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The Sonos Play portable wireless speaker will be released on March 31.

Sonos Play arrives as a cheaper and smaller Move 2 with a replaceable battery

Sonos has unveiled the Play as its new portable wireless speaker. The new speaker boasts all-day battery life, voice controls, and an IP67 dust and water resistance rating.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Mar 2026 16:28

IKEA’s new orange Möjlighet Headset/tablet stand

IKEA launches new brightly colored desktop accessory

The IKEA Möjlighet Headset/tablet stand is now available in Europe in a new bright orange colorway. This popular accessory is designed to hold a tablet or smartphone alongside a pair of over-ear headphones. It has a curved steel frame and is relatively lightweight, making it easy to move around your home.

Polly Allcock, 09 Mar 2026 20:58

The Retro Cube 2 Speaker - N Edition has support for wireless charging.

8BitDo expands availability for its Retro Cube 2 Speaker - N Edition

Following its launch in late 2025, the 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 Speaker - N Edition was previously exclusive to 8BitDo's own website. Now, buyers can choose to purchase the speaker from Amazon.

Habeeb Onawole, 08 Mar 2026 23:20

The Artpical Mondrian USB-C DAC supports lossless DSD, PCM, and MSQ music streams.

Colorful Artpical Mondrian USB-C DAC now available in Japan

The Artpical Mondrian USB‑C DAC delivers high‑resolution audio, with support for up to 32‑bit, 768 kHz PCM, DSD512, and MQA lossless music streams, and a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack. Its CNC‑machined aluminum body echoes Piet Mondrian’s iconic geometric abstract paintings.

David Chien, 07 Mar 2026 22:08

Final Fantasy XIV in-game band The Primals coming to Download Festival 2026

The Primals will bring together gaming and live music at Download Festival 2026

This year's edition of the popular Donington Park metal festival Download will host a special event that combines gaming and live music thanks to Final Fantasy 14 Online's in-game band, The Primals. The show, which is the band's first such event outside Asia, will take place on the Dogtooth Stage on June 12.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2026 20:18

The Go 5 costs around $58 in China. Pictured: a promotional picture showing the ambient lights of the wireless speaker.

JBL Go 5: New portable speaker launches with up to 10 hours runtime and lossless audio

The JBL Go 5 is now official in China, and compared to the last-gen model, the new portable speaker brings a range of improvements. It has better waterproofing, upgraded wireless connectivity, improved battery life, and lossless audio support.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Mar 2026 17:12

The Nothing Headphone (a) is now official

Nothing Headphone (a): Affordable headphones officially announced with ANC and up to 135 hours of playback

Nothing has officially unveiled the Headphone (a), an affordable variant of its Headphone (1). It keeps core features, such as ANC, transparency mode, and IP52 water/dust resistance.

Anil Ganti, 05 Mar 2026 12:15

IKEA’s Kallsup Portable Bluetooth speaker

New IKEA portable Bluetooth speaker arrives early

IKEA has released the new Kallsup Portable Bluetooth speaker in countries across North America and Europe, ahead of its scheduled launch. This device has a rechargeable battery and supports a multi-speaker set-up. Plus, it is relatively compact, and customers are offered a choice of three colors.

Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2026 22:41

New leak reveals pricing and pre-order date for upcoming Sonos Play and Era 100 SL speakers

Sonos is preparing to launch two new speakers at the end of this month, and it seems like their price has already leaked.

Abdul Haddi, 03 Mar 2026 13:32

Old is new when in comes to radio frequencies

New public GMRS and FRS frequencies may be on the way

Recent FCC frequency reclassifications could be the first steps in expanding publicly available GMRS and FRS allocations. While it's not set in stone, many operators see this as a move that would have a net positive effect on public radio operations.

Stephen Pereyra, 02 Mar 2026 18:44

The Moto Buds 2 (pictured) and Moto Buds 2 Plus will be released in a few weeks.

Motorola's Moto Buds 2 and Moto Buds 2 Plus arrive with adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and over 40 hours of battery life

Motorola has unveiled two new pair of earbuds at MWC 2026. The Moto Buds 2 and the more premium Moto Buds 2 Plus have active noise cancellation, hi-res wireless audio support, and AI features. They also have a total battery life of over 40 hours.

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Mar 2026 15:16

The Sonos Play will sit in between the Move 2 and Roam 2 portable Bluetooth speakers.

