A published how-to guide outlines which Apple Pencil generations work with which iPads, noting the first-gen Pencil requires Lightning or an adapter on base iPads, the second-gen Pencil suits a specific range of older models, and the USB-C Pencil and Pencil Pro have their own distinct compatibility lists. It also walks through troubleshooting steps such as reconnecting the Pencil, restarting the iPad, updating software, toggling Bluetooth, forgetting and re-pairing the device, charging it fully, and removing cases that might interfere.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-07
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced a new High Data Throughput (HDT) feature on November 4, boosting maximum bandwidth to 7.5 Mbps, nearly four times the 2 Mbps offered by Bluetooth LE 2M. The SIG says HDT also improves connection reliability and reduces power consumption compared to earlier Bluetooth standards.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-11-07
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has announced Bluetooth High Data Throughput, a new feature within the upcoming Bluetooth Core 7.0 standard that raises maximum Bluetooth Low Energy bit rates to 7.5Mbps, roughly four times current LE 2M speeds. Devices supporting the new standard are expected to launch starting in 2027, with premium wireless earbuds likely among the first products.
cnet.com
· 2026-11-06
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has unveiled Bluetooth High Data Throughput, part of the upcoming Bluetooth Core 7.0 standard, which raises maximum bit rates to 7.5Mbps—four times faster than existing LE 2M technology. The group says compatible devices will begin reaching stores in 2027, starting with premium wireless earbuds before expanding to other products.
cnet.com
· 2026-11-06
Casio has launched the Casiotone CT-FS1, a $399.99 portable 61-key keyboard featuring 'Feel Sync' technology paired with a companion iOS/Android app. The app analyzes an imported song file and the keyboard then restricts output to notes matching that song's harmony regardless of which key is pressed, while players must still handle timing and rhythm themselves. The keyboard can also split into two zones, letting one person play normally while another uses the Feel Sync assistance.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-03
Apple does not let users manually trigger AirPods firmware installs, but it has published steps to prepare devices so updates install automatically. Users can check their current firmware version via iPhone, iPad or Mac settings and compare it against Apple's published list of latest versions. To update, AirPods must be paired, connected to Wi-Fi, placed in their closed charging case near the paired device, and left for about 30 minutes.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-03
Amazon is selling Sony's WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones for $378, an $81 cut from the $459.99 list price, matching their previous all-time low. The headphones support LDAC and LC3 audio codecs plus Bluetooth multipoint, and offer up to 30 hours of battery life with noise cancellation on or 40 hours with it off.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-02
A tech advisory explains that habitually wearing only one earbud from a pair—whether for calls, lectures, or driving—causes that bud's battery to degrade faster than its twin, creating an imbalance. It recommends using transparency or ambient mode instead, which lets wearers hear their surroundings while keeping both buds in, or relying on speakerphone and car systems like Apple CarPlay for calls while driving.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-01
Samsung's SmartThings Find feature can locate only the S Pen Pro, which must be charged, paired to a Samsung account, and have offline finding enabled via SmartThings' Life > Find settings. Once set up, users can refresh its location, get navigation directions, or trigger a blinking light to locate it, relying on nearby Galaxy devices with offline finding enabled to relay its Bluetooth signal. Other S Pens, including the one bundled with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, lack location tracking but can trigger a 'left behind' warning if not returned to its slot.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-01
Apple's support guidance explains that AirPods appearing to disconnect are often actually switching between multiple paired devices like an iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The fix involves adjusting the 'Connect to this device' setting in each device's Bluetooth or Audio & Routing menu, changing it from Automatic to 'When Last Connected' on secondary devices. Users can also remove AirPods entirely from devices they rarely use via the Forget This Device option.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
Android routes audio through a system service called AudioFlinger, which mixes, resamples, and processes sound at 32-bit floating point before outputting it at 48kHz with 16- or 24-bit depth, regardless of the source file's original format. The explainer describes how this default processing can prevent true 'bit-perfect' playback, where audio reaches the hardware mathematically unchanged from the source file.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-31
The Bose SoundLink Plus, a mid-size portable Bluetooth speaker, is currently discounted on Amazon to its lowest price ever recorded. The speaker offers IP67 dust and water resistance, up to 20 hours of battery life, and a USB-C port capable of charging other devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-30
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