16 February 2024 Bose has announced the new Ultra Open Earbuds, a pair of Bluetooth wireless earbuds that feature an open ear design. The goal here is to be able to listen to your content while being fully aware of your surroundings as your ears remain unblocked at all times. The Ultra Open Earbuds are … Read more
13 February 2024 Samsung introduced Galaxy AI features last month with the Galaxy S24 series, and the brand today announced that some of them are coming to its TWS earphones. Samsung has released an OTA in India that brings the Live Translation and Interpretation features from the Galaxy S24 series to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, … Read more
Fiio Combo devices are everywhere. We have phones with cameras, earbuds with fitness trackers, and watches with altimeters, so why not a keyboard with a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC)? That’s the premise behind the Fiio KB3, a mechanical, wired keyboard that features two dedicated headphone outputs, audiophile-grade DAC chips, and a built-in volume dial to … Read more
Due out on 6th December, these wireless earbuds are designed to dovetail with Sony’s new-gen console, but can be used as regular Bluetooth headphones, too. In a hands-on review, CNET describes them as a “revolution”, and notes that while they’re unsurprisingly excellent for gaming, they’re also exceptional for general music listening. The write-up stresses that … Read more
Active noise control technology is used by noise-canceling headphones to minimize or completely block out outside noise. These headphones are popular because they offer a quieter, more immersive listening experience—especially in noisy areas. However, despite the many advancements in the technology, people still don’t have much control over which sounds their headphones block out and … Read more
An Astell&Kern HB1 Bluetooth DAC/amp connected to a Nintendo Switch and Focal headphones. Astell&Kern Astell&Kern’s (A&K) HB1 Bluetooth DAC/amp has a variety of features that will endear it to fans of hi-res audio, but if those fans are also console gamers, it could be even more attractive thanks to its support of USB Audio Class … Read more
House of Marley House of Marley (HoM) has always prioritized eco-friendly designs for those who want a slightly more guilt-free way to enjoy their tunes. Now, for the first time, the company has brought the price of its sustainable wireless earbuds under $100, with the very affordable Little Bird. The new buds share the same … Read more
An exploded diagram of the Audeze Euclid planar magnetic in-ear monitor. Audeze Sony is acquiring Audeze, a U.S.-based maker of audiophile-grade wired headphones, IEM-style (in-ear monitor) earbuds, and gaming headsets. But in a weird twist, it’s not Sony’s electronics division that is doing the deal. Instead, it’s Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) — the division that … Read more
Sony Sony’s very best wireless audio tech is usually reserved for its flagship headphones and earbuds, currently the WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5. However, it looks like the company is going break with that tradition — partially, at least — for its latest PlayStation gaming accessory, a set of wireless earbuds called the Pulse Explore. The Pulse … Read more