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AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money
By Erin Bashford published
JBL launches new premium earbuds: JBL Live Buds 4, JBL Live Beam 4, JBL Live Flex 4, with improved sound, a touchscreen charging case, and AI-enhanced calls.

Digital fatigue is showing up in our music consumption — and Gen Z is ditching streaming for vinyl crackle
By Ashley Thieme published
It's easy to feel burnt out from such a digital lifestyle, but I've been turning to vinyl and cassette to counteract this — and it seems like other people are too.

You can get my favorite cheap turntable that sounds high-end for even less right now while it's $80 off at Amazon
By Ashley Thieme published
I've been testing the Crosley C65, and it's the best budget upgrade I've ever made to my home music system.

Is the Crosley C65 the best turntable you can buy for under $300? I put it to the test to find out
By Ashley Thieme published
The Crosley C65 is an affordable turntable set up equipped with bookshelf speakers for impressive audio performance and good looks.

Cassette collectors are in luck with this $99 portable player from Gadhouse — I tested it to find out whether it’s worth your money
By Ashley Thieme published
The Gadhouse MIKO is a retro-style cassette player that makes listening to tapes easy if you’re on a budget or need to save space, but it has some drawbacks.

AirPods Ultra with cameras are 'nearly ready' — here's 4 features you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods Ultra could be arriving sooner than we think, and they have some rather interesting features baked in.

I just tested these AI-powered earbuds that let you record and transcribe meetings and phone calls with the push of a button — here's why I'm impressed (and confused)
By Erin Bashford published
The Viaim RecDot are interesting AI-powered earbuds attempting to strike the balance between everyday earbuds and an AI assistant.

I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried
By Mike Prospero published
The new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker looks to compete with Sonos and Apple in the smart speaker space; I got an early first look (and listen).

I ditched the AirPods to test the newest affordable open-earbuds for working out — and I can't recommend them highly enough
By Ashley Thieme published
These new open-earbuds offer the best sound while working out — they're even better than AirPods.

Gaming headphones are finally good for listening to music — these open-backs prove that you don’t need two separate sets of cans
By Nikita Achanta published
I just finished reviewing Sony's first-ever open-backs for gaming, the Inzone H6 Air, and these headphones can pull double duty for both gaming and audiophile listening.
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