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Razer is running a new promo. (Source: Razer)

Deal | Razer is offering US$200 off various Blade notebooks for its Back to School event

Razer is weighing in on the traditional Back to School sales period with offers on many of its Blade 15 Base Edition, 15 Advanced and Pro 17 notebooks. These PCs are available at US$200 off their normal prices during this event. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Aug 2020 00:34

The new Yoga ANC Headphones will be available from October. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo brings its ANC game with the Shadow Black Yoga Headphones

Lenovo has revealed a new pair of its Yoga ANC Headphones. The over-ear headphones come in what Lenovo calls Shadow Black and offer up to 14 hours of battery life. The Yoga ANC Headphones will retail for US$149.99, making them a m...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 21:43

LG offers free TWS earbuds with select TVs. (Source: LG USA)

LG is now throwing a pair of TONE Free TWS earbuds in with every puchase of most 2020 OLED TVs

LG USA has announced that every customer who buys an eligible OLED TV from its 2020 line-up will also get a pair of TONE Frees as a promotional gift. They are this OEM's latest TWS earbuds that are tuned by Meridian and are rated ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2020 19:02

Telegram unveils video calling for its anniversary. (Source: Telegram)

Telegram celebrates its seventh anniversary with the announcement of video calling for Android

The popular messaging app Telegram marks its seventh year of business today (August 14, 2020). It has ushered this anniversary in along with a new feature: video calling. It now exists in alpha form, boasting picture-in-picture an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2020 23:31

Mobvoi's new Earbuds Gesture. (Source: Indiegogo)

Mobvoi's new TWS earbud Indiegogo campaign is funded by 200% in its first 30 minutes

Today (August 13, 2020), Mobvoi launched its latest Earbud Gesture product on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. The OEM was able to score its goal twice over within the first hour of this project going live. The TWS devices in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2020 20:12

THX Spatial Audio has some new features. (Source: THX)

THX announces new Game Profiles for its Windows 10 Spatial Audio app

The THX Spatial Audio app is software developed in conjunction with Razer that may improve the immersion offered by headsets of nearly any type. Its latest update is to add Spatial Audio Game Profiles, which may improve environmen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 18:19

The Creative SXFI AIR offers good value for money. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Creative SXFI Air Hands-On Review: An intriguing but ultimately disappointing pair of over-ear headphones

The Creative SXFI AIR is a US$140 pair of over-ear headphones that packs plenty of features. With a Super X-Fi DSP, Bluetooth, line-in, USB Type-C and a microSD card reader, you are spoilt for choice with the SXFI AIR. Average bat...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2020 19:03

The release of the Sony WH-1000XM4 is here, at long last. (Image source: Sony)

Sony finally releases the WH-1000XM4, almost two years on from the WH-1000XM3

Sony has finally released the WH-1000XM4, almost two years after it released its last edition in the WH-1000XM series. Little has changed from the WH-1000XM3 and WH-1000XM4 save for a few new features. Battery life remains at 30 h...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2020 19:19

The Ovisen S201 is more than just a smartwatch. (Image source: Gearbest)

Ovisen S201: A stylish smartwatch that packs a pair of wireless earbuds

The Ovisen S201 is reminiscent of many cheap smartwatches, but it has a trick up its sleeve. Unusually, Ovisen has integrated a pair of wireless earbuds that charge from within the body of the smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2020 19:12

The Sony WH-1000XM4 will be available in two colours. (Image source: Sony via Best Buy)

Sony WH-1000XM4: Amazon France & MediaMarkt listings drop early for new premium ANC headphones as review appears online ahead of release

The release of the WH-1000XM4 is almost upon us, at least according to the publication of more retailer listings and even a video review. Sony appears to have made some minor changes from the headphones that it released two years ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2020 16:16

Samsung has uploaded several deeper dive videos of its just launched Galaxy devices. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung's official Galaxy Unpacked device deeper dive videos are now live

Following its August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung has now posted several new videos of its launch devices. Each offers a deeper dive into the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy Watch 3. We can expec...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Aug 2020 12:10

Galaxy Unpacked | The all-new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are here

