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Sony revives a classic with XM4 headphones
One of Sony’s best pairs of headphones is returning to shelves, as the company looks to its archives to bring something excellent back.
Yoto’s Gen 4 Player adds a button for parent control
If your kids rely on a Yoto to play books and music, and love it because they have control, the latest feature is a button to take some of the power back.
Apple to bring ANC to more ears in AirPods 5
An update to the Apple’s standard AirPods means you’re basically picking between wired and wireless charging, but get noise cancelling regardless.
Hisense HiClips reviewed: a total surprise
Hisense isn’t known for portable audio, but the company’s first effort in that space surprises in more ways than one. The Hisense HiClips might even be good.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen reviewed: still solid
A tweak in design and hardware makes the Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen as good as ever, if not for the price.
Sonos updates soundbars, headphones with Ultra
Both the Beam soundbar and Ace headphones are getting a shot of life and some new engineering, as the “Ultra” models enter the fray.
AI music will miss out on top charts in Australia
Artists using AI to make music won’t quite get hit the top charts locally, as the Australian recording industry sets out rules regarding where AI is used.
Sony WF-1000XM6 reviewed: a little behind
An update to Sony’s noise cancelling WF earbuds, the WF-1000XM6 bring great sound and tweaks to noise cancellation, but aren’t quite where competitors are.
Sennheiser builds Momentum with 5th-gen earbuds
New truly wireless earbuds are on the way, as Sennheiser rolls out a compact pair to match its bigger Momentum 5 headphones, complete with replaceable batteries.
Google Home Speaker reviewed: a difficult conversation
A small size and support for Gemini makes the Google Home Speaker look clever on paper. But that’s before you see the price or try talking to it.
