The BB-777 is the ultimate in boombox nostalgia
The BB-777 is the ultimate in boombox nostalgia Scooby Doo. | Image: Bumpboxx Bumpboxx is fully embracing nostalgia with its latest boombox, the BB-777, which is modeled very closely on the legendary Sharp GF-777. A real deal GF-777 will set you back over $2,000 for one in working order. Plus, that vintage unit lacks modern […]
Philips new audio gear brings back the bright bold colors of the ‘80s
Philips new audio gear brings back the bright bold colors of the '80s What’s old is new again. | Image: Philips Not even electronics were able to escape the dominant ’80s aesthetic of garishly bright colors. Both Sony and Philips offered devices wrapped in yellow plastic during that era, but Philips has decided to bring […]
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27 The rumored “HomePod with a screen” we’ve heard so much about was reportedly lined up for launch in 2025, and then this spring, and now, according to the latest updates, it’s on the shelf until this fall. Leaker Kosutami posted as […]
You can now fill your home with Ikea’s cheap and tiny new Bluetooth speaker
You can now fill your home with Ikea's cheap and tiny new Bluetooth speaker The white and green versions of Ikea’s cheap speaker have launched in the US. | Photo By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Alongside smart Lego bricks and lots of robots, one of the most anticipated gadgets announced at CES 2026 […]
Soundcore’s Space 2 are an evolution of its budget headphones
Soundcore's Space 2 are an evolution of its budget headphones We finally have an update to the Soundcore Space One that launched two and a half years ago. At MWC 2026, Soundcore has announced the Space 2, which will be available in the US on April 21st in three colors – linen white, jet black, […]
Diesel’s wired earbuds look exactly like wired earbuds from Diesel
Diesel's wired earbuds look exactly like wired earbuds from Diesel Despite evidence to the contrary, not only are wired earbuds alive and well, they’re enjoying a resurgence. Brands like Belkin and even respected headphone maker Master & Dynamic now offer tethered earbuds again. Even the Italian fashion brand Diesel has decided wired headphones are still […]
Leaked specs for Sony’s next flagship wireless earbuds reveal ANC upgrades
Leaked specs for Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds reveal ANC upgrades It’s been two-and-a-half years since Sony last upgraded its flagship ANC earbuds. | Image: The Walkman Blog Following images of Sony’s new WF-1000XM6 earbuds shared by a retailer last week ahead of an official announcement, reliable leaker billbil-kun has revealed what they’re claiming are the […]
Can I offer you a tiny Bluetooth speaker in these trying times?
Can I offer you a tiny Bluetooth speaker in these trying times? I knew as soon as I laid eyes on Vappeby that I had to have it. Sure, it would be right at home on my desk, given that everything in and around my workstation is from Ikea, from the Skadis on the wall […]
Ikea’s next cheap Bluetooth speaker is a playful purple mouse
Ikea's next cheap Bluetooth speaker is a playful purple mouse Following the debut of its $10 Kallsup Bluetooth speakers at CES 2026, Ikea is introducing another wireless speaker with a playful design and an affordable price tag. The Grejsimojs Portable Bluetooth speaker probably isn’t going to wow audiophiles, but it’s designed to look like a […]
Apple’s second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to ‘silent speech’
Apple's second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to 'silent speech' Apple’s biggest acquisition ever is still its $3 billion Beats buy in 2014, but now the second biggest deal is bringing in Q.ai, a four-year-old AI audio startup. Apple did not disclose the terms, but Financial Times reports that Apple is […]