Tag: audio
How Apple accidentally destroyed the record business — and why I wish we’d stuck with iPods
50 years of Apple (Image credit: Future) We’re celebrating Apple’s 50th birthday with a week of content about the tech giant. It covers everything from personal recollections from our writers to the greatest — and worst — Apple gadgets as voted by you, and you can read it all on…
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I tested this super-cheap MP3 player for a month, and I’m surprised to say it quickly became my go-to music source
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Oakcastle MP300: Two-minute review Okay, I’ll fess up: this Oakcastle MP300 review wasn’t meant to take a month. I…
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JBL just upgraded two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers — one’s big and powerful, and one’s cheap and portable
JBL drops two new rugged speakers JBL Go 5 is a pint-sized pocket speaker for $49 / £39 / AU$59 JBL Xtreme 5 is chunky party speaker for $379 / £329 / AU$499 We rank JBL’s outdoor speakers among the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy, and one of our…
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I went to Spotify’s new Listening Lounge in London, and its bespoke audio setup is a reminder that stereo is forever — and I just know music fans are going to love it
What do you get when you combine Spotify’s lossless audio with an ambient interior and a killer stereo setup fit for only the most prestigious listening sessions? You get the new Spotify Listening Lounge, of course — which I had the pleasure of visiting. In the heart of central London…
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After living with the Sonos Play, I think it’s the only speaker you need — here’s why
We’re not exactly short of options when it comes to choosing a wireless speaker to blast tunes out of either at home or on the go. But how often have you chosen what you believe to be a perfect speaker, only to eventually discover it doesn’t quite meet your evolving…
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The 4.5-star Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro ‘knock it out the park’ — and now you can save £50 with this code
If you’re looking for a pair of the best earbuds with innovative technology such as head-gesture operation, an intelligent ambient mode, and fantastic ANC, then the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for £169 (was £219) are worth a look. Just use the code ‘BUDS50‘ at checkout to apply the discount.…
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