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Yamaha's new compact hi-fi streamers are crammed with connections — and one's an amp, too
Yamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.
These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern features
Fiio and Shanling release iPod doppelgängers with perks Apple's music players didn't have, perfect for the wired headphones revival.
An affordable analog tube amp from an actually good audiophile brand? Christmas has come early
Fiio's EA13 is a tube amplifier that's surprisingly affordable.
Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analyst
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.
'I'm embracing it': Dr Dre outs himself as a pro-AI producer
Dr. Dre has admitted he uses AI in his music producing, despite most music streaming services trying to ban the stuff.
‘Bi-polar, angry and forgetful’ romantic chatbots are leaving humans in need of specialist relationship therapy
Shame, jealousy, anger, addiction: are AI relationships causing more harm than good? and what’s the alternative to dating inside a screen in 2026?
Why Goldenear's hybrid T44 tower speakers somehow boast the best of powered and passive worlds
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.
Trinnov's Altitude CI AV processor creates high-quality sound in non-ideal spaces — and I love it
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.
