Honor Pad X9 arrives with an 11.5″ 120Hz display, six speakers and a £180 price tag

Just yesterday Honor launched the Pad X8 Pro in China, now the same tablet has arrived in Europe, albeit under a new name. So, meet the Honor Pad X9. This slate has a sleek build and is dialed in for multimedia. It has a fairly large 11.5” IPS LCD with 100% sRGB coverage. The display […]

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Deals: Sonos Takes Up to 25% Off Speakers and Sound Bars in New Summer Sale

Sonos today kicked off a big sale that has up to 25 percent off select products through June 18. It’s been four months since we tracked a sale on new Sonos devices, so if you’ve been waiting to buy a speaker or sound bar this month is definitely the time to shop on Sonos. Note: […]

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The LG StanbyME Go puts a screen and some speakers inside a briefcase

LG Korea has announced the LG StanbyME Go 27LX5, a portable display that’s built inside a travelling case. This somewhat bizarre product features a 27-inch 1080p touchscreen display along with speakers and battery inside what clearly looks like a briefcase. The display can be tilted up to 90 degrees, rotated clockwise to 90 degrees, and […]

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Deals: Save on Anker’s Best USB-C Accessories, Portable Batteries, Bluetooth Speakers, and More on Amazon

Today we’re tracking a selection of Anker discounts on Amazon, with notable discounts on USB-C cables, MagSafe-compatible chargers, Bluetooth speakers, and more. Many of these discounts will only run this week, so if you’re interested be sure to place an order soon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link […]

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Razer Nommo V2 Pro review – The PC speakers that take you from ‘That’s just a game’ to ‘IT’S. ABOUT. TO. GO. DOWN

I’ve been a fan of Razer’s Nommo speakers since they were released in 2018. Coming in at different price points, including Nomma Chroma and Pro, Razer’s Nommo Pros set the bar for powerhouse delivery, especially with its subwoofer, which is the size of an office trashcan. I feared Razer gave up on the line, especially […]

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What is a subwoofer, and do you need one?

So you’ve set up your sought-after soundbar or speaker system, but when you play your tunes, there’s something missing. Where’s the low bass? If you’re looking for that heart-pounding oomph from your home audio setup, you’ll need a subwoofer. Most setups can benefit from a good subwoofer, but both hi-fi novices and experienced audiophiles often […]

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Deals: Anker Discounting USB-C Accessories, Bluetooth Speakers, and More on Amazon

Anker today has a collection of discounts on Amazon, offering savings on cables, USB-C accessories, wall chargers, Bluetooth speakers, and more. Many of these discounts will only run this week, so if you’re interested be sure to place an order soon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and […]

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Anker Soundcore Flare 2 review

Summer is just around the corner which means it’s high time for a new waterproof Bluetooth speaker you can take on the go. The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a budget contender with LED lights guaranteed to light up your next beach bonfire. But does it hold up compared to its competitors? Let’s find out. […]

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Hands-On With the New AirPlay-Compatible Sonos Era Speakers

Sonos in March introduced new Era 100 and Era 300 speakers, and as Sonos devices compete with the HomePod and HomePod mini, we thought we’d pick up the Era speakers to see how they compare to both Apple’s product offerings and past Sonos speakers. The Sonos Era 100 features a cylindrical design that’s not too […]

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Bose Companion 2 Series III review

The Bose Companion speakers have been among the most common desktop speakers for a very long time. The third generation model we’re looking at today has been on the market for a solid decade, but old can still be gold. These are workhorse products with a dead-simple interface—just plug it in, turn up the volume, […]

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Sonos Now Supports Apple Music Spatial Audio on These Speakers and Sound Bars

Sonos this week updated its iPhone and iPad app with support for Apple Music spatial audio playback on compatible Sonos speakers and sound bars, including the newly-released Era 300, the Arc and Arc SL, and the second-generation Beam. Spatial audio simulates surround sound, making it seem like the audio is coming from all around you […]

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Sonos Era 300 review

Sometimes you just want to be completely immersed in your music, so much that you wish you could inject it into your bloodstream. While this may not be possible, you can get pretty close with a surround sound speaker system in a room with good acoustics. The new Sonos Era 300 is a great contender […]

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Apple HomePod (2nd Generation) review

The original HomePod was one of Apple’s only recent product failures (in a relative sense—it still sold millions of units), discontinued without a replacement two years ago. Since then the HomePod Mini has been slowly rekindling Apple’s smart home hopes, and now we’ve got a new mainline smart speaker. The Apple HomePod (2nd Generation) is […]

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Sonos Announces New ‘Era’ Speakers and Apple Music Spatial Audio Support

Sonos today announced new Era 300 and Era 100 smart speakers following multiple leaks. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, both speakers support AirPlay 2 for wirelessly streaming audio from Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Era 100 (left) and Era 300 (right) The higher-end Era 300 speaker features an hourglass design with […]

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Razer Leviathan V2 Pro review

Razer’s been quietly putting out dedicated desktop soundbars for some time, and while the Leviathan line of products has always seemed decent enough, it’s never lit the world on fire. Now, the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro comes with a new speaker array and built-in cameras for head tracking, so the headset-free virtual surround sound will […]

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Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 Smart Speakers Revealed in Marketing Images

Popular speaker company Sonos is preparing to launch new high-end “Era” smart speakers to compete with Apple’s HomePod range, and The Verge has obtained marketing images of the products as well as some rough pricing information ahead of their release next month. The Era 300, shown in the picture above, will be the new Sonos […]

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Sonos Working on New ‘Era’ High-End Speakers

Popular speaker company Sonos is developing new high-end smart speakers that will compete with Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini, according to reports from The Verge. The Era 300 and the Era 100 will launch in the coming months, and have been in development since mid-2022. A 3D rendering of the Sonos speaker, created by The […]

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Deals: Sonos Super Bowl Sale Takes Up to $280 Off Speakers, Soundbars, and More

Sonos has kicked off its annual Super Bowl sale, offering discounts on speakers, subwoofers, and soundbars. This event will run through February 12 and offers up to $280 in savings on these Sonos products. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a […]

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 review

Blasting music through smartphone speakers to your entire gathering of friends really shouldn’t be acceptable these days. The quality is always abysmal, with the sound grating and heavily distorted. Luckily Bluetooth speakers are at a really mature point now, making it easy to play music for everyone with a decent speaker that fits inside a […]

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Edifier S1000W review

Not just a set of basic bookshelf speakers, the Edifier S1000W has all kinds of wireless connectivity, as well as most of the wired ports we’ve come to expect on consumer speakers. These are hefty retro-inspired beauties, but underneath all that wood beats a heart of modern convenience, with app support, Bluetooth, Apple Airplay 2, […]

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