Sonos' first speaker of 2026 is for those who want a smaller Move 2

A listing for a new Sonos speaker called the Play, has been spotted on Best Buy Canada. With a design similar to that of the Sonos Move 2, the Sonos Play is smaller but has a higher ingress protection and identical battery life.

Habeeb Onawole, 02 Mar 2026 12:52

The TCL CrystalClip open-ear earbuds arrive as a Swarovski-crystal special-edition model as well as a standard one.

TCL unveils CrystalClip open-ear earbuds adorned with Swarovski crystals

The TCL CrystalClip earbuds have debuted with Swarovski‑crystal and standard models, pairing an open‑ear clip design with dual‑magnetic drivers, 3D Spatial Audio, and up to 36 hours of use. The Swarovski edition adds a detachable crystal‑studded rose accessory that can be worn separately.

David Chien, 02 Mar 2026 09:50

Anker’s new soundcore Boom Go 3i portable speaker

Anker debuts two new soundcore devices in Europe

The soundcore Space 2 over-ear headphones and the soundcore Boom Go 3i, a portable Bluetooth speaker, are on show at MWC 2026. The new headphones from the Anker sub-brand are expected to launch in the coming weeks, while the speaker is already available in Europe and North America.

Polly Allcock, 02 Mar 2026 08:00

The Sony WH-CH720N are the company's lightest noise cancelling headphones and offer powerful bass.

Deal | Amazon offers Sony WH-CH720N noise-cancelling headphones with DSEE and 360 Reality Audio at bargain price

The Sony WH-CH720N headphones for music lovers who enjoy powerful bass are on sale at Amazon at 46% off their MSRP. They are the company's lightest noise cancelling model, offering 360 Reality Audio spatial sound and DSEE technology to restore compressed music to higher fidelity.

David Chien, 02 Mar 2026 06:42

The Nakamichi Elite Pro P800JP headphones utilize planar magnetic drivers tuned for a flat, smooth response.

Signeo Design International launches Nakamichi Elite Pro P800JP open-back planar headphones

Nakamichi’s Elite Pro P800JP revives the brand’s hi‑fi heritage with open‑back planar headphones built around 80 mm drivers and premium aluminum construction. A balanced 4.4 mm cable, three‑core shielding, and wide frequency response promise a flat and smooth sound for enjoying hi-fi music.

David Chien, 02 Mar 2026 03:24

The Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen), shown in Petal Pink and Blue Dusk, is on sale at Amazon.

Deal | Amazon offers Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) in five colors at a discounted price

The Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) in five colors is on sale at Amazon at 23% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for its size, with water-, drop-, shock-, and rust-resistance.

David Chien, 01 Mar 2026 09:13

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro now available with adaptive ANC, audio sharing, but reduced battery life

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro are now available to buy with minimal upgrades over the Redmi Buds 6 Pro. However, they also come with a reduction in battery life when compared to the previous generation.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2026 15:30

The Astell & Kern PD20 DAP can customize audio reproduction for each user thanks to a built-in hearing test.

Astell & Kern unveils PD20 portable digital audio player with built-in hearing test for personalized high-resolution music playback

Astell & Kern has unveiled the quad-DAC PD20 digital audio player for high-resolution music enthusiasts, supporting both balanced and unbalanced headphones along with DSD512 and PCM 768 kHz lossless streams. Its standout feature is a built-in hearing test, enabling optimized sound for every user.

David Chien, 28 Feb 2026 07:01

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 get a global version, but they are missing key features from the Chinese version

Two months after their debut in China, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are now available in several markets across the globe. However, while the global version of the premium earbuds look like the Chinese version, they are not the same in terms of features.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2026 00:11

The iFi Audio Go Link 2 DAC brings lossless high-resolution music playback to smartphones and laptops.

iFi Audio launches Go Link 2 USB-C DAC supporting DSD256 and PCM 384 kHz high-resolution music streams with a 10Hz to 80kHz frequency response

iFi Audio has launched the Go Link 2, its latest petite USB-C digital audio converter. The DAC allows smartphone and laptop owners to enjoy lossless DSD256 and PCM 384 kHz audio streams from online music services such as Tidal.

David Chien, 27 Feb 2026 22:21

The Bose QuietComfort ANC headphones in Sandstone are on sale at Amazon.

Deal | Amazon offers Bose QuietComfort headphones with top-notch noise cancellation at a bargain price

The Bose QuietComfort over-ear headphones in select colors are on sale at Amazon at 43% off the MSRP. They come with highly effective active noise cancellation technology that can strongly suppress background noise when walking on city streets or riding in airplanes and trains.

