Tag: Audio Technology
Apple’s AirPods Max drop back down to $400
Apple’s AirPods Max headphones are on sale for $400 via Amazon. This isn’t a record-low, though it’s close, but does represent a savings of $150. The sale includes a bunch of colorways, like gray, blue, silver and pink. For the uninitiated, these are Apple’s high-end over-ear headphones. They are, in…
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The Morning After: Meta may hold back its next-gen AI models from the EU
Meta has reportedly decided not to offer its upcoming multimodal AI model and future versions to customers in the European Union, citing a lack of clarity on the European regulators’ data protection rules. These newer AI models process not only text but also images and audio, and power AI capabilities…
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Dyson’s OnTrac headphones ditch the Zone’s air purifier for ‘audio-only’ use
When Dyson revealed its Zone headphones in early 2022, the company had combined its air filtration expertise with noise-cancelling headphones. COVID-19 was still a big part of our lives back then, but the Zone doesn't protect you against the virus. Instead, it's meant to provide less-polluted air as you move…
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Beats Pill review: A revival worth the wait
When Beats discontinued the Pill+ in early 2022, the company seemed to be done with portable Bluetooth speakers. At that point, it hadn’t debuted a new model in over six years, which is a far cry from the release schedule we’re accustomed to from Beats. But, to the surprise of…
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UE’s Everboom speaker is a smaller, floatable version of its Epicboom
Ultimate Ears is expanding its lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers with the Everboom. This one should be pretty safe to take with you on your wildest adventures, as it has a rugged design and an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. It can even float, so you can bring it with…
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JLab’s new $70 sport earbuds let you change equalizer presets with a few taps
Audio gear maker JLab has revealed its latest set of budget-friendly sport earbuds. The Sport ANC 4 buds are said to deliver over 14 hours of listening time on a single charge, with the charging case adding an extra 47 hours if active noise cancellation (ANC) is switched off —…
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