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Sennheiser's Ambeo Soundbar Mini crams 3D audio in a Beam-like design
Sennheiser has packed its impressively immersive Ambeo technology in a soundbar that's similar in size to the Sonos Beam, but it costs nearly twice as much.
JBL takes on Sonos with its multi-room Authentics home speakers
JBL's latest speakers are a bid to take on Sonos with one handy feature that it's the first to offer.
Dolby Atmos will use your TV to expand living room speaker setups
A new Dolby Atmos feature will make your speaker setup more immersive, but you'll need a compatible TV to use it.
PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze
Sony Interactive Entertainment (i.e. Sony's PlayStation division) is looking to make more waves in the audio space. It has struck a deal to buy premium headphone maker Audeze to help it "continue innovating when it comes to the audio experience of PlayStation games."
The Rodecaster Duo podcast mixer proves bigger isn't always better
Smaller, more affordable and with few sacrifices (for most people), there's a lot to like about the Rodecaster Duo podcast and streaming studio.
Patreon creators can now publish subscriber-only podcasts on Spotify
Patreon creators can now publish patron-only podcast content to Spotify after linking the two accounts.
A $2,490 wireless podcasting kit is absurd, but at least Nomono's sounds great
Nomono’s $2,490 wireless podcasting kit sounds absurd, but it also sounds surprisingly great, especially for recording multiple people.
The Sonos Move 2 will reportedly offer stereo audio and 24-hour battery life
Sonos is reportedly prepping a Move 2 portable speaker that boasts stereo sound and a huge 24-hour battery.
Meta releases an open source AI kit that creates audio from text prompts
Meta has released a generative AI kit that lets you create music and sound effects from text prompts.
Spotify grew far more than expected, but is still losing money
In the second quarter of 2023, Spotify saw its million monthly active users climb to 551 million after welcoming 36 million new listeners.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: Striving for perfection
The WF-1000XM5 are Sony’s best earbuds yet, an achievement the company consistently hits with each subsequent release.
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Beats Studio Pro review: Upgraded sound makes all the difference
Beats’ Studio Pro is a significant upgrade over the Studio 3. All of the changes put Beats’ over-ear model in a better position to compete with the likes of Sony and Bose.
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Amazon Echo Buds (2023) review: $50 goes a long way
With a new approach to its Echo Buds, Amazon offers above average sound quality for $50.
Tidal is increasing its HiFi plan to $11 per month
Starting on August 1st, an individual Tidal HiFi membership is going up by $1 to $11 per month in the US, while the family plan will run you $17 per month, an increase of $2.
Apple's Beats Studio Pro could include head-tracking spatial audio
Beats' rumored Studio Pro headphones may have head-tracking spatial audio previously reserved for AirPods.
Razer's first in-ear monitor is built for gamers and streamers
Razer has introduced its first in-ear monitor, and it's built for gamers and streamers who want quality listening for hours on end.
Sennheiser's first over-the-counter hearing aids come with a modern charging case
Sennheiser has unveiled its first over-the-counter hearing aids, and they'll seem familiar if you've used wireless earbuds.
Spotify ends its podcast deal with Harry and Meghan
Spotify and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they’ve “mutually decided to part ways,” ending a deal for Harry and Meghan to produce podcasts for the company. The agreement, which the two sides reached in 2020, was said to be worth $25 million.
Sennheiser SoundProtex Plus review: Concert earplugs that don't kill the vibe
Sennheiser's latest product is designed to protect your hearing without completely sacrificing sound quality, so we put them to the test at concert.
The latest Yoto Player features stereo audio and a room thermometer
The third-generation Yoto Player, an audio playback device for kids, includes a slew of upgrades and improvements. Features include stereo audio, a room thermometer, longer battery life and a durable case.