Apple has earned a reputation over the years for offering high-quality hardware that comes at a high price tag. But the truth is some of the company’s latest phones, laptops, and desktops have starting prices that are pretty competitive (even if you have to pay a pretty penny for upgraded specs). But Apple’s new wireless, […]
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Razer’s $100 Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds promise low-latency audio
Bluetooth headphones are convenient alternatives to wired options — especially if you’re using a newfangled smartphone that lacks a headphone jack. But there are some downsides. The batteries never run out on most old-school headphones, and I don’t typically worry about audio and video going out of sync when using a wired connection. Razer’s new […]
Microsoft’s $249 Surface Earbuds are… something
A year after launching its first set of premium wireless headphones, Microsoft has introduced the new Surface Earbuds. These truly-wireless earbuds will be available in time for the the 2019 holiday season for $249 and the company says they offer up to 8 hours of battery life on a charge, plus another 16 if you […]
Eve Tech is crowd-developing a mini PC, monitor, headphones, and docking station
Plenty of companies turn to crowdfunding in order to raise the cash needed to manufacturer and ship their products. Eve Tech made a splash a few years ago by doing something a little different — the company “crowd developed” a Windows tablet by incorporating feedback from potential customers along the way… and then launching a crowdfunding […]
Razer Phone 2 is coming soon for $799
Gaming company Razer Phone is launching a new smartphone that the company says offers better performance, takes better photos, and adds RGB lighting effects plus support for wireless charging. At first glance the new Razer Phone 2 looks a lot like last year’s Razer Phone. But flip it over and you’ll notice the glass back which […]
Moshi’s new $40 adapter gives you back a headphone jack (and lets you charge your phone)
6 Comments on Moshi’s new $40 adapter gives you back a headphone jack (and lets you charge your phone)Smartphone accessory maker Moshi has released a new device that lets you charge your phone while simultaneously listening to music with wired headphones or speakers. That’s a problem that didn’t exist until recently, but thanks to the growing trend of smartphone makers shipping phones that lack 3.5mm headphone jacks, the $40 Moshi USB-C Digital Audio […]
Microsoft Surface Headphones support Cortana, noise cancellation
Microsoft is getting into the premium headphone game with the introduction of a set of Surface Headphones. The headphones feature 40mm drivers for sound, noise cancellation technology, and support for Microsoft’s Cortana virtual assistant software. They also have a few nifty features for controlling audio playback and adjusting the sound. Take the Surface Headphones off […]
Smartphones with headphone jacks are a dying breed (OnePlus, Apple the latest to kill them off)
8 Comments on Smartphones with headphone jacks are a dying breed (OnePlus, Apple the latest to kill them off)Apple wasn’t the first company to release a smartphone without a headphone jack, but the company certainly jump started the trend with the launch of the iPhone 7 in 2016. You can probably make a pretty strong case that the Android phone makers that did it first were just trying to claim bragging rights by […]
ECS Liva smart headphones are Alexa-enabled (no phone required)
ECS isn’t the first company to introduce a set of headphones that let you interact with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri by voice. But the new ECS Liva Aston Smart headphones are the first that can do it without relying on your phone or another device. The headphones have built-in WiFi, allowing you to talk […]
Sony Xperia Ear Duo “open ear” wireless earbuds coming this spring for $280
Plenty of companies are selling “truly wireless” earbuds these days. But Sony’s new Xperia Ear Duo earbuds aren’t just completely wireless… they’re designed not to give you an immersive audio experience. That’s because they have what Sony calls an “open ear” design that lets you hear music, podcasts, or other audio without preventing you from hearing […]
Why would you put a touchscreen display on headphones?
Wireless headphones have a lot of things going for them. There are no cords to get tangled up. And they can work with phones that may lack an audio jack, for instance. But most wireless headphones do still need to be paired with a phone, laptop, or other gadget via Bluetooth. The upcoming Debussy smart […]
Google and Bose unveil headphones “optimized for Google Assistant”
Bose is launching the first headphones with built-in support for Google Assistant. As spotted in leaked pictures, the new Bose QuietComort 35 II noise-canceling headphones have a built-in action button that you can use to trigger Google Assistant. You do need to pair the headphones to a phone via Bluetooth though — so it’s not […]