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AirPods 5 Review: The Smarter Buy Is the $149 Model
technology21 days ago

AirPods 5 Review: The Smarter Buy Is the $149 Model

Engadget’s review finds AirPods 5 finally offer ANC on both models with improved sound and IP57 water resistance, backed by a new multiport acoustic design and H2-powered Live Translation. The $129 AirPods 5 adds wireless charging and swipeable volume controls but is a tougher sell next to the better-equipped $149 model, which also delivers longer battery life. The reviewer notes strong openness-friendly ANC and overall solid performance, and suggests Apple should consolidate to a single regular AirPods option, while still praising the $149 AirPods 5 as the smarter buy.

AirPods 5: Don’t Buy the Regular Edition—Upgrade Is Worth the Extra $20
technology28 days ago

AirPods 5: Don’t Buy the Regular Edition—Upgrade Is Worth the Extra $20

The piece argues that Apple’s base AirPods 5 isn’t worth the price gap when the $149 AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case adds notable upgrades; with only a $20 difference, the higher-priced model’s features—such as active noise cancellation, Live Translation, longer battery life, and Find My capabilities—make it a smarter buy. The author also sketches a three-model pricing idea (AirPods 4 at around $99, AirPods 5 at $149, AirPods Pro 3 at $249) and mentions rumors of a camera-equipped Pro in the future.

AirPods 5 Debuts with ANC Boost, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation
technology1 month ago

AirPods 5 Debuts with ANC Boost, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation

Apple unveils AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation that blocks up to 50% more external noise, plus redesigned acoustic architecture, Adaptive EQ, and improved Transparency. New features include Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness, with Live Translation supported when paired with a compatible iPhone and Apple Intelligence. A $149 Wireless Charging Case version adds swipe-based volume controls and longer battery life; both models offer up to 5 hours of listening with ANC and up to 22 hours with the case, and the wireless case supports USB-C, Qi, and Apple Watch charging compatibility. Preorders are underway for delivery beginning September 18.

AirPods Max 2 Launch Tied to iOS 26.4 Rollout in Early April
technology6 months ago

AirPods Max 2 Launch Tied to iOS 26.4 Rollout in Early April

Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, with several new features (Live Translation, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Siri wake word, Voice Isolation, and new Digital Crown controls) requiring iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4; the headphones will launch in early April with preorders starting March 25, and iOS 26.4 is expected to roll out by the first week of April, potentially even by end of March, with a release candidate possibly arriving soon.

AirPods Max 2 bring AI live translation and stronger ANC at $549
tech6 months ago

AirPods Max 2 bring AI live translation and stronger ANC at $549

Apple unveils the AirPods Max 2 starting at $549, boosting ANC by about 1.5x over the first-gen model and adding AI-powered real-time live translation. The over-ear headphones include conversation awareness, voice isolation for calls, automatic loud-sound reduction, and USB-C with 24-bit/48kHz lossless audio for up to 20 hours of playback. A camera remote via the digital crown, personalized volume tuning, and Siri via head gestures are also included, with colors in blue, black, purple, beige, and orange; preorder starts March 25 and shipping begins early next month.

AirPods Max 2 Debuts with H2 Chip, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation
technology6 months ago

AirPods Max 2 Debuts with H2 Chip, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 powered by the H2 chip, boosting ANC to about 1.5x and adding Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation, plus a new high-dynamic-range amplifier, improved Spatial Audio, USB-C charging, Bluetooth 5.3, 24-bit/48 kHz lossless wired audio, and roughly 20 hours of battery with ANC. Pricing stays at $549, with orders opening March 25 and a launch in early April across 30+ countries; a Digital Crown camera Remote feature also lets you control photos/videos in the Camera app.

AR glasses translate Bad Bunny in real time during the Super Bowl halftime
technology8 months ago

AR glasses translate Bad Bunny in real time during the Super Bowl halftime

A Tom’s Guide writer tests the Ray-Ban Meta Display smart glasses at the Super Bowl halftime, using built‑in AI translations to understand Bad Bunny in real time. The in‑lens overlay provides concise translations without pulling you away from the show, though accuracy isn’t perfect and lines can be missed if the camera doesn’t catch the right moment. Gesture controls exist but voice input remains the easier option. Overall, the experience deepens appreciation for the performance and shows the glasses can translate lyrics on the fly, though it’s not flawless; price is about $799.

iOS 26.2 Update Brings New Features and Security Patches to iPhone
technology9 months ago

iOS 26.2 Update Brings New Features and Security Patches to iPhone

Apple released iOS 26.2, adding eight new features including a Liquid Glass slider for Lock Screen customization, offline lyrics in Apple Music, revised Sleep Scores, alarms for Reminders, enhancements to Podcasts and News apps, screen flash notifications, and Live Translation for AirPods in the EU, along with other improvements and updates for iPhone users.

Google Translate now offers real-time speech translation on all Android earbuds
technology9 months ago

Google Translate now offers real-time speech translation on all Android earbuds

Google is enhancing its real-time translation capabilities with a new update that supports over 70 languages and works with any headphones, potentially surpassing Apple's live translation features by offering broader language support and compatibility. The feature is currently in beta on Android in select countries and will expand to iOS and more regions next year, with improvements also made to language learning tools.