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I take this Sony speaker to the beach every summer - and it's on sale ahead of Prime Day

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-10 09:38:30

Sony Ult Field 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 1 is a portable speaker available for $130 (but it's currently $88 on Amazon) The speaker prioritizes crystal-clear sound and pronounced bass, with vibrant audio that sounds like it's coming from a much more expensive device It doesn't boast as long a battery life as its predecessor, but what it lacks in battery, it makes up for in stellar sound. $89.99 at Target Amazon is discounting this Sony Ult Field 1 speaker by $40 right now, one

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Amazon Smashes the Price of AirPods Max, Now at a New All-Time Price for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-10 09:55:55

The active noise cancellation headphone market is saturated with so many brands claiming to provide the best listening experience. Cutting through all the noise can be dizzying, but Apple has continued to lead the pack by offering a product that pairs breathtaking design with outstanding sound quality. The AirPods Max have always been a luxury offering, costing significantly more than rivals. That is until Prime Day brought the price down to an new record low level,. Currently, you can pick up

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You’ve Never Seen the Legendary Marshall Speaker This Cheap, Amazon Is Clearing Stock for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-10 17:10:08

Amazon is looking to break all of its sales records during this Prime Day, and to achieve this, it’s cutting prices on its best-selling items. To take advantage of these deals, you’ll either have to be a Prime member or sign up for the 30-day free trial to be able to take advantage of the offers. If a good-sounding Bluetooth home speaker is what you’re looking for, Marshall has made a name for itself as a great place to get terrific sound along with iconic design. The Marshall Acton III Bluetoo

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Why English doesn't use accents

news.ycombinator.com Colin Gorrie 2025-08-11 02:18:26

Portrait of Jean Miélot (after 1456), Jean le Tavernier Canterbury, AD 1105 The cold of the stone floor in the scriptorium creeps up through Godwin’s boots. He pays it no mind. Before him lies a copy of the Chronicle, just arrived from the old capital of Winchester. In it is written the history of the English people. His people. Today, his job is to make another copy. No difficult task for Godwin, or any monk. But Abbot Robert will want to inspect the work before vespers. Abbot Robert. A No

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Crushing Black Friday Records, Amazon Drops Anker Bluetooth Speakers to a New Low

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-10 22:32:18

Prime Day has become an even bigger event for Amazon than Black Friday, and this year’s prices make that clear: If you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker to take everywhere this summer (with impressive sound quality), the Anker Soundcore 2 is a top pick. Now, it’s priced at an all-time low of $29, down from $44, so it’s in its own league at this price point. Best of all, it’s open to everyone and not just Prime members. See at Amazon Perfect For Outdoor Music This Anker Bluetooth speaker is d

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Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Is 40% Off, Now at a New All-Time Low Price for Prime Members

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-11 02:14:39

Prime Day is a unique even, and it offers the biggest savings you’ll find on Amazon all year—beating even Black Friday. Just a few days ago, the buzz was all about Amazon dropping the price of its Fire TV Soundbar Plus to $174 which was already a record low. Now, as Prime Day kicks off, the price has dropped even further to $149, a level never seen before. This is a Prime Deal so it’s only available to Prime members. If you’re not a member yet, you can join the free 30-day trial and receive this

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Bose Soundlink Plus Review: Compromise Never Sounded So Good

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2025-08-10 18:03:00

With so many Bluetooth speakers out there, and more arriving almost daily, it can be easy to underestimate one that dwells in the middle ground. Sandwiched between the packable Soundlink Flex and the beefy Soundlink Max (9/10, WIRED Recommends), Bose’s new midsize Soundlink Plus (no, these aren’t streaming services) carves out its own niche thanks largely to winning sound with equal parts nuance and bravado. Like its siblings, the Plus looks and feels like a premium speaker with an accordingly

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I compared my Sonos Arc Ultra with Samsung's flagship soundbar, and it's pretty dang close

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-08-10 20:00:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung HW-Q990F home entertainment system is available for $2,000, including a soundbar, external subwoofer, and two rear speakers. The Q990F is packed with software features, plenty of audio modes, and delivers big, room-filling sound. There aren't many substantial upgrades over last year's model, leaving no urgency to upgrade. $1,597.99 at Amazon $1,599.99 at Samsung $1,597.99 at Walmart more buying choices For a limited time, Samsung is selling the HW-Q990F sound

