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technology15 days ago•11 min saved

Sonos Play Proves You Can Take Home Sound on the Go

Gizmodo reviews the $299 Sonos Play, a portable speaker that also serves as a Wi‑Fi hub for a Sonos ecosystem and can pair with other Plays for stereo or multi‑room playback. It delivers surprisingly big sound for its size, competes with Bose’s SoundLink Plus, supports on‑the‑fly Bluetooth linking, Trueplay tuning, and voice assistants, and boasts IP67 durability with a replaceable battery that lasts about a day. Still, it’s pricey, lacks Dolby Atmos, and rearranging from a stereo pair back to a single speaker isn’t entirely seamless. Overall, it’s a strong comeback for Sonos, blending home and on‑the‑go listening.

via Gizmodo|

#bluetooth #portable-speaker #sonos

technology16 days ago•8 min saved

Sonos Play: The portable gateway to a full Sonos setup

A versatile $299 portable speaker that works on Wi‑Fi like other Sonos speakers (Auto Trueplay, AirPlay 2, stereo pairing) and also serves as a rugged Bluetooth option with up to 24 hours of battery, USB‑C charging, and a base dock; it can pair two Plays for a wider soundstage on Wi‑Fi and group with other Sonos speakers while away from Wi‑Fi via Bluetooth, making it a strong gateway into Sonos for on‑the‑go use—though its sound leans bright and it isn’t as compact or polished as some rivals or a stationary Era 100 setup.

via The Verge|

#bluetooth #play #portable

technology23 days ago•4 min saved

Denon Rolls Out Premium Bluetooth Turntable for Modern Audiophiles

Denon's new DP-500BT is a premium belt-drive turntable with Bluetooth streaming, a switchable built-in MM phono preamp, a semi-automatic tonearm, and 33/45/78 RPM support, priced at $899 and designed to work with both analog and wireless hi‑fi setups; it follows the DP-3000NE's premium aesthetic and is available now in black.

via Gear Patrol|

#audiophile #bluetooth #denon

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Cables Strike Back: The Wired Headphone Comeback

A BBC feature explains that wired headphones are making a surprising comeback as listeners seek better sound quality and simplicity. After years of Bluetooth dominance, data from Circana show a surge in wired-headphone sales in late 2025 and early 2026, driven by price-per-sound advantages, reliability, and a retro/anti-tech mood. Experts note that, for mainstream products, wired options can outperform Bluetooth on value, while adapters and USB/Lightning connections keep the format versatile; the trend also frames wired headphones as a fashion statement among celebrities and in-brand aesthetics.

via BBC|

#bluetooth #consumer-electronics #fashion

tech1 month ago•49 min saved

Sonos launches Play: a $299 portable speaker built for home and beyond

Sonos unveils Play, a $299 portable speaker designed to live at home yet travel-ready, with Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, physical controls, Trueplay tuning, IP67 dust/water resistance, up to 24 hours of playback, and USB‑C power bank support; it can be grouped with up to three additional Play or Move 2 speakers over Bluetooth (a first for Sonos) and has a battery replacement kit for $69. The company also introduces Era 100 SL at $189 as part of a refreshed lineup, with preorder now and general availability on March 31.

via The Verge|

#bluetooth #home-audio #portable-speaker

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Android app alerts users to nearby smart glasses to curb covert filming

A new Android app, Nearby Glasses, scans for Bluetooth IDs from makers like Meta and Snap to alert users when nearby smart glasses are detected. Users can add IDs to widen detection; real-time scanning requires a foreground service. The developer frames it as a privacy-driven response to wearable surveillance and concerns about smart glasses, noting the app is Android-only for now with a potential iPhone version in the future.

via New York Post|

#android #bluetooth #privacy

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Bluetooth’s Next Leap: Precision Positioning and Faster Data

Bluetooth SIG outlined Channel Sounding to enable centimeter‑level device positioning with encrypted pairing, HDT to raise data rates up to 8 Mbps and unlock high‑res/lossless audio and Auracast, and an ultra‑low‑latency effort to cut game‑controller lag to about 1 ms; Channel Sounding is already shipping on some devices such as Google Pixel 10, but feature support depends on hardware and vendor updates, and Bluetooth version numbers don’t guarantee what features are present; in the longer term, there are ambitions to move Bluetooth LE operation toward 5 GHz (and possibly 6 GHz), though that will require chipset support and regulatory approval, so shoppers should note that feature availability isn’t always clearly indicated by product specs.

