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OnePlus will bring the OnePlus Nord Buds to India on April 28. The Nord Buds looks to be a rebadge of the OnePlus Buds N scheduled to debut in China on April 21, and most major details of the TWS earbuds have now been leaked.

Apple has released three new colours for the Beats Studio Buds, a cheaper alternative to the AirPods Pro. The Beats Studio Buds now come in six colours, including Sunset Pink. Simultaneously, the Beats app for Android has received new features, courtesy of 'Locate My Beats' functionality.

TCL has introduced 3 of its latest soundbars to European customers, each of which comes with its own subwoofer and Bluetooth for wireless streaming. The highest-end of this new line-up also features the latest generation of in-house RayDanz sound-quality-enhancing design which, as the OEM insists, would match one of its new QLED TVs perfectly.

OnePlus has now officially announced a launch event scheduled for April 28 in India. The company only claims an "array of OnePlus devices" will debut at the event, but all available information points towards those being the Nord Buds, OnePlus 10R, and Nord CE 2 Lite.

TCL has set a date on which its newest 4K TVs and soundbars will be unleashed on the international market. The OEM has revealed that there will be at least 2 products from either product category to preview during the show ahead of their release, some of which have won 2022 Red Dot Design Awards for their esthetics and "innovative" features already.

Apple's AirPods Pro are on sale over at Amazon for US$75 off, a 30% discount. You can snag a pair for US$174. If your budget is a bit smaller, The Beats Studio Buds are also on sale for US$120.

Apple will be refreshing the Beats Studio Buds soon, as it did with the iPhone 13 series. While Apple offered the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro in a single new colour, the Beats Studio Buds will receive three new colour options.

A new trademark application has offered an insight into the future of Huawei wearables. Filed with the EU, the Watch Buds would be Huawei's first smartwatch with built-in earbuds. While the idea is not new, no other major smartwatch manufacturer has sought to combine the two product categories to date.

Reportedly, Apple has rethought its AirPods strategy after lower than expected AirPods 3 sales. While the AirPods Pro 2 is tipped to launch later this year, Apple will not repeat the move of continuing to sell the original AirPods Pro alongside its new earbuds, as it has done with the AirPods 3.

360 Audio is a new feature baked into the flagship Galaxy Buds Pro earphones at their launch, and is touted as Samsung's answer to the Spatial Audio found in some Apple audio products. It is also available to the Galaxy Buds Live and Buds2, thanks to these TWS earbuds' latest software update.

A retailer has leaked the Momentum True Wireless 3, Sennheiser's next flagship TWS earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 will arrive in multiple colours and for a competitive price.

The SOUNDBOKS Go portable Bluetooth speaker is now available to pre-order. The device has two drivers and can deliver up to 121 dB of sound. The gadget has a 7.8 Ah battery providing up to 40 hours of playback time. You can connect the smart speaker to other devices to create an immersive experience.

Xiaomi’s L05G smart speaker is now purchasable globally for an affordable price. Not only does the smart speaker support IR remote controls, it also has Google Chromecast built-in for Google Assistant functionality.

The new collection of limited-edition products that arrived earlier today is the result of Skullcandy's collaboration with sunglasses brand Pit Viper and includes the popular Grind, Push Active, and Dime TWS earbuds with a new design. The first 100 purchases will come with a pair of Pit Viper sunglasses.

Dell has packaged its latest PCs for business with its Optimizer, a suite of AI services designed to deliver "productivity without disruptions". They include features that might admittedly be more welcome than ever before, Intelligent Privacy, ExpressConnect and Intelligent Audio included.

Dell's new Slim Conferencing Soundbar and Speakerphone offer simple solutions for one of the most important aspects of a connected office: phone calls. Both devices feature a dedicated button for connecting to MS Teams, a popular platform for modern business communications.

