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New Gear Roundup: Flagship Earbuds, Luxe Turntables, and Fresh Hi-Fi Picks
technology2 days ago

New Gear Roundup: Flagship Earbuds, Luxe Turntables, and Fresh Hi-Fi Picks

Gear Patrol’s weekly Best New Gear roundup highlights a mix of audio hardware, from Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds to Fiio CP11, Esoteric T-01 turntable with MagneDrive, Rotel Amora 5 speakers, Technics SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition, Pro-Ject E1.2 BT turntable with Bluetooth, Monitor Audio Silver Series 8G loudspeakers, and Analogue Pocket Supreme Edition handheld—showcasing premium hi-fi, portable audio, and vinyl-forward gear announced this week.

Are High-End Earbuds Worth the Price? A Practical Guide
technology10 days ago

Are High-End Earbuds Worth the Price? A Practical Guide

The article explains that the most expensive earbuds usually fall into two camps: high-end wired in-ear monitors (IEMs) for transparent, analytical listening, and premium true wireless buds (like AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM6) packed with features such as active noise cancellation and ambient/pass-through audio. While top models offer excellent sound and tech, most listeners don’t need to splurge: budget picks (e.g., Anker Soundcore Space A40 around $55) deliver solid ANC and customization, and many IEMs stay under $500 for audiophiles. For ultra-cheap options, there are surprisingly good sounding choices under $10. The core message is that price-to-sound gains level off at the high end, so choose based on your environment and needs rather than chasing the most expensive gear.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 gets Olive: new green color leaks ahead of Made by Google
technology13 days ago

Pixel Buds Pro 2 gets Olive: new green color leaks ahead of Made by Google

A new leak reveals Olive, a green color for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, likely to be announced at Made by Google; Olive would be the fifth color option joining Moonstone, Porcelain, Peony, and Hazel, with leaks also hinting at two green variants (Moss for Pixel 11 and Pine for the Pro) in the pipeline; otherwise specs appear unchanged from the current model.

Nothing Debuts CMF Clip Pro Open-Ear Earbuds to Tackle Fatigue and Leakage
news20 days ago

Nothing Debuts CMF Clip Pro Open-Ear Earbuds to Tackle Fatigue and Leakage

Nothing launches the CMF Clip Pro open-ear earbuds: a 6.5g, three-point clipped design with a titanium C-bridge for comfort, LDAC/Hi-Res audio, an app-controlled Sound Seal leakage system, a 4-mic VPU setup for clearer voice, up to 10 hours per charge (32.5h with case, up to 36h in Long Battery Mode), IP54, Bluetooth 5.4, priced around $99/£79 with pre-orders and staggered availability from August to September 2026.

Nothing CMF launches its first open-ear buds with a dial-on-case twist
gadgets21 days ago

Nothing CMF launches its first open-ear buds with a dial-on-case twist

Nothing’s budget sub-brand CMF announces its first open-ear earbuds, the Clip Pro, at $99 in the US. Available in white, black, and orange, the buds pair with a color-coordinated charging case that features a built‑in “Smart Dial” to control volume, playback, calls, and pairing without phone unlocks. Each earbud weighs 5.9 grams, has a 10.8 mm driver, and supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC, with four mics for calls, an IP54 rating, and up to 10 hours of listening (roughly 33 hours total with the case). Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, Google Fast Pair, and Microsoft Swift Pair, plus Low Latency Mode via the Nothing X app, are included. Update note: weight corrected from 6.5 g to 5.9 g per earbud.

Five Must-Have Accessories to Supercharge Your Galaxy Tab
technology23 days ago

Five Must-Have Accessories to Supercharge Your Galaxy Tab

A tech guide highlights five practical Galaxy Tab accessories to boost productivity and convenience: the Book Cover Keyboard for laptop-like typing, Sparin tempered-glass screen protectors for durable display protection, affordable JLab Go Pods ANC for solid noise-canceling audio, the Ugreen Nexode 20,000 mAh 45W power bank for portable charging, and the Anker Nano 65W GaN II wall charger for compact fast charging. The picks emphasize value, broad compatibility across Galaxy Tab models, and a preference for quality third-party options over Samsung-branded accessories, with no sponsorship.

Why spend hundreds on sleepbuds when a $55 pillow can do the trick
tech1 month ago

Why spend hundreds on sleepbuds when a $55 pillow can do the trick

The Verge’s Thomas Ricker argues that side sleepers don’t need pricey sleepbuds; a Blissbury Ear Pillow with two ear cutouts, memory foam, and adjustable thickness lets you sleep with existing earbuds (AirPods, Buds, Pixel Buds) for about $55, offering a cheap, simple alternative that still keeps pressure off the ears—though sleepbuds can still help if a partner snores.

Nothing Ear (3a) debuts with ANC, new XS tips, and up to 42 hours total battery life
technology1 month 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.

Nothing Ear 3A Buds Add Built-In Voice Capture for $99
technology1 month ago

Nothing Ear 3A Buds Add Built-In Voice Capture for $99

Nothing announces the $99 Ear 3A wireless earbuds with 32MB of built-in storage that lets you record up to two hours of audio directly to the buds by pinching their stems, powered by Audio Snapshot and synced to the Nothing X app. They include a redesigned charging case, a 12mm driver, improved noise cancellation, support for SBC/AAC/LDAC, about 10 hours of listening time (42 with the case), and come in four colors including pink.

Prime Day Audio Blitz: Big Discounts on Headphones and Earbuds
technology2 months ago

Prime Day Audio Blitz: Big Discounts on Headphones and Earbuds

Amazon's Prime Day is live with extensive discounts on headphones and earbuds from Bose, Apple, Samsung and more. Highlights include AirPods Max 2 at $399 (save $149), Beats Studio Pro at $132, Sony WH-CH720N at $83, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 at $379, and a wide range of earbuds including AirPods 4 at $99 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $199. Deals vary and are updated throughout the sale, which runs through June 26; Prime membership is not required to shop, though Prime-exclusive offers exist.

Prime Day Audio Bonanza: 40+ Deals on Apple, Sony, Bose Headphones and Earbuds
technology2 months ago

Prime Day Audio Bonanza: 40+ Deals on Apple, Sony, Bose Headphones and Earbuds

Amazon’s Prime Day runs June 23–26, with early and ongoing discounts across Apple, Bose, Sony and other brands, including AirPods Pro 3, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2, and Sony WH-CH720N. Thousands of deals across TVs, laptops and more are live, and while you don’t need a Prime membership to shop, some exclusive offers are Prime‑only; deals update frequently, so act fast.