Audio

Fostex has unveiled a pair of premium over-ear headphones trimmed with acacia wood housings - the closed-back TH810 and open-back TH818. They are identical component-wise to the previously announced TH910 and TH919 flagships, which use more expensive Japanese-lacquered maple housings.

Sony is expected to reveal a brand new gaming headset called the Inzone H6 Air next week. However, it looks like its specifications have leaked early.

Gadhouse has introduced the Miko, a retro‑styled portable cassette recorder that plays and records tapes, with wired and Bluetooth headphone support. Retro audio equipment lovers will enjoy its simple mechanical controls and ability to be powered by AA batteries or USB‑C power supplies.

Edifier is offering new headphones that are said to deliver high playback quality, long battery life, and a fast connection. The WH950NB also support lossless or very low-loss audio transmission.

Honor uses the body of a mouse as a charging case for wireless earbuds, so that these are always available for music, videos or zoom calls without having to pack them separately. Honor advertises a battery life of one month with normal use.

Sony's new pair of high-end wireless headphones should soon receive a global release. Rather than the WH-1000XM7, The ColleXion will be an even more premium alternative to the WH-1000XM6 that Sony is now said to be launching in two colours.

From vinyl records to compact cassettes and CDs to smartphones - Trettitre combines the most popular retro music formats with a MagSafe holder for smartphones, turning the record player and mobile cassette player into space-saving wall decorations while they are not in use.

The first DJI Osmo Pocket 4 unboxing video has leaked, revealing new buttons, new case, new mic, and a smart fill light. However, the unboxing video doesn’t seem to mention the famous “Creator Combo”. The Osmo Pocket 4 should have 107GB internal storage and 14 stops of dynamic range, now potentially launching earlier than expected - on April 16.

Sony is rumoured to have developed two new pairs of over-ear headphones. At the same time, the company is said to be preparing a new version of the WH-1000XM6. The same leaker has revealed when this Sandstone variant is set to arrive, too.

A new pair of Sony wireless over-ear headphones has leaked. Previously thought of as a new 1000X device, The ColleXion is now rumoured to be a standalone pair of headphones. Pricing and a release date have emerged, too.

Amazon has dropped the price of the top-rated Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones to their near-historical low price. The headphones offer adaptive 8-microphone noise cancellation, Hi-Res Audio music playback, and DSEE Extreme AI music enhancement.

Grell has released the OAE2 open-ear headphones to the worldwide market. They utilize angled drivers that simulate the effect of sound coming from in front of the listener to deliver the missing je ne sais quoi that other headphones lack.

Samsung’s new HW-Q990H flagship soundbar brings AI-driven features like Sound Elevation and Auto Volume, but leaves the hardware largely unchanged from last year. At $1,999, it’s a tough sell when the HW-Q990F or even the older Q990D offer nearly identical performance for significantly less. Unless you really want the latest software tweaks, last year’s model remains the smarter buy.

Samsung has released a new app that it says helps with motion sickness. The free app, which is called Hearapy, plays a sound at a particular decibel and frequency, which then helps a user to improve balance.

With 18 drivers and 8,200 watts of power per speaker, the B&O Beolab 90 are extremely powerful. Bang & Olufsen is now reissuing the flagship speakers in two strictly limited versions.

The Aurzen Eazze D1 Air is a portable 300-lumen, 1080p LCD projector designed to run off external USB-C power banks rather than AC power. The projector supports Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube and can be used as a portable speaker.

Leaks have revealed Sony's plans for its next pair of over-ear headphones. Targeted at gamers, the Inzone H6 Air will sport an open-back design while retaining headset functionality too.

Casio has released official sound packs from its 1980s keyboards VL-1, SK-1 and MT-40 on the Waves Place platform. Priced from ¥1,100 to ¥4,980, the packs launched March 25 and include rhythms, one-shots and tones.

With the new iOS update, Apple Music has pulled ahead with stronger discovery tools, neat new UI elements, and steadier pricing, while Spotify is struggling with late lossless rollout and rising costs. For users in Apple’s ecosystem, the transition is now easier to justify than before.

Lenovo has introduced new wireless earbuds that aim to stand out with surprisingly large drivers and a charging case featuring its own display. The company also promises an impressive battery life of up to 60 hours.

Edifier has launched a new pair of easy-to-use speakers promising solid audio quality. In addition to supporting a wide range of audio inputs, the Edifier M90 are active speakers capable of running without an external amplifier.

The Denon Home 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers stream lossless music from online services, such as Tidal and Qobuz. The speakers also support Dolby Atmos Music, Hi-Res Audio, and Denon HEOS integration with other Denon A/V devices.

Bumpboxx's BB-777 is now official - it is a new 270 W portable vintage-styled boombox with cassette, CD, radio, and Bluetooth support - you can digitize your media as well. It runs up to 15 hours on battery, has a powerful audio output setup and is launching via Kickstarter.

CheckMag I left my AirPods at home and I discovered they were killing my productivity. Now, I make an effort to stop listening to useless podcasts to fill up the silence.

New Apple TV and HomePod mini models are reportedly "ready" for launch but remain shelved as Apple struggles to finalize its revamped, AI-powered Siri. With software bottlenecks now dictating hardware cycles, the highly anticipated upgrade to the A17 Pro-powered streamer and S9-equipped smart speaker may finally debut between iOS 26.5 and iOS 27.

Set to release in the second quarter, Philips' The Buds wireless earbuds have a pretty attractive design. They also come in a charging case with an integrated display.

Philips has announced a new color for its The Ringo on-ear headphones. The wireless headphones, which have a retro-design, will be available as part of the revived Philips Moving Sound collection.

The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro have officially been announced, and the new earbuds bring a handful of upgrades in key areas. However, the pair of earbuds have a slightly higher price tag than the previous generation.

Beats and Nike have jointly announced a special edition of the Powerbeats Pro 2 with a custom finish for the earbuds and charging case. However, there's a deal on the standard colors on Amazon for those who wish to save some money.

Bowers & Wilkins is adding new color options to its Pi8 earbuds and Px7 S3 headphones, including Dark Burgundy and Vintage Maroon. No hardware changes, with both models continuing at €429 in the premium audio segment.

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.