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Sony's can be quite quirky at times with its product design as its new Neckband Speaker show. (Image: Sony)

Weird Sony strikes again with new SRS-NB10 wearable shoulder speakers

Sony has launched its latest set of speakers, but they aren’t what you might expect. Its new SRS-NB10 is a wearable stereo speaker that sits on a user’s shoulders that have been targeted at the work from home market, but are also ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Jul 2021 12:43

The FCC approves new Dizo button-phones. (Source: FCC via GSMArena)

Update | Realme will launch its first-ever button-phones soon under its new Dizo brand

Dizo is Realme's first spin-off under its new TechLife smart product ecosystem. This branding has been spotted on 2 new feature phones, rumored to be called the Star 500 and 300. With removable batteries to power their tiny screen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 15:43

LG updates the self-cleaning TONE FREE earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and up to 24 hours of battery life

LG's TONE FREE accessories stand out in the TWS earbud market with their "UVnano" charging case, rated to kill up to 99.9% of all in-ear bacteria while they charge. Their latest generation also re-introduce a Meridian Audio collab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2021 14:01

The Sony Xperia 1 III pre-order bundle offer features audio accessories from the XM3 range. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Sony Xperia 1 III bundle offer comes with in-ear or over-ear XM3 headphones depending on market while frosted purple is teased for US buyers

Sony has revealed an Xperia 1 III pre-order bundle that offers the premium smartphone along with a set of in-ear or over-ear XM3 headphones depending on the market. Along with that, it appears prospective buyers in the US might be...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jul 2021 11:04

The new Mi Notebook X Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils the Mi Notebook X Pro with an OLED screen, Tiger Lake-H35 chipsets and up to RTX 3050 Ti graphics

Xiaomi has launched its newest "extra-pro" laptop in China. The 15.6-inch Mi Notebook X Pro has an OLED display of a 3.5K (3456 x 2160) resolution, driven by Intel 11th-gen Core i5 or i7 processors and up to 4GB RTX 3050 Ti GPUs. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2021 15:27

A fresh Galaxy Buds2 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy Buds2: a new leak purports to reveal the TWS earbuds' price ahead of launch

Samsung's next TWS earbuds are predicted to launch as the Galaxy Buds2. Now, a new leak may reveal their starting price ahead of their launch. The new alleged detail might put them squarely in the middle tier of their market.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 21:48

Nothing teases its upcoming ear (1) buds. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing announces a launch date for its inaugural ear (1) TWS buds

Carl Pei's latest tech start-up Nothing has just set a date for the launch of its first-ever product. The ear (1) TWS earphones are now set to debut on July 27, 2021. The new OEM asserts that they will offer a "pure sound experien...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2021 15:09

The new 11-inch Yoga Tab. (Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2021 | The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is an interesting new mid-range prospect in the Android slate market

Lenovo has unveiled the premium Yoga Tab 13 at MWC 2021; now, it is time for its 11-inch counterpart to take the same stage. This device has many design features in common with the higher-end slate, although its 2K display is 15:9...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2021 06:00

A new Galaxy Buds2 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 will launch at MWC 2021 in a new color

Samsung is now touted to add a new color to its TWS earbud spectrum at the ongoing Mobile World Congress of 2021, according to an "exclusive" 91Mobiles leak. The blog claims that the "Galaxy Buds2" will be available in a relativel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2021 14:59

Honor may release new laptops soon. (Source: Honor)

Honor applies to trademark what might be its first-gen foldable and much more in China

Honor has already confirmed that the Magic sub-brand will be updated with a flagship Android phone soon. A new leak suggests that the OEM also has a foldable phablet and clamshell in the works that will also launch under this name...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 16:14

Some new Lenovo Go accessories. (Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2021 | Lenovo adds an upright mouse, a split keyboard and a number-pad to its wireless accessory arsenal

The Lenovo Go series of remote-work-focused accessories is expanding at MWC 2021 to include new and arguably thoughtful peripherals for those who have come to rely on PCs such as ultrabooks in professional capacities. They include...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2021 20:17

Nothing announces a new partnership. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing announces its plan to launch its first-gen TWS earbuds through Selfridges in the UK

Carl Pei's latest start-up Nothing has announced that it will release its first products, the "innovative" ear (1) TWS earbuds, in the summer of 2021. Now, it has also revealed that it has secured a partnership with the high-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2021 23:09

A Nothing concept device. (Source: Nothing)