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How to Choose the Right Soundbar (2025): Size, Price, Surround Sound, and Subwoofers

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-08-12 13:03:00

if you've just bought a fancy new TV, you may be surprised to find it sounds just as bad as your old one (or worse). Even the best TVs we've tested need a hand to provide sound that keeps up with their fantastic displays. But it can be tough knowing where to start when it comes to upgrading your TV audio. Never fear, intrepid buyer: The easiest and most affordable solution is to just get a soundbar. Modern soundbars come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Here, we've made a checklist of sorts to

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Amazon’s Big Price Drop Makes Dell’s Big 27-Inch Monitor a 4th of July Steal, Skip Waiting for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-15 05:10:13

There are worse ways to kick off a long holiday weekend than by grabbing a great Amazon tech deal on a big monitor that’s long on great features, especially when it’s a Dell monitor that’s just $140. The Dell S2725HS is a 27-inch beauty with an ultra-thin design, terrific HD resolution, outstanding sound from built-in 5W speakers, and many more features that make it an absolute bargain at just $140. The fast 100Hz refresh rate and premium reengineered sound that comes from this Dell 27-inch mon

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The best budget wireless earbuds for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-15 15:00:36

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The newest wireless earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose and other big-name brands may get the most attention, but these days you don’t have to spend triple digits to find a decent alternative. If you’re looking to upgrade without spending more than $100, we’ve spent hours researching the ba

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Serenading Cells with Audible Sound Alters Gene Activity

news.ycombinator.com Simon Makin 2025-08-12 19:04:53

The cells in your ears aren’t the only ones listening: recent research suggests that crucial cells throughout the body may respond to audible sound. Experiments described in Communications Biology revealed more than 100 genes whose activity changed in response to these acoustic waves, pointing to possible medical applications. Extensive earlier research has shown that ultrasound—sound at frequencies higher than humans can hear—can affect biology in numerous ways; the new study expands this conc

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The Bands of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Are Having a Charts Battle in Real Life Too

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-08-15 21:50:16

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s K-Pop Demon Hunters is currently topping the streamer’s most-watched rankings, and in a funny life-imitating-art moment, the soundtrack’s leading singles from the film’s songwriter EJAE are now battling it out on the Billboard 100. In the film, the heroic Huntrix, who fight demons by stage light, are fan-favorite K-pop performers who find themselves facing a big threat when a new boy band goes viral. Unfortunately, the handsome and debonair Saja Boys also h

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Marshall Bluetooth Headphones Drop to Nearly Free Compared to AirPods Max or Even Your Tiny Earbuds

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-17 09:40:36

Headphones can make a good song great. They can make a mediocre album sound fantastic. And they can help make calls you have to take sound even better from there. If you’re still chugging along without having had a good pair, now is the perfect time to change that. So we’ve got a deal for you to facilitate that very thing. You can head to Amazon now to get the Marshall Major IV On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for just $70, down from their usual price of $99. That’s $29 off and a discount of 30%. S

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The 16 best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-17 23:01:25

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Whether you're jamming out at the beach, setting up a backyard movie night or just want some tunes while you work, a great portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-have. The best options today go beyond just playing music — they deliver punchy bass, crisp vocals and even customizable sound

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Nothing Headphone (1) Review: An Eye-Catching Design Backed by Strong Performance

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 20:30:00

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.2 / 10 SCORE Nothing Headphone (1) $299 at Nothing Pros Sturdy, eye-catching design with translucent elements Clean, clear sound with well-defined bass that's enjoyable to listen to Strong noise-canceling and voice-calling performance Excellent controls that are intuitive to use USB-C audio Nice carrying case Cons Headphones are heavy and not quite

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Sonos is offering a refurbished Era 100 for just $119

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-18 21:50:05

Earlier this year, Sonos permanently dropped the price of its Era 100 speaker to $199, making it more affordable for people looking to build a multiroom wireless speaker setup. Now, the small-but-mighty speaker is even cheaper to kick off summer. Sonos is offering the refurbished Era 100 for just $119 ($40 off), the lowest price we’ve seen on the smart speaker. Sonos Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and tested by the brand’s in-house team, and you get the same on

