Philips Fidelio X3 Headphones Review

The Philips Fidelio X3 are open-back headphones designed for neutral listening. They're well-built and comfortable, and their open-back design helps create an open and speaker-like soundstage. They have a neutral and balanced sound profile, but their treble response is a bit uneven, and they're lacking a touch of low-bass. Like most open-back headphones, they aren't…

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Researcher Discloses Critical RCE Flaws In Cisco Security Manager

Cisco has published multiple security advisories concerning critical flaws in Cisco Security Manager (CSM) a week after the networking equipment maker quietly released patches with version 4.22 of the platform. The development comes after Code White researcher Florian Hauser (frycos) yesterday publicly disclosed proof-of-concept (PoC) code for as many as 12 security vulnerabilities affecting the…

Vizio Elevate Soundbar Review

The Vizio Elevate soundbar is a 5.1.4 setup with a unique design. The sides of the bar automatically rotate when you watch Dolby Atmos or DTS:X content, which can help create a wide soundstage for an immersive listening experience. Thanks to its dedicated satellite speakers, it has a good surrounds performance, too. While its bass-heavy…