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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
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
A split screen showing phone screens of AI characters for dating, from EVA AI on the left, and real people meeting up in a busy park using the dating app MeetMeetNow on the right
‘Bi-polar, angry and forgetful’ romantic chatbots are leaving humans in need of specialist relationship therapy

By Becky Scarrott Published

Shame, jealousy, anger, addiction: are AI relationships causing more harm than good? and what’s the alternative to dating inside a screen in 2026?

AI Platforms & Assistants
A wide shot of the Goldenear T44
Why Goldenear's hybrid T44 tower speakers somehow boast the best of powered and passive worlds

By James Holland Published

The Goldenear T44 are both powered and passive speakers (depending on the driver and frequency you want to talk about), allowing for some truly unique blending of sound.

Speakers
Trinnov Altitude CI close-up
Trinnov's Altitude CI AV processor creates high-quality sound in non-ideal spaces — and I love it

By James Holland Published

The Trinnov Altitude CI AV processor is a magical piece of equipment you didn’t know you needed. Its 3D room correction, software-based processing, and modularity are all next level.

Hi-Fi
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
Man holding the JBL Live Beam 4 smart charging case
JBL Live Beam 4 review: excellent touchscreen-equipped earbuds

By Harry Padoan Published

These JBL earbuds have a touchscreen-fitted charging case, and they might just be my favorite model of 2026 — here’s why.

Earbuds & Airpods
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