Audio

Asus has launched a portable Bluetooth speaker in China with a similar form factor as the JBL Go 5. It also costs significantly less than JBL's speaker while having some identical features such as Bluetooth 6.0 and Auracast support.

Nothing products are now more widely available in the US as the brand now offers its products in Best Buy stores across the country. The move should help improve sales and increase awareness of the London-based tech brand.

iFi has unveiled the iDSD GR 2 portable DAC for high-resolution music enthusiasts who use high-impedance balanced headphones as well as high-resolution Bluetooth headphones. The DAC can restore high-frequency elements to lossy audio sources and supports lossless PCM 768kHz and DSD512 streams.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen) in five colors are on sale at Amazon at 16% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful noise cancelling with Bose Immersive Audio and comes with plush ear cushions.

A pair of headphones supports a specific audio codec like LDAC—but what does that actually mean? More importantly, how do you use it to improve sound quality? Using the Marshall Milton as an example, we'll show you how to enable the codec and when the difference is actually noticeable.

Google has finally shared an update on the new Google Home Speaker. Looks like it will not miss its Spring 2026 deadline as initially promised in October 2025.

Learn how to use the Windows 11 Shared Audio tool to broadcast sound to two Bluetooth headsets at once, along with the hardware requirements.

The Nothing Ear (3) will soon get a more affordable variant that will be sold as the Nothing Ear (3a). The earbuds will arrive in four colors and retain the launch price of the Nothing Ear (a), at least in France.

Kenwood has introduced its new Glass Core and Glass Core Pro ANC wireless earbuds in Japan, featuring glass diaphragms and a MEMS driver. The launch coincides with the company’s 80th anniversary, positioning the earbuds as premium audio products with a unique material design.

After seven years, Marshall is bringing back the Stockwell III – significantly updating its compact Bluetooth speaker. A larger battery, 360-degree sound, and a more rugged outdoor design are intended to bring the classic up to speed for 2026. But is the upgrade enough to compete in the crowded premium segment?

A somewhat unusual pair of headphones from Xiaomi—not entirely new and not entirely wireless—is now available for purchase in Europe. The SonicBass 2 are relatively affordable, the release of which has been delayed for quite some time.

RedMagic has begun selling a pair of wired gaming earphones in China. Although the earphones already got an international release, the version sold in China come in two variants — a USB-C model and a 3.5mm model.

The Yamaha SR-B40A sound bar is now at its lowest price ever on Amazon again after a 43% discount. The mid-range soundbar offers Dolby Atmos sound, dialogue enhancement technology, and a subwoofer for low-bass. It can be used as a smartphone speaker.

The Shokz OpenDots Air earbuds arrive as the cheapest model in the OpenDots series. Despite their more affordable price tag, the earbuds boast features from the more expensive models such as Bluetooth 6.1 and Dynamic Ear Detection.

Shokz has announced a follow-up to the OpenDots One clip-on open-ear earbuds. The new OpenDots 2 retain the comfortable design but boast better audio, 6 microphones, and faster charging for the same price.

Bowers & Wilkins is relaunching the 800 Diamond series and is also presenting the compact B&W 805 D5. With a diamond tweeter decoupled from the cabinet, a Continuum FST bass-midrange driver and an improved matrix cabinet, the new flagship compact loudspeaker promises even better sound.

Audeze has launched the MM‑520 planar open‑ear headphones aimed at music producers. They support high-resolution music reproduction with a wide frequency response range of 5Hz to 50kHz, with total harmonic distortion of less than 0.1%.

Xiaomi is now selling a new 2.1-channel sound system in the UK. Available for less than £200, the Xiaomi Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch delivers up to 300 W with Bluetooth, optical audio and HDMI Arc connectivity. Dolby audio and DTS Virtual: X integration is onboard too.

A researcher has chained two unpatched flaws in the Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X to remotely flash custom firmware over Bluetooth and inject keystrokes into the host PC — all this with no pairing required. Creative refuses to issue a fix.

Xiaomi has started selling one of its award-winning wireless soundbars in a new country. Equipped with four drivers, the Soundbar Pro 2.0 ch contains mutliple connectivity options and even NFC pairing despite its sub-£100 launch price.

Xiaomi has finally released its latest wireless soundbar and subwoofer set in the UK. Featuring analogue and digital audio inputs, the Xiaomi Desktop Speaker Pro Set also offers RGB lighting elements to distinguish itself from its peers.

Sony’s premium noise cancelling headphones boast some notable upgrades over the WH-1000XM5. Improved wireless sound quality and a more compact design cater to audiophiles on the go. A new deal has finally slashed the price gap between the WH-1000XM6 and its predecessor.

The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000T utilizes four vacuum tubes along with high-resolution DACs designed to deliver the sound of warm analog music from lossless audio to audiophiles seeking a flagship digital audo player.

