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My favorite budget audio brand just announced $49 headphones — and I genuinely can’t work out how
By Tom Bedford Published
$49 wireless headphones with LDAC, 75-hour stamina and ANC? OK but they’re made by Temu, right? Try head-fi specialist FiiO (and yes, I’m shocked too)

Tidal's new policy on AI-generated music is especially firm
By Becky Scarrott Published
Tidal wants to stem the tide of AI-generated music, and is "currently working with an external partner to manage detection"

BBC waves goodbye to Long Wave radio in the shift to a digital-only future
By Tom Bedford Published
The BBC has turned off its last Long Wave radio broadcast, encouraging more listeners to make the move to digital.

No one Knowles it yet, but tiny new drivers could mean big things for your next over-ear headphones
By Tom Bedford Published
Audio component company Knowles has unveiled a brand-new piece of kit, which could change how future headphones sound.

'No need to feed water-gobbling, planet-heating data centers': Deezer's new Remix Lab tool uses absolutely no AI and debunks slop music myths
By Tom Bedford Published
Deezer has unveiled Remix Lab, which lets you combine two artists' songs, yet without using AI or underpaying original writers.

Looking for a decent turntable deal this Prime Day? Fluance's affordable deck just got even cheaper, for 12 hours only — run!
By Tom Bedford Published
The highly-rated Fluance RT81 turntable is enjoying a Lightning Deal as part of Amazon's Prime Day, saving you 20%. But the discount only lasts for 12 hours — quick!

Focal just unveiled a stunning-looking in-car SUV audio system with 14 speakers, a 'Power Flower' subwoofer and 690W amplification
By Tom Bedford Published
Focal has teamed up with DS Automobiles to create an accomplished-looking audio set-up for an electric SUV.

Back to School: 4 of the best ANC headphones for students
By Becky Scarrott Published
Because Prime Day is here, and even if you're not into 'back to school' headlines, you will be into the headphones — and the deals.

This retro music streamer gives you 'infinite mixtapes' via a physical dial
By David Nield Published
This radio player forgoes screens and complications to make music listening straightforward (and it can hook up to your phone).

I test ANC headphones for a living, and these are the only 3 pairs I'd recommend on Prime Day — irrespective of the deals on offer
By Becky Scarrott Published
I've tested more pairs of headphones than I've had hot dinners since 2019: these are the only 3 pairs to look for this Prime Day
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