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Nothing Headphone 1 Review: Not AirPods Max In the Best Way Possible

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-08-19 01:42:50

2025 What do you want out of a pair of over-ear headphones? No, really. Like, what do you want? I don’t mean that as a challenge; I mean that as a threat. Personal audio is a serious thing, and you need to make a sound choice when you’re picking a device that protects you from the horrors of other people’s talking, other people’s music, or other people, generally speaking. But it’s not that simple. If choosing over-ear headphones were based solely on sound, then we’d be walking around with ugly

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Marshall’s new Middleton II Bluetooth speaker lasts 30 hours between charges

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-19 05:43:54

Marshall has launched its latest compact Bluetooth speaker, the Middleton II. A direct replacement for the first-generation Middleton from 2023, the new speaker promises room-filling 360-degree sound from a device that sits comfortably in the palm of your hand and won’t demand too much space in your backpack for trips. The original Middleton offered bright clear sound that belied its diminutive proportions, and with its successor Marshall says it has engineered deeper bass and "more refined per

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Best Smart Speakers for 2025: From My Ears to Your Home

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-19 16:00:00

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. John Carlsen/CNET The smart speakers above are our current favorites, but you still have other options if you're looking for something specific in audio performance. Read our breakdown of Alexa versus Google Assistant versus Siri if you'd like to learn the pros and cons of each and decide on a smart home device based on its platform as well. Options that didn't make this list include: Apple HomePod: I really like the HomePod's sound, which is p

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Can't hear TV dialogue? I found 3 ways to dramatically improve the audio quality

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-20 03:45:12

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you're watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering -- until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening. Also: The next big HDMI leap is coming soon - what the 2.2 standard means for you What's up with that? It's not just the imbalanced proportion of sound that bothers you, and it's not that

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This portable speaker delivers amazingly smooth sound with little distortion - and it's $130 off

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-21 01:05:21

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The JBL Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker at Amazon for 34% off This football-sized speaker produces massive sound and really shines in the metal genre. It's a bit pricey, and the app only offers 3 EQ settings (none of which are customizable). Sometimes, you just need more power and volume than a typical Bluetooth speaker can provide. Say, for instance, you're working in your yard or throwing a party outdoors or in a large space. For those occasions, you w

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Bose SoundLink Plus Review: Big Bass, Big Beach Vibes, and a Big Price That’s Worth It

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-08-21 13:36:11

2025 There are lots of different types of speakers out there for lots of different kinds of people. You’ve got rugged speakers for the outdoorsmen and doomsday preppers; you’ve got little speakers for anyone that needs to travel light; you’ve got party speakers for anyone that needs to annoy the ever-loving-shit out of their neighbors. And, of course, you have your regular old portable Bluetooth speakers for your everyday carry—sorry for the loaded terminology, pun intended. It’s hard to stand

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TCL 5.1 Channel Soundbar Is Now 3x Cheaper Than JBL’s, Best Buy Has This 5-Star Deal for a Limited Time

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-21 21:10:58

There’s nothing like great sound to take movie nights, sports games, and even casual TV watching to the next level. Sure, your TV’s built-in speakers can do the job. “A” job, even. But you’re not going to get much out of your audio from movies and TV shows without a soundbar that can really help to project the sound. In fact, a good soundbar can completely transform the experience, especially if you’re still relying on your TV’s built-in speakers. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading, now mig

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5 of my favorite tech purchases, besides my Pixel

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-22 01:00:09

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’m a Pixel fan. I’ve been using one of Google’s phones for a few years now and genuinely don’t plan on switching to another brand. It’s easily my favorite and most-used tech product, but over the years, I’ve made plenty of other tech purchases that have proven to be well worth the money. Today, I’ll walk you through a list of my top five essential devices that I own and use regularly — at least once a week. What’s interesting is that some of these were actua

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Ultrasound toothbrush promises painless checks for hidden gum problems

news.ycombinator.com American Chemical Society 2025-08-19 03:20:52

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer (left image) features a small head size (right image), allowing easy access to premolars and molars in the back of the mouth. Credit: Adapted from ACS Sensors 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.5c00521 When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a t

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These $70 wireless earbuds sound great, feel comfortable, and are on sale

