Skullcandy partners with Bose for its new $99 ANC earbuds
Skullcandy partners with Bose for its new $99 ANC earbuds The Method 360 ANC earbuds’ charging case uses a sliding design and can be clipped to a bag strap. | Image: Skullcandy Skullcandy has made a name for itself in recent years with well-featured budget earbuds that don’t sound awful. Although its new Method 360 […]
Teenage Engineering has updated its KO II synthesizer with new sampling powers
Teenage Engineering has updated its KO II synthesizer with new sampling powers OS 2.0 is now available for the Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II synthesizer. | Image: Teenage Engineering Nearly a year and a half after it first launched the EP-133 KO II synthesizer in late 2023, Teenage Engineering has released its first major software […]
Audio-Technica’s R2-D2 earbuds play beeps and bloops for audio alerts
Audio-Technica's R2-D2 earbuds play beeps and bloops for audio alerts Audio-Technica’s R2-D2 earbuds play beeps and bloops for audio alerts Audio-Technica is releasing four Star Wars-themed versions of its ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds. | Image: Audio-Technica Ahead of Star Wars Celebration Japan getting underway on April 18th in Tokyo, Audio-Technica has announced four new limited edition versions […]
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are now available for $150 less
Sony's WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are now available for $150 less Sony’s WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are now available for $150 less I’m not the type of person who assumes that the best tech for me is something that was just announced this week. Take, for example, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, which were introduced a little under […]
Samsung admits its bad software update bricked a lot of soundbars
Samsung admits its bad software update bricked a lot of soundbars Samsung has confirmed to The Verge that a “software update error” is what broke “certain 2024 soundbar devices,” per a statement from Jim Kiczek, head of audio at Samsung Electronics America. Kiczek says that Samsung is “offering free repairs for all affected units – […]
Android 16 is getting a major hearing accessibility feature
Android 16 is getting a major hearing accessibility feature Auracast support for hearing aids is on the way to Android phones. Android phones will soon support Auracast with Bluetooth LE hearing aids, letting people tune in to audio broadcasts in places where it’s otherwise hard to hear. Auracast is a Bluetooth Audio LE feature, and it […]
HMD’s new earbuds can top off your phone’s battery
HMD's new earbuds can top off your phone's battery HMD’s new earbuds can top off your phone’s battery HMD’s Amped Buds attach handily to the Qi2 Skyline. HMD announced a new set of earbuds today with a case that doubles as a backup phone battery. The aptly named wireless Amped Buds come in a Qi2 […]
The armless PP-1 turntable is made from a solid block of aluminum
The armless PP-1 turntable is made from a solid block of aluminum You can show off your vinyl on the PP-1 which doesn’t have a visible tonearm or stylus. | Image: Waiting For Ideas A Paris-based creative studio has announced a minimalist turntable with controls streamlined to just a play button and a volume knob. […]
Bose headphones and earbuds are nearly 25 percent off for Presidents Day
Bose headphones and earbuds are nearly 25 percent off for Presidents Day Despite how they appear, the Ultra Open Earbuds don’t hurt while gripping your ears. If you need a new pair of headphones, earbuds, or a portable Bluetooth speaker, Bose’s ongoing Presidents Day sale presents a few compelling options. In fact, now through February […]
Elgato’s Wave Link 2.0 promises clear vocals in any environment
Elgato's Wave Link 2.0 promises clear vocals in any environment Elgato’s Wave Link 2.0 promises clear vocals in any environment Elgato is releasing a new version of its audio stream control software Wave Link that includes new AI-powered voice enhancements for your mic. It also has a new OS-level management system to redirect audio streams […]