Headphones and Speakers

Beats Introduces a $250 AirPods Alternative — ‘Powerbeats Pro’

April 30, 2019

Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones will be available to pre-order on Apple.com starting on May 3rd. The Powerbeats Pro will be available for purchase in stores one week later on May 10th. The new Beats... Read More...

Apple Is Already Working on Brand-New AirPods — With Noise-Cancellation a Distinct Possibility

Ashley King

April 24, 2019

Rumors from multiple analysts suggest that Apple will launch two new AirPods models as early as Q4 2019. Multiple reports, including an opinion by TF Industries’ influential Ming-Chi Kuo, are pointing to agg... Read More...

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Paul Resnikoff

April 16, 2019

'Bone conduction' headphones are one of the strangest things you'll try. But they amazingly transmit audio while keeping your ear canal open to other noises. What? You’re not subscribed to the Digital Musi... Read More...

Looks Like Microsoft Is Releasing an AirPods Competitor — ‘Surface Buds’

Ashley King

April 15, 2019

Noted Microsoft leaker Paul Thurrott believes that the company is working on a competitor to Apple's AirPods. But is there room in the market for more competition? According to Paul Thurrott, the rumored Sur... Read More...

Amazon Unleashes Its Echo Link Amp for Hi-Fi Streaming Audio — Here’s a First Look

Ashley King

April 11, 2019

The Amazon Echo Link Amp is finally available for sale after it was announced in September last year. The $299 device brings internet-connected streaming to traditional speakers. The device features a 2-chan... Read More...

Ikea and Sonos Release Their ‘Symfonisk’ Line of Budget Wifi-Connected Speakers — Including a ‘Hidden’ Lamp Speaker

Marsha Silva

April 9, 2019

Ikea and Sonos have joined forces to create a lower-cost, Swedish-style speaker entry. Teasing early adopters with design images for months, the partners have released The Symfonisk — budget-friendly, er... Read More...

Amazon Prepares to Launch AirPod Competitor in Second Half of 2019

Amazon Is Launching an AirPod Competitor Later This Year

Daniel Sanchez

April 5, 2019

Will Amazon successfully undercut Apple’s costly wireless headphones? Amazon has a new plan to compete with Apple. According to a new report, the e-commerce giant is preparing to unveil its own Alexa-powe... Read More...

YouTube Music Continues Its Google Home Expansion Into 10 More Countries

Ashley King

March 8, 2019

Google is well-known for introducing multiple versions of services and apps. YouTube Music is replacing Google Play Music, but it lacked integration with Google Home. YouTube Music also wasn't available on ... Read More...

Should You Spend $300 on Earplugs? A Review of the Etymotic Music Pro Electronic Earplugs

Noah Itman

March 1, 2019

Premium Electronic Earplugs, The Etymotic Music Pro Ever wonder if it's worth it to spend $300 smackeroonies on hearing protection for the loud things you may attend? Well, I had the opportunity to try out... Read More...

A Google Play Music Bug Is Cutting Off Connected Speakers

Ashley King

February 7, 2019

Some Google Play Music users are reporting a new bug that prevents them from casting new music to their connected speakers. Songs released in 2019 are available on Google Play Music, but the songs won't play... Read More...

YouTube Music Finally Adds Sonos Speaker Integration

Ashley King

January 31, 2019

YouTube Music is finally available on Sonos speakers through the Sonos app. Anyone with a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium subscription can now play their songs, albums, and playlists on a Sonos smar... Read More...

Sonos Is Expanding Into Wireless Headphones — Priced In the $300 Range

Ashley King

January 24, 2019

Sonos will be expanding its product range with high-end headphones, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. The company will bring Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones to the market as early as ... Read More...

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Beats Introduces a $250 AirPods Alternative — ‘Powerbeats Pro’

Apple Is Already Working on Brand-New AirPods — With Noise-Cancellation a Distinct Possibility

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Looks Like Microsoft Is Releasing an AirPods Competitor — ‘Surface Buds’

Amazon Unleashes Its Echo Link Amp for Hi-Fi Streaming Audio — Here’s a First Look

Ikea and Sonos Release Their ‘Symfonisk’ Line of Budget Wifi-Connected Speakers — Including a ‘Hidden’ Lamp Speaker

Amazon Is Launching an AirPod Competitor Later This Year

YouTube Music Continues Its Google Home Expansion Into 10 More Countries

Should You Spend $300 on Earplugs? A Review of the Etymotic Music Pro Electronic Earplugs

A Google Play Music Bug Is Cutting Off Connected Speakers

YouTube Music Finally Adds Sonos Speaker Integration

Sonos Is Expanding Into Wireless Headphones — Priced In the $300 Range