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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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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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Pocket Scion is a synth you play with plants
Pocket Scion is a synth you play with plants Pocket Scion is a portable synth that allows users to control it with plants or their own skin, similar to artist Modern Biology’s viral TikTok videos. The Pocket Scion uses a module called Scion from Instruo, which converts biofeedback into CV (control voltage) for controlling other […]
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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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Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd
Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd For your ears only. Cinefootage Visuals/iStock via Getty Images Plus What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation in public without other […]
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