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Motorola's Moto Buds 2 family of earbuds is about to get bigger. A leak has revealed a new “Ultra” model is on the way, although there are no details about their specs, features, and price.

The Apple iPod and iPod Mini get a new lease on life with the Sprout Pi mainboard. With a larger battery, a USB-C port, Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth and streaming features, this upgrade kit equips an iPod with modern capabilities.

AI voices are learning to act, and apparently, they have quite a dramatic range. Fish Audio's new Drama 3 lets creators direct synthetic voices using everyday language, from quiet whispers to full-blown tantrums, even changing emotions halfway through a sentence. Apparently, even robots need a little drama.

Beats has partnered with The Pokémon Company to launch a special edition of the Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker. Adorned with Pikachu and Mimikyu, the special edition speaker comes in a custom retail box and will be released on October 15 in the US, China, and the UK.

True wireless earbuds don't necessarily have to end up as electronic waste when their batteries reach the end of their lifespan. Fairphone demonstrates this with the Fairbuds 2, whose batteries can be easily replaced. The earbuds also offer active noise cancellation and support for Sony LDAC.

After several wireless earbuds, Nothing sub-brand CMF is venturing into the fiercely competitive speaker market. With a colorful milk carton design, 18 hours of battery life and a waterproof housing at prices starting at $59, the CMF Speaker S & M promise strong value for money.

More than two years after releasing the ULT Field 1 wireless portable speaker, Sony has announced a color refresh for it. Originally available in four colors, the speaker now comes in a new Blue colorway in China and the US.

The latest music player from Fosi Audio was clearly inspired by the Apple iPod Nano. With a "Click Wheel", a metal housing, Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm headphone jack in a body weighing just 75 grams, the music player offers an interesting set of features.

Apple has finally replaced the HomePod mini with a new version. Available globally, the HomePod mini 2 surpasses the original HomePod mini in several areas, not least with four-way speaker linking and Sound Glow support.

You see it on the collars of just about every YouTuber: a small wireless microphone, often from the market leader. Competitor Insta360 is taking a different approach with its customizable front logo. Now Elgato is entering the market as a third player, offering a small clip-on mic that can even be inserted into a handheld microphone-style grip for interviews, extending its battery life in the process.

A recent teaser video shared by Beats by Dre appears to confirm what has already been rumored - a collaboration between Apple and Pokemon, resulting in a Pokemon-themed Beats Pill bluetooth speaker.

The TDM Neo hybrid headphones transform into 10W Bluetooth speakers with a simple twist, switching between private listening and speaker playback using dedicated drivers. With multi-mic ENC during calls, fast charging, and up to 16 hours of battery life in speaker mode, the 2-in-1 audio device is now available for $249.99.

Sidechain ducking. Stem export. Parameter automation. Someone at 1010music has clearly been reading the customers' wish lists, the latest version of its software shows.

With mechanical buttons for controlling music playback and a versatile 3.95-inch display, Divoom Astrotoo is probably one of the most unusual desktop speakers on the market. Paired with a smartphone app, the display is designed to offer many useful features.

JBL has brought its Cove Wi-Fi speaker system to the UK. The three speakers group, pair and tune themselves through the JBL One app in much the same way as Sonos, ranging from 110W to 200W, with Dolby Atmos Music on the P1 and X1, a 14-hour battery on the P1 and rear-channel support for JBL Bar MK2 soundbars.

The iFi Up Play and Up Play Max USB-C Bluetooth transmitters add Hi-Res Audio LDAC codec support to game consoles, laptops, and phones. They also add support for Bluetooth headphones and speakers that support the aptX, aptX HD, and aptX adaptive codecs (Max adds aptX Lossless and Auracast).

Casio is marking the launch of its new G-Shock Mudman GDG-B100 with an underground rave in a Welsh slate mine, where Roni Size will perform a set incorporating vibrations captured from the surrounding rock.

Sony has unveiled the ECM-AX10, a compact USB-C microphone with four microphones that enables ambisonic, binaural, and stereo audio recordings on smartphones at up to 48 kHz/32-bit float. Designed for content creators, the dongle works with Sony’s Spatial Audio Video Tool app and supports formats including Eclipsa Audio and Sony 360 Reality Audio for immersive recordings.

The Sony WF‑1000XM6 earbuds have dropped to their lowest price on Amazon following a 22% discount, making them one of the best ANC deals available. The top‑rated XM6s deliver class‑leading active noise cancellation powered by eight microphones and a bone conduction sensor.

The Sony WH‑1000XM5 headphones have dropped to their lowest price on Amazon again thanks to a huge 50.5% discount, making them one of the best ANC deals available. The top‑rated XM5s deliver class‑leading active noise cancellation powered by an 8‑microphone system.

Bose and Amazon have discounted the first generation QuietComfort Headphones released in 2023. The headphones, which are praised for their comfort and noise cancellation, can be purchased for less than they cost at launch.

Sapphire is marking its 25th anniversary with a high-end gaming hardware giveaway headlined by a Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT PhantomLink Edition and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The prize bundle also includes an X870E motherboard, gaming headset and Sapphire merchandise.

