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Stream Sapphire can stream wirelessly and losslessly to Sonos, Roon Ready and UPnP-supported devices (Image source: Victrola)

Victrola’s Stream Sapphire lossless streaming turntable with Sonos, Roon support offers best of two worlds

Victrola’s flagship wireless streaming turntable, the Stream Sapphire, first showcased at CES 2024, can now be pre-ordered for $1,300. It not only features integration with Roon, UPnP, and the Sonos’ ecosystem, but also supports l...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 06 Aug 2024 23:09

Sony WH-1000XM4 are down to $249.99 on Best Buy (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony WH-1000XM4 active noise-cancelling headphones see a big price drop

The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones have seen a hefty price cut on Best Buy. You can get a pair of these active noise-cancelling headphones for $249.99, which is a $100 discount from the regular price without any deal or sale ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Aug 2024 18:15

Apple AirPods Max in Space Gray finish (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple AirPods Max now available on Amazon for less than $400

With over 10,000 units sold in the last month, the Apple AirPods Max have remained very popular for more than three years since their release. With a launch price of $549, they are now available on Amazon for $399.99, thanks to a ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Aug 2024 09:45

Here's what the Sony WF-C510 could look like (image source: @MysteryLupin on X, edited)

Sony WF-C510: Budget earbuds leak with minimal design changes over WF-C500

A new leak has shown off Sony's upcoming WF-C510 TWS earbuds. They offer marginally better battery life and the ability to pair with two devices simultaneously.

Anil Ganti, 03 Aug 2024 15:36

Nintendo's Zelda-themed headphones have the Triforce artifact etched on the earbuds. (Image source: My Nintendo Store UK)

Nintendo's new 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' wireless earbuds come in white and green, and cost £34.99

Nintendo has unveiled its Zelda-themed wireless earbuds in new white and green colors. The earbuds claim to deliver high-quality sound with deep bass and clear treble. Unfortunately, these earbuds are currently exclusive to the UK...

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Aug 2024 22:06

A new OnePlus Buds Pro 3 render. (Source: SmartPrix)

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 tipped to launch with mildly upgraded wireless audio specs for more money

OnePlus' next flagship wireless earbuds are projected to land with a new charging case in an updated choice of colors. Now, they are also believed to be more expensive than their Buds Pro 2 forebears on their launch. Meanwhile, mo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2024 17:59

Apple's AirPods (2nd gen) are 46% off on Amazon. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Amazon discount brings AirPods (2nd gen) within arm's reach of their lowest prices ever

Apple's 2nd-generation AirPods can now be purchased for a whopping 43% discount, thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon. Although over 5-years old, the AirPods offer superb convenience and respectable audio quality, although modern f...

Sambit Saha, 31 Jul 2024 23:55

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are tipped to launch soon (image source: Max Jambor on X, edited)

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 case leaks with intriguing circular design

A new leak gives us our first look at the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. It adopts an entirely new case design compared to its last-gen counterpart.

Anil Ganti, 31 Jul 2024 21:47

Shanling M1 Plus will have a claimed battery life of 12.5 hours. (Image source: Shanling Audio Weibo)

Shanling M1 Plus high-res music player debuts for 1,298 yuan ($179), featuring 661mW output at 32Ω

Shanling has launched the M1 Plus, a high-resolution portable sound player, priced at 1,298 yuan ($179). This third-generation player features the ES9069Q DAC and dual SGM8262 operational amplifiers, delivering a power output of 6...

Anubhav Sharma, 30 Jul 2024 21:34

Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Headphones refresh will consist of two new colours. (Image source: @MysteryLupin)

Leaker reveals upcoming refreshes of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Ultra Open Earbuds

A reliable leaker has demonstrated that Bose will soon release new versions of its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Ultra Open Earbuds. While a release date remains unknown for now, all upcoming refreshes have already been pictur...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2024 18:51

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 in its reputed 'Wintergreen' colourway. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Android Headlines)

Leaker shares Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 prices following design reveal

A typically reliable leaker has lifted the lid on how much Google intends to sell the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for when the earbuds land next month. The same leaker has also revealed what they believe are the earbuds' launch colour names,...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2024 19:03

Google will offer the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in four colours (image source: Google)

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 colourways shown off in new leak

Google will offer its upcoming earbuds in four colour variants, Charcoal, Porcelain, Aloe and Hot Pink. It will keep its predecessor's design and arrive alongside the Pixel 9 series on August 8.

