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The Buds Z2 hit a new market. (Source: OnePlus)

Update | OnePlus announces a Buds Z2 launch for the European and US market

The Buds Z2 are OnePlus' latest TWS earbuds, although they have not been available outside China to date. The OEM has revealed that this will change in mid-December 2021 with their debut in Europe. This launch is to be a social me...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2021 22:55
Huawei previews its new smart glasses. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei teases its first ever smart glasses with HarmonyOS

Huawei has just released some details on another new product for its increasingly large-scale event later in December 2021. It is the OEM's latest generation of smart glasses. They are speaker-enabled wearables like their predeces...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2021 18:49
The "Lenovo Legion Pad" might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo Legion Pad: a new leak purports to spill audio details for the upcoming "gaming tablet"

Lenovo is now believed to release an Android tablet under the Legion gaming brand for the first time soon. Now, this device is said to have emerged again in a hands-on photo. The leak may give an idea of its build, as well as some...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2021 18:56
The Yoga T500 Play. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches the Yoga T500 Play LED projector

Lenovo has launched a new projector under the Yoga brand in China. The T500 Play is an FHD variant of its line with a peak brightness of 700 nits. It has a large battery of just over 22,000mAh in capacity, and is thus rated for tr...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2021 19:28
The Nightbuds. (Source: Kokoon)

Kokoon announces a general launch for the sleep-focused Nightbuds

The Kokoon Nightbuds are a pair of (technically) wireless earbuds specifically designed to wear in bed. They are rated by their OEM to track and enhance sleep through a combination of hardware such as an in-built heart-rate sensor...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2021 21:49
First benchmarks: This is how fast the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is

First benchmarks: This is how fast the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is

More power with less power. Qualcomm presented the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 at this year's Snapdragon Tech Summit, its new high-end SoC for smartphones and tablets. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is Qualcomm's first chipset manufactured on a 4 nm process and relies on a completely redesigned GPU from the Adreno 700 series. Still, the youngest dragon does not show improvements in all areas.
Daniel Schmidt, 07 Dec 2021 20:27
Nothing's "new" new ear (1) versions. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing announces advance release info for its ear (1) Black Edition

Nothing had already revealed that the new, black versions of its inaugural ear (1) TWS buds would be sold through its own website from December 13, 2021. However, the OEM has also now stated that the new variants will also be avai...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2021 17:38
UGREEN HiTune X6 wireless earbuds (Source: UGREEN)

Deal | Get the UGREEN HiTune X6 earbuds for US$48.99 instead of US$69.99

UGREEN's "next step in the evolution of the X-series," namely the HiTune X6 ANC earbuds, come with 35 dB dual ANC (thanks to the use of six microphones), also adding 10 mm high fidelity dynamic drivers and 50 ms low-latency to the...
Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2021 22:00
YouTube Music is slowly picking up features. (Image source: Alvaro Reyes)

YouTube Music nets another Google Play Music feature with the option to create a playlist from your queue

YouTube Music has gained the option of saving your queue as a playlist, a feature previously available on Google Play Music. The feature should also work when using the 'Start radio' function.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 18:28
The Magico Titan 15 has a solid aluminium chassis. (Image source: Magico)

Magico Titan 15: 177 kg subwoofer presented that delivers up to 6,500 W of power

Magico's latest subwoofer is like almost no other, with it weighing in at 177 kg and capable of outputting 6,500 W of power. The subwoofer has a frequency response of between 10 Hz and 150 Hz too, with a 136 dB peak volume.
Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2021 01:09
The Nothing Ear (1) will soon be available in two colours. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Ear (1): Black version of minimal earbuds will be purchasable using fiat money or cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum

Nothing has announced another pair of earbuds, albeit not successors to the Ear (1). Instead, the company has unveiled its eponymous earbuds in black. The Nothing Ear (1) black will be orderable using fiat money or cryptocurrencie...
Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2021 16:25
The Galaxy A13 is allegedly in production. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung's alleged 2022 Galaxy A design is possibly confirmed in a new leak

Samsung is said to update its Galaxy A line of smartphones with devices with minimal design upgrades compared to the 2021 variants. Now, shots of a rear panel allegedly belonging to one of these next-gen smartphones has reportedly...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 19:30
Sonos announced the 3rd Gen Sub in May 2020. (Image source: Sonos)

Sonos Sub Mini: Compact subwoofer turns up in the Sonos app ahead of its unveiling

