Audio

JBL has begun accepting pre-orders for its Pulse 6 Bluetooth speaker. The speaker, which boasts features such as Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, lossless audio, and up to 12 hours of use, can also double as a bedside lamp.

Ultra-thin tablets are rarely known for their sound quality. Huawei has nevertheless equipped the MatePad Pro Max with six speakers. The result is one of the tablet's biggest surprises.

With the FreeBuds Neo, Huawei is set to launch brand-new, completely wireless earbuds very soon, which are expected to offer active noise cancellation, long battery life, and a completely new design for €129 ($149).

The Bose Smart Ultra Dolby Atmos soundbar is now at its lowest price ever on Amazon after a 32% discount. The 180-watt Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers powerful surround sound to TV sets using nine speakers, and it can be further expanded with a 500-watt Bose Bass Module 700 subwoofer.

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.

Numerous keyboards, a headset, and a new mouse: Epomaker is currently showcasing its lineup at Gamescom and will do the same at IFA next week. Also featured is a collaboration with Human: Fall Flat.

Gaming enthusiasts with a knack for sports cars will be pleased to note that Sennheiser has announced a multi-year partnership with Mercedes-AMG. The first product as a result of this collaborative effort has already been announced, and it definitely looks quite appealing.

Audio-Technica’s new ATH-M20xSTS wired headset combines 40mm drivers with a cardioid condenser microphone for streamers, gamers and content creators. Launching globally on September 1, it offers broad device compatibility and a lightweight design.

JVC Kenwood has launched three new wireless earbuds in Japan, the HA‑A4T, HA‑NP80T, and HA‑FW5000T, spanning budget, mid‑range, and premium segments with designs ranging from in‑ear to open‑ear, with targeted features handy to each segment.

The Audio-Technica ATH-CKD30C USB-C earbuds are now available in the US from major retailers including Amazon. The in-ear model offers an in-line remote with microphone, high quality DAQ with dual EQ modes, and zero-latency audio reproduction.

Casio's LK-550WE and LK-550BK arrive on September 4 with brain-activity BGM and karaoke functions drawn from University of Tokyo research. Thirty years into the lighted-key line, the launch also shows where Casio's watch profits are being spent.

New details about a pair of budget Sony wireless over-ear headphones have leaked online. Seemingly launching before the end of 2026, the WH-CH530 should be much cheaper than Sony's other pairs of over-ear wireless headphones, too.

New leaks have revealed pricing information for one of Sony's upcoming pair of wireless over-ear headphones. Not only that, but the leaks have divulged when the WH-CH730N should be available, too.

FiiO has released the delayed successor to its KA17 flagship dongle — QX11. It features dual ES9069Q DACs with a dedicated gaming mode, up to 800 mW per channel, dual USB-C ports with 45 W PD passthrough, a built-in microphone and AI noise cancellation.

Asus has put the ROG Gjallar on sale in the US at $600, making it the first soundbar the Republic of Gamers brand has shipped. It runs a 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos configuration with four 50mm drivers, two 27mm tweeters and a 6.5-inch 65W wireless subwoofer on a dedicated 5GHz link.

Shanling has unveiled the Q2 portable music player for fans of high-resolution audio and Tidal music streaming. Its quad-DAC supports high-power balanced headphones, while its bidirectional Bluetooth transmitter/receiver can be used to connect a variety of wireless sources and outputs. It supports microSD cards up to 2 TB.

Fiio has shared details of its upcoming portable cassette players in development. The lower-end model is scheduled to launch later this year, and a first look shows it will be available in colorful shades and have Bluetooth support.

Sennheiser's new premium earbuds feature a brand new design, improved sound, adaptive active noise cancellation, and up to 40 hours of battery life. They also feature user-replaceable batteries for both the earbuds and charging case.

beyerdynamic continues to expand its gaming headset lineup, this time with more budget-friendly options. The MMX 100 and MMX 130 will be available starting in September in two colors.

Apple is expected to launch brand-new over-ear headphones with Beats branding very soon, as several leaks have already revealed the Beats 360 in advance. Apple is going with a brand-new design and offering surround sound, ANC, and IPX4 certification – a rarity among over-ear headphones.

CFM's new earbuds have an in-ear design and are packed with features such as ANC, low-latency mode, spatial audio and more. They also have a two-tone design with a matching case that doubles as a fidget spinner.

The OneOdio Fusion A70 Gen 2 over-ear headphones improve upon the original with enhanced audio reproduction, a wider soundstage, wireless multi-headphone audio sharing, and dual 3.5/6.35 mm wired inputs. They can use the Hi-Res Audio LDAC codec for high-resolution music playback over wireless connections.

Sonos is reportedly preparing a compact new soundbar, codenamed Gambit, for a September launch. FCC filings point indicate that the device may well be a successor to the five-year-old Beam 2.

Sony’s flagship headphones from 2020 are set to make a comeback six years later as more affordable mid-range headphones. An extensive leak reveals the "new" Sony WH-1000XM4C ahead of time, including new colors and cost-cutting measures.