Anil Ganti, 26 Jul 2024 14:05

Edifier launches new headphones in the form of clips (Image source: Edifier)

Edifier Comfo Clip TWS headphones launch with long runtime and IP certification

Edifier is now offering new and completely wireless headphones. These feature a unique design and are worn over the ear instead of being inserted into the ear canal. IP certification is available.

Silvio Werner, 26 Jul 2024 13:17

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro. (Source: Phone Repair Guru via YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro found to have repair-friendly design in new teardown

Samsung's Galaxy Buds3 Pro design update has apparently backfired on the company with reports of generationally reduced build quality thus far. However, the new flagship wireless earphones' switch to an Apple AirPod-like design ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2024 18:46

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting a number of minor design changes. (Image source: Spigen)

Leak reveals Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with design changes

A leak has revealed the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 around three weeks before the completely wireless earphones are to be officially unveiled together with the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google appears to be revising t...

Hannes Brecher, 25 Jul 2024 02:42

I-O Data Soundgenic Plus audio servers deliver online music access, music streaming and backup, CD ripping, and more. (Image source: I-O Data)

I-O Data Soundgenic Plus audio servers deliver online and local music streaming, CD ripping, and more at a resonable price point

I-O Data Soundgenic Plus network audio servers deliver online music streaming, local music streaming, CD ripping, and more at a reasonable price point. The server allows music enthusiasts to archive their entire local CD collectio...

David Chien, 24 Jul 2024 07:06

Spotify HiFi was first announced by the company in February 2021 - more than 3 years ago today. (Image source: Spotify [edited])

Spotify CEO confirms "deluxe" tier with high-res audio, more control, and $18 monthly price tag is on its way

Spotify CEO talked about a "deluxe" version of Spotify today during an earnings call. The premium tier with Hi-Fi audio, which is still in the works, is expected to cost around $18 and offer features like advanced library manageme...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jul 2024 22:52

Xiaomi: New wireless earphones with an open design. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi: Open earphones with large drivers and touch control cost no more than $20

The I68 from Xiaomi are new and completely wireless earphones from Xiaomi with a particularly affordable price tag. They are earphones with large drivers and are protected against dust and water.

Silvio Werner, 23 Jul 2024 02:31

Affordable yet audiophile-worthy music player Activo P1 from Astell & Kern takes on FiiO and Sony Walkman

Astell & Kern, under its Activo brand, has just launched its most affordable portable digital audio player yet, the Activo P1. The P1 sports a 4.1 inch touchscreen and is capable of streaming from popular music services over Wi-Fi...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 22 Jul 2024 19:43

ViewSonic LX700-4K RGB debuts as home cinema with Xbox gaming features

ViewSonic touts the LX700-4K as the first ceiling-mounted home theater projector to have an RGB laser and official Designed for Xbox branding. It is backed to deliver optimal 1440p gaming at 120Hz when it is not playing movies in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2024 16:26

NTT Sonority launches the nwm ONE open-ear headphones with dual-drivers and active noise leakage suppression. (Image source: NTT Sonority)

NTT Sonority launches nwm ONE open-ear, wireless headphones with dual-drivers and active noise leakage suppression

NTT Sonority has launched the nwm ONE open-ear, wireless headphones with dual-drivers and active noise leakage suppression. The open design allows wearers to hear the surrounding environment while support for Sony 360 Reality Audi...

David Chien, 21 Jul 2024 08:31

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro pre-order customers face shipping delays amid quality control issue reports

Samsung touts the new 3 Pros as the most 'techy' iterations of the Galaxy Buds series thus far. Ironically, however, their new LED-laden design has led to problems for those who ordered them as a result of the recent Unpacked 2024...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2024 15:40

Xiaomi Buds 5 presented as lossless ANC wireless earbuds for under $100

Xiaomi touts the Buds 5 as a new source of flagship-level audio with features such as spatial audio and HiFi sound quality in an "exquisite" new design. The new Buds support the Qualcomm aptX Lossless codec as well as active noise...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2024 20:59

OnTrac: Over-ear headphones from Dyson. (Image source: Dyson)

Dyson OnTrac: New over-ear headphones come with ambient noise cancellation and 55 hours of runtime

Dyson is offering new, large headphones that come with various functions and a long battery life. Active noise suppression is on board, which is said to filter out ambient noise hundreds of thousands of times per second.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2024 03:52

The FiiO DM13 Discman has a plain design with a segmented display. (Image source: FiiO)

FiiO DM13 marks Discman comeback with Bluetooth aptX HD and desktop mode

The Discman is making a comeback with modern convenience features such as USB-C, a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth aptX HD. Thanks to a balanced 4.4 mm headphone connection, the CD player is said to generate particularly high a...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Jul 2024 02:54

Plaud adds adds Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI to Plaud Note voice recorder through Pro Plan subscription. (Image source: Plaud)

Plaud adds Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI to Plaud Note AI voice recorder through Pro Plan subscription

Plaud has added the Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI to its Plaud Note AI voice recorder through a Pro Plan subscription. Plaud Note is a credit card-sized voice recorder than automatically transcribes and summarizes meetings, lectu...

