<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Audio News ]]> https://www.techradar.com Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'Better than AirPods': these rival earbuds boast better stamina, more reliable Bluetooth — and cost a third of the price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/better-than-airpods-these-rival-earbuds-boast-better-stamina-more-reliable-bluetooth-and-cost-a-third-of-the-price Lwc8Re6sFbR5B7N2AcAADJ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify is rolling out new video controls, and as someone who hates its in-app music videos, I know this will be a huge hit ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-is-rolling-out-new-video-controls-and-as-someone-who-hates-its-in-app-music-videos-i-know-this-will-be-a-huge-hit JxVkA3Z4vL6iPgT9gmWKva Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Everyone seemingly hates modern tech': this brand new retro cassette player proves the hipsters right ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/everyone-seemingly-hates-modern-tech-this-brand-new-retro-cassette-player-proves-the-hipsters-right ERYRh3dfC5cxqxZfiKsmkh Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:01:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ What if your computer mouse ate a pair of earbuds? Meet Honor’s MouseBuds Pro with ‘skin-like coating' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/what-if-your-computer-mouse-ate-a-pair-of-earbuds-meet-honors-mousebuds-pro-with-skin-like-coating kmnHZMheRPNgw8552YBNiY Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:08:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Who knew NASA had solid music taste — these are all the songs being played to the Artemis II crew for their wake-up calls ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/audio-streaming/who-knew-nasa-had-solid-music-taste-these-are-all-the-songs-being-played-to-the-artemis-ii-crew-for-their-wake-up-calls kmabKJDfSHABSXvxuFcmYT Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:56:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Designed to be compact': these new speakers are perfect for small apartments, and come from a 5-star company ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/designed-to-be-compact-these-new-speakers-are-perfect-for-small-apartments-and-come-from-a-5-star-company F8e3hEHzX82PB9u8um6zRj Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:39:19 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:43:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Struggle to find podcasts that land with you? Spotify's new prompt tool can build you a curated pod playlist on specific topics ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/struggle-to-find-podcasts-that-land-with-you-spotifys-new-prompt-tool-can-now-build-you-a-curated-podcast-playlist-on-topics-you-want-to-hear Q2acA2XyRtbpdsSvpT6hhi Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:42:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'JBL-beating': our favorite 5-star cheap Bluetooth speaker just got a new model with double the battery life ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/little-jbl-beater-this-5-star-cheap-bluetooth-speaker-just-got-a-new-model-with-double-the-battery-life VecLR9Hor8cTSq7HVWZ6TW Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A 90-year-old audio brand just put out its most affordable speakers yet — and the specs look very tasty indeed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/a-90-year-old-audio-brand-just-put-out-its-most-affordable-speakers-yet-and-the-specs-look-very-tasty-indeed svwm69jEGDqBsPXnQMGc6Q Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Apple accidentally destroyed the record business — and why I wish we'd stuck with iPods ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/apple-music/how-apple-accidentally-destroyed-the-record-business-and-why-i-wish-wed-stuck-with-ipods XvBJXQiJpTibRvCYnB9xuQ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:16:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/only-limited-by-the-physics-inside-apples-airpods-max-2-and-the-h2-chip-upgrade 43xXztN5SoVLTj9EFkUtEP Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:46:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the AirPods Max 2, and they're an upgrade worth waiting five years for — it’s the smarter, more immersive listening experience that stands out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-airpods-max-2-hands-on 96G8KQw5LB8tCKQjkvs53b Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Samsung's all new earbuds therapy app for travel sickness — and it might actually work ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/i-tried-samsungs-all-new-earbuds-therapy-app-for-travel-sickness-and-it-might-actually-work 2qscsEEj4H4q3QbwieoXv3 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:58:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL just upgraded two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers — one's big and powerful, and one's cheap and portable ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-just-upgraded-two-of-our-favorite-bluetooth-speakers-ones-big-and-powerful-and-ones-cheap-and-portable Dr9ZSws44vWDEz28Y6ZJBf Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:35 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Sign of the times': Panasonic launches a USB-C version of its cheap wired earbuds, because who has a headphone jack any more? