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politics1 month ago•131 min saved

Trump to headline fast-paced Texas GOP convention with star-studded lineup

Donald Trump is set to headline nightly speeches at the Texas GOP convention, with a Wednesday keynote and a Thursday appearance after JD Vance. The event features a lengthy speaker slate—including cabinet members, Trump Jr., Ken Paxton, Mike Rogers, Mike Johnson, Ted Cruz, Karoline Leavitt, and others—focused on promoting Trump’s policy agenda (immigration crackdown, drug-price relief, tax cuts, tariffs) and showcasing Republican candidates, including Paxton in a high‑profile Texas race. Organizers promise rapid remarks and entertainment as the lineup runs across multiple stages each night.

via AP News|

#convention #gop #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Dallas convention aims to rally Trump base ahead of November midterms

Axios reports a two‑day Republican midterm convention in Dallas will feature Donald Trump on both nights with Vice President Vance delivering the night‑two keynote, plus a broad roster of GOP leaders, lawmakers and candidates intended to energize Trump voters ahead of November and frame Democrats as outside the mainstream. The lineup includes figures like Scott Bessent, RFK Jr., Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump Jr., Mike Johnson, John Barrasso, Tim Scott, Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer and more, though a few top Republicans are skipping or not yet confirmed; roughly 100 Republicans are expected to attend.

via Axios|

#convention #gop #midterms

gadgets1 month ago•15 min saved

Sony Unleashes Massive ULT Tower Speakers for 360-Degree Party Sound

Sony's ULT Power Sound lineup adds three oversized party speakers—the ULT Tower 5, 7, and Max—ranging from 29 to 121 pounds; Tower 5 offers about 20 hours of battery life, Tower 7 about 25 hours, while Tower Max must be plugged in. The bigger models deliver 360-degree sound, multiple modes (bass boost, power, flat, live), and versatile inputs (Bluetooth, XLR, RCA, USB-C) plus built-in lighting. Prices start at $449 for Tower 5, $649 for Tower 7, and $1,499 for Tower Max, with availability this month.

via Gizmodo|

#audio #gadgets #party

tech1 month ago•31 min saved

Sony's party speakers get bigger bass, brighter LEDs, and more wired inputs

Sony unveils three ULT Power Sound tower speakers—Tower Max, Tower 7, and Tower 5—each adding USB-C, RCA, and XLR ports for wired gear, up to 100 LEDs for lighting, and new EQ modes; Tower Max is the heavy top-end model at $1,499.99, Tower 7 weighs 50 lb with wheels and up to 30 hours of battery life at $649.99, and Tower 5 at 29 lb offers about 20 hours at $449.99, all with enhanced portability and lighting features.

via The Verge|

#audio #gadgets #sony

tech1 month ago•19 min saved

JBL unveils Cove: a three-model, Wi‑Fi multi-room speaker lineup to take on Sonos

JBL today unveiled the Cove line—M1, P1, and X1—a trio of Wi‑Fi connected speakers that can play alone, as a stereo pair, or in a linked multi-room setup to compete with Sonos; the M1 is a compact $229.95 model, P1 is a battery-powered $399.95 with up to 14 hours, and X1 is the $449.95 flagship with Dolby Atmos; they connect via Wi‑Fi, are managed by the JBL One app, offer automatic self-tuning, AI Sound Boost, Music Follows Me, support AirPlay 2, Spotify/Tidal/Qobuz, Google Cast, and Bluetooth, and integrate with JBL Bar Series MK2 for home theater; planned availability starts September 13.

via The Verge|

#audio #home-audio #jbl-cove

speakers1 month ago•131 min saved

JBL unveils Cove: a three-model, Atmos-capable, multi-room wireless speaker lineup

JBL unveils the Cove range—M1, P1, and X1—a trio of wireless speakers designed for expandable whole-home audio, each usable solo, as stereo pairs, or in multi‑room setups; Cove models boast Dolby Atmos on the M1 and X1, plus AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect with RoON Ready and control via the JBL One app. The M1 is battery-powered with 14 hours of playtime and IP56 dust/water resistance. The Cove line will integrate with JBL’s Bar Series MK2 for home cinema setups. Availability is expected in October 2026, with prices: M1 £200/€230/$230, P1 £400/€450/$400, X1 £430/€500/$450.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#cove #dolby-atmos #jbl

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

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.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #earbuds #hi-fi

tech1 month ago•17 min saved

Pulse Elevate speakers bring PS5-era sound to desktops this November

Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching November 12 for $219.99 and are compatible with PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac. They feature studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers for lifelike sound, a built-in mic for voice chat, PlayStation Link low-latency tech, and charging docks. Available in black and white, preorders begin September 1; global and regional availability varies, with some colors/products limited to PlayStation Direct or select retailers.

