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It's going to be Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs. OnePlus Buds. (Image source: Xiaomi/OnePlus - edited)

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 reduced to ₹3,999 (US$53) to counter the upcoming OnePlus Buds threat

Xiaomi has slashed the price of its Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India to counter the upcoming threat from the recently launched OnePlus Buds. The Xiaomi earphones are now priced at ₹3,999 (US$53), which should help the Mi True...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 13:05

New updates are landing on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S across the board

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S are two sides of a coin, and both phones are currently receiving new updates in different regions. Sadly, the updates don't bring MIUI 12 as most owners would expect, but there's official con...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2020 12:51

Realme becomes a top smart personal audio brand in India after only its first quarter-year of being one

The latest figures on the Indian hearables (or personal audio accessories with smart features) market show that Realme has rocketed into its top 5 brands. This success is particularly impressive as it only started selling products...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 18:30

Microsoft has priced the Surface Headphones 2 competitively. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Surface Headphones 2: First impressions with Microsoft's Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bose 700 competitors

The Surface Headphones 2 offers more features than its predecessor at a lower price. Since Microsoft's latest over-ear headphones support high-resolution Bluetooth connectivity, we decided to purchase a pair to see how they fare.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 15:23

A blurry image of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 posted by Ice Universe. (Image: @universeice/Twitter)

Galaxy Unpacked August 5 to showcase five new devices

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Event looks increasingly like it will include the reveal of both the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Samsung’s President and Head of Mobile Communications Business TM Roh has revealed in a blog ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jul 2020 12:34

The OnePlus Buds will retail for lesser than $100

OnePlus Buds' sub-$100 price teased by OnePlus' official Instagram handle

OnePlus' official Instagram handle has put out a teaser that hints the OnePlus Buds' price. The TWS earbuds will be released alongside the OnePlus Nord on July 21, and promise to deliver up to seven hours of battery life and suppo...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 13:53

The Redmi AirDots 2 are cheap TWS earphones from China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi AirDots 2 announced: Budget TWS earphones with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2 mm sound drivers for 79 yuan (US$11)

Xiaomi has announced the new Redmi AirDots 2 earphones, which will be officially launched on July 22. The TWS earphones are currently priced at 79 yuan (US$11) during the crowdfunding stage. The budget earphones offer Bluetooth 5....

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2020 11:44

A new "Google Nest Speaker" schematic. (Source: NCC via Google Chromecast Hub)

The Google Nest Speaker is reportedly cleared for launch in Taiwan

Google is currently believed to have a new generation of its Nest-branded smart home speakers in the works. A device that looks like the same from a prior leak has been certified by the Taiwanese electronics regulator NCC. It may ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2020 17:13

The OnePlus Nord will run Google Phone, Messages and Duo out of the box

OnePlus is currently busily hyping its upcoming take on the mid-range 5G phone, the Nord. Its latest teaser indicates that it comes with certain communication-related Google apps out of the box. This, apparently, is done to keep i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 19:42

The new Mobvoi Earbuds Gesture. (Source: Indiegogo)

Mobvoi is launching its new, 50-hour battery-life TWS earbuds on Indiegogo

Mobvoi is a wearables brand that is teasing its next upcoming products, the Earbuds Gesture, via Indiegogo. They can be controlled through either head movements (in line with their name) or touch-sensitive panels. The OEM also cla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 21:37

The Philips +984 OLED TV has sound by Bowers & Wilkins. (Image source: Philips)

New Philips OLED and LCD TVs to come with Bowers & Wilkins audio technology during extended partnership

A press release has revealed that Philips (TP Vision) and Bowers & Wilkins have decided to extend their partnership and continue to offer their respective expertise in future Philips OLED and LCD TVs. The duo previously collaborat...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2020 11:38

The TheoryBoard has smashed through its Kickstarter goal. (Source: Irijule)

The TheoryBoard is touted as a new way to control and make music with an electronic crowdfunded gadget

Some consumers might be forgiven for mistaking the TheoryBoard as a particularly extensive gaming keyboard. However, it has been designed by its OEM, the start-up Irijule, as a new technology that helps the user reproduce whatever...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 23:52

The new TicKasa headphones. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi's first pair of headphones is both ANC and wireless

Mobvoi has debuted the TicKasa headphones. Although this is only the first product in this category from the band, they have progressed directly to active noise cancelling (ANC) and wireless features. They are Bluetooth 5, have 40...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 22:01

