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Nothing Ear (3a) debuts with ANC, new XS tips, and up to 42 hours total battery life
technology3 days ago

Nothing Ear (3a) debuts with ANC, new XS tips, and up to 42 hours total battery life

Nothing unveiled the Ear (3a) true wireless earbuds with new XS silicone tips, 12mm drivers, 45dB active noise cancellation, Transparency, Spatial Audio, and AI-powered three-microphone noise reduction. A 32MB onboard storage enables on-ear recording up to 1 minute (including 30 seconds pre-roll). Battery life ranges from 6 hours per charge with ANC (25 hours with the case) to 10 hours per charge without ANC (42 hours with the case); a 5-minute fast charge adds about an hour of playback. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 6.0, Google Fast Pair, and LDAC/SBC/AAC, with a redesigned rounder charging case and improved status light. Colors: Black, Pink, White, Yellow. Price: $99.

via GSMArena.com|
#anc#audio#battery-life
The Great Wired Comeback: Why Budget Headphones Are Winning Over Bluetooth
technology4 days ago

The Great Wired Comeback: Why Budget Headphones Are Winning Over Bluetooth

Wired headphones are resurging as consumers opt for affordable wired models that rival the sound quality of pricier wireless options. Factors driving the shift include better value for money (e.g., budget wired models offering 24-bit/96kHz audio), Bluetooth battery drain and interference, and a broader tech fatigue that fuels nostalgia for simpler, non-AI-enabled gadgets. Celebrities adopting wired headphones have also helped frame them as a fashion statement, though compatibility across devices (dongles, ports) remains a hassle and wireless still holds a clear market lead.

via Engadget|
#audio#consumer-tech#fashion
From Hi‑Fi to AR: This Week's Standout Gadget Drops
technology19 days ago

From Hi‑Fi to AR: This Week's Standout Gadget Drops

Gear Patrol’s Best New Gear roundup this week surveys premium audio gear, AR wearables, and new-gen computing devices: ultra‑premium Focal Diva Alta Utopia speakers, a limited Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c setup, Sennheiser Accentum Clip open‑ear buds, Snap Specs AR glasses, Monitor Audio Radius 4G compact speakers, Audio‑Technica ATH‑WP900SE headphones, Microsoft Surface Pro (2026) and Surface Laptop (2026) with Snapdragon X2, Fluance RT87 turntable with dual‑plinths and cartridge options, and the Clearaudio N2 cartridge—reflecting a strong focus on high‑end audio, wearable tech, AR, and refreshed computing gear.

via Gear Patrol|
#ar#audio#computing
Prime Day Sound Savings: Major Discounts on Echo, Sonos, Beats, and Roku
technology20 days ago

Prime Day Sound Savings: Major Discounts on Echo, Sonos, Beats, and Roku

Amazon is slashing prices on top-brand speakers and soundbars ahead of Prime Day, with deals on Echo Dot Max, Beats Pill, Roku Streambar SE, Sonos Beam Gen 2, Sonos Era 300, and Sonos Arc Ultra. Highlights include Echo Dot Max for $64.99, Beats Pill for $99.95, Beam Gen 2 for $369, Arc Ultra for $899, Roku Streambar SE for $87.41, and Era 300 for $379, among other editor-approved discounts.

via PCMag|
#audio#deals#prime-day
Motorola Debuts Edge 2026 at $600 and Moto Buds 2
technology1 month ago

Motorola Debuts Edge 2026 at $600 and Moto Buds 2

Motorola unveiled the Edge 2026 midrange smartphone for $600, featuring a 6.3-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP main camera with 4K video, 122-degree ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (30x zoom), a Dimensity 7450 chip, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with RAM Boost, plus a 5,000mAh battery and fast charging. Availability starts June 11: unlocked olive color via Best Buy and Verizon in the US, with other carriers and Canada to follow. The company also announced the Moto Buds 2 with dual drivers, Dolby Atmos, ANC, Transparency mode, 11-hour battery, and Dual Connection for $100, shipping July 2 in the US.

