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OnTrac: Over-ear headphones from Dyson. (Image source: Dyson)

Dyson OnTrac: New over-ear headphones come with ambient noise cancellation and 55 hours of runtime

Dyson is offering new, large headphones that come with various functions and a long battery life. Active noise suppression is on board, which is said to filter out ambient noise hundreds of thousands of times per second.

Silvio Werner, 19 Jul 2024 03:52

The FiiO DM13 Discman has a plain design with a segmented display. (Image source: FiiO)

FiiO DM13 marks Discman comeback with Bluetooth aptX HD and desktop mode

The Discman is making a comeback with modern convenience features such as USB-C, a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth aptX HD. Thanks to a balanced 4.4 mm headphone connection, the CD player is said to generate particularly high a...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Jul 2024 02:54

Plaud adds adds Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI to Plaud Note voice recorder through Pro Plan subscription. (Image source: Plaud)

Plaud adds Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI to Plaud Note AI voice recorder through Pro Plan subscription

Plaud has added the Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI to its Plaud Note AI voice recorder through a Pro Plan subscription. Plaud Note is a credit card-sized voice recorder than automatically transcribes and summarizes meetings, lectu...

David Chien, 17 Jul 2024 04:02

Beats by Dre posted a cool animated video on its YouTube channel (Source: YouTube)

Beats x Minecraft special edition Solo 4 headphones announced for July 18, priced at $199

Beats by Dre has teamed up with Minecraft to launch special edition Solo 4 headphones on July 18. Priced at $199, they have the same specs as the standard Solo 4 - Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, 50-hour battery life, a 40mm audio d...

Anubhav Sharma, 16 Jul 2024 23:16

Dime Evo: New headphones from Skullcandy (Image source: Skullcandy)

Dime Evo: Wireless headphones come with an unusual charging case

Skullcandy is now offering new, completely wireless headphones. They come with a rather unusual charging case and can be easily attached to a clothing or key ring, for example. The headphones are waterproof.

Silvio Werner, 16 Jul 2024 21:29

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro debut with up to 20 hours of class-leading ANC

OnePlus asserts that you can "Tune out the Chaos" with a pair of its latest wireless earbuds. The Nord Buds 3 Pro support the OEM's highest level of active noise cancellation (ANC) to date and can last for up to 44 hours per charg...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2024 18:06

The Moto Buds I40 ANC will have an Active call noise reduction feature (Source: Lazada)

Moto Buds I40 ANC earbuds listing reveals 40-hour battery life and a 13mm audio driver

Motorola's upcoming Moto Buds I40 ANC have been spotted on a Singaporean retail website, Lazada. The listing reveals that the wireless earbuds will weigh 3.4g each, have a 40-hour battery life (with case), Bluetooth 5.4 and a 13mm...

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2024 21:05

The HomePod mini in Midnight looks a tad darker than the Space Gray variant. (Image source: Apple)

Apple HomePod mini gets a new color but loses another

Apple's HomePod mini smart speaker is available to buy in a new color. However, rather than bringing the available color options to six, Apple has discontinued another, so there are still five colors to choose from.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jul 2024 18:25

Edifier has released the W830NB ANC headphone with Hi-Res Audio certification and 94 hour runtimes. (Image source: Edifier)

Edifier releases W830NB wireless headphones with Hi-Res audio certification, AI-powered noise reduction, and up to 94 hours of runtime

Edifier has released the W830NB wireless headphones with Hi-Res audio certification, AI-powered noise reduction, and up to 94 hours of runtime. The over-the-ear headphones feature a game mode with low 0.08 second latency, spatial ...

David Chien, 15 Jul 2024 08:12

Bluetooth multipoint pairing is now available on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (Image source: Bose)

Bluetooth connectivity upgrade lands on latest Bose wireless earbuds

Bose has added Bluetooth multipoint pairing to its latest wireless buds. That includes the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and QuietComfort Ultra Open Earbuds. These two pairs can now connect to two devices at the same time.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Jul 2024 08:51

The Pixel Buds Pro will be getting a successor after two years. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 allegedly coming in these colors

Google's August 13 launch event will not only bring new phones and smartwatches, but also a new pair of pro earbuds. The earbuds will be available in four colors at launch, one of which matches the Pixel 9.

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Jul 2024 16:42

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo appear globally. (Image source: @leijun/X)

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo: New open-ear headphones with large drivers for the global market

Xiaomi has announced the global launch of new open-ear headphones. The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo feature large drivers and up to 38.5 hours of playtime, and also support LHDC with up to 96 kHz.

