After trying these boomless headphones in the office, I'm feeling hopeful for the future of work tech

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The most consequential YouTube video of Jon Prosser's career opens on Prosser himself, in a black hoodie and transparent glasses. The backdrop is familiar to viewers of his tech news channel, Front Page Tech, with warm, hanging lights and a bright white "fpt" logo behind him. Prosser stares meaningfully into the camera, and kicks the video off with just one line of introduction: "I have seen some things." The video debuted on January 17th, 2025, with the title "Here's your very first look at iOS 19." For six and a half minutes, Prosser describes an unreleased version of Apple's iPhone software, not set to be publicly revealed for another s … Read the full story at The Verge.

Alienware has announced a new budget-friendlier QD-OLED monitor, the AW2726DM. As some of the numbers in the convoluted product name hint, it's a 27-inch QHD panel, with 2560 x 1440 resolution, HDR support, and a high refresh rate of 240Hz. But what really makes it special is its comparatively low price of $349.99. High-refresh OLED monitors are great for gaming but also nice for everyday use, thanks to their strong contrast, vibrant colors, and their ability to smoothly display motion across your desktop. The AW2726DM makes the whole formula more approachable, as fancier gaming OLEDs typically run $500 to $900 or higher (and that's not cou … Read the full story at The Verge.

The JBL Live 780NC are a home run for midrange headphones, offering premium features in a sub-$300 package.