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The new Motorola earbuds and smartwatch don't have a release date yet. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola's first pair of open-ear earbuds dazzle in leaked images; new smartwatch tags along

A leak has revealed that a new pair of Motorola-branded earbuds and smartwatch are on the way. The earbuds will have an open-ear design and a jewelry-like finish while the smartwatch will have a square dial.

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Apr 2025 16:06

Amazon has given the Bose Smart Soundbar a substantial $169 savings off its MSRP. (Image source: Bose)

Deal | Bose Smart Soundbar with 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos drops to lowest price ever

Amazon has dropped the price of the Bose Smart Soundbar to its lowest ever after a 34% discount. The soundbar can reproduce immersive 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos surround sound with AI-enhanced dialogue and stream audio via Apple AirPlay an...

David Chien, 18 Apr 2025 23:04

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC TWS earbuds store in a clip-on slider case for easy carry. (Image source: Skullcandy)

Skullcandy unveils Method 360 earbuds with a clip-on slider case, active noise cancellation, and Sound by Bose

Skullcandy has unveiled the Method 360 earbuds featuring sound tuned by Bose, multipoint Bluetooth pairing, hybrid ANC, and customizable EQ settings. The clip-on slider case prevents loss.

David Chien, 17 Apr 2025 03:11

Maono PD300X debuts with "professional podcasting" mic specs for affordable price

Maono claims that its new PD300X is the most versatile microphone for streamers, content creators and podcasters with its dual USB/XLR interface. It is backed to deliver other premium specs such as a "high-definition" 192kHz/24bit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2025 21:17

Sony Bravia Theater System 6 and Bravia Theater Bar 6 soundbars. (Image source: Sony)

Sony finally reveals US pricing for Bravia Theater Bar 6 and Bravia Theater System 6 soundbars

Sony has officially revealed the US pricing for its new home audio gear. The Bravia Theater Bar 6 will cost $649, while the more comprehensive Bravia Theater System 6 is priced at $770. Both soundbar systems are still listed as "c...

Kristen Spradlin, 15 Apr 2025 15:53

The LG Xboom Grab, Bounce, and Stage 301 portable speakers are tuned by musician will.i.am for vibrant and immersive sound. (Image source: LG)

LG launches Xboom Grab, Bounce, and Stage 301 portable speakers tuned by musician will.i.am

LG has collaborated with renowned singer will.i.am to tune the sound signature of its new portable speakers, the Grab, Bounce, and Stage 301, to create a vibrant and immersive, yet balanced sound signature.

David Chien, 14 Apr 2025 22:22

LG has released Xboom Buds earbuds tuned by famous music maker will.i.am. (Image source: LG)

LG unveils Xboom Buds ANC TWS earbuds with graphene drivers tuned by musician will.i.am

LG has launched the Xboom Buds tuned by musician will.i.am that offer an immersive yet balanced audio experience with graphene-coated drivers and adaptive EQ for optimal sound quality.

David Chien, 14 Apr 2025 21:28

CMF Buds 2 launch with hybrid ANC and up to 55 hour battery life

CMF by Nothing has unexpectedly launched a new member of the Buds 2 series of audio accessories today (April 14, 2025). They come with upgrades to their Bluetooth, active noise cancellation (ANC) and estimated battery life, and ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2025 21:07

The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds, promoted here by Le Sserafim in smoky pink, are on sale at the lowest price ever on Amazon. (Image source: Sony via Amazon)

Deal | Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC TWS earbuds with head gesture control and 360 Reality Audio drop to lowest price ever

The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have dropped to their lowest price ever on Amazon after a substantial 40% discount. The earbuds are among the top-rated models available for active noise cancellation and audio performance.

David Chien, 14 Apr 2025 03:55

The Audio-Technica Hotaru illuminated record player debuts at Milan Design Week. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica unveils Hotaru record player with illuminated floating turntable

Audio-Technica has unveiled the Hotaru record player that fuses art and sound with an illuminated turntable that changes colors in sync to the music. The player was displayed at Milan Design Week.