Marcus Schwarten, 10 Jul 2024 19:15

Edifier wants to achieve Hi-Fi sound with planar-magnetic drivers and aptX Lossless. (Image: Edifier)

Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Hi-Fi headphones combine planar-magnetic drivers with aptX Lossless and 80h runtime

With the Stax Spirit S5, Edifier presents hi-fi headphones designed to achieve first-class sound thanks to planar magnetic drivers and Qualcomm aptX Lossless. With a battery life of 80 hours, a low-latency gaming mode, and lambski...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Jul 2024 19:05

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 have been unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked (image via Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro officially announced with real-time translation and 24-bit audio support

Samsung's newest Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now official. Both are largely identical, with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro sporting a larger battery and better audio quality.

Anil Ganti, 10 Jul 2024 15:00

Amazon gives AirPods Pro 2nd gen. earbuds its biggest discount ever just before Prime sales days. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Amazon gives Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds biggest discount ever as Prime sales days approach

Amazon has given the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds its biggest discount ever as Prime sales days approach. The AirPods Pro get a huge $80 discount off MSRP, resulting in the lowest price ever seen on Amazon of $169.

David Chien, 10 Jul 2024 03:03

Beats Pill in red finish (Image source: Apple)

Beats Pill delivers underwhelming results in first reviews

Promising an impressive 24-hour autonomy when playing music at 50% volume, the Beats Pill fails to fulfill expectations when aiming for a louder experience. Unsurprisingly, its overall bass response is very good, but more pretenti...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2024 11:37

Amazon is relauncing the Echo Spot, but with a smaller display. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon Echo Spot (2024) launches with new design, better sound and 44% launch discount

Sales of the Amazon Echo Spot were discontinued five years ago, and now Amazon is relaunching the compact smart home speaker with integrated touchscreen and Alexa voice control. For the launch, the new Echo Spot comes with a consi...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Jul 2024 10:32

JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds and touchscreen case (Image source: JBL)

JBL Live Buds 3 earbuds with a touchscreen case get a launch date and price in Japan

Available for $199.95 in the US, the innovative JBL Live Buds 3 TWS earbuds with a 1.45-inch touchscreen case and customizable true adaptive noise canceling are now headed to Japan, where the announced price is the equivalent of $...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2024 08:23

The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro will have an updated, AirPod-like stem design (Image source: Samsung Community via @chunvn8888)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro pricing reportedly leaked ahead of official launch

Ahead of the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro's official launch at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 (on July 10), Samsung's earbuds were spotted listed on a South Korean retail website alongside their pricing. As per the leak, the Buds3 Pro ...

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Jul 2024 00:23

HiBy FD5 multifunction headphone amplifier (Image source: HiBy)

HiBy FD5 multifunction headphone amplifier goes up for pre-order

Built around a quad AKM4493 DAC array and sporting a maximum output power of 1523 mW, the HiBy F5 multifunction desktop-grade heavy-duty headphone amplifier supports both USB and Bluetooth input and features independent 3.5 mm and...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2024 23:23

Apple's 3rd Generation AirPods are currently on sale for their lowest ever at Amazon. (Image: Apple via Amazon)

Deal | Apple AirPods 2nd and 3rd Generation on sale for lowest prices ever on Amazon

Two generations of Apple's AirPods are currently on sale at Amazon, matching their lowest prices recorded on the retailer. Customers can snag either gen at a 38% or 23% discount, respectively.

Sam Medley, 08 Jul 2024 20:33

1MORE Q20 TWS earbuds (Image source: 1MORE)

1MORE silently intros Q10 and Q20 budget-friendly TWS earbuds

Priced just below $25 (Q20) and $17 (Q10), 1MORE's latest two entries in the TWS earbuds market come with an excellent value factor. While the Q10 sports an ergonomic design and dynamic sound, the Q20 raises the bar with ANC sound...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2024 19:13

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are IP55 certified against dust and water ingress. (Image source: Nothing)

CMF Buds Pro 2 debuts as new Nothing earbuds with ANC, LDAC and innovative controls

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are Nothing's latest pair of earbuds. While the CMF Buds Pro 2 are another budget release for Nothing's sub-brand, it masters relatively high-end features like the LDAC codec that can transmit audio at up to 990...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2024 11:00

Two Bluetooth speakers from Xiaomi are about to be launched globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker and Bluetooth Speaker Mini with 360-degree sound and RGB effect get global launch

Xiaomi is launching two Bluetooth speakers onto the global market. The Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker and the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Mini are already known in China and feature 360-degree sound, HyperOS Connect and RGB lighting, among...

