Microsoft has acknowledged that the KB5124008 and KB5124012 security updates released on September 8, 2026 can cause USB Audio Class 1.0 devices to stop working on Windows 11 24H2 and later systems. Affected users report Code 10 errors in Device Manager, silent audio output, and frozen volume controls, with some speakers only failing when multichannel modes like 3D or 8-channel audio are used. No official fix exists yet, though switching to 2-channel mode has helped some users regain sound.
Apple still sells wired EarPods alongside its AirPods lineup, offering a no-frills alternative for users who want simple audio without Bluetooth or battery concerns. The wired buds come in 3.5mm, Lightning, and USB-C variants, making them compatible with a broad range of devices at a low price point.
Syitren launched the RM1, a $109 wall-mountable CD player encased in clear acrylic that exposes its disc, read head, and internal mechanisms. The device supports Bluetooth playback, a rechargeable 2000 mAh battery for six to eight hours of use, USB-C charging, and a 3.5mm output jack, and it can play both standard CDs and MP3 data discs. The Kickstarter campaign has raised over $540,000, far surpassing its original $3,000 goal.
Bose has updated its standard QuietComfort Headphones with a redesigned headband, reshaped earcups and relocated power switch, plus new software features. The company added Immersive Audio spatial sound and Cinema Mode, previously exclusive to its Ultra line, along with a new CustomTune calibration tool that tailors sound and noise cancellation to a listener's ears. The headphones also drop the 3.5mm jack in favor of USB-C for both charging and lossless wired listening.
Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 21, updating its all-in-one editing, color, audio, and VFX suite with an expanded set of AI-powered tools, including a new AI assistant feature. The release builds on Resolve's existing multi-user collaboration system and Fairlight audio and color science tools used widely in professional film and TV production.
Developer FamBoy32-dev released LiveHaptics, a free app that routes a PC's system audio into the Steam Controller's rumble motors, letting hearing-impaired users feel movies, music and games as vibration patterns. The tool works on Windows and Linux, supports USB, Bluetooth and Valve's wireless receiver, and processes audio through a per-channel DSP chain before converting it into a haptic pulse stream.
YuE2 is a new AI music generation system evaluated against WildSongBench, a test set of 192 prompts across 15 system configurations. The evaluation used automated scoring methods, including a best-of-8 selection approach that picks the strongest output from eight generations based on musicality, adherence to the prompt, and lyric accuracy. Results were charted using combined metrics like SongBench, SongEval, MuLan, and AllMusicCaps to measure song quality and text alignment.
Apple's Audio Intelligence suite on the Watch Series 12 introduces Live Rewind, which captures the last 15 seconds of nearby audio via a double-press of the Digital Crown, transcribes it on a paired iPhone, and discards the raw audio. A companion feature, Siri Recap, generates AI-written summaries of conversations heard throughout the day. Apple says an audible chime and on-screen animation alert people nearby, but does not obtain explicit consent from every speaker captured.
At Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event, new CEO John Ternus unveiled Audio Intelligence, an AI feature for recent Apple Watches and iPhones that transcribes and summarizes conversations, including a 'Live Rewind' that recalls the last 15 seconds of speech and a 'Siri Recap' that ambiently logs chats when enabled. Apple says the feature is encrypted and does not store raw audio, though it functions much like ambient-recording wearables from startups such as Plaud and Looki.
Indian audio storytelling platform Pocket FM has doubled its annualized revenue run rate to $500 million over the past year, driven largely by AI-generated content. CEO Rohan Nayak said AI now accounts for 93% of the platform's overall catalog and 99% of new releases, though humans still shape the underlying story ideas.
Yoto has announced a fourth-generation Yoto Player and a refreshed Yoto Mini, both aimed at kids' audio listening without needing a smartphone. The new Player adds a green dial for quick access to up to 20 favorite tracks or stories without inserting a Yoto Card, plus 64GB storage, faster downloads and simplified routine settings. The redesigned Mini is now rugged and water/dust-resistant, holds up to 1,000 hours of audio, and also supports card-free playback via the same green button.
Apple's Series 12 smartwatch features a redesigned sensor layout with more diodes and electrodes for greater skin contact, enabling more frequent and accurate heart rate and HRV readings. This data powers a new Readiness app that generates a daily 0-10 score based on activity, sleep and vitals, alongside a redesigned Health app with Apple Intelligence summaries for compatible iPhones.
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