Samsung has long been rumored to launch its new generation of Galaxy Buds in a completely new form-factor. This has finally been proven true at the OEM's latest product launch. The Buds Live are indeed also the first of their line...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2020 19:07

Full hands-on video of Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Z Fold 2, Watch 3, Buds Live and Tab S7 leaks out ahead of Unpacked

Hands-on videos of all the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy devices for its latest Unpacked showcase have leaked ahead of the launch. TechTalkTV combined them into a single video that combines the leaked clips and shows the devices bein...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Aug 2020 10:20

The innovative Wearbuds Pro debut via Indiegogo

Aipower's Wearbuds were unique on their launch in that they combine a fitness tracker and TWS earbuds in one product. Now, their second generation has finally come to the market via a crowdfunding platform. The OEM claims this new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2020 20:42

The WH-1000XM4 was first leaked in December 2019. (Image source: Sony via Best Buy)

Sony WH-1000XM4: Early retailer listings confirm last-generation noise cancelling processor for high-end ANC headphones ahead of August 6 release

The Sony WH-1000XM4 is thought to be arriving on August 6, following a protracted development cycle. The headphones will arrive almost two years on from the release of the WH-1000XM3, but early retail listings have confirmed that ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2020 16:31

Netflix gets speed controls on Android. (Source: Google Play Store)

Netflix implements playback speed controls on Android

Netflix is reportedly rolling out a feature by which a user can make content go forward or backward at different rates. This facility has apparently been under consideration at the streaming giant for years, and may benefit those ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2020 15:12

The next Mi TWS earbuds may have ANC. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's next new Mi TWS earbuds are likely to have ANC

Xiaomi's Mi-series of truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds is a rapidly-growing line of accessories. However, none of them have featured active noise cancellation (ANC) before. A new addition to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2020 14:37

Sony WH-1000XM4 users can expect to enjoy "360 Reality Audio". (Image source: Sony)

Leaked Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones promo video reveals wearing detection feature and handy Speak-to-Chat mode

A promo video for the upcoming Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones has been leaked online, and it reveals quite a few details about the successor to the well-received WH-1000XM3 headphones. Users will be treated t...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Aug 2020 04:49

Amazfit's PowerBuds will sell in India soon. (Source: Twitter)

Amazfit announces a launch for its PowerBuds in India

The PowerBuds are sports-themed TWS earbuds from Huami's brand Amazfit. They are unique in that they have a sensor for heart-rate tracking, a feature normally reserved for smartwatches. Their OEM has finally announced that they wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 16:43

Audeze sent us its latest portable planar headphones to test and compare to other more common headphones in the market

$399 Audeze LCD-1 planar magnetic headphones are ultra-light and maybe a little bit too small for comfort

Our pink noise test shows balanced audio reproduction at most frequencies, but the smaller design may not fit comfortably around larger ears. If you travel a lot, however, then the LCD-1 should prove useful.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2020 07:39

The Razer BlackShark V2. (Source: Razer)

Razer announces its new gaming headset, the BlackShark V2

Razer's latest gaming headset is the BlackShark V2. Its 50 millimeter (mm) drivers feature the OEM's TriForce Titanium coating, as well as its SpeedFlex cable. It features THX Spatial Audio for an immersive experience and a remova...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2020 01:21

The Sony WH-1000XM4 may finally have a release date. (Image source: Sony via Best Buy)

Sony WH-1000XM4: Sony announces that "something exciting is coming your way" on August 6

Sony is finally getting around to releasing the WH-1000XM4, some eight months after the headphones leaked. Reportedly, the WH-1000XM4 will retail for €379.90 in the Eurozone and US$349.00 in the US. It could be upwards of a month ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2020 15:23

Bixby is Samsung's AI assistant. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is reportedly under renewed pressure to ditch Bixby

Samsung is one of a minority of Android OEMs that bake its own in-house personal assistant into its mobile UI. However, some parties might prefer it did otherwise, not the least of which is Google. That company is reportedly offer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2020 22:57

The WH-1000XM4 will apparently retail for €379.90 in Europe. (Image source: Sony via Best Buy)

New leak reveals the price tag of the Sony WH-1000XM4 in Europe as a new release date is mooted

The price tag has been set for the Sony WH-1000XM4 in Europe, a new leak has revealed. Additionally, a new release date has been suggested as Sony bears down on the possible launch of the Apple AirPods Studio.

