Nothing Ear (2) design and features revealed by new leak
New renders of the Nothing Ear (2) have shown up online. The earbuds are, for the most part, identical to the Ear (1), save for a repositioned microphone and some internal parts moved around.
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OnePlus Ace 2 will launch alongside new noise-cancelling Ace Buds
The Ace 2 will launch as the Chinese-market version of OnePlus' latest premium mid-range Android smartphone, to be available elsewhere as the 11R. Its launch event will also introduce a new pair of TWS earbuds of a similar name. T...
Deal | Lenovo Legion H500 Pro 7.1 gaming headset gets massive 47% discount on Amazon
With a list price of US$99.99, the Lenovo Legion H500 Pro 7.1 is a surround sound wired gaming headset described as "the ultimate tool for pro gamers" that features 50 mm drivers and a passive noise-canceling retractable microphon...
Tronsmart Halo 100 and 110 Bluetooth speakers launch with lighting effects and 18-hour battery
Tronsmart has launched the Halo Series party speakers, with the Halo 100 model now available in European countries, including the UK and Italy. A second model, the Halo 110, comes with a microphone for karaoke and launches in Febr...
Huawei FreeBuds 5i review - Affordable in-ear headphones with LDAC
Sonorous. Huawei offers the FreeBuds 5i with LDAC support and hybrid ANC for just under 100 Euros (~$109). That sounds like a bargain. Whether the TWS headphones need such a powerful codec and deliver what they promise is revealed in the test.
IKEA VAPPEBY Bluetooth Speaker square model could be on the way
Bluetooth certification and FCC filings suggest that a new IKEA VAPPEBY Bluetooth speaker is in development. The gadget appears to be battery-powered and square-shaped, with a built-in handle and the same Spotify Tap playback feat...
Sony NW-ZX707: A new premium Walkman now available in the US
Sony has just unleashed its latest Walkman ZX- and A-series audio players on the United States market. They consist of the NW-ZX707 and more affordable NW-A306, both of which are rated for extended battery life, relatively large d...
OnePlus Pad, 11R and more slated to take the stage during upcoming global launch events
OnePlus has just announced that its fans will see more during its upcoming Cloud11 global launch event than previously expected. The company originally scheduled it in order to unveil the flagship 11 and matching Buds Pro 2, and n...
Sony Float Run launches to set users free from in-ear bud instability while working out
Sony's new Float Run is the OEM's most unique earphone product since the LinkBuds. However, unlike those TWS buds, this new gadget integrates earphones designed to stay just outside the user's ear canal during use. Their maker tou...
The Timekettle WT2 Edge real-time translator earbuds actually work, but they have their limitations
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ViewSonic previews its new 5K 105-inch touch-enabled ViewBoard ahead of its ISE 2023 debut
ViewSonic has announced that it will unveil a new 5K display as a headline act at its Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) showcase. The massive, business-grade display can be written or drawn on as well as show 105 inches of visual c...
ViewSonic VG56V-series up-to-2K monitors launch with adjustable stands, powered USB type-C ports - and pop-up webcams
ViewSonic's latest VG56V Series of monitors come with their own pop-up cameras for a new perspective on pro-grade remote conferencing. The OEM asserts that their new front-facing "docking" web-cams improve on user security as well...
HomePod vs HomePod 2: Apple's latest large speaker does not contain upgrades in all areas
Apple's surprise launches this week keep coming, with the company having already introduced new MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Pro 16 and Mac mini models this week. The trio are now joined by the HomePod 2, which Apple claims offers 'bre...
Samsung rolls out promised Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro updates with additional functionality
Samsung has released new updates for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. Not yet available to the Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic, the updates bring previously promised features, plus a new device dia...
Apple HomePod: Second-generation model to launch soon with lower price tag
Allegedly, the launch of a second-generation HomePod is imminent. According to a typically well-informed source, the revived HomePod will be available with hardware upgrades and a cheaper launch price.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 to receive innovative features with latest updates
Samsung has outlined new features headed to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, plus the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series. The new features should start arriving early next week, with others due in Febru...
FiiO M11S: Digital audio player launches with Android 10 and Snapdragon 660 SoC
The FiiO M11S is now available to order. Equipped with a Snapdragon 660 chipset and a 5,300 mAh battery, the FiiO M11S supports high-fidelity Bluetooth and wired audio options, plus Apple AirPlay and DLNA technologies, among other...
AirPods SE: Apple reportedly working on new $99 AirPods to launch alongside the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2
According to new reports, Apple has no plans to release a new generation of any AirPods model this year. Instead, the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2 will likely debut in late 2024, and could be joined by an all-new AirPods model—the ...
Sony NW-A306 Walkman: New portable audio player announced shortly before global release
Sony has presented the NW-A306 globally. Equipped with a small display, the NW-A306 will be the cheaper alternative to the NW-ZX707 that the company also announced today. The Sony NW-A306 Walkman will be available later this month...
Sony NW-ZX707 previewed ahead of release with high-end components running Android 12
Sony has presented the NW-ZX707, a premium Walkman that offers up to 25 hours of battery life. The Sony NW-ZX707 will be available first in Japan and ships with Android 12, plus 64 GB of storage and a 720p display.
Deal | JLab Epic-, Air- and Go-series TWS earbuds and wireless headphones up to 50% off for January 2023
JLab is an accessory OEM that tends to equip its TWS earbud cases with in-built USB type-A cables for potentially increased convenience. This feature is found in the ANC and Sport ANC variants of the brand's Epic Air line, all of ...
