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A McIntosh integrated amp.

Bose buys McIntosh, Sonus faber as it eyes expansion of in-car audio

Bose has acquired McIntosh Group, including McIntosh, Sonus faber, and Sumiko Phono Cartridges.
An iPhone with Bose headphones showing the Amazon Music app with a promotional message for Audible audiobooks.

Audible’s audiobooks are now included with Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon Music subscribers can now listen to one Audible audiobook every month.
Meze Audio 105 AER open-back headphones.

Meze Audio debuts its lightest and most affordable open-back headphones

The Meze Audio 105 AER provide a much more accessible price for those who want to explore the company's open-back headphones.
xMEMS Sycamore microspeaker driver.

1mm-thick speakers could reshape smart glasses, smartwatches, and earbuds

XMEMS says it will release a tiny flat speaker that could drastically change the size and shape of future wearables.
A selection of three USB-C cables being held in a hand.

Cable labeling is pure chaos and it needs to stop

With so many features and so many cables, we’ve been doomed to a see if it works approach to getting our devices correctly connected.
Apple AirPods 4.

Apple AirPods 4 review: a bit better than basic

The AirPods 4 won't win any innovation prizes, but if you want a set of buds that just work and won't plug your ears with silicone, they're a great choice.
LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Speaker.

Sony LinkBuds Fit review: comfort above everything else

Sony's new earbuds offer amazing comfort, great sound, and a wealth of fun new features, including voice commands.
Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series.

Amazon Fire TV Omni gets mini-LED backlighting and interactive ambient experiences

Amazon-built Fire TV Omni TVs are now available with mini-LED backlighting, Dolby Atmos, and sensors for interactive Ambient Experiences.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus.

Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus gets Dolby Atmos, but still no Fire TV

Amazon's new Fire TV Soundbar Plus is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and can be expanded to a full home theater system.
Urbanista Copenhagen 2.

Urbanista updates its Copenhagen earbuds with a lower price

Urbanista makes one of its most affordable wireless earbuds even easier to buy.
Drop+Grell OAE1 open-back headphones.

Drop drops the price on its Grell OAE1 headphones

Drop's collaboration with headphone designer Axel Grell is now 25% less expensive.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro review: Style meets substance

The Liberty 3 Pro are another example of how Anker's Soundcore brand creates audio products that punch well above their weight in all of the areas that matter.
A set of Fasetto Audio Cu devices.

Audio Cu’s audio-over-powerline tech that lets you avoid pro installers is only available through pro installers

Fasetto, the company behind the first audio-over-powerline solution, will only sell its Audio Cu products via pro installers.
Wiim Pro.

Wiim Pro review: This little black box could be Sonos’ worst nightmare

The Wiim Pro is an unapologetic clone of the Sonos Port that manages to improve on that device's features at a fraction of the price.
Stretchable RGB display created by LG Display.

LG shows off first display that can stretch by 50%

LG Displays is pushing the limits on stretchable display technology.
The Philo streaming app.

What is Philo? Everything to know about the live TV streaming service

At just $28 per month, Philo is an affordable live TV streaming service with an impressive channel list and feature set.
Apple TV WWDC

Will you benefit from the Apple TV’s new 21:9 aspect ratio?

The Apple TV 4K is being updated to work with ultrawide display ratios. Here's what it means for your TV.
Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Arc.

Sonos Arc Ultra review: bigger bass, better sound, and Bluetooth too

The Sonos Arc Ultra is a worthy successor to the popular Arc, with improvements in bass, dialogue, and music quality.
Soundcore C40i open-ear earbuds.

Soundcore’s newest clip-style earbuds focus on comfort

The Soundcore C40i use a redesigned clip shape plus physical buttons for more comfort over the C30i.
The Pioneer LSX-LX805 on a rack.

Pioneer, Elite, Onkyo, and Integra AV receivers get major update for Amazon Music, Tidal, and Dirac

AV receivers from Pioneer, Elite, Onkyo, and Integra are getting better support for Amazon Music and Tidal, plus enhancements to Dirac room tuning.
Vizio MicMe karaoke soundbar.

Vizio’s latest soundbar comes with everything you need for karaoke

Vizio's MicMe Dolby Atmos soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer and two wireless microphones – everything you need for a night of karaoke.
Kanto Ora4 Reference Speakers.

Kanto’s Ora4 desktop speakers drive more bass, more power

Kanto's new Ora4 speakers take the formula it established with the Ora Reference model and improve it with deeper bass, more power, and hi-res audio.
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII.

Beyerdynamic updates its reference studio headphones with mobile-friendly drivers

Beyerdynamic's reference studio headphones have been updated with new drivers that are easier to use outside of a studio.
Grado Signature HP100 SE.

Grado honors its legendary Signature HP1 headphones with the HP100 SE

Grado's new flagship headphones continue the tradition created by Joe Grado 35 years ago.
Marantz Grand Horizon detail.

Marantz’s new wireless speakers look like they belong in an art gallery

Marantz's Horizon and Grand Horizon wireless speakers are stunning to look at, with a disc-like shape and a marble base.
Apple AirPods 4.

Apple AirPods 4: everything you need to know about the latest earbuds

Apple's newest wireless earbuds have a new shape, better sound, and lots of extra features. Here's the full scoop.
An Apple iPhone 14 showing the limited hearing protection options available in Canada under iOS 18.1.

Why the AirPods Pro’s best new feature is forbidden in over 100 countries

Apple's new hearing health features for the AirPods Pro could be a game-changer for those with hearing loss, but half of all countries don't have access to them.
Two women listening to wireless headphones.

What is Auracast? The Bluetooth audio sharing feature fully explained

With Auracast, your Bluetooth headphones are going to be a lot more useful, and your phone can act as a personal radio station. Here's what you need to know.
Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 Open-Air Dynamic Headphones.

Audio-Technica’s new audiophile open-back headphones hit a sub-$1,000 price

Audio-Technica has dropped the price of entry into high-end, open-back listening to under $1,000 with its new ATH-ADX3000 headphones.
Sansui 55-inch OLED TV (front view).

Sansui’s 55-inch 4K OLED TV is stunningly affordable

With a price that's far cheaper than any other similar sized OLED TV, the Sansui 55-inch OLED TV is sure to make some waves.
Cleer Audio Arc 3.

The Cleer Arc 3 might be the most advanced open-ear earbuds so far

With a touchscreen, voice commands, spatial audio, and a choice of hi-res codecs, the Cleer Arc 3 open-ear earbuds are packed with tech.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 sitting in front of a motorcycle helmet.

I’ve been using AirPods Pro as hearing protection for years

Apple is about to officially recognize the AirPods Pro as hearing protection device, but some of us have known about that benefit for years.
wiim edition audio pro a10 c10 wireless speakers mkii featured

The first Wiim-enabled wireless speakers are here

Wiim's first wireless speakers are made by Swedish audio company Audio Pro.
Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000M portable digital audio player.

Astell&Kern’s new digital audio player makes premium features more portable and affordable

Astell&Kern has taken all of the best features from its top-of-the-line SP3000 player and packaged them in a smaller, less expensive product.