Sonos has leaked that it will be announcing a new subwoofer soon. The new subwoofer is not a Gen 4 model though, which would be a successor to the current Sonos Sub.
Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2021 18:31
The WF-1000XM4 are some of the earbuds affected by the change. (Image source: Sony)

Sony headphones to lose Google Assistant support on iOS from next week

Sony has announced that its headphones will lose Google Assistant support on iOS from early December. The change will affect all Sony headphones, although Google is discontinuing the service, not Sony itself.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2021 23:40
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review - Powerful in-ear headphones with ANC

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review - Powerful in-ear headphones with ANC

Greatly improved. Samsung has launched the second generation of its Galaxy Buds and has not only given the TWS headphones a new look and new colors, but also Active Noise Canceling. The price of 149 Euros (~$169) is quite attractive. Read our review to find out what else the Galaxy Buds2 have to offer.
Daniel Schmidt, 27 Nov 2021 15:53
Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are on offer for Black Friday. (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are on offer at Best Buy and Amazon

The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are selling at a reduced price this Black Friday at two US retailers: Amazon and Best Buy. The device offers speak to chat and active noise cancellation features.
Polly Allcock, 27 Nov 2021 11:45
Pamu Z1 Pro ANC TWS color choices hands-on review by Notebookcheck (Source: Basic Concept)

Pamu Z1 Pro hands-on: Capable ANC TWS earbuds with highs, lows, and a few surprises

While many brands use a software app to compensate for weak hardware or provide above-average hardware to make up for the lack of a customization app, Padmate brings both into the equation. Today, we will see how inspired is this brand's product labeled "Pamu Z1 Pro" and advertised to eliminate up to 40 dB of noise while providing excellent quality audio.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2021 14:32
The way Beats earphones sell on Amazon.it is about to change. (Source: Beats)

The Italian anti-trust authority slaps Apple and Amazon with multi-million-euro fines

Italy's anti-competition watchdog AGCM has ruled against Apple and Amazon in a case concerning the sale of Beats-series products on the latter's website for the country. The authority has concluded that the 2 OEMs formulated sales...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 23:53
Samsung has no solution for people suffering ear infections from their Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung comments on Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds2 causing ear infections for some people

Samsung has issued a statement about the Galaxy Buds Pro and evidence that the earbuds can cause ear infections for some people. The statement will be no solace for those affected, so perhaps consider other earbuds for the time be...
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2021 17:20
The Denon AH-C630W and AH-C830NCW look similar but have different price points. (Image source: Denon)

Denon launches its first true wireless earbuds with the AH-C630W and AH-C830NCW

Denon has announced the AH-C630W and AH-C830NCW, two pairs of true wireless earbuds. One has active noise cancellation and the other does not, which explains their US$60 price difference.
Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2021 18:39
The ear (1) buds might get a new look soon. (Source: Nothing)

Rumor | Nothing plans to release its ear (1) buds in a new colorway

Carl Pei's new start-up Nothing has but one product to its name so far: the ear (1) TWS earbuds. The active noise-cancelling (ANC)-enabled wearables have had only one SKU since their launch. Now, however, they are slated to releas...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2021 18:34
The Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch should be available globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch: 430 W soundbar announced with a wireless subwoofer, NFC, Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X support

Xiaomi has announced a new soundbar, the Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1ch. The soundbar offers Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X sound, has a wireless subwoofer and can deliver up to 430 W of output power, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 16 Nov 2021 15:30
The Galaxy Buds Pro may not be ear-friendly. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 may be causing widespread ear complications

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 may be some of the best TWS earbuds on the market but they both appear to pose health hazards. A new report, along with a host of similar complaints, indicates that Samsung's recent audi...
Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2021 13:54
Is this really the Galaxy A33? (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Rumor | The Galaxy A33 5G will launch without a headphone jack

The Galaxy A33 is projected to succeed the affordable-class A32 5G from 2021. According to the latest renders, the upcoming model may not change much in terms of design or specs in 2022. On the other hand, it is now slated to lose...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 22:12
TCL wins some CES 2022 nominations. (Source: TCL)

TCL's flagship 8K TV wins a CES 2022 award already

TCL announced a new line of 8K TVs, equipped with its in-house OD Zero technology, in 2021. Now, the OEM has announced that the flagship of this X9 line has won an CES 2022 Innovation Award, well in advance of the actual conferenc...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 18:11
LG USA holds a Black Friday sale. (Source: LG)