Google is rolling out a major software update for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. The new firmware introduces smarter noise cancellation, tap-to-start translations, Gemini voice commands and automatic playback pausing when users fall asleep, among other features.

JBL has brought six PartyBox speakers to India, led by the ₹99,999 PartyBox 720 with 800W RMS output, which first went on sale globally in September 2025. The range also includes the ₹64,999 PartyBox 330, the ₹46,999 PartyBox 130 and AI Plus karaoke models priced at ₹39,999 and ₹44,999.

Transparent retro design paired with modern features is intended to set the Relax Pixel Tunes CD player apart from the competition. One version even glows in the dark. With a built-in battery, USB-C port, Bluetooth and stereo speakers, the CD player promises modern convenience.

When it comes to sound, the Poco F9 Ultra really delivers: Bose tuning, two speakers, and an additional subwoofer provide surprisingly powerful sound. The smartphone is also well-equipped for wireless audio, with numerous Bluetooth codecs, LE Audio, and Auracast. However, there are a few limitations.

Sudo shows what the Apple iPod Classic could look like if Apple hadn't discontinued the music player lineup. With a touchscreen, streaming features, and USB-C, Sudo offers more modern features, though the device falls short of the iPod Classic in some areas.

The Ugreen ClipBuds Pro 2 have been launched as new open earbuds with LDAC support, up to 46 hours of battery life, and an all-day comfort design. These clip-on buds have a promotional launch price of $79.99, making them more affordable than the Anker AeroClip 2.

Audionaut's latest agent-editing tools allow MCP-compatible AI agents to alter an open multitrack audio project, with each edit arriving as a single undo step while newer human edits take priority. The free open-source editor can also separate audio locally into drums, bass, vocals and other stems.

Speaker quality is especially important for tablets. A high-quality speaker system with clear stereo sound is essential not only for music playback but also for streaming and video calls. Our lab measurements from the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 review, conducted using pink noise, show precisely where the audio system’s strengths and weaknesses lie.

Logitech has introduced the Zone Vibe Pro and Zone Vibe Pro for Business over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancellation, AI-powered voice isolation during calls in a boom-less design, and compatibility with Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom.

The Neurable One ANC headphones combine wireless audio with built-in 12-channel EEG brain monitoring, enabling users to track focus, cognitive load, calmness, and other mental metrics without gel-based sensors. They bring brain-computer interface technology to consumers for brain state tracking and experimentation.

Sony has released new updates for two of its latest over-ear wireless headphones. Rolling out globally, the updates are said to improve the overall user experience on WH-1000XM4C and WH-CH730N.

The Technics EAH-A1000 headphones feature LDAC Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking, magnetic fluid drivers, and adaptive 8-mic ANC. Designed for audiophiles, they aim to reproduce music as intended by artists with minimal coloration.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on open-ear earbuds, alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 series, following earlier leaks of the design. They use a TwinBoost Speaker system on Qualcomm's Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, and are rated for up to 9.5 hours of playback.

Reports of popping and crackling sounds coming from the speakers of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are mounting. Particularly mysterious: The noises apparently occur even when scrolling or changing the display brightness. While users have a theory, the exact cause remains unclear.

Splitting a song into its individual instrument, vocal, and other audio tracks—for example, to create a backing track for a favorite song—usually requires expensive AI software. Not so with the surprisingly polished StemKit on GitHub, which is released under the MIT license. Here's how it works.

Fairphone will unveil the Fairbuds 2 on October 14, featuring seven replaceable components and upgraded LDAC audio support. The earbuds are expected to launch in Europe for €119, with a US release at $119 planned for a later date.

After several earbuds and wireless headphones, Bose has decided to launch a pair of wired earphones. Featuring a USB-C connector, the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds have active noise cancellation and an IPX4 rating.

Marshall is adding another member to its still relatively new Bromley line of party speakers. Following the larger Bromley 750 and the somewhat more compact Bromley 450, the Bromley 150 is now joining the lineup as the most portable, most compact and smallest model in the family. So, what does it have to offer?

With the Headphone (1) Pro, Nothing is launching new premium over-ear headphones featuring an unusual driver configuration, adaptive ANC and up to 68 hours of battery life. In the US, the headphones cost $399.

Sennheiser has refreshed its Momentum 5 over-the-ear headphones just a few months after they were released. The ANC headphones with a replaceable battery can now be purchased in two new colors, thus providing buyers with more options to choose from.

The EarFun Air Pro 5 wireless earbuds feature LDAC Hi-Res Audio using 11 mm dynamic drivers, 6-mic call NC, and Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio and Auracast support. Priced at $89.99, they offer up to 54 hours of runtime, IP55-rated dust and water resistance, and a low-latency mode.

Bose’s limited-edition Thom Browne QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) pair cashmere cushioning and signature striped detailing with the standard model’s unchanged audio, noise cancellation and 30-hour battery life. Carrying a hefty price tag, the fashion-focused headphones are available for preorder ahead of September 28 shipping.

Antares has rebuilt its flagship pitch-correction engine from scratch. AutoTune Advanced adds vibrato-aware tuning and sub-1-ms live processing – because perfectly tuned vocals are not much use if the singer suddenly sounds like a spreadsheet.