David Chien, 17 Jul 2024 04:02

Beats by Dre posted a cool animated video on its YouTube channel (Source: YouTube)

Beats x Minecraft special edition Solo 4 headphones announced for July 18, priced at $199

Beats by Dre has teamed up with Minecraft to launch special edition Solo 4 headphones on July 18. Priced at $199, they have the same specs as the standard Solo 4 - Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, 50-hour battery life, a 40mm audio d...

Anubhav Sharma, 16 Jul 2024 23:16

Dime Evo: New headphones from Skullcandy (Image source: Skullcandy)

Dime Evo: Wireless headphones come with an unusual charging case

Skullcandy is now offering new, completely wireless headphones. They come with a rather unusual charging case and can be easily attached to a clothing or key ring, for example. The headphones are waterproof.

Silvio Werner, 16 Jul 2024 21:29

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro debut with up to 20 hours of class-leading ANC

OnePlus asserts that you can "Tune out the Chaos" with a pair of its latest wireless earbuds. The Nord Buds 3 Pro support the OEM's highest level of active noise cancellation (ANC) to date and can last for up to 44 hours per charg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2024 18:06

The Moto Buds I40 ANC will have an Active call noise reduction feature (Source: Lazada)

Moto Buds I40 ANC earbuds listing reveals 40-hour battery life and a 13mm audio driver

Motorola's upcoming Moto Buds I40 ANC have been spotted on a Singaporean retail website, Lazada. The listing reveals that the wireless earbuds will weigh 3.4g each, have a 40-hour battery life (with case), Bluetooth 5.4 and a 13mm...

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2024 21:05

The HomePod mini in Midnight looks a tad darker than the Space Gray variant. (Image source: Apple)

Apple HomePod mini gets a new color but loses another

Apple's HomePod mini smart speaker is available to buy in a new color. However, rather than bringing the available color options to six, Apple has discontinued another, so there are still five colors to choose from.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jul 2024 18:25

Edifier has released the W830NB ANC headphone with Hi-Res Audio certification and 94 hour runtimes. (Image source: Edifier)

Edifier releases W830NB wireless headphones with Hi-Res audio certification, AI-powered noise reduction, and up to 94 hours of runtime

Edifier has released the W830NB wireless headphones with Hi-Res audio certification, AI-powered noise reduction, and up to 94 hours of runtime. The over-the-ear headphones feature a game mode with low 0.08 second latency, spatial ...

David Chien, 15 Jul 2024 08:12

Bluetooth multipoint pairing is now available on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (Image source: Bose)

Bluetooth connectivity upgrade lands on latest Bose wireless earbuds

Bose has added Bluetooth multipoint pairing to its latest wireless buds. That includes the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and QuietComfort Ultra Open Earbuds. These two pairs can now connect to two devices at the same time.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Jul 2024 08:51

The Pixel Buds Pro will be getting a successor after two years. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 allegedly coming in these colors

Google's August 13 launch event will not only bring new phones and smartwatches, but also a new pair of pro earbuds. The earbuds will be available in four colors at launch, one of which matches the Pixel 9.

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Jul 2024 16:42

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo appear globally. (Image source: @leijun/X)

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo: New open-ear headphones with large drivers for the global market

Xiaomi has announced the global launch of new open-ear headphones. The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo feature large drivers and up to 38.5 hours of playtime, and also support LHDC with up to 96 kHz.

Marcus Schwarten, 10 Jul 2024 19:15

Edifier wants to achieve Hi-Fi sound with planar-magnetic drivers and aptX Lossless. (Image: Edifier)

Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Hi-Fi headphones combine planar-magnetic drivers with aptX Lossless and 80h runtime

With the Stax Spirit S5, Edifier presents hi-fi headphones designed to achieve first-class sound thanks to planar magnetic drivers and Qualcomm aptX Lossless. With a battery life of 80 hours, a low-latency gaming mode, and lambski...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Jul 2024 19:05

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 have been unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked (image via Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro officially announced with real-time translation and 24-bit audio support

Samsung's newest Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now official. Both are largely identical, with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro sporting a larger battery and better audio quality.