David Chien, 27 Feb 2026 21:40

Marathon's initial reception has been mostly positive

Marathon gets off to a hot start with over 100,000 concurrent players

Marathon’s free-to-play server slam test is now live and is being well received by the community. It has a six-digit player count on PC alone, and that figure may be just as high on consoles.

Anil Ganti, 27 Feb 2026 01:58

Close up of Nothing Headphone (a) in yellow.

Nothing teases Headphone (a) in yellow, launch confirmed alongside Phone (4a)

Nothing has confirmed that it will launch the Headphone (a) alongside the Phone (4a) series. The new headphones are going to be budget alternatives to the Headphone (1) that launched in July last year.

Vineet Washington, 26 Feb 2026 19:13

The Galaxy Buds 4 have been redesigned to be more comfortable.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds 4 with revamped design, Bluetooth 6.1, and an ultra high quality mode

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Buds 4 pair of earbuds as a follow up to the 2024 Galaxy Buds 3. The new pair of earbuds have been redesigned and come with improved features.

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Feb 2026 19:00

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro is already available in some countries.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Pro receives surprise early international releases with launch discounts confirmed

Xiaomi has teased that the Redmi Buds 8 Pro will not be officially available until later this week. Silently, the company has already started selling its new earbuds in Southeast Asia. Retailers have confirmed European pricing, too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2026 23:51

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro in one of its three global launch colours.

Xiaomi launching Redmi Buds 8 Pro wireless earbuds globally

Xiaomi has confirmed the global launch date of its new Redmi Buds 8 Pro wireless earbuds. At the same time, the company has confirmed specifications and global colour options too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2026 17:24

The HiBy W4 portable headphone amp supports balanced headphones and comes with a 1,500 mAh battery.

Colorful HiBy W4 portable headphone amplifier delivers high-resolution music playback to balanced and wireless headphones

The HiBy W4 portable headphone amplifier delivers high-resolution music playback using the LDAC and aptX Adaptive/HD/Lossless codecs with Bluetooth headphones or using the DSD512 and PCM 768 kHz codecs with 4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm unbalanced headphones.

David Chien, 23 Feb 2026 01:13

The Galaxy Buds4 Pro in its white finish.

New leaks confirm Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro pricing

US pricing information for Samsung's Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds has leaked online. Simultaneously, the same earbuds have started appearing at other retailers, with one Italy retailer confirming the price of the Galaxy Buds4 Pro in the Eurozone too.

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2026 19:25

The Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC earbuds weigh only 4 g (0.14 oz.) each.

Audio-Technica unveils petite ATH-SQ1TW2NC ANC earbuds

The Audio‑Technica ATH‑SQ1TW2NC earbuds feature a square design, noise cancellation, and 64-step volume adjustment for enjoying ASMRs. They offer six hours of playback, water resistance, and playback of soothing nature sounds via the companion app.

David Chien, 20 Feb 2026 09:44

Alleged dummy units of Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (left) and Galaxy Buds 4 (right).

Galaxy Buds 4 dummy units confirm design ahead of official launch

The Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro have been in the news for a while and now, a week ahead of their launch, dummy units have surfaced online. These pretty much confirm the design and color options, and are in line with previously leaked images.

Vineet Washington, 19 Feb 2026 20:41

The Buds 8 Active are expected to launch in the EU at €19.99. Pictured: a promo picture of the Buds 7S.

Leak details affordable Redmi wireless earbuds with 37-hour battery life ahead of global launch

A new Redmi Buds 8 Active leak has emerged, and it has shared pretty much all the core details of the wireless earbuds. These affordable buds are expected to launch soon with a 37-hour battery life, and they will reportedly cost €19.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Feb 2026 16:59

iBasso also offers the DX340 music player as a Titanium Limited Edition.

iBasso DX340 Limited Edition houses flagship music player with dual battery and modular amplifier in titanium

The iBasso DX340 hi-fi music player is now available, including a strictly limited titanium edition. Featuring two operating systems and a modular, interchangeable amplifier, the DX340 is designed to be particularly versatile, while a dual battery and an FPGA chip are intended to deliver better sound quality.