The Devialet Dione soundbar is now available to pre-order for US$2,400. The speaker system has 17 drivers, including eight subwoofers. The device creates an immersive 3D sound experience thanks to Dolby Atmos 5.1.2, and it can upscale mono or stereo sound to mimic this quality.

Despite having about three days left until its global launch at the time of writing, the OnePlus 10 Pro has appeared as a product listing posted by an online German retailer. This leak may definitively spoil the OEM's reveal as to how much its new flagship phone will cost in the country. Meanwhile, the company has teased a new colorway for its most premium TWS earbuds.

Next month, Apple plans on enabling a number of new tools and improvements for seasoned podcast creators and those seeking to get started on the platform. Take a closer look at what’s to come, including more nuanced metrics in the Analytics tab, new marketing tools for subscription-based shows, and more.

The GT Neo3 is currently being touted as the first ever Realme phone to launch with its latest 150W charging tech. However, the OEM has also now suggested that there might be a second variant with a slower, yet still new to 2022, 80W standard instead. Then again, fans of speed may still be happy with the phone's also-hyped "Le Mans" colorway.

The Samsung Ultra Slim Soundbar is now available to purchase in Australia and will launch in Germany later this month. The speaker has Wireless True Dolby Atmos and improvements to Samsung's Q-Symphony technology.

Polk has launched a new sound bar, the MagniFi Mini AX. The system has 5-speakers and a subwoofer to create a 3D soundstage for a rich audio experience. The device has a wide range of technologies for enhanced sound placement accuracy and greater clarity.

The latest member of the 1More ComfoBuds series may be Mini - however, according to the OEM, this does not stop them from also being "Mighty". It asserts that the new TWS earbuds are the smallest of their kind with active noise cancellation. The Minis are also rated for up to 24 hours of battery life and IPX5 ingress-protection.

Xiaomi has revealed the Buds 3T Pro, a premium pair of earbuds that cost €169. The Buds 3T Pro supports ANC, Qi wireless charging and the LHDC 4.0 codec. Xiaomi sells the Buds 3T Pro in Carbon Black and Gloss White colourways.

Xiaomi has already indicated that its Redmi brand's 2022 K50 flagship smartphones will launch with some of MediaTek's latest Dimensity SoCs. Now, the OEM has pointed out that this will also make them the world's first Bluetooth 5.3 mobile devices. They are also now slated to support a new audio codec on top of that.

Reports a while ago claimed Samsung was set to launch new Galaxy Buds later this year. It appears now that the Buds in question are the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 which will debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 at Unpacked in August.

Apple events often feature a unique soundtrack full of catchy songs by popular and up-and-coming indie artists. Give these bleeding-edge beats from Apple’s big event a listen while enjoying what new products Cupertino has offered up to its legion of fans.

Bang & Olufsen has reduced the price of its flagship Beoplay H95 headphones. The Beoplay H95 has received over a 30% reduction from its £779 MSRP, undercutting the AirPods Max to boot. The Beoplay H95 has a pair of 40 mm drivers, offers up to 50 hours of battery life and supports Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive codec, among other features.

Tronsmart has launched its latest portable wireless speaker with a Bang, which is good as that is also its product name. It contains an array of different driver types rated for 60W of audio power, which can travel well thanks to its in-built handle and IPX6 waterproof rating. Its inbuilt battery can also power its tunable LEDs as well as the user's other devices.

New renders of Samsung's upcoming premium foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold4, have now surfaced in the wild. While nothing indicates that these renders are official, they still manage to show off the foldable with a camera module design akin to that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Bowers & Wilkins has introduced the Panorama 3, the third generation of its premium soundbar. Compared to the Panorama 2, the Panorama 3 offers Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth aptX and Dolby Atmos support, plus 13 drivers that output up to 400 W. The Panorama 3 is available in multiple markets and retails for US$999

Sonos has launched the Roam SL, a scaled-back version of the Sonos Roam. The cheaper model arrives without microphones and no Amazon Alexa support, albeit while sharing its sibling's design. The Sonos Roam SL will start at US$20 and €20 cheaper than the Sonos Roam.

