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Apple refreshes AirPods Max 2 with new chip, improved ANC
Big and luxurious, the AirPods Max haven’t always felt like they had as good a tech as the AirPods Pro. This year, that changes.
Sonos finds a middle spot for portability in Play
Bringing that Sonos sound to go is a little slimmer as the Move gets a slimmer sibling, and the Era 100 loses a mic in the 100 SL.
Rode pushes hard beyond sound in Video Core
These days, podcasters are probably video makers for social, too, and so Rode’s latest push to unite the visual with the audio capture side of things makes a lot of sense.
Nothing Headphone (a) reviewed: battery for days
A more economical take on Nothing’s transparent Headphone (1), the Headphone (a) is like its brother, but costs less. Is it good value?
Nothing has more in store with 4a, 4a Pro, Headphone (a)
Spending less is in, with a win for consumers looking for value in mobiles and headphones, as Nothing’s latest slate shows.
Rode Wireless Micro reviewed: easy as
A compact microphone built for better sound from your phone or camera, the Rode Wireless Micro is a winner and easy recommendation.
Rode links mics to iPhone without an accessory
Content creators won’t need much more than two gadgets with “phone” in their name. A microphone and an iPhone can link up, making it easier to carry and create.
Sony set to take on Apple, Bose with 1000XM6 ANC buds
Last year saw some of the best noise cancelling buds we’ve ever seen, but something new from Sony was missing in action. It’s here in the new year, as the WF-1000XM6 is announced.
JLab Epic Open Sport reviewed: an inexpensive entrance
For under $200, the JLab Epic Open Sport offers an entrance into open audio that reads as a bargain, but still needs work.
Belkin offers content creators a little grip, more control
Looking to make some content for TikTok and Insta and the like? A couple of new Belkin accessories could make that easier for anyone with an iPhone or Pixel 10.
