Bose adds three new models to audio-packing sunglasses range

Bose launched a new audio product in late 2018, in the shape of two pairs of sunglasses equipped with tiny speakers and a microphone. And clearly the company has had some success with them as three more flavors have now joined the Frames lineup.Continu… Continue reading Bose adds three new models to audio-packing sunglasses range→

Facebook is working on AR glasses with a focus on audio clarity

Facebook’s Reality Labs Research wing is currently working on a number of projects designed to help us cut through noisy environments and zero in on folks we’re trying to hold a conversation with, or enhance our daily lives when used with AR glasses.Co… Continue reading Facebook is working on AR glasses with a focus on audio clarity→

That Elusive Valve Amp Sound, For Not A Lot! (There Has To Be A Catch)

It was with considerable interest last month that I set out to track down where in the world there are still factories making tubes. My research found them in Slovakia, Russia, and China, and it’s fairly certain I didn’t find all the manufacturers by any means. There appeared to be …read more

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Pro-Ject aims for affordable high quality with Debut Carbon Evo turntable

Hi-fi gear maker Pro-Ject has announced the next generation of its affordable Debut line of turntables. The Debut Carbon Evo retains the company’s minimalist design but brings improved damping, better motor noise elimination and built-in speed control…. Continue reading Pro-Ject aims for affordable high quality with Debut Carbon Evo turntable→

A Song Of Fog And Fire – Taking A Look Inside A Rubens’ Tube

The dark winter months are still a bit ahead of us, but with night returning even to the northernmost places, it might be a good time to get your next mood lighting project started. Despite the ubiquitousness of LED strips, cave-time nostalgia makes it hard to beat the coziness of …read more

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