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 00:21

The Amazfit ZenBuds. (Source: Indiegogo)

The Amazfit ZenBuds make over US$1 million in crowdfunding

Amazfit claims that its ZenBuds TWS earbuds are so light and comfortable that they can be worn in bed all night. In fact, this is part of their use-case: to emit custom-designed audio that helps improve the user's sleep pattern. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2020 00:18

The WH-1000XM4 will be available in two colours. (Image source: Sony via Best Buy)

Sony WH-1000XM4: Sony Brazil teases upcoming premium ANC headphones

Sony may finally be ready to unleash the WH-1000XM4, its successor to the almost two-year-old WH-1000XM3. While hopes of a June release fell flat, Sony Brazil has seemingly teased the WH-1000XM4 on its Instagram channel.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 12:53

Xiaomi smartphone with integrated wireless headset. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi smartphone with built-in wireless earbuds is the latest curious patent innovation from the Mi Mix maker

Xiaomi could be contemplating producing a smartphone, possibly as part of the innovative Mi Mix line, which actually integrates wireless earbuds into the top edge. It’s an intriguing concept along the lines of how Samsung Galaxy N...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2020 12:11

The new Samsung AKG Y600NC. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases its new AKG-tuned wireless headphones in ANC and on-ear varieties

Samsung has announced new headphones branded and optimized by AKG. The Y600NCs are the more premium of the two, and come with active noise cancellation (ANC) and an innovative rotating ear-cup for volume control. The Y400s, on the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2020 18:55

The Galaxy Buds Live in their supposed colorways. (Source: WinFuture)

A new leak purports to reveal the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live specs in full ahead of their launch

WinFuture's Roland Quandt was the first tipster to assert that Samsung had developed a new, kidney-bean-like form-factor for its next-gen TWS earbuds. Now, this seems to have been borne out in increasingly convincing leaks since. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2020 23:20

The Google Pixel Buds still suffer from a hissing or static audio issue. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Buds: Audio issues live on despite the release of a firmware update

The hissing or static issue with the latest Pixel Buds remains, despite the release of a firmware update that supposedly addressed the problem. In fact, the hissing issue is noticeable even on units released after Google claimed t...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2020 21:49

Live image of the Huawei TalkBand B6. (Image source: YouTube - MasterPC Plus)

Huawei TalkBand B6 wearable fitness tracker and Bluetooth headset leaked in live images and video clips

The Huawei TalkBand B6 wearable fitness tracker and Bluetooth headset combination has leaked in some live images and short video clips. The dual-function accessory looks to be a step up from the previous generation, with the TalkB...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jul 2020 10:02

Xiaomi set to debut the Haylou T16 TWS earbuds offering active noise cancellation on a budget

The launch of the new OnePlus Buds means Xiaomi has to up its game in the TWS segment and it's done so spectacularly with the Haylou T16 TWS earbuds that offer active noise cancellation, 6 hours of playback, and wireless charging ...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jul 2020 09:13

It's going to be Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs. OnePlus Buds. (Image source: Xiaomi/OnePlus - edited)

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 reduced to ₹3,999 (US$53) to counter the upcoming OnePlus Buds threat

Xiaomi has slashed the price of its Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India to counter the upcoming threat from the recently launched OnePlus Buds. The Xiaomi earphones are now priced at ₹3,999 (US$53), which should help the Mi True...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 13:05

New updates are landing on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S across the board

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S are two sides of a coin, and both phones are currently receiving new updates in different regions. Sadly, the updates don't bring MIUI 12 as most owners would expect, but there's official con...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2020 12:51

Realme becomes a top smart personal audio brand in India after only its first quarter-year of being one

The latest figures on the Indian hearables (or personal audio accessories with smart features) market show that Realme has rocketed into its top 5 brands. This success is particularly impressive as it only started selling products...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 18:30

Microsoft has priced the Surface Headphones 2 competitively. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Surface Headphones 2: First impressions with Microsoft's Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bose 700 competitors

