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Spotify’s Playlist Notes makes it easier to add context to your favorite picks
Spotify's new Playlist Notes let editors and users explain the story behind every track, right inside the playlist itself.
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Formula E is coming to Disney+, bringing electric racing to a much bigger audience
Disney+ will become Formula E's global streaming home from the 2026-27 season, bringing every race weekend to viewers across 144 territories.
Spotify is finally calling out AI artists, and you’ll see it right away
Spotify is rolling out an "AI Persona" badge in mid-September to flag AI-generated artist identities, automatically excluding their music from personalized recommendations.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds can now double as hearing aids with customisable sound boosting
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature has received FDA clearance, allowing compatible earbuds to provide over-the-counter support for mild to moderate hearing loss.
I’m already surrounded by AI. I don’t need ChatGPT living beside my bed
OpenAI’s rumored AI companion could use cameras, microphones, and environmental awareness around the home, and that level of access deserves serious privacy safeguards.
Sony WH-1000XM4C leak hints at a cheaper take on the iconic XM4, and it’s coming soon
A new leak suggests Sony's WH-1000XM4C wireless headphones will launch in early September with a lower price while retaining much of the original WH-1000XM4 experience.
OpenAI’s first gadget sounds like a tiny expressive AI companion
OpenAI’s first hardware product could be a doughnut-shaped AI companion with cameras, sensors, moving parts, and a price of up to $400.
Marantz upgrades its CINEMA Series 2 with a new DAC, Dirac Live, and better gaming support
Marantz unveils the CINEMA Series 2 AV receiver lineup with a new 32-bit DAC, wider Dirac Live availability, and AMD FreeSync gaming support, starting at $1,500.
Bose reveals second-gen QuietComfort Headphones and they steal some of the Ultra’s tricks.
Bose’s new QuietComfort Headphones bring TrueSpatial audio, lossless USB-C playback, improved noise cancellation, and a refreshed design for $359.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 review: Hands down, the best bargain earbuds I’ve tested in a while
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 cost less than what Apple and Sony would charge for premium audio goodness, but they leapfrog the rivals with sheer audio goodness and plenty of other perks.
Bose’s upcoming QuietComfort headphones appear online in six gorgeous colors
Bose’s next QuietComfort headphones have appeared online in six finishes, including Rosewood Mauve, DewDrop Mint, Eucalyptus Green, and Hazelnut Taupe. They are expected to launch on August 13.
Samsung takes on Dolby Vision 2 with its new HDR format hitting Prime Video this month
Samsung's HDR10+ Advanced launches on Prime Video this August, beating rival Dolby Vision 2 to market despite being announced months later.
CMF’s first open-ear earbuds are here with a Smart Dial charging case that lets you control music
CMF launched the Clip Pro, its first open-ear earbuds, featuring a Smart Dial charging case, Ultra Bass Technology, and all-day comfort, priced at $99 starting August 15.
Google Drive steps up its video collaboration game with timestamped comments
Google Drive now lets you pin comments to exact moments in videos with timestamped timeline markers.
Save big on DJI creator gear with these AliExpress August deals
Best DJI Osmo Camera Deals on AliExpress: Save on Pocket 3, Pocket 4 & Osmo 360
Samsung is cracking down on TV apps that quietly shared users’ internet connections
Security researchers found Samsung smart TV apps, including an endorsed Pac-Man game, secretly sharing users' internet connections through hidden proxy network code.
Samsung may finally be working on Galaxy Buds that won’t fall out during a run
Samsung may be prepping its first pair of workout-focused Galaxy Buds, with a new leak pointing to earbuds with built-in ear hooks.
Viaim RecDot Review: AI Earbuds That Transcribe and Take Notes
The Viaim RecDot earbuds deliver pleasing sound, passable noise cancellation, reliable battery, and most importantly, the convenience of one-touch AI transcription.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P goes global while American vloggers watch from the sidelines
DJI has expanded the Osmo Pocket 4P vlogging camera to the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, but American creators still cannot officially buy it.
Here’s what Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Buds On may look like
Samsung's rumored Galaxy Buds On skipped July's Unpacked event, but new leaked renders reveal the clip-on, open-ear design the company has been working on.
Sony is bringing two new affordable headphones with more color options
Import filings suggest Sony is preparing the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530, the successors to its popular affordable wireless headphones.
HBO Max is stealing TikTok’s best trick to help you find something to watch
HBO Max launches a vertical, scrollable video feed called HBO Max Shorts, plus an experimental AI-powered conversational search tool.
TCL built a 22-speaker soundbar for turning living rooms into movie theaters, but it’s skipping the US
TCL launches its flagship Q95K soundbar, a 22-speaker, 1420W system tuned with Bang & Olufsen, alongside two smaller models, all currently available only in China.
Lenovo brings Bose-tuned Yoga headphones to the US and they don’t cost a fortune
The Headphone Yoga PC Edition is now available in the US with Bose-tuned audio, ANC, and a lightweight folding design.
Stop joining group projects with a blurry laptop webcam and buy one of these instead
From affordable 2K cameras to AI-powered 4K models, these five webcams can sharpen online classes, group projects, presentations, interviews, and dorm-room streams
I desperately want a new classic Walkman, but Sony probably can’t give me one
Old-school gadgets are finding a new audience, but bringing back Sony’s classic Walkman would require rebuilding decades of lost parts, tooling, and manufacturing expertise.
Proton reveals how smart TVs track you and the escape situation is pretty grim
Proton warns that smart TVs use automatic content recognition to track everything you watch, sending data to manufacturers and advertisers by default, even when smart features go unused.
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