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A rare look inside Apple’s AirPods testing and refinement labs

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-19 22:09:13

Apple runs literally thousands of tests while validating, tuning, and refining AirPods in a facility which includes mini recording studios with real instruments. One tech writer got a rare tour of the facility, which is even home to a large vintage hi-fi setup donated to an earlier generation of Apple audio engineers by Steve Jobs … It doesn’t sound like the deck and speakers see any use these days, but Engadget’s Billy Steele says that it still serves as a source of inspiration and a reminder

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Noise cancelling a fan

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-18 14:15:15

Indoor air quality is important. It increases comfort. Potentially, it might improve cognition as well as reducing infection risk in a space. And it would be cool to have Swiss quality air in my house! One can increase air quality by improving ventilation. One way to do this is by turning on a fan near your window. The CDC recommends facing them towards the outside to exhaust air out the house. (I will be writing more about this later). When it comes to fans, the stronger the better. But there

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Noise Cancelling a Fan

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-18 19:15:15

Indoor air quality is important. It increases comfort. Potentially, it might improve cognition as well as reducing infection risk in a space. And it would be cool to have Swiss quality air in my house! One can increase air quality by improving ventilation. One way to do this is by turning on a fan near your window. The CDC recommends facing them towards the outside to exhaust air out the house. (I will be writing more about this later). When it comes to fans, the stronger the better. But there

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Inside the Apple audio lab where AirPods are tested and tuned

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-21 09:00:25

When you enter the building that houses Apple’s audio lab, venture just beyond reception and you’ll encounter a massive vintage stereo setup. The deck and accompanying speakers were a gift from Steve Jobs to the team of engineers who work in this office. The group sees the old-school tech as a source of inspiration, but also as a reminder of Jobs’ obsession with both music and sound. More than inspiration, though, the stereo is a reminder to the experts in software, acoustics and sound design h

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These unusual earbuds were the surprise of the year for me - why they sound so good

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-21 13:03:00

Status Pro X earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways The Status Pro X earbuds are available for preorder on the official site for $249. These earbuds produce some of the best audio I've ever heard. You have to insert them just right to get the best fit. View now at Status Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've tested so many headphones and earbuds these days that it's getting harder and harder to tell them apart. But I've never tested a pair quite like the Status X Pro earbuds. The

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This midrange Sony home theater beats the pricey flagship for me - here's why

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-21 13:23:00

Sony Bravia Theater System 6 ZDNET's key takeaways The Bravia Theater System 6 consists of a center channel soundbar, two rear speakers, and an external subwoofer for $800. It offers great sound, in-app Bravia audio features, and a simple user experience. Without Wi-Fi connectivity, many wireless streaming options are unavailable, but the movie and TV watching experience remains unchanged $798 at Walmart $768 at B&H Photo-Video $798 at Crutchfield more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a

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Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar System Review: Glorious Atmos

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-09-21 17:09:00

It’s hard to convince anyone to spend over a thousand dollars on a soundbar system. Ask a home theater nerd or Redditor, and they’ll say spending real cash on anything other than a receiver and dedicated speakers and subwoofer is a fool's errand. As an A/V reviewer, I see this as a hilariously case of gatekeeping. These arguments are predicated on the fact that everyone has the room, know-how, and desire to deal with cables, speakers, and the associated setup. For those of us with partners who

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I was struggling to hear TV dialogue until this soundbar fixed everything for cheap

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-24 13:38:00

Creative Stage Pro soundbar ZDNET's key takeaways The Creative Stage Pro soundbar is available on Amazon for $170. This cost-effective soundbar excels at producing clear dialogue. The Stage Pro subwoofer won't blow you away, but it does add some depth to voices. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. This space-saving soundbar/subwoofer combo from Creative might not meet the lofty demands of an audiophile, but for anyone who wants more sound from their movie

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Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are back on sale for $45

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 12:21:26

The Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds are back on sale for a record-low price of $45 a 44 percent discount. These earbuds remain our top pick for best budget wireless earbuds. The most significant feature on the A40 earbuds is the inclusion of active noise cancellation (ANC), which is almost unheard of at this price point. It's not the most sophisticated ANC, but it does sufficiently reduce constant rumbling background noise like on a plane. The built-in mic that's used for transparenc

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Can't hear TV dialogue? This soundbar fixed my audio problems for cheap

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-28 13:16:37

Creative Stage Pro soundbar ZDNET's key takeaways The Creative Stage Pro soundbar is available on Amazon for $170. This cost-effective soundbar excels at producing clear dialogue. The Stage Pro subwoofer won't blow you away, but it does add some depth to voices. $169.99 at B&H Photo-Video $169.99 at Amazon more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. This space-saving soundbar/subwoofer combo from Creative might not meet the lofty demands of an audiophile, but fo

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These Anker Soundcore earbuds with ANC are back on sale for $45

