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Sonos has discounted the Move 2 portable speaker by $100, reducing the price difference between it and the newer but smaller Sonos Play speaker. The limited-time deal can be availed on Amazon and as well as the manufacturer's website.

Spigen has released a new line of Classic LS accessories, including a MagSafe Wallet. Arguably, the most striking of the bunch is the company's AirPods Pro 3 case, which draws heavily on the design of Apple's classic Macintosh mouse.

Marshall just introduced the Bromley 450, a portable Bluetooth party speaker with 360° sound, stage lighting, and a swappable battery rated for 40+ hours. The speaker is launching at €649 and sits below the larger Bromley 750.

House of Marley’s new Get Together Go portable speaker has debuted in Japan with recycled silicone and renewable bamboo, IP67 durability, and a built‑in bottle opener. The 30‑watt units offers dual drivers and dual tweeters and provides a 20-hour runtime.

Xiaomi has released a new pair of budget TWS earbuds. Already available across Europe, Xiaomi has indicated that the Redmi Buds 8 Active are due to receive a full global launch later this year too.

Apple's second-generation over-ear headphones are here and promise upgrades worthy of a generational leap. The active noise suppression is said to be 50 percent more effective, an HDR amplifier promises better sound and the Apple H2 ARM chip enables completely new features.

UniFi 10.2 brings new features to the controller from Ubiquiti Networks. A feature called Time Machine can track disruptions on a timeline, for example. And a troublesome device in the announcement video is cheering up the Ubiquiti community that has been dealing with issues related to Sonos.

A leak has revealed the key specs and price of the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds. The two pairs of earbuds will have an AI chip, a charging case with a touch display, among other features.

The Soundcore Space One headphones will be getting a successor soon. The affordable pair of headphones from Anker's audio brand will feature a new design, upgraded features, but a higher price tag.

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have received a huge discount for a limited time. The premium earbuds are the first earbuds to have a Tensor chip and have been praised for their battery life.

Asus has started selling a new pair of open-ear wireless earbuds globally. Featuring RGB lighting and IPX5 water resistance, the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless also offers 2.4 GHz wireless audio transmission, unlike its peers.

OnePlus plans to unveil a new pair of earbuds on March 19. However, it has decided to share some of the features of the earbuds, which will launch as the Nord Buds 4 Pro.

Designed for Raspberry Pi and PCs, Volumio is a Debian-based distro fine-tuned exclusively for music playback that delivers a HiFi-grade audio experience. The latest update refreshes most system components but focuses on reliability and audio quality, so most pieces of code are not the latest ones available for Debian users.

Sonos has updated its plug-in speaker line-up with the Era 100 SL. A cheaper alternative to the Era 100, the Era 100 SL is officially billed as the 'most cost-effective way to build your home cinema setup'. The Sonos Era 100 SL is orderable from March 10 and will begin shipping before the end of the month.

Sonos has unveiled the Play as its new portable wireless speaker. The new speaker boasts all-day battery life, voice controls, and an IP67 dust and water resistance rating.

The IKEA Möjlighet Headset/tablet stand is now available in Europe in a new bright orange colorway. This popular accessory is designed to hold a tablet or smartphone alongside a pair of over-ear headphones. It has a curved steel frame and is relatively lightweight, making it easy to move around your home.

Following its launch in late 2025, the 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 Speaker - N Edition was previously exclusive to 8BitDo's own website. Now, buyers can choose to purchase the speaker from Amazon.

The Artpical Mondrian USB‑C DAC delivers high‑resolution audio, with support for up to 32‑bit, 768 kHz PCM, DSD512, and MQA lossless music streams, and a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack. Its CNC‑machined aluminum body echoes Piet Mondrian’s iconic geometric abstract paintings.

This year's edition of the popular Donington Park metal festival Download will host a special event that combines gaming and live music thanks to Final Fantasy 14 Online's in-game band, The Primals. The show, which is the band's first such event outside Asia, will take place on the Dogtooth Stage on June 12.

The JBL Go 5 is now official in China, and compared to the last-gen model, the new portable speaker brings a range of improvements. It has better waterproofing, upgraded wireless connectivity, improved battery life, and lossless audio support.

Nothing has officially unveiled the Headphone (a), an affordable variant of its Headphone (1). It keeps core features, such as ANC, transparency mode, and IP52 water/dust resistance.

IKEA has released the new Kallsup Portable Bluetooth speaker in countries across North America and Europe, ahead of its scheduled launch. This device has a rechargeable battery and supports a multi-speaker set-up. Plus, it is relatively compact, and customers are offered a choice of three colors.