via PCMag|

#auracast #bluetooth #ces-2026

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Grassroots App Detects Nearby Smart Glasses to Boost Privacy

An open-source Android app called Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth SIG codes to flag nearby smart glasses, indicating brands (e.g., Meta’s Ray-Ban) but not identifying individuals or precise locations. Range is about 32–50 feet outdoors and 10–32 feet indoors; the project is an early proof-of-concept reflecting growing privacy concerns around wearable eyewear.

via Futurism|

#bluetooth #open-source #privacy

privacy-and-security1 month ago•15 min saved

Nearby Glasses: An App That Alerts You to Secret Recording Wearables Nearby

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth advertising signals to alert users when camera-enabled smart glasses from Meta, Snap, and others are nearby, aiming to counter covert filming in public. The developer notes the system can produce false positives and an iOS version is in development; Meta and Snap didn’t comment. The story frames the tool within broader concerns about wearable surveillance and potentialMeta features like facial recognition.

via Gizmodo|

#bluetooth #mobile-app #privacy

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

New app warns when smart glasses are nearby to protect privacy

Nearby Glasses is an app that alerts you when smart glasses are nearby by detecting their Bluetooth signal (including Meta's Ray-Bans). It aims to address privacy concerns around surveillance tech and potential facial-recognition features, though false positives from VR headsets are possible; it's available on Google Play and GitHub.

via Engadget|

#bluetooth #meta-ray-bans #privacy

cameras1 month ago•21 min saved

Tamron-Link unlocks smartphone-controlled focus for select lenses

Tamron has unveiled the Tamron-Link, a Bluetooth 5.4 dongle that plugs into USB‑C on compatible Tamron lenses and lets you control focus features from a smartphone app. Features include preset focus markers, focus-time-lapse, astro focus lock, aperture/focus ring stopper, and a night-vision mode, all without cords. The dongle works up to about 5 meters, requires updated lens firmware, and is priced at $50 / £59 / CA$70, with availability from February 19 alongside an app update for iOS and Android (desktop software is not supported).

via Digital Camera World|

#bluetooth #cameras #focus-tricks

news2 months ago•45 min saved

Apple AirTag refresh expands range and boosts its speaker

Apple’s updated AirTag uses an upgraded ultra wideband chip for Precision Finding that can guide you up to 50% farther away, adds a speaker that’s 50% louder, and expands locating range via Bluetooth, while keeping the same $29 single or $99 four-pack pricing and preserving end-to-end encryption and anti-stalking protections; it remains compatible with existing accessories and supports Precision Finding on Apple Watch Series 9+/Ultra 2+ with watchOS 26.2.1.

via The Verge|

#airtag #apple #bluetooth

technology2 months ago•22 min saved

Sennheiser's RS 275 TV Headphones get Auracast for long-range, low-latency audio

Sennheiser unveiled the RS 275 TV Headphones bundle with a BTA1 digital receiver, touting Auracast support for low-latency audio up to 50 meters and compatibility with other Auracast or Bluetooth Classic devices. The set promises 50 hours of listening per charge, replaceable cushions and battery, and app-based controls; pricing is $300 with pre-orders starting February 3 and shipping around February 17.

via Engadget|

#auracast #bluetooth #rs275

technology2 months ago•44 min saved

Sony's two Bluetooth turntables bring slim upgrades to a tight price gap

Sony unveils two Bluetooth turntables, the PS-LX3BT (£299) and PS-LX5BT (£399), with modest upgrades and only £100 separating them, leaving the reviewer wishing for a more distinct premium option.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#bluetooth #ps-lx3bt #ps-lx5bt

technology2 months ago•45 min saved

Sony returns to vinyl with two Bluetooth-enabled turntables

Sony unveils its first new turntables since 2019: the PS-LX3BT ($399.99) and PS-LX5BT ($499.99), both with one‑button automatic playback, a USB output for digitizing vinyl, a switchable phono/line EQ, and 96kHz/24-bit wireless aptX Adaptive hi‑res Bluetooth. The LX3BT uses a 3.5 g cartridge, the LX5BT uses a 2 g cartridge and detachable RCA cables, with the LX5BT’s platter/mat materials not specified. Preorders are open now for a February release (LX3BT) and an April release (LX5BT); this could be Sony’s final line of turntables as the company reevaluates its home‑entertainment business amid a potential TCL joint venture.

via The Verge|

#bluetooth #hi-res-audio #sony