Anil Ganti, 10 Jul 2024 15:00

Amazon gives AirPods Pro 2nd gen. earbuds its biggest discount ever just before Prime sales days. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Amazon gives Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds biggest discount ever as Prime sales days approach

Amazon has given the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds its biggest discount ever as Prime sales days approach. The AirPods Pro get a huge $80 discount off MSRP, resulting in the lowest price ever seen on Amazon of $169.

David Chien, 10 Jul 2024 03:03

Beats Pill in red finish (Image source: Apple)

Beats Pill delivers underwhelming results in first reviews

Promising an impressive 24-hour autonomy when playing music at 50% volume, the Beats Pill fails to fulfill expectations when aiming for a louder experience. Unsurprisingly, its overall bass response is very good, but more pretenti...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2024 11:37

Amazon is relauncing the Echo Spot, but with a smaller display. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon Echo Spot (2024) launches with new design, better sound and 44% launch discount

Sales of the Amazon Echo Spot were discontinued five years ago, and now Amazon is relaunching the compact smart home speaker with integrated touchscreen and Alexa voice control. For the launch, the new Echo Spot comes with a consi...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Jul 2024 10:32

JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds and touchscreen case (Image source: JBL)

JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds with a touchscreen case get a launch date and price in Japan

Available for $199.95 in the US, the innovative JBL Live Buds 3 TWS earbuds with a 1.45-inch touchscreen case and customizable true adaptive noise canceling are now headed to Japan, where the announced price is the equivalent of $...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2024 08:23

The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro will have an updated, AirPod-like stem design (Image source: Samsung Community via @chunvn8888)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro pricing reportedly leaked ahead of official launch

Ahead of the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro's official launch at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 (on July 10), Samsung's earbuds were spotted listed on a South Korean retail website alongside their pricing. As per the leak, the Buds3 Pro ...

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Jul 2024 00:23

HiBy FD5 multifunction headphone amplifier (Image source: HiBy)

HiBy FD5 multifunction headphone amplifier goes up for pre-order

Built around a quad AKM4493 DAC array and sporting a maximum output power of 1523 mW, the HiBy F5 multifunction desktop-grade heavy-duty headphone amplifier supports both USB and Bluetooth input and features independent 3.5 mm and...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2024 23:23

Apple's 3rd Generation AirPods are currently on sale for their lowest ever at Amazon. (Image: Apple via Amazon)

Deal | Apple AirPods 2nd and 3rd Generation on sale for lowest prices ever on Amazon

Two generations of Apple's AirPods are currently on sale at Amazon, matching their lowest prices recorded on the retailer. Customers can snag either gen at a 38% or 23% discount, respectively.

Sam Medley, 08 Jul 2024 20:33

1MORE Q20 TWS earbuds (Image source: 1MORE)

1MORE silently intros Q10 and Q20 budget-friendly TWS earbuds

Priced just below $25 (Q20) and $17 (Q10), 1MORE's latest two entries in the TWS earbuds market come with an excellent value factor. While the Q10 sports an ergonomic design and dynamic sound, the Q20 raises the bar with ANC sound...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2024 19:13

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are IP55 certified against dust and water ingress. (Image source: Nothing)

CMF Buds Pro 2 debuts as new Nothing earbuds with ANC, LDAC and innovative controls

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are Nothing's latest pair of earbuds. While the CMF Buds Pro 2 are another budget release for Nothing's sub-brand, it masters relatively high-end features like the LDAC codec that can transmit audio at up to 990...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2024 11:00

Two Bluetooth speakers from Xiaomi are about to be launched globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker and Bluetooth Speaker Mini with 360-degree sound and RGB effect get global launch

Xiaomi is launching two Bluetooth speakers onto the global market. The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker and the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Mini are already known in China and feature 360-degree sound, HyperOS Connect and RGB lighting, among...

Marcus Schwarten, 07 Jul 2024 03:35

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro looks like a silver version of the AirPods Pro. (Image source: Instagram)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro shown again by new hands-on photos

Numerous pictures showing the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro have leaked online, even before Samsung has managed to officially unveil the new earbuds. While the pair directly succeed the Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the G...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2024 12:26