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My favorite earbuds of the year just got an open-ear makeover, as this top cheap headphone brand debuts 7 new models

By Tom Bedford Published

At IFA 2026, Anker's Soundcore unveiled 7 new audio products, including open earbuds which take features from my favorite pair of buds so far this year.

Earbuds & Airpods
Multiple Sony ULT Tower speakers stacked on top of one another
I tried Sony's new ULT Tower party speakers, and they shook me to my core — here's everything you need to know about the striking new models

By Harry Padoan Published

The new Sony ULT Tower models offer devastating power, flashy looks, and broad connectivity options.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
JBL wants you to bring its wireless speakers indoors, with three new wi-fi enabled home options that'll have you overlooking its portable Bluetooth set

By Tom Bedford Published

JBL's new Cove line of indoor speakers swap out its cheap-and-cheerful party speakers for feature-rich options.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Dali Basik Sub in yellow, next to a sideboard with a yellow Dali speaker on top
Dali's new subwoofer aims to make its affordable 5-star stereo speakers sound even bigger and better

By Carrie Marshall Published

Dali's colorful compact subwoofer is the perfect partner for its Kupid and Sonik speakers.

Speakers
I didn't know British speaker maker Castle, but its 70s-inspired stereo speakers look really cool

By Tom Bedford Published

Hi-fi company British Castle has four new loudspeakers, all inspired by English fortifications.

Speakers
Plaud One Explorer Edition
Plaud tells us why its new AI earbuds want to do more than just record

By Graham Barlow Published

Plaud's new AI earbuds record your conversations, but that's only the beginning.

AI Platforms & Assistants
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
Product shot of the FiiO EA13 amplifier
An affordable analog tube amp from an actually good audiophile brand? Christmas has come early

By Carrie Marshall Published

Fiio's EA13 is a tube amplifier that's surprisingly affordable.

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Hi-Fi
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
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