I turned my old Android phone into an iPod Classic for $5, and I couldn't be happier

NostalgicPod promises to turn your Android phone into a modern-day iPod. I tried it out for myself, and I absolutely love it.
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Hardwood Promises High-Speed JVM Apache Parquet Processing with Zero Mandatory Dependencies

Hardwood, the project Gunnar Morling kick-started handling of Parquet files in Java, reached version 1. Its multi-threaded approach and zero mandatory external dependencies promise a simpler, more ...

The Compact Disc Is Surprisingly Having a Moment — These Are Our Favorite CD Players

The CD is having a surprising moment, with more new players hitting the market than in many years. Here are some of our favorite tested CD players.