Audeze Penrose wireless planar magnetic headset for console and PC gamers (Source: Audeze)

Audeze Penrose: PlayStation 5-compatible wireless headset preorders now live

Announced earlier today, the Audeze Penrose and Penrose X will start shipping in early September, but those interested can place their orders already. The introductory price is US$249 — US$50 less than the MSRP of this wireless pl...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2020 16:49

The new Mobvoi LifeSmart outdoor camera. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi releases its first Wi-Fi enabled home security camera

Mobvoi may be best known as a wearables brand; however, it is also breaking into the market for smart-home gadgets. The latest of these is the LifeSmart outdoor camera. It supports footage at HD or FHD resolutions, has an IR night...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2020 19:55

Mobvoi teases its limited-time promo event. (Source: Mobvoi)

Deal | Get up to 33% off a TicWatch in Mobvoi's anniversary sale

Mobvoi has announced that today (July 14, 2020) is the anniversary of its birth as a wearables and smart-things brand. Accordingly, it is holding a sales event for the next 11 or so hours. It includes 10% off a new TicWatch C2+, o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2020 13:55

Some official OnePlus Buds branding. (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus Buds will also launch on July 21, 2020

"OnePlus Buds" has just been acknowledged as a real product name by their OEM. The company has also announced that they will launch on the same day as its upcoming first-gen Nord smartphone. The former are expected to be TWS earph...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2020 18:28

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of Xiaomi's best-selling smartphones. (Image source: Redmi)

Xiaomi is selling the Redmi Note 8 Pro from 1,099 yuan (US$157) and will even throw in a free pair of headphones until July 15

Xiaomi is currently offering a free pair of piston in-ear headphones to buyers of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The smartphone has sold in spectacular amounts for the Chinese OEM and currently has an official price of 1,099 yuan (US$157) ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jul 2020 09:28

The GX soundbar with a 65-inch Gallery TV. (Source: LG)

LG unveils its latest soundbar as the "perfect companion" to the GX Gallery series of OLED TVs

LG has designed its new GX soundbar as a matching accessory for the 65-inch 'Gallery' OLED TV. Beside this, it features eARC in its HDMI ports; Bluetooth for wireless functions such as streaming directly from a mobile device, and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2020 18:57

The next Galaxy Buds will come in Mystic Bronze like the Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leak confirms the design of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live as earbuds also appear at the FCC

The design of Samsung's next Galaxy Buds has leaked again, this time courtesy of Evan Blass. The FCC has also certified the earbuds, which are rumoured to be called the Galaxy Buds Live or Galaxy Buds X. The earbuds, which are ass...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 13:37

The new UGREEN HiTune TWS earbuds. (Source: UGREEN)

UGREEN releases its new USB type C HiTune TWS Earbuds

The latest truly wireless (TWS) earbuds from UGREEN upgrade to a USB type C port for charging and to an IPX5 rating for ingress protection. They also have a Qualcomm chipset which confers some up-to-date audio specs on these new H...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 21:40

The Creative SXFI Gamer builds on the Creative SXFI Air C. (Image source: Creative Technology)

Creative launches the SXFI Gamer USB-C headset with Super X-Fi technology and replaceable ear cups

Creative Technology has announced its latest headset, the Creative SXFI Gamer. Featuring replaceable ear cups, RGB lighting and USB Type-C connectivity, the SXFI Gamer retails for US$129.99 and £114.99 in the UK. The headset also ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 17:27

The Lytte HarmoniQ TWS earbuds. (Source: HarmoniQLabs)

HarmoniQ Labs' upcoming TWS earbuds are 3D-printed for their comfort- and acoustics-focused features

HarmoniQLabs is a company that has an in-house 3D-printing process to make its new TWS earbuds. The OEM claims that the resulting unique shape created is better for prolonged wear and for passive noise cancellation. These new acce...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2020 17:47

A collection of new Vizio soundbars. (Source: Vizio)

Vizio's latest line in soundbars includes the innovative, CES award-winning Elevate 5.1.4

Vizio has announced new additions to its collection of soundbars, which are available either now or later in 2020. They are headlined by the Elevate 5.1.4, which stood out in its category at CES 2020 due to its Adaptive Height Spe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 18:30

The new Panasonic M-series headphones. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic releases its latest M-series wireless headphones

Panasonic has announced pricing and availability data for its new RB-M500B and RB-M700B wireless headphones. Both feature 40 millimeter (mm) neodymium drivers housed in ergonomically-designed ear-pads, although only the latter fea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2020 17:21

The Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds cost just US$34.99. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Choice TWS earbuds launch for US$34.99 with touch controls, up to 24 hours of battery life and IP54 certification

Honor has launched a new set of earbuds, the Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds. Priced at just US$34.99, the Honor Choice supports Bluetooth 5.0, up to 24 hours of battery life and USB Type-C charging. Touch controls are supporte...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 14:35

The new LG XBOOM Go speakers. (Source: LG)

LG announces new additions to its XBOOM Go series of portable speakers

LG has updated the portable variants of its XBOOM speaker line-up. These new PL7, PL5 and PL2 models feature an equally renewed design that incorporates Meridian technology for their audio clarity. They can also be controlled via ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2020 22:45

The new Panasonic RZ-S300W TWS earbuds. (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic launches its latest TWS earbuds, complete with noise-cancelling variants

The Panasonic RZ-S300W are new TWS earbuds with a non-AirPod-clone form-factor and a unique finish. A further variant of the same (the RZ-S500W) have "Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling Technology" with an ambient mode for "best-in-clas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2020 17:53

The new Xiaomi XiaoAI Portable Speaker can be operated via single voice commands. (Image source: Banggood)

Xiaomi XiaoAI Portable Speaker: Built-in AI and 2 W of power in a compact square form for 49 yuan (US$7) or US$19.99 from Banggood

Xiaomi has released a new XiaoAI Portable Speaker via Youpin that can also be ordered from Banggood for international customers. The mini Bluetooth speaker has a power rating of 2 W and is being offered to domestic shoppers for 49...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jul 2020 21:08

Creative SXFI Trio in-ear headphones sport hybrid triple drivers. (Image Source: Creative)

Creative launches the SXFI Trio USB-C in-ears with hybrid triple drivers and in-line Super X-Fi Amp

Creative has launched the SXFI Trio in-ear headphones that feature an in-line SXFI Amp and a hybrid triple-driver system that yields a 100 dB SNR and 0.008% IMD. The in-line Super X-Fi Amp allows for holographic audio that simulat...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2020 18:32

More potential OnePlus Buds details. (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus Buds will come in black: new leak

The eminent and apparently OnePlus-focused leaker Max J. has posted a new image of this OEM's inaugural TWS earbuds on his Twitter feed. This one shows the other side of these stem-toting accessories for the first time - and also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2020 16:11

The new Adidas RPD-01 are work-out ready. (Image: Adidas)

The Adidas RPD-O1 headphones are workout-ready

Adidas has long been associated with sporting endeavors and this has spawned a range of accessories to make staying active fun. Its latest headphone accessory is called the RPD-01 is designed to be both sweat resistant and stay se...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Jun 2020 14:00

The Astell & Kern A&futura SE200 features DACs from both AKM and ESS. (Image: Astell & Kern)

The new Astell & Kern A&futura SE200 offers two discrete DACs in one device for the truly discerning listener

Astell & Kern has taken the wraps off its latest high-end portable audio play and it comes with a unique twist. Instead of having a single high-quality DAC, the new A&futura SE200 comes with two high-end DACs from different manufa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Jun 2020 13:30

The new Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 builds on the iconic design of the original iSub Speaker. (Image: Harman Kardon)

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 delivers 360-degree sound over Bluetooth

Harman Kardon has rolled out the latest iteration of its iconic Aura Studio line. The new speaker is the third in the series and offers 360-degree sound over a wireless Bluetooth connection.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jun 2020 13:29

The Neopon TWS earbuds. (Source: Neopon)

Neopon claims its new product offers all the advantages of TWS earbuds with none of the drawbacks

Neopon are TWS earbuds, albeit not ones of the typical 'popcorn' or 'stem' form-factor found everywhere these days. Instead, they have been designed with an ear-hook that connects to the actual, oval ear-bud part via a short flexi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2020 19:22

The LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 has a self-cleaning charging case. (Image source: LG)

LG TONE Free: New TWS earbuds that feature a self-cleaning charging case and up to 18 hours of battery life but no Qualcomm aptX or aptX HD support

LG has announced two pairs of TWS earbuds. Called the HBS-FN4 and HBS-FN6, the latter includes a self-cleaning charging case that LG claims can kill up to 99.9% of E. coli and S. aureus. The earbuds can last up to 18 hours between...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 12:57

