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Wearables
fromCGMagazine
1 day ago

BEACN Creates A Voice-First Headset, Releasing Spring 2026

BEACN launched a premium wireless headset focused on delivering high-quality voice and sound for online communication.
Silicon Valley
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 hours ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.
#spotify
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
Podcast
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all video

Spotify introduces universal video toggles, allowing users to disable video features for a more streamlined music experience.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Sony's latest gaming headset offers great open-back audio

The H6 Air is a lightweight, open-back gaming headset that offers a natural sound experience and comfort, but lacks noise isolation.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The Mill and MPC Advertising unite under The Mill brand

The new consolidated studio will be led by Josh Mandel, previously CEO of The Mill, who will be taking on the new role of President of Advertising at Technicolor Creative Studios.
Marketing
Apple
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Apple Unveils AirPods Max 2 With Smarter Sound + Spatial Audio

AirPods Max 2 enhances listening experiences through refined features, improving noise cancellation and adaptability for various environments.
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
6 days ago

ENCO Systems upgrades its DJ replacement technology with upcoming release

ENCO Systems is launching an upgraded aiTrack technology for cloud-native, automation-agnostic broadcast environments at NAB Show 2026.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

carsten holler on the 'most powerful architect' and collective experience at MIT museum

The dream is the confusion machine I didn't have to build, a space where perception slips beyond authorship. Within Communal Dreams, influence operates as a subtle signal rather than a directive force.
Berlin
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How I calibrated my subwoofer placement for peak impact in awkward room setups

Placing your subwoofer in the front quadrant of a room allows the walls to guide low-pitched sounds effectively, enhancing overall audio quality. Avoiding corners is crucial, as this can lead to muddy and overpowering bass that detracts from the listening experience.
Remodel
Video games
fromInverse
5 days ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
Arts
fromArtnet News
6 days ago

Radiohead Hits the Road With a Haunting Immersive Installation

Radiohead's immersive installation, Motion Picture House, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Kid A and Amnesiac, featuring a film and art exhibition.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
1 day ago

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Premium gaming headsets are becoming increasingly expensive, but the Sony Inzone H6 Air offers a lightweight and affordable alternative.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How to share audio from your Android phone to multiple earbuds (and why it's genius)

Android allows audio sharing with multiple earbuds and headphones, requiring LE Audio and Auracast support.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Room for the Moon is thrillingly weird experimental pop

The opener "Not Not Not" is almost goofy, its chaotic melodies constantly dancing around each other in a perpetually disorienting way. It lurches forward asymmetrically, grooving like a flat tire.
Music production
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Collov AI design agent adds virtual staging and 360-degree tours

Collov AI Design Agent streamlines photo editing for real estate, allowing agents to enhance images without outsourcing to third-party editors.
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

upsammy / Valentina Magaletti: Seismo

Drummers' timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it's enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups. Sequencers and drum machines, on the other hand, march in lockstep.
Music production
Gadgets
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 offers excellent sound quality and bass performance at an entry-level price, making it suitable for smaller spaces.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Noise-canceling headphones can't block out this genius bike bell

The DuoBell works by emitting two sounds the headphone can't cancel. One sound is designed to be within a frequency in ANC's narrow blind spot that it can't invert, and another is too fast and confusing for ANC to process.
Wearables
Berlin music
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago

Beolab 90 Atelier Editions: A Symphony of Surface, Sight, and Sound

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Atelier Editions merge sound with visual and tactile experiences, creating a synesthetic suite of collectible audio design.
Television
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Sony's new theater system lets you upgrade your TV setup gradually - how it works

Sony introduces seven new Bravia home theater products, including a TV, soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers, with modular compatibility.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Engadget review recap: ASUS ZenBook A16, AirPods Max 2, Sonos Play and LG Sound Suite

Engadget reviews a variety of devices, highlighting significant updates and improvements in products from ASUS, Apple, Sonos, and LG.
fromgizmodo.com
4 days ago

