and the entertainment offerings were limited to glorified tech demos. Fortunately, affordable and powerful VR headsets entered the market, so developers are now creating first-party games and enhanced ports that take full advantage of the unique medium.
Sling TV

Jul 10, 2023 | me.pcmag.com | Jordan Minor |Ben Moore

Pros Good channel selection Flexible subscription options Free tier Reliable streaming performance Movie rentals Cons Prices continue to increase Limited offering of local channels and regional sports networks Confusing channel distributionA video streaming service can easily replace your cable subscription-and usually for less money.
Paramount+

Jun 28, 2023 | me.pcmag.com | Jordan Minor |Ben Moore

Pros Broad library of on-demand content across many genres Premium tier now includes Showtime Live sports coverage Supports offline downloads and 4K streaming Allows three simultaneous streams and six profiles per account Excellent closed captions options and parental control tools Cons Fewer high-quality originals than competiing services Offline downloads and 4K streaming are restricted to premium tier Only premium subscribers get local CBS broadcast channels Video streaming services are so...
Disney+

May 30, 2023 | me.pcmag.com | Jordan Minor |Ben Moore

Pros A central hub for Disney-owned content Offline downloads in premium tier 4K streaming Good performance Cons Mostly relies on existing franchises Expensive Premier Access plan Some content from Fox acquisition is split with HuluAside from its classic in-house films, Disney probably owns at least a few other entertainment properties you care about, including Marvel and Pixar.