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sign-of-the-times-panasonic-launches-a-usb-c-version-of-its-cheap-wired-earbuds-because-who-has-a-headphone-jack-any-more U6grRHhrke8yv9yzyCxToC Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:37:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Music’s Concert page is the update I’ve been waiting for — but it has a big flaw that makes it more frustrating than it should be ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/apple-music/apple-musics-concert-page-is-the-update-ive-been-waiting-for-but-it-has-a-big-flaw-that-makes-it-more-frustrating-than-it-should-be r8EAoWEdKbyiDcuZQ9sqND Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:52:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Small enough to be tempting’: I need this award-winning turntable company’s new mini automatic vinyl-cleaning machine more than I’ll admit ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/small-enough-to-be-tempting-i-need-this-award-winning-turntable-companys-new-mini-automatic-vinyl-cleaning-machine-more-than-ill-admit Jaz97URvfDftTSwEDWE2SC Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:08:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify takes its first major step in tackling AI slop — now artists can review and approve what music appears on their profile ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-takes-its-first-major-step-in-tackling-ai-slop-now-artists-can-review-and-approve-what-music-appears-on-their-profile 2iLTmjxspJC6ktH9vrFWiA Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Dolby Atmos with headroom to spare’ — my afternoon with Denon’s 'Sonos-busting' trio of wireless speakers (and why WiiM should also be worried) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/dolby-atmos-with-headroom-to-spare-my-afternoon-with-denons-sonos-busting-trio-of-wireless-speakers-and-why-wiim-should-also-be-worried poHZfd7tb4hA93y23vZB8e Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:23:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Perfect Record Store Day prep': Majority's new turntable-speaker combo is surprisingly affordable (and colorful!) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/perfect-record-store-day-prep-majoritys-new-turntable-speaker-combo-is-surprisingly-affordable-and-colorful gE3RqJUoCTAsmWuSVbZUeg Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:51:57 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:23:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony removes a staggering 135,000 deepfake songs from music streaming services, but ‘labelling AI material is absolutely the next critical challenge’ ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/audio-streaming/sony-removes-a-staggering-135-000-deepfake-songs-from-music-streaming-services-but-labelling-ai-material-is-absolutely-the-next-critical-challenge psdjnEjXcZPUobmwzEMc4 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $25 AirPods Pro 3 case looks exactly like a classic Macintosh mouse — and could be the perfect Apple 50th anniversary tribute ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/this-usd25-airpods-pro-3-case-looks-exactly-like-a-classic-macintosh-mouse-and-could-be-the-perfect-apple-50th-anniversary-tribute NxNAUr8FtYpRk9YB2Sfoz9 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:52:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ These small and stylish wireless stereo speakers pack in Hi-Res connectivity, turntable phono support, HDMI, aptX and more — and all at a seriously tempting price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/these-small-and-stylish-wireless-stereo-speakers-pack-in-hi-res-connectivity-turntable-phono-support-hdmi-aptx-and-more-and-all-at-a-seriously-tempting-price g9GSRyYcag5NtaBRsLL5gd Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify rolls out a huge Wear OS upgrade including new album art and handy tap gestures, giving you ‘even more control from your wrist’ ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/spotify-rolls-out-a-huge-wear-os-upgrade-including-new-album-art-and-handy-tap-gestures-giving-you-even-more-control-from-your-wrist kXko7nbpkqxPhsLtnSi88J Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:14:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify brings Exclusive Mode to Windows for bit-perfect playback — but there are a few trade-offs you should know about ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-brings-exclusive-mode-to-windows-for-bit-perfect-playback-but-there-are-a-few-trade-offs-you-should-know-about JtR5eNnrvWfN8cbmA8GoTC Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:51:27 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:15:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos CEO says the company remains 'really excited' about headphones — but in-car audio isn't a priority ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/sonos-ceo-says-the-company-remains-really-excited-about-headphones-but-in-car-audio-isnt-a-priority RWyBx2KybFXjpuwSsCKhS7 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:33:14 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:22:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The real question is, are there any audio products Philips won’t be releasing in 2026?’ — I just looked at the firm’s hi-fi listings for 2026, and it’s a lot ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hi-fi/the-real-question-is-are-there-any-audio-products-philips-wont-be-releasing-in-2026-i-just-looked-at-the-firms-hi-fi-listings-for-2026-and-its-a-lot wZ5L5WWx4QJikhtzyvtpTM Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:33:52 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:01:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify could be coming to your smart glasses with a fun tool that’s perfect for solo karaoke ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-could-be-coming-to-your-smart-glasses-with-a-fun-tool-thats-perfect-for-solo-karaoke fjMjepU2qVeVcZGiTbdND7 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:52:45 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:10:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Hard-pressed to find a more affordable pair of IEMs' — Astell & Kern's cheaper sub-brand just released budget 5-driver wired earbuds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/hard-pressed-to-find-a-more-affordable-pair-of-iems-astell-and-kerns-cheaper-sub-brand-just-released-budget-5-driver-wired-earbuds r9Xyas8AAxf6QH9tiPVwVW Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:01:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Spotify finally fixing one of its biggest nits? Playlist folders could be coming to the mobile app, lifting its 16-year-long desktop-only access ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/is-spotify-finally-fixing-one-of-its-biggest-nits-playlist-folders-could-be-coming-to-the-mobile-app-lifting-its-16-year-long-desktop-only-access jhaeXBDkAiQnakaYbfgRki Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple finally launches AirPods Max 2, with all the features from AirPods Pro they've been missing — plus 'better Active Noise Cancellation, elevated sound quality' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/apple-finally-launches-airpods-max-2-with-all-the-features-from-airpods-pro-theyve-been-missing-plus-better-active-noise-cancellation-elevated-sound-quality bwJFNLFVqF4jXvDdHWL4ZG Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:51 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:47:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An odd choice': Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I'm confused ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/an-odd-choice-cleer-has-put-audiophile-grade-perks-in-open-earbuds-and-im-confused iJpGD6WngA62ZBBhXCXrad Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:52:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can finally tell Spotify's algorithm to drop music you don't like and add in stuff you do in detail — the new change is the ‘next evolution’ of personalization ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-just-dropped-a-new-personalization-tool-allowing-you-to-directly-shape-and-tailor-your-taste-profile-but-id-rather-have-songdna 2aJiPgHQpG8bLUxB9ssvyG Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I am extremely angry!' — Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) reportedly lost key features after a firmware update, and users aren't OK ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/i-am-extremely-angry-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-reportedly-lost-key-features-after-a-firmware-update-and-users-arent-ok UsFjmadocmV5avaMQBndjd Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:10:01 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:05:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The year of price hikes continues': JBL unveils new two new headphones, as well as an AI party speaker that you don't need to fear ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/the-year-of-price-hikes-continues-jbl-unveils-new-two-new-headphones-as-well-as-an-ai-party-speaker-that-you-dont-need-to-fear sD878rrCta6FaVgZRqPt4n Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:35:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify’s SongDNA feature doesn’t officially exist yet, but beta users are already calling it the ‘best Spotify feature’ to date ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotifys-songdna-feature-doesnt-officially-exist-yet-but-beta-users-are-already-calling-it-the-best-spotify-feature-to-date AnCzotSRRzVZJwuWMwmZS6 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:32:44 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:40:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'If anyone can make open earbuds work, it'd be Skullcandy': these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/if-anyone-can-make-open-earbuds-work-itd-be-skullcandy-these-new-sports-specific-buds-could-dethrone-the-shokz-and-cost-half-as-much