Deal | Get 2 LG XBOOM speakers for the price of 1 over the Black Friday season

LG is offering a free pair of its flagship TONE Free TWS earbuds with qualifying OLED TVs during its Black Friday event in the US for the second year running. However, the OEM has also come up with a new promotion by which some au...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2021 14:47
HiBy FC5 USB DAC/headphone amp (Source: HiBy)

The flagship USB DAC/headphone amp HiBy FC5 is now available for purchase

The HiRes certified FC5 USB DAC/headphone amp by HiBy supports MQA and features a 4.4 mm balanced output with 125 mW output power. The hardware inside the sleek metal body of the FC5 includes the ES9281 Pro DAC, dual ES9603Q headp...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2021 22:57
Renditions of the Apple iPhone 14 and the 2022 MacBook Air have already been published online. (Image source: Jon Prosser/RendersbyIan)

M2 MacBook Air release date and iPhone 14 model details join numerous bite-sized rumors offered by Apple tipster

An Apple tipster has offered up information about multiple products due to come out of Cupertino in the ensuing months. This includes rumors about the expected M2 MacBook Air, future iMac computers, the iPhone 14 range, and even a...
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2021 18:24
40 W OXS S3 soundbar now on sale for $69 USD or less than half the price of the popular Sony S200F (Source: Amazon)

Deal | 40 W OXS S3 soundbar now on sale for $69 USD or less than half the price of the popular Sony S200F

The affordable 32-inch soundbar is easy-to-use and wall mountable with the ability to accept up to five different audio inputs. Unfortunately, its limited Bluetooth range and lack of a dedicated subwoofer can disappoint users with...
Allen Ngo, 08 Nov 2021 07:41
Nothing has something in the works. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing hints it has something else to launch soon

Carl Pei's new start-up Nothing geared up with bold claims of an entire ecosystem of unique products; however, it has launched just 1 pair of TWS earbuds thus far. Now, however, an executive at the company has teased launches for ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2021 23:04
The new Xiaoxin Pad is now official. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo unleashes the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 on the Chinese market

The newest most premium tablet produced by Lenovo for the global market has a sub-13-inch E4 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, quad JBL speakers and stylus support. Now, the OEM has also graced its Chinese fans with this collec...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2021 16:37
The Beats Fit Pro shares many features with the AirPods Pro. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils the Beats Fit Pro with ANC and Spatial Audio support

Apple has just unveiled one of the strongest competitors to the AirPods Pro with the Beats Fit Pro. Not only do the earbuds support active noise cancellation (ANC), but they are also compatible with Apple's Spatial Audio technolog...
Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2021 23:19
A new Zephyrus Duo might be on the way. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

Rumor | Asus will launch a new ROG Zephyrus Duo of a different size

The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is one of the most interesting 15.6-inch gaming laptops out there, thanks to its innovative dual-screen set-up. Now, a famous leaker claims that a possible successor or second variant for this machine is ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2021 18:13
The CineBeam PF610P. (Source: LG)

LG releases its latest FHD CineBeam projector to the US market

The latest LG CineBeam LED projector has debuted at under $900 in the US market. The OEM asserts that it can be set up anywhere thanks to its compact form-factor and "4-Corner" keystone technology. It is thus rated for clear, vivi...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 17:33
The AirPods Pro now support MagSafe, albeit with no other changes. (Image source: John Smith)

Apple quietly brings the AirPods Pro back to US$249 with a minor revision that hints at an AirPods Pro 2 feature

When Apple unveiled the AirPods 3, it brought a feature to its basic earbuds that the AirPods Pro lack. In response, Apple has released a new AirPods Pro revision, allowing it and retailers to continue to charge US$249 for its 'Pr...
Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2021 19:51
Palm's first-gen TWS earbuds. (Source: Palm)

Palm is back with the Buds Pro TWS earphones

The brand Palm may have helped propel hand-held personal tech to where it is today; however, it has all but faded into obscurity now. However, it has just revealed that it might be mounting a fightback against this with the launch...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2021 18:14
HTC's new TWS earbuds. (Source: HTC)

HTC launches new TWS earbuds with ANC and an IP5X certification

HTC has introduced its latest product as a pair of noise-cancelling TWS earbuds. In fact, the Taiwanese stalwart insists these accessories have dual noise cancellation: that of the often sought-after active variety (or ANC), as we...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2021 16:23
The original iPod as you have never seen it. (Image source: Panic)