Carl Pei reveals that the inaugural Nothing TWS earbud launch has been postponed

OnePlus' co-founder Carl Pei has followed the launch of his new start-up Nothing with an announcement for that of its inaugural product, the ear (1) true-wireless stereo (TWS) devices, in June 2021. However, it seems the buds will...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 17:04

The Beats Studio Buds is more affordable than the AirPods Pro while retaining many of the latter's features. (Image source: Apple)

Beats Studio Buds launch as a cheaper alternative to the AirPods Pro with ANC and USB Type-C charging

Apple has released an alternative to its popular AirPods Pro, this time under its Beats brand. The Beats Studio Buds is not only cheaper than the AirPods Pro, but it also has a USB Type-C port on its charging case. The Beats Studi...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2021 21:01

The Studio Buds' only render to date. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | The Beats Studio Buds will launch "imminently" and cost around US$150

Apple's next personal audio devices are projected to come from the Beats brand and to be called the Studio Buds. The prolific leaker Jon Prosser now asserts that these TWS earbuds will cost no more than US$150 and may launch very ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 14:50

A 2022 Sony Xperia flagship smartphone could have an under-display camera. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Sony teases potential Xperia 1 IV with under-display camera in WF-1000XM4 ads

Sony may have teased the design and innovation of a future Xperia 1 IV smartphone in recent adverts for its WF-1000XM4 headphones. In at least three promo clips, users of the new noise-cancelling headphones can be seen accessing a...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jun 2021 11:45

Razer's latest Opus wireless headphones drop THX branding for a reduced starting price

Razer has launched the new Opus X headphones via its own website. These new wireless accessories have emerged as a new mid-range variant of their series, compared to the original Opus cans. They support active noise cancellation (...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2021 14:43

The Midnight Blue model will cost as much as the Black and Silver models do. (Image source: Sony)

Sony refreshes the WH-1000XM4 in a Midnight Blue colourway

Sony has added to the colour options in which it already sold the WH-1000XM4. From the middle of this month, the company will begin selling its latest over-ear headphones in Midnight Blue, which also has gold accents. The Midnight...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2021 14:15

The Beats Studio Buds appear in NCC testing. (Source: NCC via MacRumors)

Apple's Beats Studio Buds pop by Taiwan's NCC ahead of their launch

Apple's 'other' personal audio brand, Beats, is projected to release its next product, a pair of TWS earphones, soon. Now, a new leak indicates that they have picked up NCC clearance for sale in Taiwan, suggesting they are not too...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2021 21:14

Schenker launches the Vision 14, a light new 16:10 ultrabook with 3K display options and expandable RAM/storage

The Schenker Vision 14 is a new entrant into the ~14-inch, 16:10 display thin-and-light laptop market. This fresh option has magnesium alloy in its construction, as well as Tiger Lake CPUs and 3K/90Hz panels in some configurations...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2021 16:26

Razer's latest Hammerhead TWS X earbuds are targeted at gamers and feature a 60 ms low latency gaming mode. (Image: Razer)

Razer True Wireless X earbuds are targeted at mobile gamers with Google Fast Pairing support and low latency

Razer has launched its latest Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds. The new Hammerhead TWS X earbuds are targeted at mobile gamers and feature the latest connectivity for quick pairing and low latency.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Jun 2021 13:16

The WF-1000XM4 is the first pair of WF-1000X earbuds in nearly two years. (Image source: Sony)

The Sony WF-1000XM4 launches with some exciting features and an inflated price tag

Sony has lifted the lid on the WF-1000XM4, the follow-up to 2019's WF-1000XM3. The WF-1000XM4 contains many innovations, including LDAC support, a new V1 SoC and a charging case that supports Qi wireless charging. The WF-1000XM4 i...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2021 18:44

Apple Music's new lossless, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and 24-bit hi-res tiers are rolling out. (Image: Apple)

Apple Music lossless, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and 24-bit hi-res audio tracks go live

Apple has rolled out its eagerly anticipated lossless and spatial audio tiers to Apple Music. The server-end update brings lossless 16-bit CD-quality to Apple Music for the first time along with spatial audio with some tracks also...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jun 2021 11:39

The Mission Battery Base. (Source: Mission Accessories)

A new accessory to make the HomePod Mini wireless debuts via crowdfunding

Have you ever wanted to carry your HomePod Mini around with its audio still playing in the process? Now you might be able to, should Mission Accessories get its new Kickstarter campaign funded. It claims that its new Battery Base ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2021 16:08

