Tag: audio
B&W’s Pi6 and Pi8 noise-cancelling earbuds are here – and they fix my biggest issue
Another day, another earbuds launch? Not when its Bowers & Wilkins – and not when it is the Pi6 and Pi8. Why? Because I’ve got a pair of the top-tier Pi8 in my ears, and let me tell you, they fit like a dream – but let’s not get ahead of ourselves…
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You can now stream your favorite Apple Podcasts shows right from your web browser
Apple’s walled garden is usually pretty all-encompassing, with many apps and services only working on Apple devices. For a long time that was true of the Podcasts app, but Apple has just taken the unusual step of opening it up to users of other platforms, granting access to all of…
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Marshall’s new portable speakers drop the bass with louder output and smarter features
Summer may be winding down, but that hasn’t stopped Marshall from keeping the party going. The audio brand has recently revealed two new wireless speakers: the Emberton III and the Willen II. At a glance, the former looks identical to the Emberton II from 2022, still resembling a mini guitar…
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5 upgrades Apple AirPods 4 should steal from Sony, Bose and more
The Apple AirPods 4 are, ahem, overdue. It’s been nearly three years since the launch of the Apple AirPods 3, yet at the time of writing, Apple hasn’t released any official details about their successors. Fortunately, according to Bloomberg’s reliable Apple commentator, Mark Gurman, the wait might soon be over.…
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are here, with a custom AI chip and ‘double’ the noise cancelling power
Google has officially launched the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with a host of improvements, including significantly enhanced ANC and much better comfort too. The new buds are smaller and lighter than ever before, and they should stay put whether you’re working out or running for the subway. How small?…
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This Majority cheap portable DAB radio is super-cute and shower-proof too
I live in a home full of speakers, but there are some places they just can’t go: the steam from my shower would kill them, and the mess I make when I’m cooking curries has created some pretty horrible patterns on my light-coloured HomePods mini. So it’s nice to see…
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