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-22 02:30:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Baseus MC1 earbuds are availble now on Amazon for $69 Although the sound of the MC1 earbuds won't blow you away, the comfort and ease of control make up for it You really need to use the Baseus app to get the most out of these earbuds. $69.99 at Amazon The Baseus Bowie MC1 earbuds are now on sale at Amazon for $50, down 29% from the usual price of $69. I've been wooed to the dark side of clip-on earbuds. I resisted the urge for a long time, but eventually could figh

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I replaced my Bluetooth JBL speaker for this Bose model, and it'll be hard to give it up

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-08-23 09:13:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bose SoundLink Plus is available in Black, Blue Dusk, and Citrus Yellow for $269. For its relatively small size, this speaker offers big bass, great sound, and plenty of features for outdoor adventures. You can find speakers with similar audio output and even more software features for less money. View now at Bose I test plenty of Bluetooth speakers, and one common misconception I hear is that they're all the same. As a result, I get really giddy explaining how that'

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Amazon Offers Fire TV Soundbar for Practically Free to Clear Out Stock Just Before Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-23 13:08:58

It’s never a bad time to elevate your home entertainment setup whether it’s in your living room, bedroom or home theater, especially if you love hosting. Don’t underestimate just how important audio is when it comes to immersive viewing. What you want is a really good sound system, and the good news is you don’t need to break the bank to install one. Right now, Amazon has its Fire TV soundbar on sale for 29% off. Normally going for $120, that discount is enough to bring this television audio acc

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Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-23 13:11:46

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. With the Wear OS 5.1 update that was released last March, Google quietly introduced a new feature called Channel Sounding for the Pixel Watch 3 that could improve the accuracy of pinpointing the location of other devices using its existing Bluetooth hardware. But while Channel Sounding is now supported by the smartwatch, it’s not yet in use becau

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I take this Sony speaker to the beach every summer - and it's on sale ahead of Prime Day

Amazon Smashes the Price of AirPods Max, Now at a New All-Time Price for Prime Day

You’ve Never Seen the Legendary Marshall Speaker This Cheap, Amazon Is Clearing Stock for Prime Day

Why English doesn't use accents

Crushing Black Friday Records, Amazon Drops Anker Bluetooth Speakers to a New Low

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Is 40% Off, Now at a New All-Time Low Price for Prime Members

Bose Soundlink Plus Review: Compromise Never Sounded So Good

I compared my Sonos Arc Ultra with Samsung's flagship soundbar, and it's pretty dang close

How to Choose the Right Soundbar (2025): Size, Price, Surround Sound, and Subwoofers

Amazon’s Big Price Drop Makes Dell’s Big 27-Inch Monitor a 4th of July Steal, Skip Waiting for Prime Day

The best budget wireless earbuds for 2025

Serenading Cells with Audible Sound Alters Gene Activity

The Bands of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Are Having a Charts Battle in Real Life Too

Marshall Bluetooth Headphones Drop to Nearly Free Compared to AirPods Max or Even Your Tiny Earbuds

The 16 best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025

Nothing Headphone (1) Review: An Eye-Catching Design Backed by Strong Performance

Sonos is offering a refurbished Era 100 for just $119

Nothing Headphone 1 Review: Not AirPods Max In the Best Way Possible

Marshall’s new Middleton II Bluetooth speaker lasts 30 hours between charges

Best Smart Speakers for 2025: From My Ears to Your Home

Can't hear TV dialogue? I found 3 ways to dramatically improve the audio quality

This portable speaker delivers amazingly smooth sound with little distortion - and it's $130 off

Bose SoundLink Plus Review: Big Bass, Big Beach Vibes, and a Big Price That’s Worth It

TCL 5.1 Channel Soundbar Is Now 3x Cheaper Than JBL’s, Best Buy Has This 5-Star Deal for a Limited Time

5 of my favorite tech purchases, besides my Pixel

Ultrasound toothbrush promises painless checks for hidden gum problems

These $70 wireless earbuds sound great, feel comfortable, and are on sale

I replaced my Bluetooth JBL speaker for this Bose model, and it'll be hard to give it up

Amazon Offers Fire TV Soundbar for Practically Free to Clear Out Stock Just Before Prime Day

Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3

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