The speaker magnetically attaches to the back of a wireless charging phone and doubles as a stand, using a Hall effect sensor to switch on automatically. It features a 1.5-inch full-range driver rated at 3W, a 650mAh battery, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C charging and an IP67 rating.

The PlayStation Pulse Elevate speakers will be available to pre-order next month ahead of their release in November. However, the wireless speakers, which will be available globally in Midnight Black and White, won't be cheap.

Apple is said to be working on AirPods 4 Pro, AirPods with cameras, and the next generation of the base AirPods. The AirPods 5 will have two variants: one with ANC and one without.

CMF has shared more details of its next product launch. The pair of earbuds will debut as the CMF Buds Neo and will be available in India when they launch in a couple of days.

LG has launched three new xboom party speakers. The Power 9000, Power 7000 and Power 5000 offer 440W, 340W and 260W of continuous output, respectively. They also come with AI karaoke, multicolor lighting, DJ effects, and Auracast support.

A short promo or instructional video was discovered in the latest beta version of macOS 26.7 confirming for the first time that Apple will indeed be launching AirPods with a built-in camera, primarily for one specific purpose.

The Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon at 50% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for podcasts and music using dual 15-watt drivers and a 50-watt woofer. The speaker can be connected directly to turntables using RCA connectors.

Vertical turntables showcase vinyl better during playback, but often compromise on sound quality as a result. Not so with the new Ruka Studio TD-1, which aims to combine a design that is as unusual as it is modern with hi-fi sound.

Supreme has announced a special edition of the JBL Go 5 for its Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The speaker originally comes in red, but this version has Supreme's signature logo and white buttons.

CMF has shared the first teaser for a new pair of earbuds it plans to launch as its next product. The upcoming earbuds have a stem and silicone tips for a closed seal.

Amazon has cut the price of the Audio-Technica ATH-R30x open-back reference headphones by 37%, dropping the price to their lowest ever. These headphones are designed to enable accurate editing with an openness similar to studio monitors.

The Sonos Ace Ultra's design was leaked a few days ago, with the headphones appearing in FCC filing shortly after. And now, a new leak has revealed more details, including its price, release date, and specs.

Google has released the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in a new color that matches the new Pixel 11 series. Unfortunately, the earbuds also lose one of the previously released colors. Google also announced a handful of new features are coming in a future update.

The Apple AirPods Max 2 and the Sony WH-1000XM6 are set to face new competition soon, as Samsung is reportedly developing over-ear headphones called the Galaxy H1. The code in the official Samsung Galaxy Wearable app already provides clues about the design.

A newly surfaced FCC filing, spotted by Lowpass, points to Sonos unveiling a pair of over-ear headphones called the Ace Ultra at its planned September 2026 event. An earlier leak showed deeper ear cups, a repositioned wear sensor and a redesigned microphone housing compared to the 2024 Sonos Ace.

Google has no plans to release a new pair of earbuds as far as we know. However, a leak has revealed that its flagship model, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, will be arriving in a new fifth color.

Sony has just refreshed the WH-1000XM6, with a cheaper pair of WH-1000XM4 headphones to come, too. In response, Sonos has been revealed to have developed the Ace Ultra, a new pair of wireless over-ear headphones that will replace the ageing Sonos Ace.

Samsung has announced that its hearing aid feature for earbuds as been approved by the FDA. The feature will roll out to select models in its Galaxy Buds line, thus allowing them to double as over-the-counter hearing aids.

JBL has launched the Pulse 6, its latest illuminated portable Bluetooth speaker. The speaker pairs a 30W RMS woofer and 10W RMS tweeter for 40W total output with a 360-degree LED lightshow, IP68 water and dust resistance, Bluetooth 6.0 with Auracast support, a built-in DAC for lossless USB-C audio, and a 34Wh battery rated for up to 12 hours of playback.

Are normal speakers too boring? That is at least the opinion of the project founders behind Holix, a speaker with a holographic display that is currently seeking backers on Kickstarter.

Priced at $50, the open-back headset features 50mm dynamic drivers, virtual 7.1 surround sound, and a dual microphone system equipped with environmental noise cancellation. It offers versatile tri-mode connectivity, including a low-latency 2.4GHz wireless option, and provides up to 70 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Following the launch of the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd gen), the first generation model has received a price cut. Now selling for $130 off, the Bluetooth headphones are worth considering if you want premium headphones on a budget.

Following its preview earlier this year, LG has officially launched the XBoom Blast portable Bluetooth speaker for global markets. Designed for outdoor use, the speaker delivers up to 220W of output tuned by will.i.am and features an IP68-rated rugged chassis tested for military-grade durability.

According to a new leak, the Sony WH-1000XM4C will launch next month, in September, with a €249.99 price tag. At the moment, it's unknown if it is intended to be a refreshed version of the original model or a "Lite" edition.

Bose has officially launched the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) at $359, bringing TrueSpatial Immersive Audio to the base lineup for the first time. The headphones add a six-microphone noise cancelling array, lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/48kHz, and three limited-edition colorways.