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.
Audio · Guides
How to Choose Low-Latency Bluetooth Headphones for Gaming
A practical guide to choosing Bluetooth headphones that keep audio in sync with fast-paced games, from codecs to real-world testing.
Audio · Guides
How to Choose an Audio Interface for Home Podcast Studios
A practical guide to choosing an audio interface for podcasting, covering channels, preamps, connections and monitoring for a home studio.
Audio · Guides
Spatial Audio vs Dolby Atmos: Which Headphone Feature Wins?
A clear breakdown of Spatial Audio vs Dolby Atmos for headphones, so you know which feature actually improves what you hear.
Audio · Guides
How to Choose a USB-C DAC for Better Phone Sound
A practical guide to choosing, connecting, and troubleshooting a USB-C DAC so your phone drives wired headphones with real clarity.
Audio
Audio-Technica’s New Open-Back Wireless Headphones Last 75 Hours
Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones, blending open-back sound with wireless convenience and a 75-hour battery.
Audio
Apple’s AirPods 5 Bring Open-Ear ANC and Siri AI to All
Apple's AirPods 5 add active noise cancellation to an open-ear design, along with richer sound and hands-free Siri AI features.
Audio
Apple’s AirPods 5 Bring Noise Cancellation to Open-Ear Design
Apple has revealed the AirPods 5, claiming its open-ear earbuds now deliver the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation.
Audio
AirPods 5 Bring Noise Cancellation to Every Model
Apple has standardised active noise cancellation across the AirPods 5 range, pairing it with Apple Intelligence features and a tougher build.
Audio · Reviews
JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 Review: Small Desktop, Big Sound
The JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 pairs the Atom Amp 2 and Atom DAC 2 into a compact, transparent desktop rig built for serious headphone listening.
Audio · Reviews
Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO Review: Compact Monitoring Done Right
Beyerdynamic's DT 275 PRO packs serious passive noise isolation into a lightweight on-ear monitoring headphone built for professionals.
Audio
IFA 2026’s Standout Earbuds and Headphones Unveiled
IFA 2026 audio gear ranged from budget ANC earbuds to sleep-tracking buds and a mainstream push from Beyerdynamic.
AI · Audio
Sonos Beam Ultra Leads Sweeping Soundbar And Headphone Refresh
Sonos has unveiled the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones, and a rebuilt AI operating system called Sonos 27.
Audio · Software
Google Brings Auracast Voice Broadcast to Pixel Quick Settings
Google's Pixel Voice Broadcast feature streams live microphone audio to unlimited Auracast headphones, and it just moved out of hidden developer settings.
Audio
Shokz OpenRun Air 2 Brings USB-C Charging and Deeper Bass
The Shokz OpenRun Air 2 delivers lighter weight, USB-C charging, and deeper bass in bone-conduction headphones built for runners and outdoor athletes.