David Chien, 12 Apr 2025 22:38

The Kenko Tokina KR-019CR plays and records cassette tapes, and optionally converts them to MP3 files. (Image source: Kenko Tokina)

Kenko Tokina unveils KR-019CR portable cassette tape recorder with MP3 converter capability

Kenko Tokina has announced the KR-019CR portable cassette recorder with a classic design. It can play and record tapes as well as rip them to MP3 files.

David Chien, 12 Apr 2025 06:07

Yamaha has announced the YH-L500A wireless headphones for cinema and music lovers who enjoy three-dimensional sound. (Image source: Yamaha)

Yamaha unveils YH-L500A wireless home theater headphones

The Yamaha YH-L500A wireless headphones create a three-dimensional soundscape for a deeper sense of immersion when the Sound Field feature is activated during media playback.

David Chien, 11 Apr 2025 06:09

Toshiba releases the Aurex AX-RP10 Bluetooth portable record player for vinyl enthusiasts. (Image source: Toshiba)

Toshiba unveils Aurex AX-RP10 portable wireless record player

The Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 portable wireless record player lets vinyl record enthusiasts to enjoy their music indoors and outdoors with 3.5 mm or Bluetooth headphones and speakers, offering up to 10 hours of playback on its interna...

David Chien, 11 Apr 2025 01:46

Preordering starts for the Final ZE500 for ASMR wireless earbuds. (Image source: Final)

Final opens preorders for the ZE500 for ASMR wireless earbuds

The Final ZE500 for ASMR wireless earbuds are now available for preorder, with shipments beginning April 18. The earbuds are optimized to reproduce voices and sounds as if the listener's ears were positioned right next to them.

David Chien, 11 Apr 2025 01:08

Audio-Technica has announced the limited-edition ATH-AWSW-DV wooden headphones adorned with Darth Vader from Star Wars. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica unveils Star Wars-themed ATH-AWSW DV wooden headphones featuring Darth Vader

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-AWSW DV wooden headphones in celebration of Star Wars in Japan. The limited-edition headphones are adorned with the image of Darth Vader, and only 10 copies are available worldwide.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 07:31

Sony has launched two new wireless portable speakers with enhanced bass in the ULT Power Sound series. (Image source: Sony)

Sony unveils ULT Field 3 and 5 wireless portable speakers with powerful bass

Sony has unveiled two speakers with enhanced bass performance for powerful music reproduction - the ULT Field 3 and 5. Both actively monitor the ambient noise to compensate for clearer music playback.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 06:43

The Moondrop Rays IEMs come with USB-C and are well-suited for modern gaming smartphones (Image source: Moondrop)

Moondrop Rays gaming IEMs launch with dual drivers and USB-C for $99

Moondrop's latest gaming earbuds want to stand out from the crowd with their colorful housing and an unusual dual-driver setup and special optimizations for some games. USB-C is intended to reduce latency and ensure broad compatib...

Hannes Brecher, 09 Apr 2025 22:21

Loewe We Boost offers wireless 3D-Sound with Dolby Atmos (Image source: Loewe)

Loewe We Boost: Wireless Dolby Atmos speaker system with 720W unveiled

We Boost is a new Dolby Atmos home theater system with a total power output of 720 watts. The wireless array consists of four satellite speakers, a subwoofer and can optionally be expanded with a center speaker.

Marcus Schwarten, 08 Apr 2025 22:28

Atomos expands its line up with the wired StudioSonic production headphones for monitoring audio and mixing tracks. (Image source: Atomos)

NAB 2025 | Atomos announces StudioSonic production headphones

Atomos, known for its external camera monitors, has expanded its lineup with the StudioSonic professional-grade headphones, designed for monitoring audio on shoots, mixing tracks in the studio, and other situations requiring neutr...

David Chien, 08 Apr 2025 07:42

The Anker Soundcore earbuds feature 12mm drivers. (Image source: Soundcore)

Soundcore AeroClip wireless earbuds land in the EU with open-ear design and 32-hour battery life

Soundcore’s new AeroClip earphones wrap around your ears instead of plugging in. They come with 12mm drivers, a 32-hour battery claim (with case), and a fit that’s more about comfort and awareness than isolation. Now available in ...

