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The ‘audio earrings’ Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist
After Tuesday's presidential debate, predictable conspiracy theories incorrectly suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris was wearing an earpiece.
Kris Holt09.11.2024
Why are Apple's AirPods Max still saddled with 2020 hardware?
Apple's AirPods Max are almost four years old, but this week's update barely changed anything. It's hard to recommend them without a more substantial improvement.
Nathan Ingraham09.10.2024
The key updates that make AirPods 4 block sound better — and just sound better
Improved sound quality and the addition of ANC are key upgrades on the AirPods 4, but there are specific reasons why both of those are effective.
Billy Steele09.10.2024
How Apple's Hearing Aid and Hearing Test will work on AirPods Pro
Apple is expanding its hearing health features on the second-gen AirPods Pro. Here's how some of those tools will work.
Billy Steele09.10.2024
Apple AirPods 4 hands-on: Seriously impressive ANC performance
Our first ears-on with the new AirPods 4.
Billy Steele09.09.2024
Apple’s Voice Memos app is getting simple multitrack recording
Apple’s Voice Memos app is getting multitrack recording. You’ll be able to sing right on top of a guitar track.
Lawrence Bonk09.09.2024
Miniroll is the smallest Ultimate Ears speaker, but it packs big sound
Ultimate Ears' latest speaker is the smallest in its current lineup, but it's still loud and built for adventures.
Billy Steele09.09.2024
Sony's MDR-M1 studio headphones offer an audio and comfort upgrade over the MDR-7506
Sony's new studio-monitoring headphones have upgraded drivers, wide frequency response and high noise isolation.
Billy Steele09.05.2024
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are coming in 2025
The successor to the Powerbeats Pro is coming next year.
Billy Steele09.04.2024
Noble Audio pairs dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in its first headphones
Noble Audio's first headphones feature a unique driver arrangement that should offer enhanced audio quality.
Billy Steele09.03.2024
Klipsch's latest soundbar is the first to come with Dirac Live room calibration
Klipsch's largest and most powerful soundbar in its current lineup has a unique feature to adjust to your living room.
Billy Steele09.03.2024
Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones
You'll really have to love Bang & Olufsen audio gear to invest in its latest flagship headphones.
Billy Steele09.03.2024
Spotify says Apple 'discontinued' the tech for some of its volume controls on iOS
Spotify has created a temporary solution for volume controls on iOS when using Spotify Connect after Apple made a change to its operating system.
Billy Steele08.29.2024
Sony's new budget-friendly earbuds have a transparency mode and longer battery life
Sony WF-C510 have a key feature most budget earbuds don't: ambient sound mode.
Billy Steele08.26.2024
The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds come with a case that can transmit audio wirelessly
JBL's latest premium Tour Pro 3 earbuds have some interesting features, including a charging case you can plug into an in-flight entertainment system so you can listen to audio wirelessly.
Kris Holt08.21.2024
Bowers & Wilkins announces its latest Pi6 and Pi8 true wireless earbuds
B&W announces its Pi6 and Pi8 true wireless earbuds.
Jeremy Gan08.21.2024
7310073100Dyson OnTrac headphones review: When the basics aren’t enough
An almost infinitely customizable design is what’s unique about Dyson’s first headphones (without onboard air purifiers).
Billy Steele08.15.2024
Why is the Sonos app so broken?
The Sonos app is so badly broken that the company is delaying new products to fix it.
Billy Steele08.14.2024
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are its first earbuds that work with Gemini AI
The new Pixel Buds Pro 2 are smaller and more powerful, but its Tensor-powered features come in earbuds that are also more expensive.
Billy Steele08.13.2024
Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones drop to a new low of $198
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are 43 percent off right now.
Sarah Fielding08.12.2024