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LG previews the compact S20A soundbar at CES 2025
LG's only new soundbar for 2025 is a compact unit designed to save space and link up with its TVs.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones have a high-end look and long battery life.
Bang & Olufsen reveals its latest premium earbuds, the $499 Beoplay Eleven
Bang & Olufsen has revealed its latest set of earbuds, the Beoplay Eleven. The company claims that they boast the most advanced active noise cancellation tech of any earbuds to date.
Loop Switch 2 review: Easily adjustable earplugs that are great for concerts
An overhauled version of Loop's Switch ear plugs are designed to be easier to adjust while you're wearing them in various loud environments.
What is Sonos’ Sound Motion technology?
The Sound Motion technology inside of Sonos' Arc Ultra soundbar is a big boost for sound quality. Here's how it works.
MEMS drivers are coming to open-wear devices like XR glasses, smart watches and earbuds
The company behind the "sound from ultrasound" micro speakers, xMEMS Labs, is taking aim at open-fit earbuds, AR glasses and smart watches with its new Sycamore driver.
Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sonos’ latest premium soundbar relies on new technology to improve audio quality, and the upgrade delivers more than just a bass boost.
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing aid in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing test in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere
Apple's suite of hearing health tools are now available. Here's what it's like to use them.
Spotify debuts an in-app cover art maker for playlists
Spotify has launched a new feature that lets you customize your own images for use as playlist covers.
Engadget review recap: Budget-friendly gadgets that are good
Over the last three weeks, the Engadget team has coincidentally covered a bunch of products that perform really well for the money.
JLab's $30 Go Pop ANC are its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds ever
Decent ANC earbuds can be yours for as little as $30.
TikTok owner ByteDance unveils its first earbuds in China
ByteDance is moving into audio gear with its first earbuds. Ola Friend will only be available in China for now and the earbuds connect to the company's generative AI assistant, Doubao.
Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
Two years after the LinkBuds and LinkBuds S, Sony is back with an all-new model and a revamped version of the original.
The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2025
Looking for to upgrade your audio so you can enjoy Apple Music's new Lossless offerings? Here's our pick of the best DACs for every device you own.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: A more affordable ANC ace
Bose offers a lot for $120 less than its flagship earbuds on the new QuietComfort Earbuds. You still get great sound and effective ANC, plus a host of handy features.
Sony expands its LinkBuds line with new open earbuds, ANC earbuds and a speaker
Sony has completely overhauled its open wear LinkBuds, but it also added a new ANC model and a speaker to the series.
Here's how Sonos hopes to win back your trust after its app debacle
Sonos has laid out a string of commitments it's making in a bid to win back customers' trust after the botched rollout of an app redesign.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Tiny earbuds with big sound and a direct line to Gemini
Google has once again supplanted the best Pixel Buds in its lineup. These earbuds aren’t perfect, but the improved fit and sound quality alone are worth the upgrade.

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