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 launch as upgraded ANC TWS earbuds with first-gen Dynaudio tuning, spatial audio and LHDC 5.0
OnePlus has debuted its second-gen Buds Pro today (January 4, 2023) as TWS earbuds that step up to spatial audio and Dynaudio co-branding for the first time. They also have active noise cancellation (ANC) touted as significantly i...
IKEA SYMFONISK sound remote, gen 2 arrives with Sonos Home Sound System compatibility
IKEA has unveiled the SYMFONISK sound remote, gen 2, to use with the various products designed in partnership with Sonos. Plus, the gadget supports the broader Sonos Home Sound System. The controller features seven buttons, includ...
Apple AirPods Pro Year of the Rabbit Special Edition announced
Apple has unveiled a new limited edition of the second-generation AirPods Pro in China, themed after the transition from the Year of the Tiger (2022) to that of the Rabbit (2023). The TWS earbuds' case come with an appropriately-t...
LG SC9 and SE6 soundbars are previewd ahead of their CES 2023 launch
LG has announced that it will unveil its new 2023 range of TVs during its CES 2023 exhibition. However, it has revealed that it has prepared new soundbars as the "perfect match" for these upcoming big-screen devices. Their combina...
Deal | Stylish Razer Barracuda wireless gaming headset receives 25% discount on Amazon
The sleek wireless gaming headset, which can also be connected to Sony's PlayStation 4 and 5, the Nintendo Switch as well as Apple iOS devices, has hit its lowest price in 30 days on Amazon, which is where the Razer Barracuda can ...
Samsung Galaxy S22 FE and Galaxy Buds2 Live tipped to launch soon
The Samsung Galaxy S22 FE may be on the way after all. Following reports of a cancellation earlier in the year, word on the grapevine now seems to indicate that the Galaxy S21 FE's successor is on the way, along with the bean-styl...
Deal | Stellar Sony WH-1000XM5 noise canceling headphones going for 13% less than MSRP on Amazon
Sony’s flagship Active Noise Canceling (ANC) headphones, the WH-1000XM5, can now be had at a cool 13% discount from Amazon. Out of a total of 3,485 reviews on the site, the headphones have an average rating of 4.5/5 with more than...
Meizu M3 Pro Hi-Fi Player to launch alongside new flagship Android smartphone in spring 2023
Meizu has officially confirmed a launch window for its new, 20-series premium Android smartphone. It seems the flagship will not arrive alone, however – it will be joined by a new dedicated audio player. The OEM claims to have dev...
Deal | OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS ANC earbuds 50% off on Amazon
Sporting both active noise cancelation and an audio transparency mode like most competing products, the OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earbuds come with a superior battery life of up to 38 hours (24 hours with ANC turned on). With a lis...
Particles by XO: Design and specifications leak for first Nothing sub-brand product
The first details about a new Nothing product having surfaced online. To be sold under the sub-brand XO, Particles by XO will be another adventurous pair of TWS earbuds with ANC and high-fidelity audio options.
Bose Sound System for the Volvo EX90 with SurroundStage and BassSync announced
Bose has revealed that it is now an audio partner for Volvo in-car systems, starting with the new EX90. The new all-electric vehicle thus comes with a branded multi-speaker array optimized for its sports utility vehicle (SUV) desi...
Skyworth Clarus preview touts the mini-LED screen as the world's first outdoor Google TV
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OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 officially confirmed for February 7 launch event
OnePlus has now officially announced a launch date for its next premium smartphone. The OnePlus 11 will make its debut on February 7, and will be joined by a slew of new products as well, one of which will be the OnePlus Buds Pro ...
Deal | Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones 43% off on Amazon
Although the deal only applies to the Satin Silver finish and only for US-based customers, the 43% discount that pushes the Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones from US$199.95 to US$114.95 should not be overlooked. Compatible wi...
OPPO Watch 3 Pro Glacier Gray launches as a Ski Edition of the flagship smartwatch
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OPPO MariSilicon Y unveiled as a first-gen audio SoC backed to transcend current Bluetooth capabilities
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Deal | Beats Studio Buds now 40% off on Amazon
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Deal | Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds get huge 36% rebate on Amazon
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iFi Go Link: Budget DAC launches with USB Type-C connectivity to reproduce 32-bit audio at 384 kHz
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition headphones launch in multiple markets
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Dyson Zone: Price and launch window of elaborate over-ear headphones confirmed
Dyson has confirmed the price and approximate launch date of its first over-ear headphones. While the company originally showcased the Dyson Zone's air purification qualities, it now appears to be an audio-first device instead.
Deal | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 50% off on Amazon
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Xiaomi Sound Pro launches with Harman AudioEFX-tuned speakers, advanced smart features and LED lighting
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Poly Voyager Focus 2 review: Capable business headset with several QoL features
Focused collaboration. The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is built to enhance business collaboration in the new working normal of today. The headset comes with some nifty quality-of-life (QoL) smart features aimed at making meetings much less of a hassle. The Voyager Focus 2 is also capable of doubling up as a music headset with several connectivity options. We evaluate the headset's performance in these areas in our review.
Xiaomi Buds 4 launch as inaugural LHDC 5.0 noise-cancelling semi-in-ear TWS earbuds
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Deal | Philips H9505 over-ear hybrid ANC headphones now 60% off on Amazon
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Deal | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 35% off on Amazon
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Audeze announces Maxwell gaming headset with Bluetooth 5.3 and 90 mm planar magnetic drivers
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Sony WF-1000XM4: Latest firmware update may worsen battery life for some earbuds
Sony has delivered a new firmware update for the WF-1000XM4 to tackle battery drain issues. Rolling out in Asia first, it seems that firmware V1.6.1 could actually reduce battery life for some WF-1000XM4 units, which may need serv...
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