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Apr 2025 22:00

CMF Phone 2 Pro: Nothing officially confirms launch date

Nothing will unveil a new affordable smartphone, the CMF Phone 2 Pro in late April. The company also plans to show off three new audio products alongside it.

Anil Ganti, 07 Apr 2025 12:43

Sony's latest soundbar is also offered as a full-fledged surround system (Image source: Sony)

1000W Dolby Atmos soundbar: Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 and Theatre System 6 unveiled

Sony unveiled two brand-new home theater audio systems that aim to deliver impressive surround sound at an attractive price point. The Bravia Theatre System 6 combines a Dolby Atmos soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and two surro...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Apr 2025 01:01

The new subwoofer packs dual 8-inch drivers firing in opposite directions. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's 2025 flagship HW-Q990F soundbar is now available in the US

Samsung's latest flagship soundbar, HW-Q990F, is now officially available for purchase in the US. The new soundbar comes equipped with a revamped subwoofer that's roughly half the size of its predecessor and promises a big boost i...

Kristen Spradlin, 02 Apr 2025 21:35

Sony is expected to update its WF-1000X and WH-1000X series later this year, XM5 variants pictured. (Image source: Sony)

Sony WH-1000XM6: Sooner than expected launch revealed in new rumours

According to new rumours, Sony is preparing to launch the long-awaited follow-up to the WH-1000XM5 this spring. While three colour options for the WH-1000XM6 were already known, a release date has not been mentioned before.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2025 13:39

Samsung's HW-Q910D is a capable mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar (Image source: Samsung / Kristen Spradlin / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Samsung HW-Q910D Dolby Atmos soundbar gets a whopping 54% discount

Samsung's HW-Q910D Dolby Atmos soundbar system, usually a hefty $1,300 investment, is currently seeing a massive price cut that makes it much more accessible. This is a capable system, packing 15 drivers arranged in a 9.1.2 channe...

Kristen Spradlin, 31 Mar 2025 15:10

The Technics EAH-AZ80 Hi-Res TWS earbuds have received their biggest price drop ever at Amazon. (Image source: Technics)

Deal | Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds drop to lowest price ever

The Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds are designed to reproduce high-resolution music with powerful, immersive sound while canceling out background noise. The earbuds are tuned to allow the natural essence of the music to emerge without e...

David Chien, 31 Mar 2025 02:08

The all-silicon xMEMS Lassen MEMS tweeter module reproduces sound with higher detail and better clarity than cone drivers. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS Lassen delivers high-quality audio for true wireless stereo earbuds using MEMS technology

The xMEMS Lassen is a MEMS micro-tweeter that can be used in wireless earbuds, reproducing audio with higher detail and better clarity than conventional cone drivers. The speaker does not require a separate piezo amplifier chip, e...

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 06:12

The Throne X stool by Cooler Master vibrates to the beat of music being performed or its internal metronome to enhance musical immersion. (Image source: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master launches Indiegogo campaign for Throne X: An immersive stool that vibrates to the beat of music

The Throne X stool vibrates in response to music played to enhance the feeling of immersion or on its own in metronome mode to improve one's ability to maintain a steady tempo. Additionally, the chair can be connected to standard ...

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 05:25

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have an AirPods Pro-like design. (Image source: Samsung, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with strong ANC enjoy big price drop, bringing Galaxy AI wireless buds to below $150

The latest Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now on sale for less than $150, courtesy of a massive discount on Woot. With Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), more than 30 hours of battery life with the charging case, and IP57 protection,...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Mar 2025 21:36

The Soundcore AeroClip are now available on Amazon (Image source: Anker)

New Anker Soundcore AeroClip wireless headphones are now available

The Anker Soundcore AeroClip are now on Amazon US. These wireless earbuds sport relatively large drivers and in a rather unusual design, but their open design means they don't feature active noise cancellation (ANC).