Sonos is preparing to launch two new speakers at the end of this month, and it seems like their price has already leaked.

Recent FCC frequency reclassifications could be the first steps in expanding publicly available GMRS and FRS allocations. While it's not set in stone, many operators see this as a move that would have a net positive effect on public radio operations. ​

Motorola has unveiled two new pair of earbuds at MWC 2026. The Moto Buds 2 and the more premium Moto Buds 2 Plus have active noise cancellation, hi-res wireless audio support, and AI features. They also have a total battery life of over 40 hours.

A listing for a new Sonos speaker called the Play, has been spotted on Best Buy Canada. With a design similar to that of the Sonos Move 2, the Sonos Play is smaller but has a higher ingress protection and identical battery life.

The TCL CrystalClip earbuds have debuted with Swarovski‑crystal and standard models, pairing an open‑ear clip design with dual‑magnetic drivers, 3D Spatial Audio, and up to 36 hours of use. The Swarovski edition adds a detachable crystal‑studded rose accessory that can be worn separately.

The soundcore Space 2 over-ear headphones and the soundcore Boom Go 3i, a portable Bluetooth speaker, are on show at MWC 2026. The new headphones from the Anker sub-brand are expected to launch in the coming weeks, while the speaker is already available in Europe and North America.

The Sony WH-CH720N headphones for music lovers who enjoy powerful bass are on sale at Amazon at 46% off their MSRP. They are the company's lightest noise cancelling model, offering 360 Reality Audio spatial sound and DSEE technology to restore compressed music to higher fidelity.

Nakamichi’s Elite Pro P800JP revives the brand’s hi‑fi heritage with open‑back planar headphones built around 80 mm drivers and premium aluminum construction. A balanced 4.4 mm cable, three‑core shielding, and wide frequency response promise a flat and smooth sound for enjoying hi-fi music.

The Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) in five colors is on sale at Amazon at 23% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for its size, with water-, drop-, shock-, and rust-resistance.

The Redmi Buds 8 Pro are now available to buy with minimal upgrades over the Redmi Buds 6 Pro. However, they also come with a reduction in battery life when compared to the previous generation.

Astell & Kern has unveiled the quad-DAC PD20 digital audio player for high-resolution music enthusiasts, supporting both balanced and unbalanced headphones along with DSD512 and PCM 768 kHz lossless streams. Its standout feature is a built-in hearing test, enabling optimized sound for every user.

Two months after their debut in China, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are now available in several markets across the globe. However, while the global version of the premium earbuds look like the Chinese version, they are not the same in terms of features.

iFi Audio has launched the Go Link 2, its latest petite USB-C digital audio converter. The DAC allows smartphone and laptop owners to enjoy lossless DSD256 and PCM 384 kHz audio streams from online music services such as Tidal.

The Bose QuietComfort over-ear headphones in select colors are on sale at Amazon at 43% off the MSRP. They come with highly effective active noise cancellation technology that can strongly suppress background noise when walking on city streets or riding in airplanes and trains.

Marathon’s free-to-play server slam test is now live and is being well received by the community. It has a six-digit player count on PC alone, and that figure may be just as high on consoles.

Nothing has confirmed that it will launch the Headphone (a) alongside the Phone (4a) series. The new headphones are going to be budget alternatives to the Headphone (1) that launched in July last year.

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Buds 4 pair of earbuds as a follow up to the 2024 Galaxy Buds 3. The new pair of earbuds have been redesigned and come with improved features.

Xiaomi has teased that the Redmi Buds 8 Pro will not be officially available until later this week. Silently, the company has already started selling its new earbuds in Southeast Asia. Retailers have confirmed European pricing, too.

Xiaomi has confirmed the global launch date of its new Redmi Buds 8 Pro wireless earbuds. At the same time, the company has confirmed specifications and global colour options too.

The HiBy W4 portable headphone amplifier delivers high-resolution music playback using the LDAC and aptX Adaptive/HD/Lossless codecs with Bluetooth headphones or using the DSD512 and PCM 768 kHz codecs with 4.4 mm balanced and 3.5 mm unbalanced headphones.

US pricing information for Samsung's Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds has leaked online. Simultaneously, the same earbuds have started appearing at other retailers, with one Italy retailer confirming the price of the Galaxy Buds4 Pro in the Eurozone too.

The Audio‑Technica ATH‑SQ1TW2NC earbuds feature a square design, noise cancellation, and 64-step volume adjustment for enjoying ASMRs. They offer six hours of playback, water resistance, and playback of soothing nature sounds via the companion app.