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The Rodecaster Video packs audio and video production features into one mighty console
Rode introduces its new Rodecaster Video video and audio production console designed for content creators.
Neurable's brainwave-tracking Master & Dynamic headphones tell you when to take a break
Neurable wants to boost productivity by enhancing focus and concentration with brain-tracking headphones, built in collaboration with Master & Dynamic.
‘We’ve got to make it happen’: How Apple designed AirPods 4 for effective ANC
The work that began with EarPods continues to pay off as Apple prepares to ship the noise-canceling AirPods 4.
Bose's new noise-canceling QuietComfort Earbuds are more affordable at $179
Bose's latest earbuds still offer its powerful ANC, but they're much more affordable.
Bose’s latest soundbar can use the Ultra Open Earbuds as rear speakers
Bose has a new soundbar for the fall shopping season. The company’s Smart Soundbar is a “small, sleek” model with AI Dialogue Mode and a Personal Surround feature for owners of the Ultra Open Earbuds.
AirPods Pro 2's new features have arrived. Here's what to expect
Your AirPods Pro should have already installed a major update ahead of iOS 18, so here's what to expect when you use the new features.
Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
Apple offers useful ANC while keeping your ears open on the AirPods 4. but the non-ANC model is much improved as well.
Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch
Small enough to haul easily, yet loud enough to power a party, the Everboom checks a lot of boxes for a UE speaker.
The ‘audio earrings’ Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist
After Tuesday's presidential debate, predictable conspiracy theories incorrectly suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris was wearing an earpiece.
Why are Apple's AirPods Max still saddled with 2020 hardware?
Apple's AirPods Max are almost four years old, but this week's update barely changed anything. It's hard to recommend them without a more substantial improvement.
The key updates that make AirPods 4 block sound better — and just sound better
Improved sound quality and the addition of ANC are key upgrades on the AirPods 4, but there are specific reasons why both of those are effective.
How Apple's Hearing Aid and Hearing Test will work on AirPods Pro
Apple is expanding its hearing health features on the second-gen AirPods Pro. Here's how some of those tools will work.
Apple AirPods 4 hands-on: Seriously impressive ANC performance
Our first ears-on with the new AirPods 4.
Apple’s Voice Memos app is getting simple multitrack recording
Apple’s Voice Memos app is getting multitrack recording. You’ll be able to sing right on top of a guitar track.
Miniroll is the smallest Ultimate Ears speaker, but it packs big sound
Ultimate Ears' latest speaker is the smallest in its current lineup, but it's still loud and built for adventures.
Sony's MDR-M1 studio headphones offer an audio and comfort upgrade over the MDR-7506
Sony's new studio-monitoring headphones have upgraded drivers, wide frequency response and high noise isolation.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are coming in 2025
The successor to the Powerbeats Pro is coming next year.
Noble Audio pairs dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in its first headphones
Noble Audio's first headphones feature a unique driver arrangement that should offer enhanced audio quality.
Klipsch's latest soundbar is the first to come with Dirac Live room calibration
Klipsch's largest and most powerful soundbar in its current lineup has a unique feature to adjust to your living room.
Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones
You'll really have to love Bang & Olufsen audio gear to invest in its latest flagship headphones.

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