This AirPods Pro rival offers noise cancellation — for nearly $200 less By James Archer 23 March 2021 The AirPods Pro just got a new cut-price rival, as the Edifier TWS NBQ launches with active noise cancellation for nearly $200 less than Apple's earbuds.
Forget Google Nest Hub 2 — Apple could be working on its own smart display By Tom Pritchard 23 March 2021 Apple could have its own smart display in the works, so Amazon and Google better watch out.
Sony speakers with 360 Reality Audio coming to challenge Dolby Atmos By James Archer 23 March 2021 The Sony SRS-RA3000 and SRS-RA5000 are the first speakers to support 360 Reality Audio and they're coming next week.
Want better MacBook Pro audio? Check out this smart dongle By Ian Morris 22 March 2021 Avoid the perils of cheap PC audio and consider this external headphone DAC from Astell & Kern
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro tested as a hearing aid — here are the results By James Archer 22 March 2021 The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and its Ambient Sound mode could be a less effective but much cheaper alternative to hearing aids.
Marshall Mode II vs. Apple AirPods: Which wireless earbuds should you buy? By Alex Bracetti 21 March 2021 Our Marshall Mode II vs. Apple AirPods face-off breaks down which wireless earbuds you should buy.
Jabra Elite 85h review By Alex Bracetti 19 March 2021 The Jabra Elite 85h are noise cancelling headphones that command your attention with adaptive listening modes, great sound, and lengthy battery life.
This ‘zero-lag’ soundbar could be the perfect PS5 companion By James Archer 19 March 2021 Along with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support, Bluesound's Pulse Soundbar Plus can cut down lag in console gaming.
Cleer Crescent review: Stunning 3D soundbar meets smart speaker By James Archer 18 March 2021 The Cleer Crescent is a pricey but versatile smart speaker-soundbar combo that puts sound quality at the forefront.
Forget Tesla — this electric car is world's first with Dolby Atmos sound By Roland Moore-Colyer 18 March 2021 Watch out Tesla — this eclectic car comes with Dolby Atmos and huge power
Sony’s new 5.1 soundbar can connect wirelessly to Bravia TVs By James Archer 18 March 2021 Sony has revealed the HT-S40R, a new 5.1 soundbar system with wireless connectivity throughout — including cable-free connections to certain Bravia TVs.
Sennheiser IE 300 review By James Archer 17 March 2021 The Sennheiser IE 300’s excellent sound quality will be enough to please audiophiles. But for the same price or less, you could get a full-featured pair of noise-cancelling earbuds.
V-Moda M-200 ANC review By Alex Bracetti 16 March 2021 For $499, the V-Moda M-200 delivers excellent ANC and sound in a luxe package, but also underwhelms in other key areas.
Apple AirPods 3 launch date just leaked — here's when to expect it By James Archer 15 March 2021 The Apple AirPods 3 could launch later than expected, as noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests production won't begin until the second half of 2021.
Forget AirPods 3: These new earbuds have a killer hi-fi mode By James Archer 12 March 2021 Cambridge Audio has released the Melomania 1 Plus, its latest true wireless earbuds, with an exciting app-based hi-fi mode.
Sonos Roam could raise the bar for all portable speakers — here’s why By James Archer 12 March 2021 Why the Sonos Roam's improved design and smart connectivity could make it the best portable speaker ever
Forget AirPods Pro: Huawei’s new earbuds deliver noise cancellation on the cheap By James Archer 12 March 2021 The Huawei FreeBuds 4i offers active noise cancellation for a fraction of the AirPods Pro's price, though you won't be able to get it in the U.S.
Beats Flex review By Alex Bracetti 11 March 2021 At $50, the Beats Flex is a slam-dunk purchase with solid overall performance.
Samsung Galaxy Buds review By Sherri L. Smith 11 March 2021 Editor's Choice The Samsung Galaxy Buds offer great sound, more than 5 hours of battery life and near-instantaneous pairing, all in a stylish, comfortable pair of buds.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 review By Alex Bracetti 11 March 2021 Despite a few performance bugs, the Plantronics BackBeat Go 810 provides dynamic sound and modest noise cancellation at a great price.
AirPods 3 leaks show earbuds without key AirPods Pro feature By James Archer 11 March 2021 The latest Apple AirPods 3 leaks appears to show the upcoming earbuds with a new design, though you should take them with the usual pinch of salt.
Sony WF-SP800N review By Alex Bracetti 09 March 2021 The Sony WF-SP800N are legit wireless sports earbuds with strong aesthetics, battery life, and sound, but are missing some features.
Nothing reveals Concept 1 wireless earbuds — and they look like a transparent AirPods Pro By James Archer 09 March 2021 Nothing, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei's new company, has revealed a concept design and release date for its first product: a pair of wireless earbuds.
Beats Powerbeats 4 review By Alex Bracetti 08 March 2021 The Beats Powerbeats 4 is a noteworthy successor with better aesthetics, battery life, and sound than the Powerbeats 3.
Jaybird Tarah Pro review By Caitlin McGarry 08 March 2021 Editor's Choice Killer battery life, customizable sound and adjustable fit make these Bluetooth sport buds a must-buy.
Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro Plus review: AirPods alternative gone wrong By Alex Bracetti 07 March 2021 The Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro aims to be an ideal sporty AirPods alternative, but with buggy performance and an awkward fit, it doesn’t come close.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound promises to fix the biggest problem with wireless headphones By James Archer 04 March 2021 Qualcomm revealed Snapdragon Sound, a set of hardware and software upgrades that could cut latency and improve audio quality when using your phone with a pair of wireless headphones.
Marshall Mode II review: No ANC, but AirPods-beating sound By Michael Gowan 04 March 2021 The Marshall Mode II wireless earbuds rival the best in this price range for sound quality, but lack active noise cancellation and ruggedness.
Samsung’s new flagship soundbar is a surround sound monster By James Archer 03 March 2021 Samsung's 2021 soundbars will come with AirPlay 2 support, along with automatic room calibration, Alexa and Dolby Atmos features.
Apple AirPods Max vs. AirPods Pro: What should you buy? By James Archer 03 March 2021 Which are the better Apple headphones: the over-ear AirPods Max, or the true wireless AirPods Pro?
