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Spotify updates its song-mixing feature with new customization tools
By Rowan Davies Published
Spotify's Mixed Playlist feature just got a quiet upgrade, and its new customization tools have boosted it to a new level.

Soundpeats R&D blog offers a refreshingly open look at the world of audio design — a reminder that good earbuds take time
By Tom Bedford Published
The Soundpeats Aura Nebula sound better and better every time we hear about them, and fans are desperate to try them out.

A Dolby Atmos music mixer says spatial audio can rescue lost elements ‘sacrificed’ for stereo mixes
By Carrie Marshall Published
Dire Straits' Guy Fletcher says that Atmos can deliver more emotion from the music you love

The best MP3 players and hi-res audio players
By Becky Scarrott Last updated
Updated Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.

Marshall has redesigned its home speaker range with useful tweaks and two new options, but there's a big thing missing
By Tom Bedford Published
Marshall has unveiled the Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers, with some tweaks over the old models, but there's no Woburn IV in sight.

Marshall Acton IV review: a great-sounding home speaker that’s easy on the eye
By Harry Padoan Published
Marshall’s new mid-sized home speaker is an absolute bass beast, and its design is undeniably enticing — here’s how I rate it after hours of testing.

Nothing’s new, pink Ear (3a) earbuds have landed, but the new USP will surprise you
By Becky Scarrott Published
Nothing's new Ear (3a) don't just deal in the odd use of parentheses and new colorways; there's also on-ear chat recording and a host of new features

Noble Osprey review: audiophile-grade earbuds marred by fit issues
By Tom Bedford Published
The Noble Osprey look and sound great, but fit issues result in an infuriating listening experience.
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