Audio
Sony’s first clip earbuds don’t quite hit the mark
Sony’s first clip earbuds don’t quite hit the mark The Sony LinkBuds Clip are the company’s first clip earbuds, priced at $229.99. The earbuds have a solid design and good sound, but don’t offer anything significantly new or innovative. The clip design has become popular over the past couple of years, and the LinkBuds Clip […]
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The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026 The best overall wireless earbuds for 2026 are the Sony WF-1000XM5, offering excellent noise cancellation and sound quality. The best budget earbuds under $100 are the Nothing Ear (a), providing great performance, compact design, and affordable price. The best noise-canceling earbuds are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd […]
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Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people Pioneer Sphera is an aftermarket in-dash receiver that brings Dolby Atmos to cars. The device features a 10.1-inch capacitive screen and enables Dolby Atmos playback on Apple CarPlay. Dolby Atmos can be achieved with as few as four speakers installed in the car, making […]
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LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals
LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals LG has announced a new karaoke-ready party speaker called the Stage 501, built in collaboration with Will.i.am. The speaker features an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from virtually any song, without requiring karaoke-specific audio files. The AI feature also adjusts […]
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Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio
Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio Dolby Atmos audio will be available as standard on all trims of Hyundai’s new Elexio EV, a China-exclusive SUV. The Elexio EV will feature six built-in speakers to deliver Dolby Atmos audio, with an optional upgrade to eight speakers with an external amplifier. The price […]
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If you can get past the terrible logo, Audacity 4 looks pretty great
If you can get past the terrible logo, Audacity 4 looks pretty great Audacity 4 has been released, but its new logo has received backlash from users due to its unusual design. The new version of Audacity includes several significant improvements, including a revamped user interface and the removal of restrictive “modes” that limited user […]
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Spotify Lossless is an inconvenient improvement
Spotify Lossless is an inconvenient improvement Spotify has introduced lossless audio, which offers improved sound quality compared to its standard streams. The new lossless FLAC files are available at 24-bit / 44.1kHz resolution, a significant upgrade from the standard 96Kbps streams. However, the difference may not be noticeable for casual listeners who typically consume music […]
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The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025 The best earbuds for different platforms are: Apple: AirPods 4 (for voice calls) and Powerbeats Pro 2 (for overall sound quality) Android: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (for clear voice calls and good sound quality) Google Pixel phone owners: Pixel Buds Pro 2 (with features like head-tracking spatial audio […]
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TCL TVs and speakers will support Dolby FlexConnect this summer
TCL TVs and speakers will support Dolby FlexConnect this summer TCL TVs and speakers will support Dolby FlexConnect starting this summer, allowing for wireless connection to external speakers. The feature aims to provide an alternative solution to traditional surround-sound systems, which can be restricted by room size and outlet locations. Up to four Z100 speakers […]
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Shokz’ new open headphones don’t care what ear you clip them to
Shokz’ new open headphones don’t care what ear you clip them to Shokz has launched its “smallest and lightest open earbuds to date,” called OpenDots One, which clip onto the back of your ear instead of sitting entirely inside it. The OpenDots One are debuting at $199.99 in grey or black, making them significantly cheaper […]
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