Tag: audio
The iPod Shuffle is now obsolete but remains an amazing hair clip
Pour one out or better yet, braid a French twist for the iconic iPod Shuffle. Once the world’s smallest digital music player, Apple‘s iPod Shuffle is now relegated to the tech giant’s growing scrap heap, officially joining countless other “obsolete” gear that will no longer receive service or support from…
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Dali’s new hi-res noise-cancelling headphones are for audiophiles who like a bit of style
When we reviewed the luxurious Dali IO-12 headphones we loved their looks, we loved their sound, and we tried to forget that they cost a colossal $1,499 / £999, which is roughly AU$1,870. But now they have a more-affordable sibling that promises the same combination of style and substance along…
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Bose’s new Bluetooth speaker looks stylish and portable
Bose was one of the very first firms to make a hugely impressive portable Bluetooth speaker, the 2013 SoundLink Mini: I had mine for the best part of a decade and it consistently outperformed its newer rivals with its surprisingly powerful and deep sound. Its bombproof construction meant it shrugged…
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These ‘world first’ wireless DJ headphones ditch Bluetooth for a custom ‘ultra-low latency’ connection
Even some of the best wireless headphones have a flaw that isn’t obvious to music fans, but that can be a deal-breaker for music makers and DJs: latency. That’s the delay between the audio being sent and it arriving in your ears, and while a little latency isn’t usually a…
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Four months since they launched, there’s not been a day I haven’t worn the Sonos Ace headphones
When Sonos announced the Ace – the audio company’s much-anticipated first foray into headphones – I was intrigued to say the least and wondered if they could lay claim to being among the best headphones. I have a number of Sonos speakers at home and so certainly had a soft…
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Spotify’s AI Playlist is now rolling out to more Premium Subscribers – here’s who’s getting it next
If you’ve been a Spotify premium subscriber eager to try out the music streaming service’s AI chops at building playlists based on prompts, we have good news. After rolling out AI Playlist to Premium subscribers in the UK and Australia earlier in 2024, the feature is now expanding to the…
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