Xiaomi is aiming right at JBL with this dishy yet durable Bluetooth speaker — but after hours of testing, I need more depth from the sound
 Xiaomi is aiming right at JBL with this dishy yet durable Bluetooth speaker — but after hours of testing, I need more depth from the sound

I tried Xiaomi’s cheap Bluetooth speaker with an infinity mirror, flashy LED lights, and top-tier waterproofing — here’s how I’d rate it.

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The great privacy revolt: people are pushing back against the glasses that record, the earbuds that eavesdrop and the TVs watching our lives — here’s what we can do about it, according to an AI research CEO and a digital rights advocate
 The great privacy revolt: people are pushing back against the glasses that record, the earbuds that eavesdrop and the TVs watching our lives — here’s what we can do about it, according to an AI research CEO and a digital rights advocate

‘This technology doesn’t need the cloud whatsoever, it’s simply cheaper and easier for manufacturers’ — why one expert thinks we’re overlooking the biggest privacy issue in the AI boom, and what a prolific digital rights advocate thinks needs to change

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‘Playing around with your favourite artist’s song is an ultimate expression of fandom’: Spotify is taking another step into participatory music tools with its upcoming AI remix feature — but it signals red flags for industry professionals
 ‘Playing around with your favourite artist’s song is an ultimate expression of fandom’: Spotify is taking another step into participatory music tools with its upcoming AI remix feature — but it signals red flags for industry professionals

Spotify’s agreement with Merlin brings it one step closer to launching its AI-powered remix tool, but where do industry professionals stand on it?

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5 of the best Bose headphones and earbuds are up to $130 off ahead of the launch of the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) — which ones are worth buying?
 5 of the best Bose headphones and earbuds are up to $130 off ahead of the launch of the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) — which ones are worth buying?

With the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) on the way, Bose has just discounted several of its older models at Amazon, but which ones are actually worth buying?

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Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks
 Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks

Following the release of its premium and very expensive $650 The Collexion headphones in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling headphones in a cheaper direction next month. The company is reportedly planning a refreshed and more affordable version of its six-year-old WH-1000XM4 headphones that will feature similar performance and specs […]

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‘Great music is made by people’ — Suno, the biggest AI music company, is finally trying to solve a problem its own success helped create
 ‘Great music is made by people’ — Suno, the biggest AI music company, is finally trying to solve a problem its own success helped create

The AI music revolution has hit an awkward reality — even Suno is starting to put the brakes on.

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The AirPods Pro 3 haven’t been this cheap since Prime Day — the ‘near-perfect’ buds are $60 off today
 The AirPods Pro 3 haven’t been this cheap since Prime Day — the ‘near-perfect’ buds are $60 off today

If you’ve been waiting for a price cut on the AirPods Pro 3 – now’s your chance for a great saving.

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Bose’s new mid-range headphones are cheaper than the first-gen model, despite better ANC, wired USB-C audio and a limited edition Shrek-y colorway
 Bose’s new mid-range headphones are cheaper than the first-gen model, despite better ANC, wired USB-C audio and a limited edition Shrek-y colorway

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are here —and despite boasting several upgrades over the 2023 models, they’re actually cheaper.

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Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio
 Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio

Bose announced a second-generation version of its entry-level QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones that were originally introduced in late 2023. The new headphones feature a refreshed design with a more comfortable headband that’s easier to adjust and ANC that better adapts to changing noise environments. The second-gen QuietComfort are also getting Bose’s TrueSpatial immersive audio technology that […]

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Do your AirPods slip out while you run or chew? This user found a simple and cheap trick to keep them in place — and you’ll still be able to fit them in your charging case
 Do your AirPods slip out while you run or chew? This user found a simple and cheap trick to keep them in place — and you’ll still be able to fit them in your charging case

This AirPods owner bought liquid silicone earbud replacement tips, and they’ve never looked back.

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