The Surface Headphones 2 offers more features than its predecessor at a lower price. Since Microsoft's latest over-ear headphones support high-resolution Bluetooth connectivity, we decided to purchase a pair to see how they fare.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 15:23

A blurry image of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 posted by Ice Universe. (Image: @universeice/Twitter)

Galaxy Unpacked August 5 to showcase five new devices

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Event looks increasingly like it will include the reveal of both the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Samsung’s President and Head of Mobile Communications Business TM Roh has revealed in a blog ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jul 2020 12:34

The OnePlus Buds will retail for lesser than $100

OnePlus Buds' sub-$100 price teased by OnePlus' official Instagram handle

OnePlus' official Instagram handle has put out a teaser that hints the OnePlus Buds' price. The TWS earbuds will be released alongside the OnePlus Nord on July 21, and promise to deliver up to seven hours of battery life and suppo...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Jul 2020 13:53

The Redmi AirDots 2 are cheap TWS earphones from China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi AirDots 2 announced: Budget TWS earphones with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2 mm sound drivers for 79 yuan (US$11)

Xiaomi has announced the new Redmi AirDots 2 earphones, which will be officially launched on July 22. The TWS earphones are currently priced at 79 yuan (US$11) during the crowdfunding stage. The budget earphones offer Bluetooth 5....

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2020 11:44

A new "Google Nest Speaker" schematic. (Source: NCC via Google Chromecast Hub)

The Google Nest Speaker is reportedly cleared for launch in Taiwan

Google is currently believed to have a new generation of its Nest-branded smart home speakers in the works. A device that looks like the same from a prior leak has been certified by the Taiwanese electronics regulator NCC. It may ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2020 17:13

The OnePlus Nord will run Google Phone, Messages and Duo out of the box

OnePlus is currently busily hyping its upcoming take on the mid-range 5G phone, the Nord. Its latest teaser indicates that it comes with certain communication-related Google apps out of the box. This, apparently, is done to keep i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 19:42

The new Mobvoi Earbuds Gesture. (Source: Indiegogo)

Mobvoi is launching its new, 50-hour battery-life TWS earbuds on Indiegogo

Mobvoi is a wearables brand that is teasing its next upcoming products, the Earbuds Gesture, via Indiegogo. They can be controlled through either head movements (in line with their name) or touch-sensitive panels. The OEM also cla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2020 21:37

The Philips +984 OLED TV has sound by Bowers & Wilkins. (Image source: Philips)

New Philips OLED and LCD TVs to come with Bowers & Wilkins audio technology during extended partnership

A press release has revealed that Philips (TP Vision) and Bowers & Wilkins have decided to extend their partnership and continue to offer their respective expertise in future Philips OLED and LCD TVs. The duo previously collaborat...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2020 11:38

The TheoryBoard has smashed through its Kickstarter goal. (Source: Irijule)

The TheoryBoard is touted as a new way to control and make music with an electronic crowdfunded gadget

Some consumers might be forgiven for mistaking the TheoryBoard as a particularly extensive gaming keyboard. However, it has been designed by its OEM, the start-up Irijule, as a new technology that helps the user reproduce whatever...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 23:52

The new TicKasa headphones. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi's first pair of headphones is both ANC and wireless

Mobvoi has debuted the TicKasa headphones. Although this is only the first product in this category from the band, they have progressed directly to active noise cancelling (ANC) and wireless features. They are Bluetooth 5, have 40...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 22:01

Audeze Penrose wireless planar magnetic headset for console and PC gamers (Source: Audeze)

Audeze Penrose: PlayStation 5-compatible wireless headset preorders now live

Announced earlier today, the Audeze Penrose and Penrose X will start shipping in early September, but those interested can place their orders already. The introductory price is US$249 — US$50 less than the MSRP of this wireless pl...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2020 16:49

The new Mobvoi LifeSmart outdoor camera. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi releases its first Wi-Fi enabled home security camera

Mobvoi may be best known as a wearables brand; however, it is also breaking into the market for smart-home gadgets. The latest of these is the LifeSmart outdoor camera. It supports footage at HD or FHD resolutions, has an IR night...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2020 19:55