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Plaud One Explorer Edition
Plaud tells us why its new AI earbuds want to do more than just record

By Graham Barlow Published

Plaud's new AI earbuds record your conversations, but that's only the beginning.

AI Platforms & Assistants
Yamaha's new compact hi-fi streamers are crammed with connections — and one's an amp, too

By Tom Bedford Published

Yamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.

Multi-Room
These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern features

By Tom Bedford Published

Fiio and Shanling release iPod doppelgängers with perks Apple's music players didn't have, perfect for the wired headphones revival.

Portable Media Players
Product shot of the FiiO EA13 amplifier
An affordable analog tube amp from an actually good audiophile brand? Christmas has come early

By Carrie Marshall Published

Fiio's EA13 is a tube amplifier that's surprisingly affordable.

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Hi-Fi
Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analyst

By Tom Bedford Published

A new report suggests the Apple AirPods 5 will launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and an ANC-toting model will be along for the ride.

Earbuds & Airpods
Dr. Dre and Eminem pose backstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
'I'm embracing it': Dr Dre outs himself as a pro-AI producer

By Tom Bedford Published

Dr. Dre has admitted he uses AI in his music producing, despite most music streaming services trying to ban the stuff.

AI Platforms & Assistants
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation earbuds held in a man's hand
We've got more leaked details of the rumored camera-equipped AirPods

By David Nield Published

We've got a bit more unofficial information on the camera quality and the capabilities of these upcoming AirPods.

Earbuds & Airpods
The Apple Music app icon against a red background on an iPhone.
Apple Music will force artists to label AI music, but some users want more

By Alex Blake Published

Apple Music will require artists to label their AI-generated music so users know what they’re getting.

Apple Music
The Beats Studio Pro being worn
Beats leak reveals the name of its next headphones — and most of its specs

By Tom Bedford Published

Apparently, the headphones Beats teased at the 2026 World Cup will be called the Beats 360, implying spatial audio chops.

Audio
Two-way split image of a man wearing the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds, and a close-up shot of the copper Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds.
Sennheiser gives its flagship true wireless earbuds a full revamp, complete with Bluetooth 6 and replaceable batteries

By Max Langridge Published

Clearly aiming for the wireless earbud supremacy, Sennheiser has rebuilt its flagship buds from the ground up.

Earbuds & Airpods
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