Samsung made a splash last year when it launched the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live earbuds. Focused more on the comfort aspect, they came with an impressive tool up their sleeve – active noise cancellation – at a rather modest asking price of $169. Now, the company is adding some useful tricks to their arsenal with a new software update. Galaxy Buds Live now let you make left … [Read more...] about Samsung’s bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live get some neat tricks with latest update
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Xiaomi’s new audio gear in India includes an ANC neckband and 16W Bluetooth speaker
Xiaomi on Monday expanded its audio portfolio with two new additions: the Mi Neckaband Pro and Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker. The Mi Neckband Pro is a follow-up to the Mi Neckband earphones, which were launched in 2019. While the Mi Neckband aimed at delivering an affordable wireless audio experience with modest features, Xiaomi is positioning the Pro variant as a premium … [Read more...] about Xiaomi’s new audio gear in India includes an ANC neckband and 16W Bluetooth speaker
Jabra Elite 85t review: Best-sounding TWS earbuds with one caveat
TWS (truly wireless) earbuds category has gained popularity in recent years and that’s because of their unique form factor, better features, and affordability. Gone are those days when we had to spend half our time untangling the wired earphones or shell out a crock of gold to get a good pair of TWS earbuds. While some of the premium wireless Bluetooth earbuds were … [Read more...] about Jabra Elite 85t review: Best-sounding TWS earbuds with one caveat
Sennheiser PXC 550-ii review: Fantastic travel headphones
In the world of noise-cancelling headphones, there's a lot of buzz and attention around brands like Sony, Beats and Bose, but sometimes you need to take a step back and have a look at a more traditional brand. In a lot of ways, the original PXC 550 felt a lot like Sennheiser's answer to the Bose QC35, and the second generation is an upgraded version of that. There aren't … [Read more...] about Sennheiser PXC 550-ii review: Fantastic travel headphones
Sony WH-CH710N headphones review: Noise-cancelling on a budget
One of the great things about technology advancing is that, often, features that used to be reserved for high-end and expensive devices eventually trickles down to the more affordable category. One such technology in the world of headphones is active (or adaptive) noise-cancelling. In its CH710N pair of over ear headphones, Sony has included an algorithm driven … [Read more...] about Sony WH-CH710N headphones review: Noise-cancelling on a budget