Apple Music spatial audio event teased to follow WWDC 2021 keynote By James Archer published 7 June 21 A special event for Apple Music’s spatial audio update could take place immediately after today’s WWDC 2021 keynote.
Memorial Day 2021: The best outdoor speakers for your party By James Archer published 30 May 21 Memorial Day 2021 is imminent, so make sure your party stays entertained with one of our best outdoor speaker picks.
New Tidal Apple Watch app finally offers offline listening — here's how By Luke Wilson last updated 28 May 21 Tidal now also offers offline music listening on the Apple Watch.
AirPods X — rumors and everything else we know By Henry T. Casey, James Archer last updated 24 January 22 AirPods X might change the meaning of the AirPods brand as we know it.
Apple Beats Studio Buds launch is imminent — here's the proof By Philip Michaels last updated 27 May 21 Regulatory filings suggest that the Beat Studio Buds are coming out soon. Here's what we know about the wireless earbuds.
Apple HomePod and HomePod Mini will get lossless audio after all By Alan Martin published 23 May 21 Both the HomePod and HomePod mini will be updated to take advantage of Apple Music’s new high-fidelity lossless audio soon.
Apple Watch finally gets Spotify downloads — how to use it By Mike Prospero published 21 May 21 Spotify is updating its Apple Watch app to let you download songs.
Apple Music is becoming too good to pass up — here’s why Spotify should worry By James Archer last updated 28 May 21 Apple Music is about to get a lot better. Here's why major feature upgrades and aggressive pricing could make Spotify reconsider its own lossless audio plans.
Not just Airpods: Apple Music spatial audio will work with any headphones By James Archer published 19 May 21 Apple Music's upcoming spatial audio feature, unlike the video version of Apple's 3D surround sound tech, won't require AirPods specifically.
Apple Music lossless won’t work with AirPods — here’s why By James Archer last updated 18 May 21 Apple Music is getting lossless and Hi-Res Audio support, but you won't be able to listen with your current AirPods.
Apple Music getting spatial audio and lossless streaming — what you need to know By James Archer last updated 28 June 21 Apple Music is getting two huge upgrades, with spatial audio and lossless streaming coming in June.
Nothing Ear 1 wireless earbuds are coming sooner than we thought By James Archer last updated 11 May 21 The Nothing Ear 1 wireless earbuds, the first product from OnePlus founder Carl Pei's new startup, will arrive early this Summer.
Bang & Olufsen’s new Beolab 28 speakers are $15,000 — what the heck do they do? By James Archer published 29 April 21 Bang & Olufsen just revealed the Beolab 28, its "most advanced connected speaker" to date. But at nearly $15,000 for a pair, what does it have to offer?
Sennheiser’s Ambeo soundbar just got smarter with Sony 360 Reality Audio support By James Archer last updated 29 July 22 Sennheiser announced that Sony 360 Reality Audio is coming to its Ambeo soundbar.
Sony’s new wireless speakers bring the party with big power and onboard lighting By Luke Wilson published 22 April 21 The all-new Sony X-Series speakers promise to light up any social event you're with powerful sound.
Hurry! Google Pixel Buds 2 just dropped to $129 at Best Buy By Denise Primbet published 21 April 21 This Best Buy deal just slashed over 25% off the Google Pixel Buds 2.
Xbox Series X games could soon get an overdue audio upgrade — here’s how By James Archer last updated 22 April 21 The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are getting audio pass-through support, for better sound output with soundbars and speakers.
You can now get Google Pixel’s music recognition feature on other Android phones — here’s how By James Archer published 20 April 21 Now Playing, a music recognition feature exclusive to Google Pixel phones, has been ported to other Android devices through a free and open-source mod.
The AirPods Pro is great — but this $25 accessory makes it perfect By Richard Priday last updated 19 April 21 If like me, you struggle with getting the AirPods Pro to fit right in your ear, it’s well worth checking looking for third-party ear tips that fit better but keep all your favorite features intact.
Bang & Olufsen reveals ‘impossibly slim’ wireless speaker By James Archer published 15 April 21 Bang & Olufsen just revealed the Beosound Emerge, a slim Wi-Fi speaker designed to blend in with books and furniture.
This free Rode app just made podcasting much easier — here’s how By James Archer published 14 April 21 Rode has released a free app, Rode Connect, that makes it easier than ever to record over several microphones with a single PC or Mac — perfect for podcasting.
Roku Streambar Pro puts surround sound and 4K streaming in a single soundbar By James Archer last updated 21 April 21 Roku latest soundbar, the Roku Streambar Pro, combines a TV speaker with a 4K media streamer, and adds digital surround sound too.
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ For Business could be ideal work-from-home headset By James Archer last updated 16 June 21 The Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ For Business leads a new range of Microsoft peripherals for voice and video calls
Apple to reinvent Apple TV with built-in speaker and camera (report) By Tom Pritchard published 12 April 21 A future Apple TV could be your ultimate smart home device, with a built-in HomePod and video-conferencing camera.
New Sonos and Ikea Wi-Fi speakers are coming — what you need to know By James Archer last updated 9 April 21 Sonos and Ikea have seemingly teamed up for another set of furniture-shaped Symfonisk speakers, including one you could hang on your wall.
Nintendo Switch could finally connect to your Bluetooth headphones By Tom Pritchard last updated 9 April 21 The latest Nintendo Switch update might make it possible to connect to Bluetooth headphones without a dongle.
New LG soundbars get special features when used with LG OLED TVs By James Archer last updated 8 April 21 LG has revealed fresh details on its 2021 soundbar range, including some special features only available when connected to LG's newest TVs.
Forget the HomePod — Huawei just launched a more affordable wireless speaker By James Archer last updated 6 April 21 The Huawei Sound wireless speaker launched with Hi-Res Audio support, NFC pairing and a 360-degree speaker design.
Naim’s wooden wireless speaker could class up your home — if you can afford it By James Archer published 1 April 21 The Naim Mu-so Light Wood adds a stunning, sustainable wooden finish to the Mu-so 2nd Generation wireless speaker.
Google Pixel Buds A leak teases cheaper wireless earbuds to fight AirPods 3 By James Archer last updated 7 April 21 A new leak has detailed the Google Pixel Buds A, which could launch with a budget price and two color options