via Engadget|
#audio#budget#edge2026
Science Confirms Pricey Audio Cables Offer No Real Benefit
technology1 month ago

Science Confirms Pricey Audio Cables Offer No Real Benefit

Rigorous measurements by Audio Science Review compared a $4,100 Kimber Kable KS1036 with a $7 Amazon Basics RCA cable, finding virtually identical performance across frequency response, THD+N, and SINAD, and even slightly more interference in the expensive cable; the result supports the view that you don’t need to shell out for pricey cables—the biggest gains come from speakers, amps, DACs, and room treatment rather than cables.

via SlashGear|
#audio#audio-science-review#audiophile
This Week’s Hottest Audio Gadgets Unveiled
technology1 month ago

This Week’s Hottest Audio Gadgets Unveiled

Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup highlights the latest in audio and home‑theater gear, including Sony’s flagship 1000X The ColleXion headphones, Bang & Olufsen’s Fragment Edition Beosystem 9000c, Dali Vega all‑in‑one wireless speaker, Schiit Vestri portable DAC/amp, Campfire Audio Chimera IEMs, and Denon AV receivers, plus a lineup of portable audio goodies from Fosi, Noble, Marshall and more.

via Gear Patrol|
#audio#gadgets#headphones
Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro earbuds get an AI-powered boost to noise reduction and calls
tech1 month ago

Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro earbuds get an AI-powered boost to noise reduction and calls

Anker’s Liberty Pro lineup gets AI-powered upgrades: the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max use the Thus AI audio chip to boost noise reduction and voice clarity in noisy environments, with the Pro version at $169.99 and the Pro Max at $229.99; both offer up to 6.5 hours of listening (28 hours with the charging case), the Max adds AI-powered note-taking and the ability to record meetings without a phone via its larger 1.78-inch AMOLED display on the case, and the outside touchscreen lets you adjust ANC or invoke voice commands to control playback.

via theverge.com|
#ai#anc#audio
Xbox Series X|S Controller Revision Drops Legacy Audio Port
gaming1 month ago

Xbox Series X|S Controller Revision Drops Legacy Audio Port

Microsoft appears to have removed the legacy Xbox One audio port from the latest Xbox Series X|S controllers, starting with the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition pad; if this change extends to standard Series X|S controllers, a long-running accessory port used by some headsets and audio adapters could be discontinued, while the 3.5mm jack remains for general headset use.

via Pure Xbox|
#audio#controllers#forza-horizon-6
This Week’s Gadget Drop: Hi‑Fi Consoles, Pro Cameras, and Wearables
technology1 month ago

This Week’s Gadget Drop: Hi‑Fi Consoles, Pro Cameras, and Wearables

Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup surveys the latest gadget announcements across hi‑fi, photography, and wearables, led by Wrensilva’s compact Studio record console, Sony’s A7R VI, Wharfedale Denton 1S speakers, and Garmin’s new Forerunner 70/170, along with updates to Panasonic Lumix L10, Canon EOS R6 V, Yamaha RX receivers, Audio‑Technica VM95EBK, Shanling EC Play, and Twelve South PowerClip.

via Gear Patrol|
#audio#cameras#consumer-electronics
Punisher: One Last Kill Sparks Online Mockery Over Unfinished VFX and Audio
entertainment1 month ago

Punisher: One Last Kill Sparks Online Mockery Over Unfinished VFX and Audio

Disney+'s The Punisher: One Last Kill drew online ridicule for an unfinished-looking VFX moment—Frank Castle's fall resembled a PS3-era cutscene—while fans complained of low dialogue in the audio mix. Disney+ acknowledged the audio issue and said a fix is in progress. A production source says the stunt was performed in-camera with Jon Bernthal and a stuntman handling the impact, with some VFX including swapping the stuntman's face for Bernthal's. Despite the hiccup, the special has been well-received overall (86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91% audience) and continues The Punisher storyline in upcoming projects like Daredevil: Born Again and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#audio#disney-plus#entertainment