Tag: Audio Technology
The FDA and EU clear Nuance Audio, smart glasses with built-in hearing aids, for sale
Nuance Audio, new “hearing glasses” from EssilorLuxottica, have received FDA clearance and “a CE marking under the Medical Devices regulation in the EU,” making them officially ready to sell in the US and Europe. The smart glasses are essentially prescription frames with an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid built-in. Using open-ear…
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The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2025
Let’s be honest — most built-in TV speakers just don’t cut it. They’re often unable to provide the immersive experience you’re looking for, leaving much to be desired. That’s where a soundbar comes in, giving your setup a serious audio upgrade without the hassle (or price tag) of a full…
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Excellent sound comes at a high price
There are a lot of factors to consider when shopping for wireless earbuds. Some people want the best active noise cancellation (ANC) performance while others are more interested in features that enable all-day wearing. Some folks desire a seamless interaction with their phone and some are searching for the absolute…
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The best gaming headsets for 2025
Sometimes, the best gaming headset doesn’t need to be a “gaming headset” at all. While many people view these devices as their own niche, they’re ultimately still headphones, just with a boom mic and some fancy branding attached. While the general quality of dedicated headsets has improved over time, they…
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Samsung isn’t talking about Eclipsa Audio at CES 2025
Before CES 2025 kicked off in Las Vegas, Samsung announced that its spatial audio collaboration with Google would be available on its 2025 TVs and soundbars. Finer details on the platform were noticeably absent from that announcement, with the company only noting that the 3D Eclipsa Audio would be available…
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Samsung debuts the QS700F soundbar and updates the Q990 at CES 2025
Samsung has new soundbars and updates to an existing model to show off at CES 2025. First, the HW-QS700F is an all-new speaker that's designed to sit on a shelf or TV stand, but it can also be mounted at 90 degrees flat on a wall under a TV. The…
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