Audio · Home & Lifestyle
Amazon Disables Alexa Voice Commands For Echo AUX Input
Amazon has switched off Alexa's voice control over the AUX input on several older Echo speakers, though the physical port still works.
Audio
Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 Arrives With Faster Chip, New Colours
The HomePod mini 2 is now available, bringing a faster chip, Wi-Fi 6E, new colours, and upcoming Siri AI support.
Audio · Guides
How to Choose the Best Wireless Earbuds for Running
The best wireless earbuds for running fit securely, resist sweat, and last through your longest sessions.
Audio
Audio-Technica’s ATH-AWX7000 Wraps Flagship Sound in Wood
Audio-Technica's ATH-AWX7000 is a closed-back flagship built from hand-finished Kiso cypress wood with new Hybrid Matrix Diaphragm driver technology.
Audio
Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM3 Leads New High-Res Lineup
Sony has launched the flagship Walkman NW-WM1ZM3 alongside the NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900, adding Wi-Fi streaming and Android apps to its high-res player lineup.
Audio
Bose Skullcandy Acquisition Pairs Premium Audio With Budget Brand
Bose has acquired Skullcandy, merging a premium audio giant with one of the best-known budget headphone brands in the United States.
Audio · Guides
How to Choose Wireless Earbuds for Gym Workouts
Find out what actually matters when choosing wireless earbuds for gym workouts, from secure fit to sweat resistance and battery life.
Audio
Bluesound Adds Native Apple Music Support to BluOS
Bluesound is adding native Apple Music support to its BluOS platform as a free update, sharpening its rivalry with Sonos.
AI · Audio
Apple Quietly Acquires AI Audio Editing Startup Samplab
Apple quietly bought AI audio editing startup Samplab in June, with tools that could reshape Logic Pro and GarageBand.
Audio · Guides
How to Choose USB-C Headphones for Android Phones
A practical guide to choosing USB-C headphones for Android phones, covering connection types, mic support, noise cancelling and sound quality.
Audio
EU 2027 Battery Rules Will Force Removable Headphone Batteries
New EU 2027 battery rules will require wireless headphones and earbuds sold in Europe to use batteries that owners can remove and replace themselves.
Audio
Bose Gaming Headset Teased as Major Update Looms
Bose president Raza Haider says a new Bose gaming headset is coming, but only once it clears the brand's performance bar.
Audio
Technics EAH-A1000 Debuts With Magnetic Fluid Driver Tech
Technics has launched the EAH-A1000, its first over-ear wireless headphones built around a magnetic fluid driver for cleaner sound.
Audio
Bose Finally Brings Auracast Support to Its Flagship Headphones
Bose Auracast support is rolling out to the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, making it the brand's first headphone with Bluetooth audio sharing.
AI · Audio
Qualcomm’s New Chip Lets Earbuds Talk to AI Without a Phone
Qualcomm has unveiled Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, a chip platform that lets earbuds and smart glasses interact with AI on their own.
