Sony's new $119 noise-cancelling wireless earbuds sound like a total bargain By Lee Dunkley published 4 April 23 Sony unveils its most affordable noise-cancelling earbuds with adaptive sound and up to 15 hours ANC battery life.
Apple just unveiled a new music app — here's what it can do By Lee Dunkley last updated 28 March 23 Apple Music Classical is here with free access to 5 million classical recordings in lossless and hi-res audio for existing Apple Music subscribers.
I swapped my Powerbeats Pro for bone-conducting headphones — here’s what happened By Jane McGuire published 26 March 23 Our fitness editor swapped her Beats Powerbeats Pro for the Shokz Openrun Pro - here's what she liked and disliked
Apple tipped to reveal Beats Studio Buds+ alongside new AirPods By Lee Dunkley published 22 March 23 A fresh leak suggests new variant of popular entry-level Beats earbuds could be around the corner.
5 reasons I wish the headphone jack was coming back By Andy Sansom published 20 March 23 Pretty much every phone these days has eschewed the humble headphone jack. Wireless headphones are cool, but they'll never beat their wired equivalents.
IKEA just unveiled a $15 waterproof speaker with amazing battery life By Andy Sansom published 17 March 23 IKEA has revealed a new budget Bluetooth speaker with IP67 waterproofing, up to 80 hours of battery life and can even be connected to others.
Sony WF-1000XM5 images just leaked and they’re a huge departure By Nick Pino published 17 March 23 Sony’s best true wireless earbuds are shrinking — here’s what they’ll look like according to a new leaked image.
Spotify president breaks silence on Spotify HiFi — here’s what we know By Lee Dunkley published 15 March 23 Report suggests that Spotify HiFi is still in the cards, so could the long awaited lossless audio tier be here soon?
Apple's next AirPods could track your health like the Apple Watch By Nick Pino published 14 March 23 Wish your Apple AirPods Pro 2 could tell you as much about your health as your Apple Watch Series 8? That might soon be a possibility.
The redesigned Spotify just leaked early — here’s everything that's new By Henry T. Casey last updated 8 March 23 Spotify's redesigned home screen was rumored to be a TikTok clone, but that's not the case at all.
This sleek new record player works wirelessly with Sonos speakers — and it’s a game-changer By Kate Kozuch last updated 1 March 23 The Victrola Stream Carbon is a sleek new record player that works wirelessly with Sonos speakers, making it the ultimate upgrade for your Sonos system if you're interested in vinyl.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 might have just leaked early — here’s what we know By Nick Pino published 28 February 23 Thanks to a new FCC filing, we now know that Sony’s next true wireless earbuds will have Bluetooth 5.3 support and could launch as early as August 2023.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leaked in new images — watch out, Sony WH-1000XM5 By Lee Dunkley published 27 February 23 Leak appears to suggest that a flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling headphone could arrive soon.
Apple Music lossless and spatial audio: Which devices and headphones do you need? By Lee Dunkley last updated 27 February 23 Apple Music lossless and spatial audio are rolling out now. Here's the hardware you'll need to play with these Hi-Res and 360-degree sound features.
How to discover Spatial Audio tracks in your Apple Music library By Lee Dunkley last updated 26 February 23 This useful app integrates with your Apple Music library to let you know when spatial audio versions of your favorite songs are available.
Spotify's new 'AI DJ' feature is here — what it is and how to get it By Lee Dunkley published 23 February 23 Spotify's new DJ feature auto-generates music it thinks you'll like and inserts AI commentary between songs just like radio.
7 Spotify tips and tricks everyone needs to know By Lee Dunkley last updated 22 February 23 Spotify's app lets music fans share and mix music with friends, be a better DJ, book tickets to see bands and lots more. Here's how…
Sony unveils $150 wireless noise-canceling headphones with 35-hour battery life By Lee Dunkley published 22 February 23 Sony introduces a successor to the pocket-friendly over-ear noise canceling headphones, plus there's a new $59 on-ear model too.
Sonos Era 100 and 300 speakers fully leaked — here’s all the new features By Lee Dunkley published 21 February 23 All the features and specs for the new Sonos Era flagship smart speaker series leaked ahead of official launch in March. Here's what to expect.
Forget wireless — Sennheiser’s new HD 660S2 open-back headphones boost audiophile sound By Lee Dunkley published 8 February 23 Sennheiser’s updated HD 660S2 open-back headphones go on sale later this month, demonstrating that wires are still king when it comes to pristine performance.
Forget HomePod 2 — new Sonos smart speakers reportedly on the way soon By Lee Dunkley published 7 February 23 Sonos Era 300 and 100 flagship speakers could be coming soon, along with a Move 2 portable smart speaker.
New AirPods, AirPods Max 2 and HomePod mini 2 could arrive next year By Richard Priday published 3 February 23 Lots of new Apple audio gear could arrive next year, an analyst claims, including new AirPods, AirPods Max and HomePod mini.
Nothing Ear (2) leak suggests personalized ANC could be on the cards By Lee Dunkley published 2 February 23 The Nothing Ear (2) earbuds could arrive soon with personalized ANC, but thankfully the transparent design doesn't look to be overhauled.
Netflix spatial audio is rolling out to even more devices — and covers 700 top shows By Nick Pino published 1 February 23 Netflix expands its spatial audio offerings with 700 of its top shows — but only if you have a Premium plan.
Not again! The HomePod 2 stained my furniture — just like the original By Mike Prospero published 1 February 23 Just like the first HomePod, the HomePod 2 will leave a white mark on some wood furniture.
HomePod mini vs HomePod (2nd gen): What should you buy? By Mike Prospero last updated 31 January 23 The HomePod mini is Apple's answer to Google and Amazon's small smart speakers — but should you get it over the HomePod 2?
Marshall brings legendary sound in a new rugged, take-anywhere Bluetooth portable By Lee Dunkley published 31 January 23 Marshall Middleton bolsters rugged portable Bluetooth speaker series with larger go anywhere model that's just as happy at the beach, festival, or home.
Future Apple HomePods could control your living room thanks to this new patent By Andy Sansom published 25 January 23 Apple has had a new patent approved that details how the HomePod could automatically adjust to fit your living space and personal needs.
Watch out, AirPods Pro 2 — Bowers & Wilkins just released new adaptive noise-cancelling earbuds By Lee Dunkley published 25 January 23 Bowers & Wilkins upgrades its Pi5 and Pi7 earbuds to Series 2, offering better battery life and adaptive noise-cancelling, and more color options.
Hoping for a HomePod mini 2 to go with the new HomePod? Don’t hold your breath By Nick Pino published 23 January 23 An Apple leaker says there are currently no plans for a sequel to the HomePod mini — and the reasoning makes sense.