Photos show how Apple hid the original iPod in a leak-proof design

The original iPod has now reached its 20th anniversary, with the iPod Touch now serving as the sole representative of the series. While the iPod's design is well known, the leak-proof case in which Apple hid it shortly before its ...
Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2021 15:06
AirPods 2 case: possibly the same, but only from the front. (Source: MacRumors)

Rumor | Next-gen AirPods Pro will upgrade to a case with Apple Find My integration and more

Apple is projected to launch second-gen AirPods Pro in 2022. These TWS earbuds have allegedly been captured in new renders hinting that their charging case will come with new and heretofore-unseen features. Then again, their sourc...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 17:44
The HomePod Mini is now available in new colours

Apple adds a dash of colour to the HomePod Mini; new Apple Music plan also unveiled

The Apple HomePod Mini speakers are now available in a total of five colourways, namely space grey, white, yellow, orange, and blue. The company has also unveiled the new Apple Music Voice plan that is tailor-made for Siri. It wil...
Anil Ganti, 18 Oct 2021 20:30
The third-generation AirPods are available for US$179. (Image source: Apple)

Apple launches third-generation AirPods for US$179 with several quality of life improvements and a redesign

Apple has unveiled redesigned AirPods. The third-generation earbuds support MagSafe charging, Spatial Audio and should last up to 6 hours between charges. The third-generation AirPods are available for US$179 and will be shipping ...
Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 19:49
The SoundLiberty Pro P10s.

TaoTronics SoundLiberty Pro P10 ANC Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds hands-on and review

The spec of active noise cancellation (ANC) in truly wireless or TWS earbuds is getting more common. TaoTronics now claims to offer it in its SoundLiberty Pro P10 accessories. Can it possibly match up to headphones one might specfically buy to block unwanted sound?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 00:07
HDMI: A standard with a lot of untapped potential

HDMI: A standard with a lot of untapped potential

HDMI Cable Power, HDMI Ethernet, HDMI over USB-C. The display standard is actually ubiquitous and even allows remote control of devices. However, a lot of what HDMI can do is not or only little used. Even HDMI over USB-C is still missing - from a purely technical point of view - even if that sounds strange at first.
Andreas Sebayang, 16 Oct 2021 16:29
The new Soundcore Frames. (Source: Anker)

The Soundcore Frames brings modularity to the world of audio glasses

Anker's popular personal audio brand Soundcore has gotten into the audio glasses game with its first-gen Frames. This modern-day pair of shades sets itself apart in that the user can remove the speaker-enabled components and attac...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2021 13:45
The Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version. (Source: TCL)

TCL presents the new Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version

Thunderbird is an augmented reality (AR) -focused start-up supported by the display-centric OEM TCL. Now, the two brands have unveiled something apparently three years in the making: the new Smart Glasses Pioneer Version, with a g...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 18:41
Nothing and Qualcomm have announced a partnership for future products. (Image: Nothing)

Nothing announces partnership with Qualcomm on products using Snapdragon mobile platforms, $50 million raised in latest round of funding

Former co-founder of OnePlus and now CEO and co-founder of London-based consumer tech brand Nothing, Carl Pei has announced it is partnering with Qualcomm on its future products. The announcement coincides with Pei’s announcement ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Oct 2021 13:12
The Powerbuds Pro are coming. (Source: Amazfit)

Update | Amazfit hypes the new Powerbuds Pro ahead of the GTR/GTS3 launch

Amazfit has already confirmed that it will launch the GTR 3 and GTS 3 flagship smartwatches during its next product event. Now, the popular fitness-tech brand has also revealed specs for their latest pair of TWS earbuds. The new P...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2021 14:35
The Stream TV. (Source: Verizon)

Rumor | Verizon's next streaming box will double as a soundbar

Verizon's Stream TV is your fairly standard streaming box with Android TV. However, leaks from some official bodies have reportedly revealed that its next generation will have a much more interesting form-factor. It will apparentl...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2021 18:46
The OnePlus Buds Z2 will launch in two colours. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Buds Z2: New ANC earbuds leak again as company sets twin launch date

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of the Buds Z2 and OnePlus 9RT. While the company has started teasing its pair of ANC earbuds, Evan Blass has already published a hands-on photo of a pair.
Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2021 02:57
The new SRS-NS7. (Source: Sony)

Sony expands its neck-band speaker line with the new SRS-NS7

The SRS-NS7 is Sony's latest neck-band speaker. The Japanese giant touts this accessory as an alternative to headphones in a home-theater setting, with in-house speaker types and 360 Spatial Sound for immersive audio without the r...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2021 18:22

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