Bose has unveiled its first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, which offers a choice of smart assistants in addition to Wi-Fi music streaming. The Bose features HDMI connectivity as well as Wi-Fi (Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2) and two-way Bluetooth streaming. Like the 700 it offers a choice of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for …
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Samsung-owned JBL typically announces a bunch of new products at the IFA trade show in Berlin, and this year is no exception, even if the show is virtual once again. JBL’s popular Flip Bluetooth speaker is getting an upgrade to the sixth-generation Flip 6, but most of the other new products are all headphones, with a heavy emphasis on true-wireless …
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If you’re looking to play games on your phone, adding a wraparound game controller like the Razer Kishi makes the experience a whole lot more like playing a Nintendo Switch. The Razer Kishi for Android usually sells for $100, but is now on sale for $59, which is the lowest price we’ve seen. The Kishi deal coincides with the Intel Gamers …
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As any audiophile can tell you, Bluetooth audio technology is all about compression. It’s much better compression than it was in the early days — when Bluetooth speakers and headphones were unforgivably tinny and thin — but in order to go wireless, Bluetooth technology was all about squeezing as much sound into as little bandwidth as possible, quality be damned. …
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Jabra Elite earbuds and headphones have always used double digits in their names, but Jabra is going more minimalist with the release of its new single-digit Elite 3, Elite 7 Active and Elite 7 Pro earbuds, which look different from their Elite 75t and Elite 85t predecessors. While the higher-end Elite 7 Active ($180, £170, AU$279) and Elite 7 Pro …
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If you really enjoy listening to music or podcasts while you’re out running or cycling, bone-conduction headphones can be quite literally lifesaving. They keep your ears free to hear cars and other dangers without sacrificing your ability to hear whatever you’re listening to — they gently vibrate the sound directly into your head. These headphones typically run a little more …
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Samsung’s recent generation of its Galaxy Book family tackles Apple head on, right down to the attempt to get its Galaxy phones to integrate with Windows and the rest of its products as deeply as Apple’s iOS devices integrate with each other. So it’s no surprise that Samsung’s new thin-and-light clamshell Galaxy Book Pro laptop bears some resemblance to its …
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The OnePlus Buds Pro ($150, £139 or approximately AU$260) may have some chrome on their stems, but they’re pretty much AirPods Pro clones, right down to the same pinch controls. But their charging case is different, at least, and they deliver good sound quality and noise canceling, as well as top-notch ambient noise reduction for voice calling. In short, they’re …
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Back in May, Bose announced its new $850 FDA-cleared SoundControl Hearing Aids, which are available directly from the company and don’t require a doctor’s visit, hearing test or prescription. They had a limited initial release but are now available nationwide. And that’s why Bose just sent me a sample to test out. First, a disclaimer: Because my hearing is still relatively …
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Motorola is revealing the new Motorola Edge for 2021 Thursday, updating its higher-end phone as part of an in-person event at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Edge (not to be confused with the U2 guy, of course) will cost $700 in the US, a price that roughly converts to £515 or AU$975. For that sum, Motorola is including impressive …
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