Moondrop’s Edge budget wireless headphones have all the features I want, in a stylish design

Hi-Res Audio via Sony's LDACHybrid ANC and fast recharging from flat$79.99 / £79.99 launch price (about AU$129) There are three things I want from the best wireless headphones: high-quality audio,…

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‘We’ve let them down’: Sonos gets a new CEO after its disastrous year, and it looks like better times are ahead

Sonos had a very bad 2024, starting with the relaunch of its app in March, which instantly riled up customers with its missing features and sluggish performance. Sonos spent the…

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‘We’ve let them down’: Sonos gets a new CEO after its disastrous year, and it looks like better times are ahead

This modern cassette player with Bluetooth (and matching retro wireless headphones) might’ve been my favorite music experience at CES 2025

In an age where even casual music fans know how measly streaming services can be regarding artist pay, the return of physical media was perhaps inevitable. Just last year, vinyl…

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This modern cassette player with Bluetooth (and matching retro wireless headphones) might’ve been my favorite music experience at CES 2025

I saw wireless earbuds that are also air purifiers, and they claim to be a maskless mask

Like many world-changing events, new applications of existing technology can lead to some interesting concepts. For example, the Covid-19 pandemic led to the creation of masks featuring audio components. The…

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Creative’s Ace Mimi earbuds cost the same as AirPods 4, but may well be the better buy

xMEMS dual drivers and Mimi sound personalizationANC with Ambient Mode$129.99 / £109.99 / around AU$218 Creative Technology has teamed up with sound personalization experts Mimi for a new version of…

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Creative’s Ace Mimi earbuds cost the same as AirPods 4, but may well be the better buy

Beware of confusing naming strategies with JLab’s new headphones, but the perks look good

Epic Lux Lab Edition: adaptive ANC and wireless chargingGo Lux ANC: noise cancelling and spatial audio£199 / £49; early orders get a discount Names are important: just ask Kayleigh Rose…

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Beware of confusing naming strategies with JLab’s new headphones, but the perks look good

I just got a first look at the Sony-made NFL coach’s headset that is in development

Sony gave us a first look at the latest prototype of its NFL coaches headset.This announcement comes after the tech giant became the leagues' official technology partner.The NFL Commissioner unveiled…

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I just got a first look at the Sony-made NFL coach’s headset that is in development

Take a look-y at the kooky Kanto UKI: Kanto’s new small speaker brings distinctive looks to your desktop or bookshelf

Kanto sound for a fraction of the priceLaunching in the second half of 2025$199 / £199 (which is around AU$320) Kanto makes the superb Ren powered speakers, which we absolutely…

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Take a look-y at the kooky Kanto UKI: Kanto’s new small speaker brings distinctive looks to your desktop or bookshelf