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Exercise
fromInsideHook
22 hours ago

Can a Long-Running Radio Show Make You Healthier?

Radio Taiso in Japan has been a popular fitness program for nearly 100 years, promoting health and social interaction among participants.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
2 days ago

The Living Room Is Tech's Next Battleground

The living room is evolving into a strategic digital space, with TVs becoming integrated platforms for media, commerce, and user engagement.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 days ago

Edifier Melo Bar desk speaker turns any setup into a living canvas of sound and light - Yanko Design

The Melo Bar keeps things minimal and compact, yet underneath that restrained form is a fairly considered acoustic setup. It features dual 52mm drivers paired with a symmetrical bass reflex structure, tuned to deliver a balanced spread across frequencies.
Gadgets
#headphones
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Sony's Inzone H6 Air Keeps the Cord but Pumps Out Great Sound Quality

The Sony H6 Air headphones offer immersive sound quality and versatility for gaming and music, outperforming many wireless options.
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Sony's Inzone H6 Air Keeps the Cord but Pumps Out Great Sound Quality

The Sony H6 Air headphones offer immersive sound quality and versatility for gaming and music, outperforming many wireless options.
Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Hearing breakthrough holds up - Harvard Gazette

Gene therapy for inherited deafness shows significant and lasting improvements in hearing and speech recognition, especially in younger patients.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The AirPods are Tim Cook's most underrated achievement

AirPods revolutionized the audio industry by popularizing true wireless earbuds, marking a significant shift in consumer technology during Tim Cook's tenure at Apple.
#sonos
fromZDNET
3 days ago
Gadgets

Sonos Era 300 vs. Denon Home 400: Why I'm pulling the plug on the more popular speaker

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

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

Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs

Sonos introduced the Amp Multi, an eight-output, four-zone professional-grade residential amplifier aimed at large or complicated spaces, arriving in coming months with premium pricing expected.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

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

Soundbar performance depends more on room layout, placement, content format, and adjustments like height-channel tuning and additional Sonos components than on specs alone.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Sonos' big sale on refurbished speakers is about to end

Refurbished Sonos gear is heavily discounted until April 24th, offering like-new condition products with a one-year warranty.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Sonos Era 300 vs. Denon Home 400: Why I'm pulling the plug on the more popular speaker

Sonos remains a leading choice for multi-room speakers, but Denon is emerging with competitive options like the Denon Home 400.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The Sonos speaker blew me away with audio quality I've yet to hear from a Wi-Fi model

Sonos introduces the Play speaker, a versatile option between the Roam 2 and Move 2, offering impressive sound quality and value.
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

fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anker's 'Thus' chip brings AI to its headphones and other products

Anker calls Thus the 'first Compute-in-Memory (CIM) AI audio chip with neural networks.' The chip integrates computing power directly into NOR flash memory cells, providing faster read speeds than NAND memory.
Wearables
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
2 weeks 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.
fromZDNET
2 weeks 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
Apple
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks 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.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Insta360 is putting screens on its next wireless mics to show logos or images

Insta360 Mic Pro features customizable E Ink screens and advanced noise reduction, designed for direct audio connection to cameras and self-recording capabilities.
Wearables
fromCGMagazine
1 week 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.
Music production
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Fender Elie review: Handsome speaker/amp hybrids with excellent clarity

Fender Audio introduces the Elie 6 and Elie 12, portable Bluetooth speakers with unique designs and versatile connectivity options.
Berlin music
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When Music Was Used to Deceive, Control, Survive

Yom HaShoah commemorates the 6 million Jews and 5 million others who perished in the Holocaust, reflecting on music's dual role in history.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 week 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.
#lg-sound-suite
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 week ago

LG's High-End Soundbar System Makes My Living Room Feel Like a Home Theater

Setup of the LG Sound Suite is quick, allowing for easy pairing and control with LG ThinQ app and TV remote.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month 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.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 week ago

LG's High-End Soundbar System Makes My Living Room Feel Like a Home Theater

Setup of the LG Sound Suite is quick, allowing for easy pairing and control with LG ThinQ app and TV remote.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month 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.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 month 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
fromWIRED
3 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.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The secret story of the vocoder, the military tech that changed music forever

The vocoder was never supposed to be a revolution in music. Its development began a century ago, when an engineer at Bell Labs was looking for a simpler way to send phone calls across copper telephone lines.
Music production
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

