Category: audio

Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant

[ad_1] You’ll also be able to find local news through Google Assistant. When you ask a Google Nest smart speaker to “play local news” or “play news about [your city],” you’ll hear local news stories in both native audio and a text-to-speech voice. Google says you can think of the latter as its version of […]

Sennheiser’s CX 400BT are its most affordable true wireless earbuds yet

[ad_1] The CX 400BT also has touch controls on the outside of each earbud. And like the audio, those are customizable inside the aforementioned app as well. Options for controlling audio, taking calls and accessing your voice assistant are all available right on the buds. Like most true wireless earbuds these days, Sennheiser says “ambient […]

Bose appoints its first female CEO

[ad_1] Incredibly excited to join the team at Bose as the new CEO starting on September 1. This incredible team has been creating products and experiences that make people’s lives better for over 50 years. Can’t wait to get started. #bose — Lila Snyder (@lilajosnyder) August 20, 2020 “We wanted the absolute best person, no […]

Apple’s AirPods Pro return to a record low price on Amazon

[ad_1] The AirPods Pro have become more valuable in the months since. Apple has promised major upgrades to the buds later in 2020, including spatial audio and automatic Apple device switching. You can get immersive sound when watching a movie on your iPad, or take a call from your iPhone even when you’ve been listening […]

‘Last of Us Part II’ designer breaks down the game’s detailed sound effects

[ad_1] However, the highlight is clearly the elaborate system for breathing sounds. The frequency and intensity of breathing changes with a character’s activity, as you might expect, but Naughty Dog also distinguishes between open- and closed-mouthed breathing, injuries, stealth and vertigo. The game blends and transitions between these sounds, and there are custom sounds for […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live offer ‘open’ ANC and hands-free access to Bixby

[ad_1] “Open” ANC sounds odd, and as you might expect, it doesn’t work as well as true wireless models with ear tips that create a seal. Based on my early tests, I can tell when ANC is active in the Galaxy Buds app, but the feature doesn’t do a lot to block out what’s going […]

Jabra Elite 45h review: Feature-packed $99 headphones

[ad_1] You can also apply further EQ tweaks or employ a collection of audio presets typically found inside the Sound+ app. Because you can connect multiple devices at the same time, you can apply your changes from the app on your phone while listening to music on your laptop. That dual connection also makes taking […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live may include active noise cancellation

[ad_1] Galaxy Beans pic.twitter.com/uJBO2BZbKB — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) July 17, 2020 The text may also indicate they’ll include active noise cancellation (ANC), a first for Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup. If ANC is something these headphones feature, it will be interesting to see how they counteract ambient sounds without silicone ear tips; none of the leaked photos […]

Amazon updates Echo Buds to fix overheating issue

[ad_1] Amazon is asking Echo Buds owners to update the firmware on their true wireless device ASAP. First reported by Android Central, the company emailed users today (July 15th) to alert them of a potential safety issue with the buds. Amazon says it “determined in very rare cases it is possible for the Echo Buds […]