Silvio Werner, 28 Mar 2025 19:23

The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 Star Wars Editions cost more than the standard variant. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica launches Star Wars-themed earbuds

Ahead of Star Wars Day, Audio-Technica has announced new variants of the ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds unveiled at CES 2025. The special edition earbuds are based on iconic characters from the Galaxy Far, Far Away including Darth Vader, Gr...

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Mar 2025 18:58

Focal has equipped the Bathys Bluetooth headphones with new magnesium drivers (Image source: Focal)

Focal Bathys MG wireless headphones with aptX Adaptive, USB DAC mode and magnesium drivers released

French Hi-Fi expert Focal is revamping its flagship Bluetooth headphones, the Bathys MG, by treating them to new magnesium drivers, improved active noise cancellation and a USB DAC mode.

Hannes Brecher, 27 Mar 2025 20:59

Sharp has revealed two new soundbars with Dolby Atmos and up to 5.1.4 channels (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp launches new soundbars with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and up to 7.1.4 channels

Sharp is about to launch two soundbars with wireless rear speakers, which can be combined to create a surround system with up to 7.1.4 channels. In addition to Dolby Atmos, they also support DTS:X.

Marcus Schwarten, 26 Mar 2025 18:16

Oppo's alleged next-gen TWS earbuds. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Oppo Enco Free4 predicted to launch as affordable ANC earbuds with Dynaudio tuning

Oppo is now slated to launch its next wireless earbuds as the Free4 Dynaudio Edition. They are projected to support active noise cancellation, custom profiles and AI Translation features, and are backed to sound as good as other T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Mar 2025 17:03

A screenshot of Napster showcasing the interface like it was in 1999. (Image source: r/Xennials on Reddit)

The music-sharing pioneer that started it all sold for $207 million

Napster was the birth of peer-to-peer music-sharing in 1999. It didn't last long, shutting down in 2001, but left a lasting impact on the music industry. The Napster brand has now been acquired by Infinite Reality for $207 million...

Rohith Bhaskar, 26 Mar 2025 16:50

Sony's WH-CH520 and WH-CH720N refreshes coincide with the launch of the WF-CH710N. (Image source: Sony)

Sony releases new refreshes of popular wireless over-ear headphones

Sony has decided to update the WH-CH520 and WH-C720N to coincide with the arrival of its WH-CH710N earbuds. Available globally, the new versions of its popular audio products are said to be in response to the increased popularity ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 22:56

The Sony WF-C710N earbuds are available in four colors. (Image source: Sony)

Sony WF-C710N earbuds launch with a new design, touch controls, and better battery life

The Sony WF-C710N are the latest budget earbuds from Sony, succeeding the WF-C700N released nearly two years ago. The new pair of earbuds have a new design and bring a handful of upgrades for the same price tag as the previous gen...

Habeeb Onawole, 25 Mar 2025 19:46

The JVCKenwood WDS-01 wireless speaker uses wood for the cabinet and driver. (Image source: JVCKenwood)

JVCKenwood unveils WDS-01 wireless speaker with pure wood driver and cabinet

JVCKenwood has announced the WDS-01 wireless speaker featuring a unique wood driver. The speaker will be limited to 100 units and can be made from one of five different woods.

David Chien, 24 Mar 2025 22:09

These new FiiO in-ear headphones are equipped with 13 drivers (Image source: FiiO)

Flagship headphones with 13 drivers and titanium: FiiO FX17 promise 8Hz to 40kHz Hi-Fi sound

FiiO's new flagship earbuds make some big promises. Hidden within the glossy titanium housing are a total of 13 drivers, including a 10mm dynamic lithium-magnesium driver. Thanks to a cable that supports three standards, including...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Mar 2025 20:50

The Yamaha Extrack app allows musicians who are alone to practice performing songs as if a real band was present. (Image source: Yamaha Japan)

Yamaha Extrack app allows solo musicians to practice performing songs like a band member

The Extrack app separates vocal and instrument performances from a song, allowing musicians to select any track to play along like a band member. Chord progressions are automatically displayed, simplifying learning of guitar and p...

