Chris Welch
Tech reporter (now Bloomberg; ex‑The Verge) covering audio, TVs, smart glasses, and broader gadget ecosystems.
Oasis Documentary Hits IMAX Sept 11, Streams on Disney+
🚨🎸Oasis documentary coming Sept. 11 in IMAX and theaters. Streaming on Disney+ later this year. Cannot wait to experience Live ‘25 again. Should make for great home theater demo material.
Rare $14K 512GB Mac Studio Available—Will Vanish Fast
B&H currently has a $14,000 SKU of the Mac Studio in stock. It’s the discontinued model with 512GB of RAM. Bet it’s gone by closing time.
Bose Launches Lifestyle Ultra Line, Embraces AirPlay over Its Own App
Bose has announced the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker ($299), Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar ($1,099) and Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer ($899). Coming May 15th. The new products directly compete with Sonos, though Bose isn't making you use its own app/platform for multi-room audio: it's favoring...
Dell XPS 16 Marks Impressive Return to Form
I reviewed Dell's latest XPS 16, an impressive return to form for the brand. It's sleek, surprisingly lightweight, and I'm a fan of that tandem OLED screen. Dell also addressed aspects of the keyboard and trackpad on prior laptops that...
Google Pixel Team Reverses Stance, Adds Touch‑Up Tools
Wasn’t the Google Pixel camera team once inherently opposed to physical appearance “touch-up” features? https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/photos/new-touch-up-tools-google-photos/
Samsung's Crazy Buds Cases Spark Weird Accessory Craze
Samsung just released some truly absurd cases for the Galaxy Buds 4 / Pro 4 and I'm extremely here for it. More weird accessories please, Big Tech.
Speculating Apple’s Next Device: IPod Photo or Touch
@gruber iPod Photo? iPod touch? (I don’t think it’ll be called iPhone Fold either, fwiw)
Amazon Debuts First Art‑Style TV for Design‑Focused Homes
Amazon is about to ship its first art-style TV, the latest entrant in a flourishing category for people who care more about style than picture quality — and refuse to put a boring black rectangle on their wall. I spoke with...
Replacing Nikon Z6III Battery Door Requires Full Back Removal
Kinda wild that to replace this battery door on my Nikon Z6III (see the torn leatherette), I have to remove the entire back panel of the camera. 🥴 Got the right part from Alibaba. Would you DIY this or have...
AirPods Max 2: Incremental Upgrades, Familiar Flaws Remain
Apple's AirPods Max 2 headphones are better than the company's original pair, but are far too familiar considering how long it's been. Better noise cancellation. Slightly improved sound. Same old downsides. Here's my Bloomberg review (free-to-read gift link): https://tinyurl.com/2mkm3ehp
Android XR Gets Tweaks, Still Trails visionOS Reality
Some nice quality-of-life Android XR updates here, though they exemplify how Google and Samsung are still playing catchup with visionOS. https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-xr-immersive-features-update-april-2026/ But I must say, the idea of anyone using a Galaxy XR in a coffee shop (as shown below) is...
Sonos Trims Marketing Team as New CMO Launches Hardware
Sonos laid off numerous employees on its marketing team today, part of a restructuring under new CMO Colleen DeCourcy. The company launched its first new consumer hardware products in over a year just yesterday. Full story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-01/sonos-makes-marketing-cuts-as-new-cmo-reshapes-division
Scored a Brand‑new Lens Cheap on Woot
Wow. Short-lived absolute steal on Woot earlier tonight. Lens was new, not used or refurbished.
M4 Max Mac Studio Outshines Mac Pro for Years
Feeling good about buying a Mac Studio last week. M4 Max, 4TB/64GB. It’s the only desktop I’ll need for years to come. Mac Pro just doesn’t make much sense anymore. (Yes I know an M5 Studio is coming. Who cares. All...
Sonos Play: Safe Yet Best Portable Speaker Yet
Here’s my review of the Sonos Play. The company might have played it safe with its first new consumer hardware in over a year, but this is the portable Sonos speaker I’d recommend to most people. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-26/sonos-play-review-new-portable-speaker-shows-the-company-is-back-on-track