Moondrop’s new Armature Art 24 flagship IEMs pack 24 balanced armature drivers per earbud, delivering high‑resolution sound through 3D‑printed acoustic channels, and targeting audiophiles seeking a uniquely refined sound experience.

Xiaomi has quietly released its new pair of over-ear headphones globally. Previously sold in Japan, the Redmi Headphones Neo is now available in Australia, East Asia, Southeast Asia and parts of Europe. The new headphones are relatively affordable in all markets, too.

The C3 is an external sound card that delivers higher-fidelity audio to headphones, along with in-game audio enhancements that seem like cheating. The K7 is a more everyday, casual-use desktop DAC/amp.

Xiaomi has now released a new pair of high-end earbuds globally. Featuring lossless audio support, the Xiaomi Buds 6 has been confirmed to be launching in Europe for 20% less than previously expected, too.

Sony’s new Bravia 7 II and 9 II 4K HDTVs introduce True RGB backlighting for brighter, purer images and launch alongside the 405‑watt Bravia Theater Trio sound system that can create up to 24 virtual speakers for an immersive, cinema-like experience.

Pokémon‑branded Anker Soundcore C50i clip‑on earphones arrive in Pikachu and Eevee editions, IP55‑rated open‑ear designs with up to 28 hours of total playback. They support the standard SBC and AAC Bluetooth audio codecs for compatibility, and the Hi-Res Audio LDAC codec (on Android) for high-resolution music playback.

Sony has inadvertently posted promotional material for its upcoming Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II TVs online. The video also details some of its upcoming soundbars and home theatre systems.

Xiaomi has quietly launched a new pair of premium earbuds in Europe. In the process, the company has confirmed Eurozone pricing. At the same time, it has signalled that the Xiaomi Buds 6 will be receiving a global release soon, too.

Sporting a 5-inch screen display and rocking an operating system with three UI themes to choose from, the Muse 300 is an upcoming "world's first" piece of hardware that promises to deliver tube sound without the use of vacuum tubes. The hardware specs look quite interesting, and the Kickstarter page should go live soon.

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will soon be launching a new Bluetooth speaker globally. Listed before its official release, the Xiaomi Sound Play is IP68 certified, comes in four colours and supports Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity.

The Anker Power Conference 2026 event has been announced. It will take place in Japan in late May 2026, with the company pointing to new product releases from several of its sub-brands.

Xiaomi has officially started selling a new pair of over-ear headphones. Available in two colours, the Redmi Headphones Neo retail for roughly $50 with up to 72 hours of battery life and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity at its disposal. The new headphones support Adaptive ANC and a wired audio mode too.

Sennheiser has announced the Momentum 5 premium pair of over-the-ear headphones. The new generation headphones have a repairable design and feature more microphones for better ANC and calls.

Acoustune has unveiled the ATX001 Bluetooth transmitter in Japan. The transmitter adds high-resolution music codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, to Android and Apple smartphones that lack support for such codecs.

The Insta360 Luna Ultra is set to disrupt the gimbal camera market with a revolutionary dual-lens design and unique "all-in-one" workflow features. New hands-on previews confirm a 3x optical zoom, alongside a game-changing detachable touchscreen remote that doubles as a wireless microphone.

The Asus A-bean SP101 has been launched in China. It's a new portable speaker with IPX7 waterproofing, 10-hour battery life rating, RGB lights, and a three-driver setup. The launch price is CNY 239, around $35.

Plex will raise the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026, while keeping monthly and annual subscriptions unchanged at $6.99 and $69.99. The company says the increase reflects the service’s long-term value, but users have criticized the steep hike as a move that makes recurring subscriptions far more attractive.

Anker's soundcore Liberty 5 Pro (€179.99) and Pro Max (€249.99) debut with the Thus AI chip, 8-mic noise cancellation, and Dolby Atmos. The Pro Max adds an AMOLED case display and offline AI voice recording.

Xiaomi has released a new pair of earbuds with Apple Find My support. Also boasting Hi-Res Audio certification, the Xiaomi Clip rival Sony's LinkBuds Clip with a design that departs from conventional TWS earbuds.

JBL has announced a sixth color for its Soundgear Clips open-ear earbuds. The new color is called Emerald Green and seems to be exclusive to China for now.

Sennheiser has begun teasing a new pair of over-ear wireless headphones. Billed as 'the legend continues', the headphones appear to be replacements for the Momentum 4 Wireless. Photos of the Momentum 5 Wireless have already surfaced online, too.

With its e-ink display, the Insta360 Mic Pro is one of the most unusual wireless microphones on the market. The Mic Pro is available immediately and is not only compatible with Insta360 action cameras, but also with smartphones and system cameras.