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-30 13:01:26

Our top pick for best budget wireless earbuds are back on sale for a record-low price. You can pick up the Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless buds for only $45 right now, or 44 percent off their usual price. These buds include active noise cancellation (ANC), which is a rare feature at this price point. While not as sophisticated as the ANC you'll find on pricier earbuds from Sony, Bose and the like, it's still solid for a pair this affordable. It sufficiently reduces constant rumbling backgrou

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Our favorite cheap wireless earbuds are back on sale for only $45

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-05 01:27:04

The Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds are back on sale for a record-low price of $45 a 44 percent discount. These earbuds remain our top pick for best budget wireless earbuds . The most significant feature on the A40 earbuds is the inclusion of active noise cancellation (ANC), which is almost unheard of at this price point. It's not the most sophisticated ANC, but it does sufficiently reduce constant rumbling background noise like on a plane. The built-in mic that's used for transparen

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Creative Technology: The Sound Blaster

news.ycombinator.com Bradford Morgan White 2025-10-07 21:50:30

Sim Wong Hoo was born on the 28th of April in 1955, the tenth child in a family of twelve children (five brothers, seven sisters). His family were Singaporean Hoklo with ancestry in the southernmost area of Fujian, China, and they spoke Hokkien. He grew up in a kampung called End of Coconut Hill in Bukit Panjang, and his father, Sim Chye Thiam, was a factory worker while his mother, Tan Siok Kee, raised chickens, ducks, pigs, and rabbits, and grew fruits and herbs. The young Sim had chores aroun

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How to Use Blue, Pink, Brown and White Noise to Improve Your Sleep

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-07 22:51:00

When it comes to sound and sleep, usually people want to avoid the former so they can have peace and quiet while they're trying to rest. However, there are certain sounds, like those from white noise machines, that can help block out unwanted noise and lull you to sleep at the same time. Though you've likely heard of white noise before, there are actually other sounds that can get the job done. To help you find the right sound for your sleep environment, we discuss the benefits of using noise t

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Show HN: Writing Arabic in English

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-05 21:04:56

My journey in creating a phonetic Arabic keyboard A phonetic keyboard is a type of keyboard layout designed to make typing in a particular language easier by mapping characters or letters to sounds rather than their traditional positions on the keyboard. This makes it easier for beginners or casual users to engage with the language without the learning curve of mastering an entirely different keyboard layout. However there a few problems we have to overcome when creating a phonetic Arabic key

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Samsung’s New Sound Tower Speaker Is for Party Animals Only

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-13 13:51:35

IFA 2025 has already brought us a lot of gadgets, including AirPods Max chargers, Whoop-killing fitness bands, business laptops that can game, and even a cassette-playing Bluetooth boombox, but it’s been a fruitful event for one demographic in particular: party people. First, JBL announced its first battery-powered party speaker, the PartyBox 720, and now Samsung is getting in on the action with its Sound Tower speaker. The Sound Tower ST50F and ST40F are Samsung’s latest entrants into the part

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Samsung announces a pair of flashy new party speakers

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-14 01:30:28

It’s shaping up to be a good week for people who like enormous party speakers. Hot on the heels of JBL’s PartyBox 720 comes Samsung’s latest Sound Tower. The two new models are the ST50F and the ST40F, both of which are designed to provide music for large gatherings, indoors or outdoors. A redesigned acoustic structure houses dual dome tweeters equipped with Samsung’s Waveguide tech, which it says delivers a wider and more even soundstage. These are joined by a pair of woofers, the output of wh

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Samsung’s new party speakers are less subtle than ever

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-10-14 22:10:20

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Samsung may be partly to blame for unleashing the party speaker upon the world — its Giga line launched over a decade ago — but in recent years its entrants to the field have been strangely restrained, with only small light strips along the sides. Not so with its two new Sound Towers, whi

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Marshall’s Mid-Century-Looking Soundbar Would Make Don Draper Cry Tears of Joy

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-15 09:06:18

Marshall’s lineup of non-rockstar-grade audio gear just got a little bigger. As a part of IFA 2025, the company announced the Heston 60, a more compact soundbar that complements its previously released Heston 120. As usual, Marshall is keeping things mid-century with a design that invokes its classic amps and includes tactile controls (buttons instead of knobs like those used on the Heston 120), woven fabric, and PU leather. It also comes in either cream or black, but if you don’t buy the cream

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5 ways to instantly boost your soundbar audio quality (without spending a dime)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-10-15 21:50:00

Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Soundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Even with their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few modifications to help unleash the best possible sound quality. Also: I tried Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds' AI noise cancelling, and can't go back to regular ANC Whether you're new to soundbar setups or a self-p

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How a small subwoofer caught this audiophile off guard (and in the best way possible)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-19 09:45:18

Creative Pebble X Plus ZDNET's key takeaways The Pebble X Plus speakers are available now for $120 on Amazon. The rich, deep bass perfectly matches the mids and highs delivered by the satellite speakers. However, they don't have built-in battery power, so your portability is limited to a power source. View now at Amazon It shocks me how good Bluetooth speakers have come over the years. I remember when I bought my first Bose Bluetooth speaker, thinking it had set the bar pretty high. But when

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Another Pixel app gets a splash of Material 3 Expressive design

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-21 11:32:45

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel Sounds app is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign. The update rearranges sound collections into grids and introduces new shapes for selections. The redesign is currently officially limited to the Pixel 10, but you can update any older Pixel by sideloading the APK. There’s no better way for Google to inspire developers to embrace Android’s new design philosophy than by adopting new elements itself. That’s precisely what it has been doing.

