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This is the Tech We Never Thought We’d Want 20 Years Ago

In a new shift from the last several years of research, the most commonly owned technology in households this year were screen devices…

Jul 15, 2018

This is the Tech We Never Thought We’d Want 20 Years Ago

Jul 15, 2018

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Totally Wireless Earbuds Bring the Loud to Stereo Headphone Sales

So far, 2017 has been a great year for headphones. Through July, U.S. dollar sales and average prices increased 22 percent, and 18 percent…

Sep 28, 2017

Totally Wireless Earbuds Bring the Loud to Stereo Headphone Sales

Sep 28, 2017

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HomePod is an Interesting Test for Apple

This time last year, when interest in the Amazon Echo and Google Home were at a fever pitch, many observers wondered why Apple hadn’t yet…

Jun 12, 2017

HomePod is an Interesting Test for Apple

Jun 12, 2017

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Easier Said Than Done- Voice Control Invades The CE Market

In August, Sonos announced that its line of multiroom speakers and soundbars would be compatible with Amazon’s digital voice assistant…

Oct 17, 2016

Easier Said Than Done- Voice Control Invades The CE Market

Oct 17, 2016

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A Tale of Two (Virtual) Realities

When I was college in the 90’s, my campus had a virtual reality event. A huge semi-truck full of equipment pulled up to our student union…

Jul 12, 2016

A Tale of Two (Virtual) Realities

Jul 12, 2016

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This is (almost) 40.

Today I’m 39 years old looking at exactly 39 days until my 40th birthday. I’m not afraid to admit this milestone is affecting me much more…

May 16, 2016

This is (almost) 40.

May 16, 2016

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The Connected Camera Conundrum

Two years ago, I declared summer 2013 as the “Summer of the Smartphone Camera,” and for good reason. Marketing campaigns and product…

May 9, 2016

The Connected Camera Conundrum

May 9, 2016

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Smart Speakers: About More Than Just Music

2015 was another banner year for the audio market. While sales of stereo headphones and soundbars grew 18 percent and 13 percent…

May 9, 2016

Smart Speakers: About More Than Just Music

May 9, 2016

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When Watching TV No Longer Requires A TV

Two summers ago, my daughter Eleanor and I had a spirited back and forth about her favorite show, Peppa Pig. Basically, she wanted to watch…

May 8, 2016

When Watching TV No Longer Requires A TV

May 8, 2016

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Cosmic Slop

Hearables Take Headphones Well Beyond Music

In the past, consumers had pretty simple requirements for buying headphones — the sound needed to be good, but not great. We dealt with…

Apr 27, 2016

Hearables Take Headphones Well Beyond Music

Apr 27, 2016

Ben Arnold

Ben Arnold

Consumer technology researcher, blogger, and speaker. Passionate about the convergence of technology and the culture.

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