Realme has launched a new pair of TWS earbuds in India

Realme Buds Q TWS earbuds launched in India for INR 1,999

Realme has launched a new pair of affordable TWS earbuds in India. The Realme Buds Q has a 10mm driver, offers up to 20 hours of playback with the charging case, is rated IPX4 for dust and water resistance, and comes with a 119ms ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Jun 2020 12:54

The Amazfit Zenbuds will launch soon. (Source: Amazfit)

Update: Now live | Amazfit will launch its ZenBuds via Indiegogo at the end of June 2020

Amazfit claims that its ZenBuds are capable of enhancing sleep or relaxation due to their noise-cancelling, health-tracking and other properties. The brand has finally announced details on how this version of the truly wireless (T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 15:01

The Sony WH-1000XM4 has been leaked countless times. (Image source: FCC)

FCC confirms Sony WH-1000XM4 design and lack of Qualcomm aptX or aptX HD support ahead of imminent release

The FCC has confirmed multiple aspects of the Sony WH-1000XM4 ahead of its expected release this week. Sony, which is replacing its popular WH-1000XM3 headphones after almost two years, has dropped support for the Qualcomm aptX an...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 00:13

A new Poco phone is coming. (Source: Poco)

Poco news: Poco F2 Pro Indian launch not planned, M2 Pro release imminent, Poco Pop Buds could be rebadged Xiaomi earbuds

General Manager of Poco India, C Manmohan, has shared some information on the company's short-term plans for the Indian market. The Poco F2 Pro doesn't appear to be on the cards for an Indian launch, but the launch of the Poco M2 ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2020 12:06

The S20+ BTS Edition sold out about as quickly as expected. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition sold out in just an hour

Samsung announced the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition a few days ago, and it went on pre-order yesterday, with the purple Buds+ BTS Edition as a bonus. To absolutely no one's surprise, the phone has proven to be a masterstroke by Samsung,...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2020 11:16

An RB5 platform-based developer's kit. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm launches the new RB5 platform for next-gen robotics

Qualcomm has unveiled the RB5 platform, aimed at the consumer- and enterprise-grade robotic devices of the future. To this end, it is based on the QRB5165 processor, which can handle the imaging sensors, digital signals, machine l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2020 18:53

The Anker PowerExpand Elite dock. (Source: Anker)

Anker launches the PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 3 Dock

Anker's latest dock allows the user to connect external monitors via both Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI ports at 60 hertz (Hz). It also has a range of other I/O besides, an SD card reader and a 3.5mm AUX port included. One of its type C ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2020 17:06

The Samsung BTS Editions will go on general sale on July 9. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung announces BTS Editions of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+

Samsung has announced BTS Editions of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+. The former will be available in 5G and LTE variants, while all devices will come with BTS photocards. The Galaxy Buds+ are available to pre-order now, with th...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2020 17:42

The Sony WH-1000XM4 will support SBC, AAC and LDAC. (Image source: Sony via Best Buy)

Sony WH-1000XM4: Leaks confirm IR sensor and MediaTek Bluetooth chip for upcoming US$349.99 ANC headphones

The Sony WH-1000XM4 will have an IR sensor for pausing and resuming playback, The Walkman Blog has confirmed. Due to be released on June 23, Sony's new premium over-ear headphones will feature a MediaTek Bluetooth chip too, elimin...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2020 16:33

A possible design for the OnePlus Buds (Image source: @MaxJmb)

OnePlus Buds mentioned in Android 11 beta code: company’s first TWS earphones set to compete with AirPods and Galaxy Buds

A user over on the XDA forums spotted a mention of the TWS OnePlus Buds in code for the Android 11 Settings APK, lending credence to rumors that OnePlus will soon be releasing its own pair of TWS earphones.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Jun 2020 18:17

The OPPO Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the Lamborghini Edition of the Find X2 Pro in Germany

The Lamborghini Edition of the OPPO Find X2 Pro is a version of this phone with an appropriately car marque-themed finish and accessories. It has been released onto the German market via this country's Amazon site. It is in appare...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 18:18

MediaTek's S900 SoC should make its way to upcoming 8K TVs soon

MediaTek's 8K-ready S900 chip is ready to hit smart TVs worldwide

The S900 is MediaTek's newest SoC that is custom-designed for smart TVs. It is powered by ARM's Cortex A-73 cores, and is compatible with the HDMI 2.1A standard, allowing it to deliver 8K videos at 60 fps and 4K content at 120 fps...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jun 2020 15:05