Nothing's new Headphone (1) Pro wants to rival Bose and Sony, not just look cool doing it
The $399 headphones add a three-driver system, 46dB noise cancellation, and Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz
Bose is bringing back wired earbuds as teens ditch Bluetooth
Bluetooth had its moment, but now teens are wanting wires
Qualcomm's new chips show how AI agents are tying together phones, laptops, and earbuds
The bet here is that audio AI devices could outpace smart glasses as the future mainstream wearable
Researchers found a way to eavesdrop on headphones from 30 meters away, and encryption can't stop it
The InjectEave attack was tested on 11 devices, including headphones from Sony, Apple, HP, and Philips
MPC-HC 2.8.2 adds ReplayGain support and playback improvements
MPC-HC is a lightweight and highly customizable Windows media player, with strong codec support through its bundled LAV Filters and excellent compatibility with advanced renderers. Version 2.8.2 adds ReplayGain volume normalization, smoother seeking and file launching. For more recommended playback and streaming apps, check out our Essentials Software guide.
Apple's new AirPods 5 get Active Noise Cancellation and Siri AI, starting at $129
The premium $149 model adds a wireless charging case with a Find My speaker and stem volume control
Audacity 4.0 debuts with a new interface and major editing improvements
Audacity 4.0 is a major overhaul of the popular audio editor, featuring a redesigned interface, improved clip editing, a new project format, and native ASIO support on Windows. Some features haven't made the transition yet, including MIDI tracks, but are expected to return in future releases.
AliExpress was silently running audio in your browser to fingerprint and track your device
A Bluetooth glitch exposed AliExpress's hidden audio fingerprinting
A hot potato: As cookies become a less reliable way to track people online, AliExpress may be showing how far companies will go to fill that gap. Researchers found code on the site's homepage that ran silent audio processes in the browser. Tied to Alibaba's security systems, the scripts tap a device's own audio hardware to generate a signal and measure the tiny, device-specific ways it comes back – producing something close to a fingerprint that doesn't need a single cookie to work. It's the kind of tracking a user would likely never notice.
MPC-HC is old-school software in the best possible way
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema is fast, lightweight, and plays virtually anything without unnecessary extras. Its classic interface stays out of the way, while advanced users can fine-tune playback with custom filters, shaders, and renderers such as madVR. MPC-HC is also one of our Essential Apps.
Audacity remains one of the best free tools for editing audio
Audacity remains one of the easiest ways to record, edit, clean up, and export audio without paying for a full production suite. It handles everything from quick trims and format conversions to podcasts, noise reduction, and basic mastering, with support for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It's also one of our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.
How to use a vocal remover to strip vocals from any song for free
LALAL.AI turns any track into an instant instrumental in just a few clicks
Creative launches Sound Blaster AE-X for PC audio enthusiasts
Pump Up the Volume: Creative has added a new model to its renowned Audigy line of discrete Sound Blaster add-in cards. The Sound Blaster AE-X is a "flagship" solution for high-performance computer builds and is intended to provide a premium sound experience – so long as you are willing to pay a substantial price.
Windows can now share audio to two Bluetooth headphones at once, sort of
Shared audio is live, but only on Copilot+ PCs with Bluetooth LE audio for now
Audiophile myth challenged as $4,000 boutique audio cable fails to beat $7 Amazon Basics in lab test
High-end RCA cable marketing falls flat under analyzer testing
Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with stronger ANC, lossless audio, and live translation
Powered by H2 headphone chip, the AirPods Max 2 will set you back one MacBook Neo
Sonos unveils two new speakers: the portable Play and cheaper Era 100 SL
The Play sits between the Roam 2 and Move 2, while the Era 100 SL drops the mic
Google Docs can turn long documents into audio summaries in latest Workspace update
Gemini brings short, podcast-style recaps directly into Docs for paid users
Ocenaudio is an easy cross-platform editor for everyday audio tasks
Ocenaudio is a fast and lightweight audio editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux, designed for quick edits without a learning curve. It offers real-time effects preview and reliable support for all common audio formats. Recent updates have brought improved visual tools and smoother performance.
A Japanese startup built a speaker that's basically a sheet of fabric
New electrostatic design turns the entire textile surface into a sound emitter
Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine are licensing their voices to AI
Selling your voice to AI is all right all right all right
Bluetooth Core 6.2 brings new enhancements to the ubiquitous wireless standard
The standard is now experiencing gradual improvement rather than a complete overhaul
This ultimate portable CD player brings back everything we love, and more
A portable CD player this good should be illegal
Creative revives iconic Sound Blaster brand with modular audio hub
A multi-purpose hub for managing all of your audio devices
Cybersecurity experts warn real-time voice deepfakes are here
Open-source software and affordable hardware can produce live, convincing audio deepfakes
Roland returns to analog with the TR-1000 drum machine
Roland aims to reclaims its legacy and challenges rivals