The vivo X300 Ultra will upgrade audio quality on all levels

The vivo X300 Ultra introduces significant audio improvements including enhanced four-microphone spatial recording with AI noise reduction and a 167% larger top speaker with increased amplifier power for better bass and high-frequency response.
fromEngadget
1 month 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.
Gadgets
#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
1 month 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

fromColossal
1 month ago

Radioposter Launches Paper-fi: Analog Books with Synchronized Soundtracks

Radioposter has built what it calls Paper-fi: physical books with synchronized audio soundtracks that follow readers in real time as they turn each page. No chips embedded in the paper, no QR codes to scan. The system uses patented computer vision and other modes through a smartphone or smart glasses to track your place in the book and play the corresponding audio.
Arts
Books
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Speakerphone | The Walrus

Prayer as keeping an open line fosters mutual, attentive silence and faint shared speech amid everyday noises and distance.
Data science
fromNature
2 months ago

Science finds its song

Scientists are translating research data into music, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, revealing patterns, and increasing accessibility through data-driven music events.
Music
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How This $2 Billion Sound Company is Trying to Change Live Sports

Sweetwater is betting immersive audio and invisible technology will make live sports experiences centered on sound, feeling, and emotion, enhancing premium fan engagement.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The Audio Impact: Messaging that works

Audio advertising leverages streaming and mobile habits to align messages with listeners' activities and moods, creating an effective creative canvas for brands.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Modern sports stadiums require robust connectivity infrastructure to support fans, broadcasters, emergency services, and operational needs simultaneously.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 months 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.
Music
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Is AI Ruining Music?

Streaming economics, algorithmic recommendations, and generative AI commodify music, reduce artist revenue, and threaten creative control and discovery.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month 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.
Podcast
from99% Invisible
3 months ago

Audio Flux - 99% Invisible

Audio Flux revives short-form experimental audio by hosting twice-yearly themed challenges that showcase three-minute stories and broaden podcast storytelling possibilities.
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
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.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This New TV Headphone System Serves Up Lag-Free Audio to Many Pairs at Once

Sennheiser's BTA1 TV transmitter leverages Auracast technology to enable wireless audio transmission to multiple headphones simultaneously, addressing the current scarcity of Auracast-compatible devices.
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.
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.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Sonos has a plan to make you love its speaker system again

Sonos launches new speakers and refocuses on home sound systems strategy to rebuild brand trust after a catastrophic May 2024 app update that damaged customer relationships.
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.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Sonos Play puts the best parts of the Era 100 in a portable speaker

Sonos released the Play, a $299 portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker positioned between the Roam 2 and Move 2, featuring Era 100-inspired audio components in a thinner, more portable design with IP67 water and dust resistance.
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.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Have Fallen in Love With Open Earbuds (and You Should Too)

They're called open earbuds (or open-ear buds, depending on the brand), and just about every audio brand has a pair (or three). They come in a slew of styles, but most either loop around your ears like older Beats buds, or clip on like funky-futuristic earrings. Whatever the style, they're designed to deliver satisfying sound while keeping your ear canals open to the sounds of the world around you.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

ASUS ROG's First Open-Ear Earbuds: Hear the Game and the Room - Yanko Design

ROG Cetra Open Wireless gaming earbuds use open-ear design for environmental awareness while delivering low-latency gaming performance through a 2.4GHz dongle and specialized audio tuning.
#home-theater
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months 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.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why I'm not buying 'AI earbuds' until they have these 3 specific upgrades

AI earbuds currently lack essential hardware and features—on-device AI, integrated Wi‑Fi, and smarter noise reduction—to become independent, intelligent devices.
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
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

JLab's new Bluetooth speaker doubles as supersized headphones

JLab's Blue XL Speaker Headphones are wearable Bluetooth speakers masquerading as oversized headphones, offering 2.5-inch drivers, passive radiators, 20-hour battery life, and a $99.99 price.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

These wireless bookshelf speakers deliver gloriously smooth sound for any style of music

Most consumers believe punchy bass and sizzling highs are key to a good speaker. If that sounds like your taste, then you have a lot of options available for you (because a lot of manufacturers cater to booming bass). But the mark of a truly good speaker is the ability to blend the sound in such a way that you hear it as the artist intended.
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