vHfFzfaNBsBsaWt3qqrtrU Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Burson's Stellar headphone amps promise head-fi heaven in spacecraft-inspired Star Wars style ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/dacs/bursons-stellar-headphone-amps-promise-head-fi-heaven-in-spacecraft-inspired-star-wars-style f9TmoB2wV3osZE43gEUXcM Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘20 years ago, this industry was fighting for survival’ — Spotify claims it’s saved music, but its new report is only one side of the album ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/20-years-ago-this-industry-was-fighting-for-survival-spotify-claims-its-saved-music-but-its-new-report-is-only-one-side-of-the-album hZY78q5JahrGckKg6mLuc4 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:50:16 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:57:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can now get a 'game changer' of an app update for Sonos on Android — and it brings back a key feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/you-can-now-get-a-game-changer-of-an-app-update-for-sonos-on-android-and-it-brings-back-a-key-feature st4orAojzVqCDCz73uACim Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:57:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Bass, bass and more bass': OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro slated for launch — and I think drum 'n' bass fans will like 'em ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/bass-bass-and-more-bass-oneplus-nord-buds-4-pro-slated-for-launch-and-i-think-drum-n-bass-fans-will-like-em BofQNijW52f8gxrX5fx2iK Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:26:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's massive': why the leaked Lenovo tablet with a huge JBL speaker on the back actually makes a lot of sense ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/its-massive-why-the-leaked-lenovo-tablet-with-a-huge-jbl-speaker-on-the-back-actually-makes-a-lot-of-sense 2icrSJRjcJvcBtDWFuWgDD Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos launches a new portable Play speaker and a cheaper Era 100 — CEO Tom Conrad explains why the new model is 'the Goldilocks perfect speaker' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/multi-room/sonos-play-era-100-ceo-tom-conrad-interview zHn6qp3nH7eQfs2fS6BBim Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Clear and non-fatiguing': HiFiMan's new Wi-Fi headphones are designed for the perfect audiophile experience, if money is no object ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/clear-and-non-fatiguing-hifimans-new-wi-fi-headphones-are-designed-for-the-perfect-audiophile-experience-if-money-is-no-object kjHXw8QxrTtiUmQF8FoCgb Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus just released new open earbuds... for gaming? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-just-released-new-open-earbuds-for-gaming f3pwUN3huyP4FxPkj3BfAW Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:21:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of noisy airplane passengers? Good news — United Airlines says it will now ban those who ‘fail to use headphones’ for music and video ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/tired-of-noisy-airplane-passengers-good-news-united-airlines-says-it-will-now-ban-those-who-fail-to-use-headphones-for-music-and-video Ryxg5ZJWASuLhBRXjHTHB7 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:48:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wired earbuds are back! Meze’s new IEMs would look great with your MacBook Neo — but they're more expensive than a whole laptop ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/wired-earbuds-are-back-mezes-new-iems-would-look-great-with-your-macbook-neo-but-they-are-more-expensive-than-a-whole-laptop Ycc4wHZhWkHaa3M8UT4UkC Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The only thing missing is zip ties': A legendary audio brand just released its first streamer, and it supports every standard under the sun ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/the-only-thing-missing-is-zip-ties-a-legendary-audio-brand-just-released-its-first-streamer-and-it-supports-every-standard-under-the-sun CVDrgTAuztzVNA8bPaTp3Q Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Affordable' it is not — Nagra's music streamer and DAC costs thousands, but you know you want it anyway ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/affordable-is-relative-nagras-music-streamer-and-dac-costs-thousands-but-you-know-you-want-it-anyway M3KNKsvkk5SPt9wpTL9ufe Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:02:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's tiny, stackable Kallsup speakers let you 'build your own sonic skyscraper', and they're on sale now for $10 each ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/ikeas-tiny-stackable-kallsup-speakers-let-you-build-your-own-sonic-skyscraper-and-theyre-on-sale-now-for-usd10-each rZAnFTT2nqNqZFZGHsE6bm Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:38:14 +0000