[ad_1] The H1 chip also enables Hands-free Siri. I won’t dwell on this since it isn’t new, but the ability to summon the virtual assistant without reaching for your phone or tapping an earbud remains an underrated luxury. Especially when you have your hands full or are otherwise occupied. Other companies may beat Apple in […]
Category: Headphones
Your AirPods are going to die
[ad_1] Everyone’s AirPods will die. We’ve got the trick to replacing them.Geoffrey A. Fowler,The Washington Post If you hopped on the AirPod bandwagon early, your earbuds are likely near the end of their life. The Washington Post details what happens when your true wireless audio accessory stops working, including the fact that “battery service” really […]
Save $130 on Beats Solo3 Bluetooth headphones
[ad_1] Apple Mac mini Street price: $800; deal price: $700 Matching the lowest price we’ve seen, this is a rare sale on a mini PC for those who prefer macOS. If you’ve been looking for a compact desktop PC solution and prefer using Apple products, this is the best (and only) option. While it’s pricier […]
Audio-Technica’s $99 true wireless earbuds sound amazing
[ad_1] I immediately noticed the small size of the ATH-CK3TW buds themselves. These things are pretty tiny, which means the included charging case is also quite compact. Even with the smaller size, Audio-Technica didn’t leave out on-board controls. There are touch options on each side that allow you control volume, skip tracks and take calls. […]
Sony’s WI-1000XM2 wireless earbuds cater to the neckband crowd
[ad_1] The WI-1000XM2 packs the same QN1 chip from the WH-1000XM3. Sony says it not only does a better job blocking out sounds around you, but the component uses less power for noise cancellation. Indeed, I had the chance to put that to the test at Sony’s busy IFA booth. I can assure you active […]
Sony’s headphone app will soon analyze your ears for 360 audio
[ad_1] The Sony Headphones app is already the place you adjust noise cancellation, tweak the EQ and make other changes to its line of audio gear. It was nice to see the company will most likely put this 360 Reality Audio calibration tool inside that app. I have enough things one my phone, and I’m […]
Sennheiser’s new Momentum headphones are improved, but still pricey
[ad_1] Active noise cancellation (ANC) and a Transparent Hearing tool allow you block out what’s going on around you, or let some of the outside world in. There’s a dedicated on-board control for those as well, so you don’t need your phone in order to make a change. There’s also a button specifically assigned for […]
Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to $200 off the pricey iPad Pro (updated)
[ad_1] MacBooks The current model of the MacBook Air, which was released last month, is $100 off, so you can snag one for $1,000, instead of $1,100. The newest MacBook Pro is also $100 off — $1,200 instead of $1,300. The prior models, released in late 2018, have even steeper discounts. iPads There are some […]
Valve’s VR headphones started life as two speakers taped to a skate helmet
[ad_1] The “Value Index Ear Speakers” aimed to achieve more immersive audio by creating player-relative stereo sound and focusing on the mid-high frequency range which is important for identifying the source of a noise. The Ear Speakers are different from headphones, Valve says, because headphones are optimized for low power usage and sound isolation. These […]
Simply the best true wireless earbuds
[ad_1] The Headphones app will also allow you to change the Adaptive Sound Control settings, turn off that DSEE HX tech and change the function of the buttons on each earbud. However, your options are super limited there. You can choose between playback controls (play/pause and skipping tracks), Ambient Sound modes (on, off, noise-canceling) and […]