Soundoks Mix Review: This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

The Soundboks Mix is indeed loud, folks. It didn't quake the Earth upon which we walk or anything like that, but it's got juice.
Music production
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
1 week ago

Samsung's Music Studio speakers and two of its 2026 soundbars are available now

Samsung announced pricing for new speakers and soundbars, with advanced features for immersive audio experiences.
Music production
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Why SMEs Should Treat Music as Part of the Customer Experience

Music significantly influences customer experience and brand perception in SMEs, yet it is often overlooked in favor of visual elements.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Sound takes center stage: Inside the company that produces award-winning sounds for movies

Foley artists create sound effects for films, contributing approximately 50% of a movie's audio and bringing scenes to life through detailed sound textures and movements.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

WiiM's Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, and Speakers Make Audio Streaming Throughout Your Home a Breeze

WiiM has emerged as a leading alternative to Sonos in whole-home audio systems.
E-Commerce
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How music technology is changing the modern retail store - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Physical retail stores are transforming into experience-driven spaces where strategic audio systems and environmental design significantly influence customer behavior and brand perception.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

World According to Sound offers immersive audio experience March 23 | Cornell Chronicle

The World According to Sound presents a blindfolded sonic experience exploring sound as a method of understanding and knowing across academic disciplines.
Music production
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I replaced my outdoor Bluetooth speakers with a wired audio system, and don't regret it

Investing in permanent outdoor speaker systems like Polk Audio Atrium 5 enhances outdoor listening experiences with better sound quality and design integration.
Vue
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

SkyReels-V4 Fixes the Most Uncanny Part of AI Video: Bad Sound Sync | HackerNoon

SkyReels-V4 integrates video and audio generation into a unified multi-modal model, addressing the historical separation of these capabilities in AI systems.
#sennheiser
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

This Premium Sennheiser Soundbar Is $1,000 Off

Sennheiser's Ambeo Max soundbar offers powerful sound and extensive connectivity options, currently available for $2,000 after a $1,000 discount.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This Auracast receiver is the home theater upgrade I didn't know I needed - but there's a big catch

Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

This Premium Sennheiser Soundbar Is $1,000 Off

Sennheiser's Ambeo Max soundbar offers powerful sound and extensive connectivity options, currently available for $2,000 after a $1,000 discount.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This Auracast receiver is the home theater upgrade I didn't know I needed - but there's a big catch

#soundbars
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

I Tested the Top Premium Soundbars To Find The Best

Premium soundbars deliver superior audio quality and immersive experiences, making them a worthwhile investment over traditional A/V systems.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Save $100 On Our Favorite Soundbar and Subwoofer Combo

The JBL Bar 500MK2 soundbar offers impressive sound quality and features at a discounted price of $550.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This ring-like wearable speaker has integrated magnetic earbuds for on-demand personal audio - Yanko Design

The ring-like portable speaker has a lanyard that lets users hook it onto a backpack or simply carry it around the wrist. Another option is to wear it around the neck, turning the device into a personal stereo system that surrounds the user with sound while remaining lightweight and portable.
Wearables
Gadgets
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package

LG's Sound Suite offers customizable speaker placement with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, enhancing home theater experiences for users with compatible LG devices.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

The Denon Home 200 houses three drivers and three amplifiers for 'natural, room-filling sound' in a compact speaker, featuring two tweeters and a woofer.
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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off

Bose Smart Soundbar offers compact design, Dolby Atmos support, and excellent audio quality, making it ideal for small spaces and modern entertainment needs.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Your LG TV is getting a big audio upgrade for free - these OLED models included

LG released its modular home theater system at CES 2026, complete with the H7 soundbar, M5 and M7 wireless speakers, and W7 subwoofer. This system is the first to feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a Dolby technology that promises to deliver the Atmos experience, regardless of your speaker placement. Also: LG's new Dolby Atmos system promises immersive sound no matter where your speakers are
Television
Music production
from48 hills
1 month ago

