Apple’s iPod Hi-Fi Launched 18 Years Ago – and Lasted Just 554 Days

Reflecting on the iPod Hi-Fi, launched 18 years ago, many long-time readers may remember it as Apple’s ambitious foray into the home audio market, long before smart speakers were a thing. Priced at $349, it promised audiophile-quality sound within a compact design, offering home audio without the clutter of traditional stereo components. It featured a […]

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Audiophiles rejoice: Moondrop is making a 5G Hi-Fi phone

TL;DR Audio electronics maker Moondrop is teasing a new device. The company describes the device as a 5G Hi-Fi mobile audio device. The teaser can be found on Moondrop’s website under the category Phone. It’s not uncommon for audio equipment makers to branch out a bit. In fact, a great example is Sonos, which is […]

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KEF launches new LSX II LT Wireless Hi-Fi speakers

Supplied by KEF TL;DR KEF introduces the LSX II LT, a more affordable variant of its LSX II speakers. The speakers offer high-fidelity sound with extensive connectivity, including HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical ports, and KEF’s Uni-Q driver array. Sound customization is available through the KEF Connect app, with Room EQ DSP for tailored sound. Today, […]

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Hi-Fi Rush is obviously a big success, but it was initially a ‘huge challenge’ for the horror-focused studio

What you need to know In the latest Xbox Wire, Tango Gameworks developers explained the story behind the creation of its surprise hit, Hi-Fi Rush.  The game was kept in secret development for five years and was a major departure from the developer’s usual horror genre. Game Director, John Johanas, had the idea for the […]

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Golden Joystick Awards 2023 voting is now open: Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush, and more

What you need to know Voting for the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 has officially opened as of this morning.  This is the oldest-running video game award event.  You can cast you vote now in various categories such as PC Game of the Year and Xbox Game of the Year.  Nominees in various categories include Baldur’s […]

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How I created my own 808 from Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm-based action game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda that took the Xbox world by storm when it was shadow-dropped in January at the Xbox Developer Direct.  The game features Chai, a boy who dreams of becoming a rockstar, and his quirky sidekick 808, a cat companion that transforms into a portable […]

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I created my own 808 from Xbox’s Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm-based action game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda that took the Xbox world by storm when it was shadow-dropped in January at the Xbox Developer Direct.  The game features Chai, a boy who dreams of becoming a rockstar, and his quirky sidekick 808, a cat companion that transforms into a portable […]

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I created my own 808 from Xbox’s Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm-based action game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda that took the Xbox world by storm when it was shadow-dropped in January at the Xbox Developer Direct.  The game features Chai, a boy who dreams of becoming a rockstar, and his quirky sidekick 808, a cat companion that transforms into a portable […]

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Hi-Fi Rush Arcade Challenge Update announced at Xbox Games Showcase Extended

What you need to know Hi-Fi Rush from Tango Gameworks was announced and released on the same day back in January 2023. During the Xbox Games Showcase Extended, Tango Gameworks director John Johanas showed up to talk about the Arcade Challenge update for Hi-Fi Rush. The update brings a new Rhythm Tower challenge mode, a […]

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Hi-Fi Rush shatters the narrative that Xbox Game Pass hurts game sales

Console war never changes.  Microsoft’s surprise shadow drop Hi-Fi Rush is making waves. The rhythm-brawler is currently sitting at 88/100 on Metacritic (with our review on the way too), giving Microsoft a huge boost after what was a fairly anemic 2022 with regard to exclusive game releases.  Microsoft is gearing up to have a much […]

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Xbox’s Hi-Fi Rush is unbelievably awesome fun

The latter half of video games in 2022 saw continued delays, troubled launches, and quiet periods devoid of major releases. A lot is riding on 2023 to deliver one of the best years for gamers of all time, with a positively stacked roster of launches slated for the next 12 months. Before January is out, […]

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Surprise Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush breaks into Steam’s top 10 chart

What you need to know Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythmic action game with gameplay synchronized to music developed by Tango Gameworks, known for their previous horror-focused titles, The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo. Unveiled at the Developer_Direct showcase hosted by Microsoft and Bethesda Softworks, it accompanied an immediate launch after the show. Within the first […]

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The next two weeks of Xbox Game Pass include Hi-Fi Rush, Inkulinati, and more

What you need to know Xbox just wrapped up its Developer_Direct show, which featured a number of upcoming first-party Xbox games. After the show, Xbox shared all the games heading to Xbox Game Pass in the coming weeks. This includes Hi-Fi Rush, a rhythm action brawler that surprise launched today. Other notable additions include Age […]

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Tango Gameworks’ Hi-Fi Rush rocks its way onto Xbox Game Pass today with surprise release

During the highly anticipated Xbox Developer_Direct event, developer Tango Gameworks officially announced Hi-Fi Rush, a new rhythm action brawler with a high-octane rock soundtrack, colorful stylized visuals, and a whole lot of melee mayhem. While the game was rumored to be at the show ahead of time on social media, something nobody saw coming was […]

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Tango Gameworks’ Hi-Fi Rush could be announced during Xbox Developer_Direct

What you need to know The Xbox Developer_Direct show is expected to reveal new details on three upcoming Xbox first-party games. A new rumor suggests that a new game from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda Softworks may be revealed during the show. Hi-Fi Rush is a mysterious title that may be a sci-fi shooter or rhythm […]

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Galaxy Buds2 Pro : du son Hi-Fi pour de tout petits écouteurs

Smartphones pliables, montres… et écouteurs. Avec les Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Samsung a renouvelé aujourd’hui une bonne partie de sa panoplie de produits mobiles. Cette génération 2022 des écouteurs sans fil avance une poignée de nouveautés pour le son. La principale est une prise en charge de l’audio Hi-Fi 24 bits en Bluetooth (version 5.3) via […]

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro unveiled with 24-bit Hi-Fi sound and ANC

Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds2 TWS earphones last August, and today, the company followed up with the Pro version at its Galaxy Unpacked event. The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earphones are 15% smaller than their predecessors for more comfortable prolonged wearing experience. The earbuds have an aerodynamic design and feature a special vent hole […]

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Apple’s new 27-inch Studio Display arrives with 5K resolution, hi-fi audio

Apple’s unveiling of the Mac Studio had a monitor twist to it, in the form of the brand new Studio Display. This is a 27″ 5K panel with a front-facing camera, hi-fi audio and, of course, a steep price. Let’s dive in. The Studio Display comes with a built-in stand which lets you tilt it […]

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