Finally: Wireless earbuds that work with in-flight entertainment

Precious few airlines currently offer Bluetooth connectivity from their in-flight entertainment screens – but that’s no longer a problem, thanks to a nifty new breed of wireless earbud that connects to anything with a headphone jack.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Finally: Wireless earbuds that work with in-flight entertainment

Beautifully retro DAC puts an audio-boosting “tape player” in your pocket

Though many of us carry our digital music library or streaming player around with us in the shape of our smartphones, enjoying high quality audio can be problematic. Fiio’s KA15 DAC not only levels up the sound but also looks retro cool while doing so…. Continue reading Beautifully retro DAC puts an audio-boosting “tape player” in your pocket

Upgrade-friendly TWS earbuds designed to let the music play on

Many of the gadgets we use every day have a limited shelf life, and often end up as e-waste before their time. The Dutch company that launched a repairable, upgradeable, sustainable smartphone has now taken the challenge to true wireless earphones.Cont… Continue reading Upgrade-friendly TWS earbuds designed to let the music play on

Cuff-like open earbuds aim for awareness/immersion sweet spot

Bose has launched a pair of wireless earphones that don’t plug into your canal and cut you off from the outside world, but clasp onto the side of your ears like cuffs. The Ultra Open Earbuds promise both all-day immersive listening and awareness of sur… Continue reading Cuff-like open earbuds aim for awareness/immersion sweet spot

JLab buds first to feature Knowles Preferred Listening Response Curve

San Diego’s audio gear brand JLab already sells inexpensive but capable true wireless earphones, but is now going premium with the launch of the Epic Lab Edition buds, which feature Bluetooth LE Audio and Knowles tuning.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearab… Continue reading JLab buds first to feature Knowles Preferred Listening Response Curve

AiSee wearable tells blind users what they’re holding in their hand

There are many situations in which blind people don’t necessarily have to see what they’re holding, they just need it described to them. An experimental new wearable device, known as AiSee, is designed to do that very thing.Continue ReadingCategory: We… Continue reading AiSee wearable tells blind users what they’re holding in their hand

Fiio crams dual hi-fi DACs in a mechanical keyboard

There’s a good chance that the headphone jack of your laptop or PC doesn’t offer stellar plugged-in audio quality. Chinese hi-fi brand Fiio is aiming to offer a significant quality boost with a mechanical keyboard rocking its own DAC/headphone amp.Cont… Continue reading Fiio crams dual hi-fi DACs in a mechanical keyboard

Solid-state micro-speakers bring the low end to ANC earbuds

Earlier this year, we introduced solid-state micro-speaker technology from California’s xMEMS Labs that’s designed to replace coil-based drivers in wearable audio products. Creative was then announced as the first manufacturer to include the technology… Continue reading Solid-state micro-speakers bring the low end to ANC earbuds