Google makes the Pixel Buds A official for US$99

Google has formally launched its latest TWS earbuds, albeit as effectively cut-down versions of its original Pixel Buds for $100 less than their original price. Therefore, the new A variants' design is much unchanged from their pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2021 22:12

Huawei launches the FreeBuds 4 as comfort-focused, ANC TWS earbuds

Huawei describes its latest FreeBuds 4 as high-sound-quality TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC). They are also pitched as particularly comfortable earphones, due to their light build and design. They are rated for up...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2021 17:20

Sony will reveal the WF-1000XM4 on June 8, or June 9 for those living in Japan. (Image source: WinFuture)

Sony WF-1000XM4 release date set as European retailer pricing leaks

The replacement for the WF-1000XM3 is edging closer to release. Sony has finally alluded to when it will be announcing the WF-1000XM4, but a Slovakian retailer has already revealed how much the TWS earbuds will cost in Europe.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2021 15:26

The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro are slated for re-launch as the POCO Pop Buds soon

The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro have just launched on the Chinese market as its brand's latest ANC TWS earbuds; now, they seem poised to hit the global market, albeit under a different name - possibly even a different brand. They have bee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2021 15:29

New premium Apple podcasts are coming. (Source: Apple)

Update | Apple Podcasts Subscriptions: a new marketplace for creators available from May 2021

Apple's Podcasts app will soon spawn a new wave of titles, to be published by new partner brands such as the Washington Post and Sony Music and also by independent creators. These new streams will require monthly or yearly fees, f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2021 14:13

The AirPods Max may arrive in new colours this year, but there will not be a second-generation model. (Image source: Ervo Rocks)

Apple reputedly planning to refresh the AirPods Max, but not with a second-generation model

According to a report, Apple is considering refreshing the AirPods Max, as it did with the iPhone 12 mini. A new model is not forthcoming though, for one reason or another.

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2021 15:36

The next AirPods Pro might ditch the classic stemmed design: new leak

A new Bloomberg report purports to spill the latest on the next generation of Apple's signature TWS earbuds and their availability. It asserts that the third generation of the base models will be out some time in 2021. The next Pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2021 22:14

Sony has overhauled the WF-1000 series with the M4. (Image source: Sony)

Possible Sony WF-1000XM4 release date revealed as launch commercial leaks

Sony is yet to launch the WF-1000XM4, but a launch commercial detailing the upcoming earbuds has already leaked. A potential launch date has been revealed too, which would put the WF-1000XM4 just over two weeks away from being ann...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2021 21:00

A schematic of Samsung's next buds. (Source: FCC via 91Mobiles)

Samsung registers what might be the Galaxy Buds 2 with the FCC

Samsung is rumored to launch next-gen wearables called the Galaxy Buds 2 at its next product event. Now, the OEM has submitted a pair of TWS earbuds that might match up with this leak with the FCC. They look a lot like their immed...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2021 17:52

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite in select European countries

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a new Samsung tablet that definitely falls into the budget category. Despite this, it has both Wi-Fi and 4G/LTE-enabled variants. It will be available in certain European markets from June 2021 with an 8....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2021 18:22

ROCCAT announces its latest wireless gaming headset, the Syn Pro Air

ROCCAT has introduced its new Syn Pro Air as its latest high-end gaming headset. It combines a range of potential advantages of its maker's association with Turtle Beach in its build, including a TruSpeak flip-up mic, the Superhum...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2021 15:14

OPPO's latest Enco Free2 TWS earbuds with Dynaudio tuning and ANC

The Enco Free series are the more affordable of OPPO's TWS earbuds; nevertheless, the latest generation boasts active noise cancellation (ANC) for just under US$100. They also feature an IP54 ingress-protection, up to 30 hours of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2021 18:41

The Sony WF-1000XM4 will bring LDAC support and will carry an IPX4 rating for water resistance. (Image: Sony)

Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earbuds set to launch soon, feature new V1 noise cancelling chip and an IPX4 rating for water resistance

All the details of Sony’s eagerly awaited WF-1000XM4 earbuds have leaked. The new earbuds are Sony’s answer to the Apple AirPods Pro among other competitors and bring many of the features fans of the WF-1000XM3 have been hoping fo...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 May 2021 13:57

Redmi launches the AirDots 3 Pro as its latest noise-cancelling TWS earbuds

Redmi's new AirDots 3 Pro are rated for a kind of noise-cancelling that apparently adapts to the ambient condition by themselves, using AI. The Bluetooth 5.2 accessories are rated for up to 28 hours of play-time with their new cas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2021 21:09

