Tag: audio
Spotify has been filling your recommendations with fake artists and music it barely pays for
Spotify is reportedly pushing “ghost artists” into many playlists Ghost artists are similar to muzak: it’s music to be in the background Some employees have refused to take part Who makes the music you’re streaming? On some Spotify playlists it might not be who you think. A bombshell new report…
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This Yoto Mini ‘fire hazard’ children’s speaker has been recalled again due to its overheating battery
The Yoto Mini children’s speaker is being recalled again due to a fire risk The speaker was initially deemed a fire risk back in April Parents should take the speaker away from children and stop using it You should contact Yoto for a free battery replacement kit even if you’ve…
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Apple HomePod mini 2 said to be arriving in 2025, along with one maxi upgrade
Expected to launch before the iPhone 17 New Wi-Fi chip that’ll also be in the next Apple TV Probably won’t be called Mini 2: Siri Boogaloo What’s got two thumbs and has a minor bit of news about the HomePod mini? The answer is me. A new report says that…
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Final’s new flagship headphones are incredible, and incredibly expensive
Final’s flagship D8000 headphones have been dramatically re-engineered Two models: one for laid-back listening and one for listening loud From £3,999 / $4,299 / around AU$7,959 Let’s get this out of the way first: the new Final D8000 DC and DC Pro headphones cost four grand at least in the…
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My favorite Bluetooth party speaker is back, and this time there’s a karaoke function
Tribit StormBox Blast 2 released, boasting 200W of party power A new Karaoke function adds reverb and mic inputs Yes, the RGB lightshow remains Regular readers need no further fanfare from me regarding the 4.5-star Tribit StormBox Blast, which I reviewed soon after its July 2022 release and placed directly…
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Activo Q1 are the inexpensive wired earbuds made for our favorite budget hi-res audio player
Activo Q1 are wired IEMs made for the July 2024 P1 player The IEMs are a collaboration between the Astell & Kern sub-brand Activo and Singaporean label, DITA Audio Activo Q1 are priced $349 / £299 (around AU$590) Love hi-res audio but haven’t heard of Activo? That’s okay, you’ll almost…
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