Hannes Brecher, 17 Feb 2026 18:30

Ultimea’s Skywave X100 Dual 9.2.6 home theater system

New Ultimea Skywave X100 bass-heavy sound system launching soon

The Ultimea Skywave X100 wireless home theater system is on the way. Launching via a crowdfunding campaign, backers will be able to choose between 9.2.6 channel and 9.1.6 channel systems. Features include 8K pass-through, minimal latency and powerful bass.

Polly Allcock, 16 Feb 2026 21:11

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and Galaxy Buds 4, from left to right.

New leak reveals Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro before imminent global release

Samsung is set to replace the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro next week during its next Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, a new leak has provided extensive looks at both the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro ahead of their full global debuts.

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2026 16:14

The LG Xboom Buds Lite and Buds Plus ANC earbuds deliver sound tuned by musician will.i.am.

LG starts Xboom Buds Lite and Xboom Buds Plus earbuds sales

The LG Xboom Buds Lite and Buds Plus earbuds, tuned by musician will.i.am., are now available for purchase. The earbuds use graphene-coated drivers and come with adaptive EQ for optimal sound quality. The Plus case can be used as a Bluetooth transmitter.

David Chien, 13 Feb 2026 21:32

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones is now available in a fourth colourway.

Sony relaunches WH-1000XM6 over-ear wireless headphones with new version

Sony has kicked off 2026 by refreshing one of its popular pairs of over-ear wireless headphones. Arriving without a price increase over its original MSRP, the new model adopts a Sand Pink finish to distinguish itself from Sony's initial releases.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2026 19:21

The WF-1000XM6 in Black and Platinum Silver.

WF-1000XM6 earbuds officially launch as Sony reveals price and features

After months of leaks floating around online, Sony has finally launched the WF-1000XM6 earbuds. They are available to order now and come in two color options.

Abdul Haddi, 12 Feb 2026 18:24

The WF-1000XM6 should be available for $329.99 and €299.99.

New Sony WF-1000XM6 leak confirms final details before global release

A new leak has confirmed final details about the Sony WF-1000XM6 before its global release. With up to 8 hours of battery life and a new driver, Sony's latest pair of wireless earbuds are also said to deliver 25% better ANC than the WF-1000XM5 with improved comfort, too.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2026 12:51

The TDM Neo are headphones that can transform into a Bluetooth speaker.

TDM's Neo headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker launch on Kickstarter

Following a debut at CES 2026, TDM has now launched on Kickstarter its Neo headphones that are capable of twisting into a portable speaker. The headphones have received a discount for early bird buyers, but won't ship until the second half of the year.

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Feb 2026 12:32

The new ROG Kithara gaming headset is now available

Asus ROG Kithara gaming headset launches with 100mm planar drivers

Asus has launched a new gaming headset, which is supposedly designed for people with high expectations in terms of audio quality. Audio sources can be connected to the device in several ways, and a microphone is built-in.

Silvio Werner, 12 Feb 2026 00:25

The Sony WF-1000XM6 and its charging case.

Sony WF-1000XM6: New wireless earbuds star in comparison photos before official release

Sony will be releasing its WF-1000XM6 earbuds on February 12. In the meantime, The Walkman Blog has posted comparison photos highlighting the differences between the WF-1000XM6 and its two direct predecessors.

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2026 12:40

The new WH-1000XM6 will launch on the same day as the WF-1000XM6.

Sony confirms new WH-1000XM6 release in official teaser

Sony has confirmed that it will be releasing a new version of the WH-1000XM6. Coinciding with the arrival of the WF-1000XM6, the new WH-1000XM6 release will mirror an equivalent refresh of the older WH-1000XM5, too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2026 21:23

The Bowers & Wilkins 707 Prestige Edition has a glossy finish made up of twelve coats of paint

Bowers & Wilkins 707 Prestige Edition speaker sports improved sound and glossy enclosure

The British audio specialist Bowers & Wilkins is refreshing its compact 707 S3 speakers. The Prestige Edition adds a glossy finish and is supposed to produce more detailed sound and a wider soundstage thanks to some minor hardware upgrades.

Hannes Brecher, 10 Feb 2026 18:33

Apple's next AirPods Pro may be able to "see" the world around them.

Next AirPods Pro may include embedded cameras

Rumors on X claim that the next iteration of Apple's AirPods Pro may sport embedded infrared cameras. These cameras would be able to "see" the environment around the wearer to aid in spatial audio, particularly in conjunction with the Apple Vision Pro.

Sam Medley, 10 Feb 2026 17:05