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Finally, a pair of earbuds that stay put when I run (and they're only $40)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-23 05:43:00

Baseus Bass BC1 open-ear earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways Baseus' Bass BC1 earbuds are available now for $40 on Baseus' website. With the help of the available app, these earbuds can produce very good sound for outdoor activities Use caution when using the BC1 earbuds outdoors so you can still hear ambient sound. View now at Baseus When I'm out for a run, I'm not looking for studio-quality sound that would satiate my inner audiophile. I just want sound with plenty of lows and highs, but with eno

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I did not expect these Sony headphones to set such a high bar for immersive audio

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-10-23 19:00:23

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. $349.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sony recently released its latest pair of premium gaming headphones, the InZone H9 II, a follow-up to its previous hi

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Japanese Online Marketplace Begs People to Stop Selling Ultrasound Photos

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-10-24 13:35:15

Some people will tell you that no one wants to see pictures of your kids, but they’ve apparently never been on the Japanese marketplace app Mercari. According to SoraNews24, there was a surprisingly robust market for ultrasound photos on the e-commerce platform, which resulted in Mercari ultimately banning the sale of said images. Ultrasound images have landed on the list of “inappropriate items” that Mercari maintains, which are restricted from being sold on the platform. The ban will go into

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These headphones give the WH-1000XM6 a run for their money - and they're also made by Sony

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-10-24 17:25:00

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. $349.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sony recently released its latest pair of premium gaming headphones, the InZone H9 II, a follow-up to its previous hi

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Save 20 Percent on Our Favorite Android Earbuds

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-10-25 01:29:24

Looking to upgrade your wireless earbuds without reaching deep into your wallet? Our favorite earbuds for most people, the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are currently marked down to just $79 when you buy them from Nothing directly. They may be cheap when it comes to dollars spent, but they have it where it counts, with great audio quality, an excellent feature set, and awesome battery life. While the first-party offerings from both Apple and Google make for compelling options, the No

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These $20 earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price - and I'm an audiophile

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-26 07:45:18

JLab Go Pods ANC earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways The JLab Go Pods ANC earbuds are available on Amazon for $22. They sound amazing, especially for the price. The JLab app is necessary to get the most out of these earbuds. $29.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Some might think noise-canceling is a gimmick and avoid using it on their earbuds. That's a mistake, because noise-canceling technology can make a big difference in earbuds' overall audio quality. Also: Th

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Listen to the ‘Tron: Ares’ Soundtrack the Way It’s Meant to Be Heard: On Tape

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-10-27 00:45:04

Along with the digital release of the Tron: Ares soundtrack, Nine Inch Nails is playing up the nostalgic music tech sensibilities of the franchise with its score on physical media. Collectors will be able to snag not only multiple vinyl variants of the music from the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures release but also a special edition cassette tape, which, for us ’90s NIN fans, is how we first listened to the industrial rock act. The analog release will only be available through the Nine Inch Nails

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Sonos Era 300 Sale: The Big Sonos Speaker Is 20 Percent Off

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-10-27 00:05:29

Looking to upgrade your Sonos setup? The Sonos Era 300 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is 20 percent off from Amazon, bringing it down to just $359 and tying its lowest-ever price. That's a great deal on our editors’ favorite surround sound Sonos speaker, and it would make a perfect upgrade to your existing Sonos configuration or a place to start building your audio empire. The big draw here is spatial audio, which our team feels performs even better than Apple's Homepod (5/10, WIRED Review) when it c

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Inside the Apple audio lab where AirPods are tested and tuned

These unusual earbuds were the surprise of the year for me - why they sound so good

This midrange Sony home theater beats the pricey flagship for me - here's why

Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar System Review: Glorious Atmos

I was struggling to hear TV dialogue until this soundbar fixed everything for cheap

Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are back on sale for $45

Can't hear TV dialogue? This soundbar fixed my audio problems for cheap

These Anker Soundcore earbuds with ANC are back on sale for $45

Our favorite cheap wireless earbuds are back on sale for only $45

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Samsung’s New Sound Tower Speaker Is for Party Animals Only

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Marshall’s Mid-Century-Looking Soundbar Would Make Don Draper Cry Tears of Joy

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Another Pixel app gets a splash of Material 3 Expressive design

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These headphones give the WH-1000XM6 a run for their money - and they're also made by Sony

Save 20 Percent on Our Favorite Android Earbuds

These $20 earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price - and I'm an audiophile

Listen to the ‘Tron: Ares’ Soundtrack the Way It’s Meant to Be Heard: On Tape

Sonos Era 300 Sale: The Big Sonos Speaker Is 20 Percent Off

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