via The Verge|

#gaming #playstation #ps5

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Radar Roundup: Bose, Marantz, Klipsch Lead This Week's Hot Audio Gear

Gear Patrol's weekly Best New Gear roundup highlights the past week's notable audio and home‑theater releases, from Bose's QuietComfort 2nd‑gen headphones and Sony XM6 colorways to Marantz's Cinema 50/60/70 Series 2 receivers, Klipsch's Reference Premiere III speakers, and a slate of new hi‑fi players, microphones and computer speakers from Fiio, Astell&Kern, Q Acoustics, Triangle, DJI, Creative and Nothing.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #headphones #hi-fi

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Flagship KEF Speakers Lead This Week’s Hot-Gear Roundup

Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup spotlights KEF’s LS Luxe as the new flagship wireless speaker, alongside PS Audio PMG S200 and S400 power amplifiers and Q Acoustics 3040c, plus a range of other audio gear including Orange’s Baby Terror amp, Twelve South Valet, Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones, Majority Stylo and Folio turntables, and DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P gimbal.

via Gear Patrol|

#amplifiers #audio-gear #hi-fi

speakers2 months ago•100 min saved

Q Acoustics 3040c brings flagship tech to a compact, affordable floorstanding speaker

Q Acoustics’ 3040c is a compact floorstanding model in the 3000c line that brings the brand’s performance and tech from the 3000c line and Concept series to a smaller footprint. It uses the C3 Continuous Curved Cone, a floating hermetically sealed tweeter with a vented inner chamber to reduce distortion and improve driver integration, plus Point to Point bracing and Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser tubes to refine frequency response. The cabinet retains Q Acoustics’ curved minimalist look and comes in four finishes, with UK pricing at £599 and US pricing at $1,099; it’s available in the UK now and due in the US in October. It sits below the 3050c but aims to deliver similar performance in a more compact form factor.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#3040c #c3-driver #floorstanding-speaker

speakers2 months ago•122 min saved

Quad launches Elegan speakers: high-end sound, approachable price

Quad has unveiled two Elegan Series loudspeakers—Elegan 1 (standmount) and Elegan 2 (floorstanding)—featuring woven Kevlar drivers in two-way and three-way designs, with high-density cabinets, internal bracing and waveguides for wide dispersion and improved midrange clarity. The Elegan 1 is priced at £749 / $995 / AU$1,699 per pair, while the Elegan 2 costs £1,499 / $1,995 / AU$3,499 per pair. Finishes are deep matte black or walnut veneers, and weights are 8.9 kg per Elegan 1 and 27.8 kg per Elegan 2. Quad positions them as spiritual successors to the L Series from the early 2000s.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#elegan #hi-fi #kevlar

technology2 months ago•87 min saved

Half‑Year Tech & Hi‑Fi Roundup: Fresh Gear From Marantz to Sony

Mid‑2026 tech and hi‑fi roundup: a rolling list of new gear across audio, video and imaging—from entry‑level CD players and flagship AV processors to high‑end headphones, loudspeakers, cameras and streaming accessories—highlighting flagship upgrades, limited editions and cross‑brand innovation.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #gadgets #headphones

technology3 months ago•13 min saved

Sound Quality Takes Center Stage: The 10 Bluetooth Speaker Brands Ranked

A tech article ranks the top Bluetooth speaker brands by sound quality, averaging reviews across multiple models rather than judging a single device. The list features Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, Audio Pro, JBL, Sonos, Sony, Ultimate Ears, Bose, Marshall, and Harman Kardon, highlighting each brand’s strengths (premium fidelity from B&O and B&W, powerful bass and versatility from JBL/UE, smart features from Sonos, dynamic range from Sony, rock-oriented dynamics from Marshall, and warm low-end from HK) while noting common caveats like high prices or occasional feature gaps. The methodology involved normalizing ratings from various outlets to produce a representative brand-wide ranking.

via bgr.com|

#audio-quality #bluetooth #brand-rankings

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

Prime Day Prep: Deep Discounts on Soundbars and Speakers Across Brands

Amazon is rolling out early Prime Day discounts on popular soundbars and speakers from brands including Sonos, Beats, Roku and JBL, with notable deals on Echo Dot Max, Beats Pill, Sonos Beam Gen 2, Roku Streambar SE and JBL Bar 1300X, among others—making it a strong time to upgrade home audio before the main Prime Day event.

via PCMag|

#amazon #deals #prime-day