Researchers can make headphones leak audio through a wall, but the 30-meter claim has a few caveats

Encryption can’t stop InjectEave because the audio leaks after it’s been decoded, but it does have its limitations.

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Someone used this Spotify tool to cheat and preview their Wrapped 2026 summary, and I tried it out and it works — but there’s no way I’d do it again
 Someone used this Spotify tool to cheat and preview their Wrapped 2026 summary, and I tried it out and it works — but there’s no way I’d do it again

With Spotify’s Prompted Playlists, you can get a sneak preview of what your Wrapped could look like.

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Streams and roundabouts: Apple Music just fixed one long-running issue, while Spotify added a different one

Apple Music has changed how songs appear or disappear in playlists, while Spotify has barred free-tier listeners from streaming new music for a set amount of time

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After a month testing Bose’s new premium headphones, I would recommend them — but I’d recommend waiting more
 After a month testing Bose’s new premium headphones, I would recommend them — but I’d recommend waiting more

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) sound fantastic and feel comfortable to wear, but after testing them thoroughly I’m still not sure they justify their asking price.

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Hi-fi and home theater legend Wharfedale announces four(!) new subwoofers, and if that seems like overkill, wait until you see how big the largest one is
 Hi-fi and home theater legend Wharfedale announces four(!) new subwoofers, and if that seems like overkill, wait until you see how big the largest one is

Wharfedale has announced four new Nova subwoofers ranging from 8 inches to 15 inches in size.

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Spotify teases a GTA 6 collaboration — I hope Rockstar will finally let us use our own playlists, but people suspect it’s something simpler

Spotify’s mysterious billboards point to the streamer’s involvement in GTA 6, which could include account integration.

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Our favorite budget audiophile brand launches new flagship planar magnetic headphones that aren’t so budget — but a next-gen 86% thinner diaphragm with ‘full-face diamond coating’ could make them worth the price for head-fi fans
 Our favorite budget audiophile brand launches new flagship planar magnetic headphones that aren’t so budget — but a next-gen 86% thinner diaphragm with ‘full-face diamond coating’ could make them worth the price for head-fi fans

The Fiio FT15 is a flashy new follow-up to the FT5, bringing refinements across the board for a slightly higher price.

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Bose just unveiled the successors to some of our favorite open earbuds — and there’s even a cheaper option to make Shokz a little, er, shocked
 Bose just unveiled the successors to some of our favorite open earbuds — and there’s even a cheaper option to make Shokz a little, er, shocked

Bose has two new clip-style earbuds: a follow-up to one of our top-rated pairs, plus a more affordable model.

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Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life
 Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life

Bose announced a new version of its Ultra Open Earbuds that helped kick off the industry trend of clip-on wireless earbuds nearly two-and-a-half years ago. The new Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) feature a subtle redesign with improved performance in both sound quality and battery life. They’re also joined by a new cheaper alternative called […]

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Dyson’s OnTrac headphones are discounted to AU$299 — as an audio expert, these are the 3 over-ears I would recommend instead
 Dyson’s OnTrac headphones are discounted to AU$299 — as an audio expert, these are the 3 over-ears I would recommend instead

Dyson’s second pair of headphones didn’t meet its lofty expectations and has received a significant price cut as a result — but I still think there are better alternatives to look out for.

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