Marcus Schwarten, 07 Jul 2024 03:35

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro looks like a silver version of the AirPods Pro. (Image source: Instagram)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro shown again by new hands-on photos

Numerous pictures showing the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro have leaked online, even before Samsung has managed to officially unveil the new earbuds. While the pair directly succeed the Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the G...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2024 12:26

OnePlus' new Summer 2024 ecosystem. (Source: OnePlus)

New flagship-series tablet, smartwatch and wireless earbuds to launch as well as smartphone during upcoming event

OnePlus has just confirmed that the Nord 4 will not be alone on stage during its upcoming Summer 2024 launch. The mid-range Android smartphone will now be accompanied by the brand's second-gen Pad at the event, not to mention some...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2024 18:38

The Monolith Aluminum speaker weighs around 4kg (~8.8 lbs). (Image source: Nocs Design)

Monolith x Aluminum new minimalist compact speaker with 15 hour battery life arrives

Nocs Design has unveiled the Monolith x Aluminum portable speaker, which is now available to pre-order in countries globally. The device has a minimalist design with five drivers and five Class D amplifiers. Plus, the model is sai...

Polly Allcock, 04 Jul 2024 12:18

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 will go on sale in a few days. (Image source: Cambridge Audio)

Cambridge Audio presents Melomania P100: First NC over-ear headphones with Class A/B amplifier and 100 hours of battery life

With the Melomania P100, Cambridge Audio presents the first over-ear headphones with ANC, Class A/B amplifier, and up to 100 hours of battery life including fast charging for less than 300 euros.

Marcus Schwarten, 03 Jul 2024 23:21

The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar can now be pre-ordered in the UK and Germany. (Image source: Amazon)

Fire TV Soundbar arrives in more countries with introductory offer

Amazon is now accepting pre-orders for Fire TV Soundbar in the UK and Germany. The affordable model launched in the US last year and is currently offered in Europe at a discounted price. Features of the speaker system include a re...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2024 21:43

HiDock H1 debuts as smart conference speaker powered by GPT-4o and 11-in-1 docking station in one

HiDock touts its new product as the ultimate, most futuristic laptop dock of the future. Not only can it automatically record the voice calls taken over its inbuilt speaker, it can use AI to record and produce written transcriptio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2024 18:34

The OpenRock X earphones. (Source: OneOdio)

OpenRock X debut as new sports earphones that aim for audiophile appeal

The OpenRock X seek to differentiate themselves from the typical pair of air conduction-based sports earphones with a build that integrates a new bi-axial joint for supposedly increased earhook comfort that doubles as a potentiall...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2024 16:04

Galaxy Unpacked July 2024 Billboard Campaign (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches a global billboard campaign for Galaxy Unpacked July 2024

Samsung is preparing for the highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 2024, with a global teaser campaign highlighting the upcoming frontier of Galaxy AI. The billboard ads across key cities feature the iconic l...

Aditya Rasik, 01 Jul 2024 17:54

The NW-ZX707 appears in line to receive Android 14 soon. (Image source: Sony)

New leaks confirm state of software support for Sony NW-A306 and NW-ZX707 Hi-Fi music players

Sony released its NW-A306 and NW-ZX707 music players at the start of 2023 running Android 12. Since then, the company has upgraded both to Android 13. Now, a new leak has outlined the next stop for the pair as Google prepares to f...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2024 16:13

Apple AirPods with camera modules will reportedly be mass produced in 2026 (image source: Apple)

Analyst says next-gen Apple AirPods could feature camera modules

Ming-Chi Kuo, a reputed analyst at TF International Securities, reports that the next-gen Apple AirPods could have infrared (IR) camera modules, similar to what Apple uses for Face ID on iPhone. This, according to the analyst, wil...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2024 12:33

According to the leak, the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro is the successor to the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro. (Image: Anker)

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro: New premium earphones from Anker to be launched as the successor to the Liberty 3 Pro, according to leak

According to a leak, Anker is about to release new premium earphones. The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro has just been revealed for the first time and is touted as the successor to the two-and-a-half-year-old Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro.

Marcus Schwarten, 01 Jul 2024 00:42

OnePlus tipped to launch new, more powerful wireless earbuds with ANC soon

OnePlus is now allegedly nearly ready to launch a Pro version of its latest Buds 3 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. The accessories are projected to improve on their alleged vanilla counterparts in a number of ways by supportin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2024 17:04

The Galaxy Buds3 series leans heavily on the design of its biggest rival. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro look the spitting images of Apple AirPods

A renowned leaker has revealed Samsung's next-generation earbuds in black and white colour options. Arriving on July 10 as the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Samsung may find it tricky to deny that it borrowed heavily from App...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2024 19:24

The VERIO 200 (pictured in its 'sport' colour option) is IP54 rated against water splashes (Image source: Beyerdynamic)

Premium open-ear TWS earphone category heats up with launch of Beyerdynamic VERIO 200

Beyerdynamic has just launched the VERIO 200, its first TWS earphone with an open-ear design. Each earphone weighs 10.8 g, houses a 16.2 mm graphene driver and has an 8 hour battery life. The VERIO 200 supports multipoint Bluetoot...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 26 Jun 2024 11:13

Anker Soundcore Space One Pro: New premium headset from Anker.

