Shokz launches its smallest open earbuds yet, and I’m ready to hear this one out despite the high price

Shokz OpenDots ONE weight just 0.23oz per earbudInterchangeable left/right earbuds, and 10-hour battery life$199 (about £149 / AU$309), available now Shokz has launched its smallest open-ear wireless buds yet, the…

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Spotify has secretly added a new way to disable one of its most disliked features, and I’m fully on board

I’ve been a loyal Spotify subscriber for the best part of 10 years, and there are many reasons why I’ve stuck with it (my Daylist is the first thing that…

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The impressive Beats Pill portable speaker is landing in two gorgeous new colors, ready for summer

Beats is launching its Pill speaker in Blush Pink and Navy BlueIt's also announced that the Pill is Beats best-selling speaker everYou'll still get bold sound and all-day battery life…

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These cool slim headphones mix ’80s looks with 2025 features, including noise cancellation

KM5 Lightwear HP1 cost $189 / £159 (about AU$331)1980s looks, but with Bluetooth 5.4 and active noise cancellation24-hour battery life, but two different parts to charge Whenever I feel nostalgic…

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Spotify’s price may rise in some countries – and you might also pay more for Premium ‘add-ons’ soon anyway

Spotify price hikes could be coming as soon as JuneTypically €1 (about $1/£1) increase on individual subsLeaked image shows "add-ons" for Premium users You don't need to ask a magic…

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Moto’s new open earbuds with Bose sound and Swarovski crystals make me want to listen to Diamonds & Pearls

Moto Buds Loop have sound by Bose and spatial audioAvailable in sparkly and non-sparkly versionsReportedly will cost £129 (about $171) without crystals, £249 (about $330) with them The new Motorola…

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B&O’s latest limited edition speaker is also a portrait of David Bowie that looks as good as it sounds

A special B&O A9 speaker design, limited to 30 speakersA rock legend photographed by a photographic legend£3,995 (about $5,300 / AU$8,300) Bang & Olufsen has just unveiled a very limited-edition…

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Bowers & Wilkins’ new wireless headphones have a dedicated amp built-in, redesigned drivers, and spatial audio

The B&W Px7 S3 launch today, for $429 / £399 (about £830)Built-in amp, redesigned drivers and dramatically improved ANCSpatial audio, Auracast and lossless audio too Bowers & Wilkins has launched,…

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