[ad_1] While the Record with Friends feature isn’t new, today’s 2.0 beta launch is a significant upgrade in terms of accessibility. Previously, you had to have an Anchor account to join your friend’s podcast, and you could only do so through a mobile device. Obviously, in an ideal world, all your guests will have decent […]
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review: Pricey and impressive
[ad_1] Inside the Smart Control app, you can actually choose to pause the audio when you activate Transparent Hearing or keep the music going. The latter is something I used while walking down the street, for example. The software also allows you to disable features like smart pause when you take an earbud out of […]
Beats’ redesigned Powerbeats earbuds have longer battery and hands-free Siri
[ad_1] The Powerbeats 3 was announced in 2016, so the Beats tethered wireless earbuds were well overdue for an upgrade. The new Powerbeats now has the same audio and design as the pricier true wireless Powerbeats Pro that debuted last year. One key difference is where the cable watch attached to the front of the […]
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 true wireless earbuds review
[ad_1] You can customize the sound though the B&O companion app, though. You can choose one of five audio presets: Optimal (default), Commute, Clear, Workout and Podcast. To me the Optimal preset sounded best. The difference between most presets is subtle, but you can definitely tell a difference. The biggest change is between Optimal and […]
Audible will create the only audio version of Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’
[ad_1] The series follows Morpheus, the King of Dreams, after he’s mistakenly trapped for 70 years. He sets about both restoring his reign and correcting the mistakes made over the course of his eternal life. It’s something of a coup for Audible, which has been pushing into originals. Gaiman has plenty of devotees, and a […]
Google is finally fixing Bluetooth audio on Home speakers
[ad_1] There is a workaround if you’re piping audio from your phone. Android Police noted that you can use the Google Home app to cast your phone’s audio over WiFi (through the speaker button). You’ll need an active internet connection, but it appears to be much more stable. You’re stuck if you use Bluetooth to […]
Bose Frames work with Microsoft’s navigation tech for the blind
[ad_1] The company has added the Bose Frames to the list of devices its Soundscape app supports. If you’re not familiar with the software, it provides audio cues to help visually impaired people navigate around cities. Microsoft has been working on the technology for the better part of a decade. While Microsoft doesn’t offer comparisons, […]
Huawei’s smart speaker will be available outside of China, but not the US
[ad_1] Pricing and a release date aren’t yet available, although the Sound X sells for 1,999 yuan (about $284, or €262) in its homeland. As you might have guessed, though, there’s virtually no chance of an official US release. Huawei might not be too worried about that given the company’s success in China and other […]
Galaxy Buds+ review: Samsung finally has a worthy AirPods alternative
[ad_1] On iOS, the Galaxy Buds+ don’t sync with notifications and Samsung’s Gaming Mode for the earbuds isn’t available. It may seem like using these new buds with an iOS device is limited, but trust me, it’s a lot better than it used to be. Just having a dedicated app is a huge improvement. It’s […]
Spotify’s trailer redesign makes it easier to find new podcasts
[ad_1] Spotify has moved several interface elements to frontload useful information at the top of the screen. This is most apparent with the new placement of descriptions. They now sit underneath the “follow” button in the new design, which means you don’t have to swipe to find out what a show is about. Underneath the […]