Soundcore Space One Pro: Anker reveals its most expensive over-ear headset to date

Anker has a new premium headset in the pipeline, the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro, which is said to have a long battery life. Despite the nominally high price, a suitable storage case must be optionally purchased.

Silvio Werner, 26 Jun 2024 04:08

The Beats Pill is available in three colors including gold. (Image source: Apple)

Apple resurrects Beats Pill portable speaker with USB-C and all-day battery life

More than two years after discontinuing the Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker, Apple has resurrected the line of portable speakers with a new model. It keeps the familiar pill-shaped design albeit with slight changes, packs several ne...

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Jun 2024 18:37

Vivo teases shockingly entertaining new Android 14 tablet

Vivo has indicated that a more affordable version of its current flagship tablet is on the way. It is likely to have a smaller display than that of the Pad3 Pro, yet is touted to deliver "shocking" audio and video. It will go to p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2024 14:51

Audio-Technica launches the limited-edition ATH-WB LTD wooden headphones with only 300 copies worldwide. (Source: A-T)

Audio-Technica unveils limited-edition ATH-WB LTD wooden headphones made with mahogany, maple, and walnut

Audio-Technica has unveiled the limited-edition ATH-WB LTD wooden headphones made with mahogany, maple, and walnut. The natural woods create a detailed, warm sound tuned for superior reproduction of string instruments and female v...

David Chien, 25 Jun 2024 08:35

The Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro will debut on July 10. (Image source: Samsung Community via @chunvn8888)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro leaked details reveal pricing and new features

New leaks have provided more information about the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Samsung's next-generation TWS earbuds. Supposedly, Samsung will equip both models with several upgrades over the older Galaxy Buds2 series, but ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2024 15:42

Samsung HW-Q990C Dolby Atmos soundbar drops to $997.99 on Woot (image source: Samsung [edited])

Deal | Samsung HW-Q990C 11.1.4-channel soundbar sees a massive $900 limited-time discount

You can score last year's Samsung HW-Q990C with a generous $900 discount on Amazon-owned Woot. Thanks to this deal, the 11.1.4-channel soundbar can be yours at $997.99. However, this sale will only be available for ten days from n...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jun 2024 20:06

FiiO SR11 launches at $99 with Roon Ready and Apple AirPlay support (image source: FiiO)

FiiO SR11 launches as affordable audio streamer with AirPlay and Roon Ready support

WiiM Pro is a solid audio streamer that doesn't break the bank. It now has a new competitor, the FiiO SR11. At $99, this streamer lets you stream audio from services like Amazon Music, Tidal, and Spotify when connected to a hi-fi ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jun 2024 13:06

Brian Eno has released his £20,000 limited-edition 2024 Turntable II at Paul Stolper Gallery, a follow up to his iconic 2021 Turntable I. (Source: Paul Stolper Gallery)

Brian Eno, composer of Windows 95 startup sound, releases £20,000 limited-edition Turntable II at Paul Stolper Gallery

Brian Eno, composer of the Windows 95 startup sound, has released his £20,000 limited-edition Turntable II at the Paul Stolper Gallery. The acrylic, LED-lit sculpture is a follow-up to his iconic 2021 Turntable I. The Turntable II...

David Chien, 21 Jun 2024 23:00

Head Acoustics launches Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visualize sound sources in real-time. (Source: Head Acoustics)

Head Acoustics develops Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visually display sources of sound

Head Acoustics has developed the Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visually display sources of sound on a 7 inch touch display. The system uses up to 120 microphones to display sound sources over a real-world image. This allows ...

David Chien, 21 Jun 2024 01:24

The Galaxy Buds3 will look quite different compared to Samsung's current earbuds. (Image source: Coupang)

First images of Samsung's next wireless earbuds leak with semi-transparent design

The first set of images relating to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have leaked online. Sporting a complete redesign, the earbuds even come with a semi-transparent case like the Nothing Ear (2).

Alex Alderson, 20 Jun 2024 18:04

The Enco X3i is also launching in Europe

Enco X3i: New wireless headphones from Oppo launch in Europe with ANC and dual drivers

With the Enco X3i, Oppo offers new completely wireless headphones in Europe. They promise high sound quality and are said to be able to effectively and actively reduce disturbing ambient noise. Protection against dust and water is...

Silvio Werner, 20 Jun 2024 11:48

A rumoured official drawing of the Galaxy Buds3 Pro. (Image source: Android Authority)

Galaxy Buds3 Pro: Samsung Members app reveals design and gesture support of future Apple AirPods Pro rival

Samsung is expected to release various new products in early July at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. One such device will be the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which has already been pictured with stems and gesture control support within the S...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2024 19:36