David Chien, 24 Mar 2025 19:35

The latest desktop speakers from FiiO offer a versatile 31-band equaliser (Image source: FiiO)

FiiO SA1 desktop speakers offer 31-band equaliser, LDAC, and USB-C

The FiiO SA1 desktop speakers allow users to customise their audio experience with a 31-band equaliser. These speakers are also highly versatile, featuring Bluetooth 5.4 with support for Sony’s LDAC, a subwoofer output, and a mult...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Mar 2025 16:05

AirPods Max with USB-C will get lossless 24-bit, 48 kHz audio support as well as ultra-low latency audio with iOS 18.4 update next month. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Max will soon support lossless audio via USB-C

AirPods Max with USB-C is set to get lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio support when connected via the USB-C cable. The firmware update will reportedly arrive with iOS 18.4 update some time in April.

Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2025 15:47

Sony's high-end WH-1000XM5 have dropped to an all-time low price on Amazon (image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony WH-1000XM5 drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

Sony's flagship WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones have dropped to their lowest price ever on Amazon. You can now buy them for just $249 on the platform.

Anil Ganti, 24 Mar 2025 12:35

Zoom unveils H5studio Handy Recorder with large microphones capable of capturing high-quality audio recordings on set. (Image source: Zoom)

Zoom unveils H5studio Handy Recorder capable of 32-bit float audio recordings for creators and filmmakers

The H5studio is a powerful 6-track, 32-bit float audio recorder offering a dynamic range of 123 dB and a 140 dB maximum SPL, making it ideal for use on any location. It accepts XLR microphone inputs and doubles as a USB-C audio in...

David Chien, 24 Mar 2025 05:22

The Beats Pill has an IP67 dust and water resistance rating and can last up to 24 hours on a charge. (Image source: Beats by Dre)

Deal | Amazon knocks 33% off the Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker

With just a few months shy of its first anniversary, Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Beats Pill (2024) portable Bluetooth speaker. This new discounted price makes it worth choosing over rivals such as the JBL Char...

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Mar 2025 00:14

The Sennheiser HD 550 open-back headphones reproduce high-resolution music with an expansive soundstage. (Image source: Sennheiser)

Sennheiser unveils affordable HD 550 open-back headphones

The open-back design of the new Sennheiser HD 550 headphones allows gamers and music lovers to enjoy all the details of their high-resolution music with an expansive soundstage.

David Chien, 21 Mar 2025 08:50

The new cubical subwoofer is the main highlight of the 2025 model. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils HW-Q930F soundbar with a redesigned subwoofer, up-firing rear speakers, and Active Voice Pro

Samsung has updated its Q-series soundbar lineup with the HW-Q930F, a premium model featuring a redesigned subwoofer and enhanced audio performance. It joins the company's flagship offering HW-Q990F and promises an immersive surro...

Kristen Spradlin, 20 Mar 2025 15:07

The Bose QuietComfort headphones (pictured) are currenlty on sale for $100 off. (Image source: Bose via Amazon)

Deal | Amazon sheds $100 off Bose QuietComfort headphones

The Bose QuietComfort headphones are highly-rated noise-cancelling cans. Amazon is currently selling the headphones for $100 off, a 29% discount.

Sam Medley, 19 Mar 2025 20:29

The HyperX Cloud III S wireless gaming headset is available in red and black. (Image source: HyperX)

HyperX Cloud III S wireless gaming headset boasts a modular design and up to 200 hours of battery life

The new HyperX Cloud III S wireless gaming headset has a modular design and support for both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth modes. Its battery can also last up to 200 hours on a single charge.

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Mar 2025 15:55

The v1020.7 firmware update is rendering many Samsung soundbars unusable. (Image source: Samsung)

A buggy update is bricking Samsung soundbars—users left needing hardware repairs

A recent firmware update is causing major headaches for Samsung soundbar owners, with reports flooding in of devices being rendered completely unusable – effectively "bricked". Several models are affected including Samsung's top-o...

Kristen Spradlin, 16 Mar 2025 15:44