Thanks to their improved active noise cancellation and lengthy battery life, Sony's WF-1000XM4 TWS Bluetooth headphones are one of the best pairs of truly wireless earbuds currently on the market.

UGREEN's HiTune X6s are some of the more unique-looking TWS earbuds around, and offer "6-mic" hybrid active noise cancellation on top of that. They are often available at a discount off their RRP; now, the OEM has released an additional coupon code effective on Amazon.com for the month of March 2022.

Bang & Olufsen has showcased the Beosystem 72-22, a system that features the Beogram 4000c, a pair of Beolab 18 stereo speakers and a Beoremote Halo remote control. The Beosystem 72-22 marks the Beogram 4000's 50th anniversary and will be limited to 30 units globally.

The Earbuds 3 Pro have been unveiled by Honor at MWC. The new headphones will feature a dual-driver design and a temperature sensor to help you monitor your health.

Microsoft's AirPods alternative called the Surface Earbuds has hit its lowest price yet on Amazon, which turns this stylish pair of true wireless headphones into a remarkable deal.

Qualcomm is adding new SoCs — S3 (QCC307x) and S5 (QCC517x) — to its Sound Platform. The new Sound Platforms support Hi-Res Bluetooth Audio and also LE Audio along with stereo recording for earbuds, 68 ms low-latency gaming mode, and 3rd gen Adaptive ANC.

The active noise cancelling AirPods Pro alternative made by the reputable gaming periphery manufacturer Razer has returned to its lowest price ever on Amazon.

OPPO has now rounded its new product showcase off with the new, second-gen Enco X earbuds. These new flagship TWS peripherals are rated for Bluetooth 5.2, a new coaxial dual driver system and the LHDC 4.0 codec. The OEM also touts them as accessories with improved active noise cancellation (ANC) thanks to a new chipset.

The Spotify Car Thing retails for US$89.99, but it also requires a Spotify Premium subscription. The device can be controlled using its touchscreen, physical buttons or voice commands. Spotify is only shipping the Car Thing in the US, for the time being.

OPPO has been tipped to launch successors to its Dynaudio-tuned top-end Enco X TWS earbuds alongside its upcoming flagship smartphones. Now, the OEM has confirmed that this is the case, and has also decided to go ahead and leak their design in full ahead of this event. The executive Pete Lau also now claims the buds are so good, they are worth ditching wires for.

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled a new version of the Beoplay Portal, its flagship headphones for gamers. Not only does the new model feature PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch compatibility, it also contains better battery life, among other changes.

Apple has launched an NBA75 Ivory edition of the PowerBeats Pro. As its name suggests, the special edition model commemorates the competition's 75th anniversary.

OPPO's latest Find X5 poster contains a launch date for the upcoming flagship series, and that's not all. It shows one of the smartphones in an arrangement of a number of other devices. One might be the OEM's first-gen tablet, whereas the others are wearables that could be of the OPPO Watch and Enco X lines.

The Sony LinkBuds are here and at a cheaper price point than the WF-1000XM4. While not replacements for Sony's high-end earbuds, the LinkBuds offer a unique take on a saturated market with an open-back design. Initial reviews point towards the LinkBuds delivering better call quality than the WF-1000XM4 too.

It looks like Sony could be on the verge of bringing the WH-1000XM5 to market, a successor to the 18-month old WH-1000XM4. According to an FCC listing, the upcoming headphones have a different design than their predecessor, along with a larger battery and fast charging support.

Jabra aims to cater for the millions of users in the United States affected by mild or moderate hearing loss with the new Enhance Plus wearables. They are touted to combine the size and convenience of TWS products with "advanced hearing technology", and might well be the first in a wave of products compatible with the FDA's potentially upcoming Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid criteria.

The Sony Linkbuds WF-L900 will be officially presented in a few days. An extensive leak now confirms the price and specifications of the unusual earbuds in advance.