Nothing's first product teaser. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing's first pair of TWS earbuds gets closer to launch with approval for sale in India

Carl Pei's new start-up Nothing is slated to launch its inaugural product, a pair of TWS earbuds, at some point in June 2021. This event now seems closer than ever with a new leak. It consists of an alleged BIS certification for t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2021 22:29

This iPod Max concept imagines a complete lossless solution for Apple fans. (Image: 9to5Mac)

Concept render imagines iPod Max Hi-Res audio solution for AirPods Max

Apple left many fans, in particular AirPods Max owners, baffled when it launched Apple Music’s new lossless tier without support for any of its headphones. The folks at 9to5Mac have created a concept product called the iPod Max to...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 May 2021 12:02

The next iPod Touch will seemingly be a departure from the current model, pictured. (Image source: Apple)

Apple rumoured to be launching a new iPod Touch this autumn as renders emerge

According to reports, Apple will be announcing a new iPod Touch in a few months. Renders show that Apple has tweaked the iPod Touch's looks too, giving making it resemble an iPhone SE with the iPhone 12's design language.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2021 00:18

The new SOUNDFORM Connect adapter. (Source: Belkin)

Belkin's new SOUNDFORM Connect can upgrade older speakers with Apple AirPlay 2

The SOUNDFORM Connect is a new Belkin audio adapter designed to bring any powered speaker with a 3.5mm or optical input into an Apple-heavy smart home set-up. The user can then control it via AirPlay 2 on their iPhone, iPad or TV....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2021 14:32

The new Titan Pocket. (Source: Unihertz)

Unihertz puts its smallest physical-keyboard phone yet up for crowdfunding

Unihertz has announced the Titan Pocket, the OEM's latest in its line of QWERTY smartphones. With a display of just 3.1 inches in diagonal length, it is the most compact member of its series yet. Nevertheless, it runs Android 11, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2021 17:20

The new C8C security camera. (Source: EZVIZ)

EZVIZ launches its first pan/tilt outdoor Wi-Fi home security camera

EZVIZ introduces the C8C as its inaugural outdoor wireless home security camera capable of panning and tilting within its globe-shaped exterior glass shell. Its sensor is rated for FHD recording, as well as night vision in color a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2021 17:10

Amazon Music HD has a new price. (Source: Amazon)

Amazon Music HD drops in price to US$9.99 a month

The "high-fidelity" version of Amazon's music-streaming service has dropped in price by US$5 a month. This change means it now costs the same as the former price of the next tier down, Amazon Music Unlimited. In other words, custo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2021 18:13

Trust aims to please PS5 users with its new GXT 258W Fyru 4-in-1 USB mic

The Trust GXT 258W Fyru mic has a USB interface, thus making it compatible with PCs, Macs and other devices. However, given its styling, not to mention its LEDs for RGB, it is clearly intended to pair with the PS5, especially its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2021 16:15

None of Apple's AirPods supports lossless or high bitrate Bluetooth streaming offered by the new Apple Music. (Image: Apple)

Apple’s own headphones, including the expensive AirPods Max, don’t support Apple Music Hi-Fi streaming

Apple Music has launched its vaunted lossless and spatial audio support to much fanfare. However, it isn't all good news with Apple confirming that none of its headphones, including the US$549 AirPods Max, support higher resolutio...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 May 2021 04:22

The second-latest FreeBuds 4 leak. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei's upcoming FreeBuds 4 leak in new live images ahead of their launch

Huawei has confirmed that it will launch its latest ANC TWS earbuds, the FreeBuds 4, very soon. However, a new Weibo post may have spoiled their reveal with new hands-on images. They suggest that the accessories will resemble thei...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2021 23:46

The Beats Studio Buds will be available in at least three colours. (Image source: Steve Moser)

Beats Studio Buds leak in an apparent reversal for the Beats brand

Apple has added images for the Beats Studio Buds to iOS and tvOS betas. The TWS earbuds have a compact design and have been shown in three colours.

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2021 23:15

The highly-anticipated Apple Music HiFi is finally here

Apple Music will soon let subscribers stream lossless audio at no extra cost

Apple Music subscribers are in for a treat, as the platform will soon support Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio and lossless music. Existing subscribers will automatically gain access to the entire lossless music catalogue. Apple aims to...

Anil Ganti, 17 May 2021 16:34