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Elton John Launches Apple’s New London Concert Venue with Live Stream
technology10 days ago

Elton John Launches Apple’s New London Concert Venue with Live Stream

Elton John performed the inaugural concert at Apple Music Hall, a new 600-seat venue inside Battersea Power Station in London. The event, streamed live to Apple Music subscribers, marked the opening of a high-tech space designed for intimate performances and global broadcasting. The venue features a 38-foot stage, a 48-speaker spatial audio system, and dedicated recording studios. Tickets for upcoming shows by artists like Baby Keem and Burna Boy are now available, requiring an active Apple Music subscription.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple-music#battersea-power-station#elton-john
Beats 360 Debuts Highly Customizable Over-Ear Headphones with Enhanced ANC
technology17 days ago

Beats 360 Debuts Highly Customizable Over-Ear Headphones with Enhanced ANC

Beats today announced Beats 360, a redesigned over-ear headphone that emphasizes sound quality, comfort, and customization. It features up to 1.75× more active noise cancellation and 12 dB higher output than the Studio Pro, eight microphones for ANC, Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, and personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking. The design uses two independent wireless earpieces with a single USB-C charge in the headband, and IPX4 sweat resistance. Cushions are removable and interchangeable, with cushion kits (Performance Knit and UltraPlush) priced at $49.99 (limited-time promo $9.99 in select markets). Battery life is up to 32 hours with ANC, plus a 5-minute quick charge for an hour of playback. Apple and Android features include one-touch pairing, Audio Sharing, and Find My support. The Studio Pro remains in the lineup at $299.99. Beats 360 is available to order now at Apple and other retailers, with availability starting Sept 24; the included case is a flatter, easier-to-carry design.

via MacRumors|
#anc#beats#customization
AirPods 5 Debuts with 50% Better Noise Cancellation at $129
technology1 month ago

AirPods 5 Debuts with 50% Better Noise Cancellation at $129

Apple tops its earbud lineup with AirPods 5, delivering 50% stronger noise cancellation thanks to a new acoustic design and “best-in-class open-ear” ANC. The two models start at $129 with ANC and improved Adaptive EQ for an immersive Personalized Spatial Audio experience, while the $149 version adds a wireless charging case, up to five hours of ANC (22 hours with the case), and on-stem volume control. Both support Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation on compatible iPhones. Preorders are live now, with a Sept. 18 store release. No camera-equipped AirPods were announced today, though Bloomberg notes a possible launch next year.

via Engadget|
#adaptive-eq#airpods-5#apple
Momentum 5: Refined Sennheiser Buds Blend Design, Sound and Replaceable Batteries for Editors’ Choice
technology1 month ago

Momentum 5: Refined Sennheiser Buds Blend Design, Sound and Replaceable Batteries for Editors’ Choice

Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds feature a redesigned shell, upgraded ANC and voice-calling, a larger microphone array, Bluetooth 6.0 with AptX (where supported), and the novel option to replace batteries in both the buds and the case. They deliver cleaner, more natural sound with a wider stage, and the companion app adds EQ and personalization. Battery life tops out at about 12 hours without ANC (6 hours with ANC), and the $300 buds come in five colors. However, ANC isn’t class-leading, occasional dropouts can occur in high-quality modes, and features like Speak-To-Chat and Auracast aren’t available at launch.

via CNET|
#active-noise-cancellation#momentum-true-wireless-5#sennheiser
Meta’s AI Glasses Add Hands-Free Navigation and Spatial Audio Across More Regions
technology1 month ago

Meta’s AI Glasses Add Hands-Free Navigation and Spatial Audio Across More Regions

Meta’s firmware version 128 adds hands-free turn-by-turn walking directions to its AI glasses via the voice command Hey Meta, expanding navigation to the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and select cities (previously limited to the Ray-Ban Display in some areas). The update also introduces spatial audio to enhance stereo sound, reinforcing Meta’s push for hands-free wearables, though spatial-audio quality may vary.

via Gizmodo|
#meta#navigation#smart-glasses
Eclipsa Audio emerges as an open IAMF-based rival to Dolby Atmos
technology2 months ago

Eclipsa Audio emerges as an open IAMF-based rival to Dolby Atmos

Samsung and Google have detailed Eclipsa Audio, an open, royalty-free spatial audio system built on the IAMF spec that supports 3D positioning and adapts to devices from soundbars to TVs (5.1.2/7.1.4). It falls back to stereo on unsupported gear and is being tested via Samsung TV Plus with live concerts, with plans to expand to sports, movies, and more granular audio controls such as boosting vocals or reducing crowd noise.

via SamMobile|
#dolby-atmos-rival#eclipsa-audio#iamf
Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen Improves Glasses-Friendly ANC and Adds Spatial Audio
gadgets2 months ago

Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen Improves Glasses-Friendly ANC and Adds Spatial Audio

Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) add TrueSpatial spatial audio with three Immersive Audio modes, plus an adaptive feedforward ANC upgrade that better preserves the seal for glasses wearers; they also get a redesigned headband and cushioned, oval earcups, with 24 hours of battery life (18 hours with spatial audio). Priced at $359, preorder starts Aug 8 and ships Aug 13, with new limited‑edition colors and a standard black/white option.

via Gizmodo|
#bose#gadgets#noise-cancelling
Why Gamers Trust Sennheiser for Clear Footsteps and Comfort
technology2 months ago

Why Gamers Trust Sennheiser for Clear Footsteps and Comfort

The piece argues that Sennheiser’s audiophile-grade headphones deliver superior acoustic performance, open-back designs for a wide, natural soundstage, and ergonomic comfort that help gamers hear footsteps, gunfire, and dialogue with precision. It highlights models like the HD660S2 and HD560s, plus wireless options such as the HDB 630, which offer long battery life and flexible connectivity (including aptX Adaptive via USB dongle) without sacrificing sound quality. The result is a more immersive and tactically advantageous gaming experience.

via bgr.com|
#audio-fidelity#gaming-headphones#open-back
Sony Leaks Hint at $649 1000X The ColleXion Wireless Headphones
gadgets5 months ago

Sony Leaks Hint at $649 1000X The ColleXion Wireless Headphones

Leaks suggest Sony’s next premium wireless headphones, reportedly called the 1000X The ColleXion, will launch at $649 with DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling, studio-quality sound, 360-degree spatial audio with head tracking, and a 12-microphone array for noise cancellation, plus an estimated 24 hours of battery with ANC on. If real, they’d position as a high-end rival to Apple’s AirPods Max 2, with a May 19 official unveiling rumored.

via Gizmodo|
#anc#gadgets#headphones
AirPods Max 2 Debuts with H2 Chip and Adaptive Audio Suite
technology6 months ago

AirPods Max 2 Debuts with H2 Chip and Adaptive Audio Suite

Apple unveiled AirPods Max 2 powered by a new H2 chip, delivering up to 1.5x better ANC, refined Transparency, and a suite of adaptive listening features (Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Personalized Volume) along with improved Voice Isolation, a higher dynamic range amplifier, and refined Spatial Audio. Bluetooth 5.3 support, Live Translation, and new uses for the Digital Crown and Siri are included, while design, battery life (up to 20 hours), case, and price ($549) remain the same. Orders begin March 25 in the US and 30+ countries, with a launch in early April.

via MacRumors|
#active-noise-cancellation#airpods-max-2#apple