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Sony debuts Bravia Theater line of Dolby Atmos soundbars and speakers
Sony has bestowed the Bravia Theater name upon all of its home audio gear, starting with two soundbars, a four-speaker system and a neckband speaker.
Billy Steele04.17.2024
Stability AI’s audio generator can now crank out 3 minute ‘songs’
Stability AI just unveiled Stable Audio 2.0, which now creates three minute AI-generated songs via prompt. Musicians, for now, have nothing to worry about.
Lawrence Bonk04.03.2024
8510085100Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Stellar sound, forward-looking features
Sennheiser’s latest flagship earbuds retain the excellent sound quality the company is known for, and add some quality-of-life updates that are improvements over the previous model.
Billy Steele03.22.2024
Samsung's Music Frame speaker is now available for preorder for $400
You can now purchase Samsung's home theater gear from CES that doubles as art.
Billy Steele03.21.2024
7210072100Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: Upgrades that aren’t worth the extra cost
Despite changes to ANC and a few new features, the Accentum Plus isn’t a significant upgrade over the regular Accentum that debuted last year.
Billy Steele03.15.2024
Shure’s first wireless lapel mic can connect to your phone without a receiver
On Tuesday, Shure unveiled its better-late-than-never entry into the creator-focused wireless consumer lapel mic space. The audio company’s MoveMic system joins an increasingly crowded space alongside three tiers of Rode’s Wireless Go system and two iterations of DJI’s Mic.
Will Shanklin03.04.2024
Spotify rolls out an audiobook-only subscription
Spotify is now offering a subscription tier just for audiobooks. It costs $10 per month and includes the same 15 hours of listening time as a Premium plan.
Kris Holt03.01.2024
7510075100Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Function meets fashion
Bose’s new open-fit earbuds are more of a fashion accessory than a wearable and come with some inherent trade-offs.
Billy Steele02.15.2024
AlphaTheta, formerly Pioneer DJ Corp, launches its first wireless DJ controller and speaker
AlphaTheta, formerly Pioneer DJ has come out of the gate swinging with its release of the portable Omnis-Duo ($1,499) all-in-one DJ controller and Wave-Eight ($899) speaker today.
Jon Turi01.25.2024
Wired headphones are about to have a mini revival
Wired USB-C headphones are nothing new. You can already find hi-res IEM cables with the connection. Finally you can buy an all-in-one version for hi-res lossless audio on any phone.
James Trew01.24.2024
8010080100Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 review: Good earbuds with frustrating flaws
There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7, including a robust set of features that brings a lot of convenience to your day. It offers solid sound quality and ANC, though a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning.
Billy Steele01.24.2024
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds clip onto your ears and cost $300
Bose's new wireless earbuds have a crazy-looking clip-on design.
Billy Steele01.18.2024
Bluetooth Auracast is everywhere at CES 2024. So, what is it?
Everything you need to know about Auracast, part of Bluetooth LE Audio.
Billy Steele01.11.2024
Next-gen MEMS ultrasonic solid-state earbud drivers will deliver the bass
xMEMS' Cypress will be a massive improvement for what MEMS drivers are capable of doing for wireless earbuds.
Billy Steele01.10.2024
Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds bring heart rate and body temp sensors to your workout
Sennheiser updated its flagship Momentum line with a new true wireless model while also debuting a tech-filled set of fitness earbuds in the Momentum Sport.
Billy Steele01.10.2024
Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Momentum Sport hands-on: Excellent sound in two very different earbuds
Our first ears-on time with Sennhesier's Momentum True Wireless 4 and Momentum Sport earbuds.
Billy Steele01.10.2024
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds hands-on: Great audio, compact design and a call quality test
Our first look at Audio-Technica's latest true wireless earbuds: the ATH-TWX7.
Billy Steele01.09.2024
Jabra debuts listening mode quick toggles for the Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active earbuds during CES 2024
Jabra said on Tuesday it will roll out new features and enhancements for its Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active wireless earbuds, which launched in late 2023. The updates, set to roll out in two waves, include improvements to ANC, call clarity and performance in windy conditions.
Will Shanklin01.09.2024
Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones swap buttons for swipe touch controls, but keep the 50-hour battery life
Sennheiser is once again trying to bridge the gap between affordability and premium features with the Accentum Plus at CES 2024.
Billy Steele01.08.2024
Victrola's latest streaming turntable, the Stream Sapphire, costs an eye-popping $1,499
Victrola's latest streaming turntable works with Sonos, Roon and any Universal Plug and Play devices.
Nathan Ingraham01.08.2024