The Audium thrums with Pamela Z's factory-sampling 'Arbeitsklang' - 48 hills

Composer Pamela Z creates immersive sound installation Arbeitsklang by recording industrial worksites across Germany and layering the sounds with her voice and live-MIDI manipulations in a 176-speaker theater.
Podcast
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Audio Flux - 99% Invisible

Audio Flux revives short-form experimental audio by providing biannual themed challenges that produce bold, three-minute stories and renewed visibility for the format.
UX design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Smart Booking Systems as a Tool for Acoustic Space Efficiency

Balance flexible, short-term use and personalization with efficient scheduling to make acoustic pods productive, well-utilized, and user-centered.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

A landscape of listening

Podcasting in the U.S. continues significant growth, reaching diverse demographics—especially ages 25–44, males, Black and Hispanic listeners—with strong crossover between listening and watching.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Bluetooth is working on wireless audio tech I once thought was impossible - what to know

Bluetooth SIG is developing standardized lossless and spatial audio formats to replace proprietary codecs and reduce licensing fees, though implementation is unlikely before the next decade.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

AI Is Changing Music Production - But It Can't Fill Creative Gaps

We tend to think AI music tools are just gimmicks for social media creators, or that they're limited to basic beats. But it's hard to dismiss them when companies like Google, Meta and Stability AI are pouring resources into generative audio models that can produce full compositions in seconds.
Music production
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Motorola's Bose-Tuned Speaker Automatically Follows You Room to Room - Yanko Design

The Moto Sound Flow portable speaker addresses design and connectivity frustrations through aesthetic appeal, Bose-tuned audio, and UWB technology for seamless automatic connection.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Samsung's Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar Has Barely Changed for Generations. That Means Insane Deals

Samsung's HW-Q990 series reached near-peak performance; successive models deliver only incremental improvements while prices vary widely.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This soundbar blew me away with its surround sound, and it's discounted for Presidents' Day

Vizio’s 33-inch soundbar bundle with wireless subwoofer and two surround speakers delivers near high-end audio with Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and EQ personalization, now under $200.
#home-theater
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Sonos' first new hardware since app debacle targets your most complex audio setup

Sonos released the Amp Multi, an eight-channel GaN-powered amplifier designed for large architectural Sonos speaker installations, sold through installers with pricing by quote.
#sonos
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Sonos won't tell you this, but these 3 free tweaks dramatically improve its soundbars

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Sonos won't tell you this, but these 3 free tweaks dramatically improve its soundbars

Gadgets
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

This Splurge Soundbar Is Worth Every Penny

The Devialet Dione is a high-end, design-forward Dolby Atmos soundbar with powerful drivers and built-in subwoofers that justify its premium price.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Sonos vs. Samsung: I compared sound systems from both brands, and it's pretty darn close

Sonos' soundbars are incredibly easy to use; as long as your TV has an eARC port and your home has Wi-Fi, you can maximize their performance and features. All of Sonos' home theater products -- soundbars, rear speakers, and subwoofers -- offer exceptional performance with a plug-and-play setup.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today - for free

Update headphone firmware and adjust EQ before replacing otherwise functional headphones to improve sound, connectivity, noise cancellation, and microphone performance.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL launched AI-powered BandBox Solo and Trio practice amps with onboard Stem AI for source separation, built-in effects, a looper update in October, priced $250 and $600.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This 30-second tweak means I never have to listen to flat audio on headphones and speakers again

Equalizers adjust specific frequency bands to shape sound, compensate for speaker or room issues, and boost clarity while reducing unwanted noise.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

You can buy the Sonos Arc soundbar for $200 off right now - and I highly recommend it

You'll get the most out of this soundbar if your set has an eARC port. This soundbar promises room-filling sound, Dolby Atmos support, Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, voice commands, and touch controls, and operates as both a soundbar and a smart speaker for your living room. Also: I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance Sonos released the Arc Ultra in late 2024, giving the company plenty of time to iron out software issues.
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