Category Archives: Audio

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best gets even better

The WH-1000XM3 was one of the best. Will the new version keep it up? Here’s our review of Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones. Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus: Better bud battle

It’s the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus. In a battle of buds against beans, who comes out on top? Continue reading

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live are surprisingly easy to fix

The earbuds are packed full of tech, but you might just repair them yourself. Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: Bold beans battle the AirPods

Samsung braved uncharted territory with the Galaxy Buds Live, at a time when everyone is following Apple’s lead. Continue reading

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Sony WH-1000XM4 poses in leaked promo video, key features revealed

The same beast with some new tricks. Continue reading

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Headphones updates limited to certain phones — a cheap move by smartphone makers

Some headphone manufacturers expect us to pay for products that only afford a fraction of the marketed functionality. Continue reading

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The best Alexa headphones you can buy (July 2020)

Alexa headphones can make your listening experience much more intuitive and connected. Here are our favorite ones! Continue reading

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Free Spotify is letting me access Premium features

Glitch or promotion? Who cares, try it out for yourself. Continue reading

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The best headphones for the OnePlus Nord

OnePlus is back in the midrange game but skipped the 3.5mm jack, so here are the best headphones for the OnePlus Nord. Continue reading

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OnePlus Buds review: No longer serving the Android community at large (On sale!)

These are another pair of buds joining the ranks of uncanny valley AirPods. Continue reading

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OnePlus 8 update spills a ton of OnePlus Buds images, info

The renders show the earbuds as well as a familiar-looking charging case. Continue reading

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Samsung Dual Audio: What is it, and how to use it

Apple’s not the only company with audio tricks up its sleeve. Continue reading

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Huawei FreeBuds 3i review: Great features on a budget

This affordable pair of true-wireless headphones is worth your attention. Continue reading

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JLab GO Air review: Go anywhere with the GO Air

JLab proves time and time again that affordable headsets are more than just cheap. Continue reading

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Mobvoi’s latest wireless headphones offer noise cancelation for $130

Looking for ANC on the cheap? You should check out Mobvoi’s new headphones. Continue reading

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Mobvoi’s latest wireless headphones offer noise cancelation for $130

Looking for ANC on the cheap? You should check out Mobvoi’s new headphones. Continue reading

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OnePlus Buds are launching alongside Nord (Update: It has Warp Charge)

Update: OnePlus has confirmed that its upcoming true wireless earbuds will offer Warp Charge tech too. Continue reading

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Panasonic RZ-S500W review: Aiming for a noise-canceling crown

Panasonic continues to prove its audio prowess. If you want to tune the world out, the Panasonic RZ-S500W are for you. Continue reading

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We asked, you told us: In the Bluetooth vs dongles war, you’ve made a choice

Some of you like to bounce back and forth, but the majority of our readers have gone all-in on just one audio connection. Continue reading

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Bone conduction headphones: what are they, and how do they work?

Bone conduction headphones are great for the athletes and hearing impaired, but what are they, and how do they work? Continue reading

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