Today Google revealed its second-generation Pixel Buds alongside other hardware. The new earbuds have been re-engineered from the ground up and are truly wireless. The round, egg-shaped case was redesigned to address a number of issues. Namely, there w…
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UK Watchdog Says Fender Engaged In Price Fixing Online
Watchdog agency the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says Fender likely engaged in illegal price-fixing online. The CMA says Fender’s European branch “impeded competitive online pricing” from 2013 to 2018. The US guitar maker imposed a minimum s…
DJs You Are Warned — Do NOT Upgrade Into MacOS Catalina
Apple removed iTunes in macOS Catalina, wrecking most DJ software. The solution seems to be not to upgrade for now. With the removal of iTunes in Catalina, users lost support for XML files and native playback on Macs. The XML file loss is a massive blo…
LG Wireless Earbuds Cater To Germaphobes With UV Light
Both Amazon and Microsoft unveiled their new wireless earbuds this week. LG is setting itself apart with a unique feature. The LG Tone+ Free wireless earbuds feature a bacteria-killing UV light in their case. The light kills any bacteria on the earbuds…
After Amazon and Microsoft Debut New Earbuds, Google Pixel Buds 2 Coming
Google has plans to introduce its second-generation Pixel Buds 2 soon. A new report from sources close to the matter says the buds will debut at Made by Google 2019. The company has held the annual hardware showcase since 2016. Google’s Pixel Buds opte…
Amazon Wants You to Take Alexa Everywhere With ‘Echo Buds’ — Unveiled Alongside New High-End Echo Speakers
Yesterday Amazon unveiled a ton of new Echo devices, including the Echo Buds. Among several other oddities is a new high-end Echo speaker. The $130 Echo Buds feature active noise cancellation from Bose and are poised to rival AirPods. The other two pro…
Four Classic Rock Singles Coming To the RSD3 Mini Turntable
Record Store Day is working hard to revive a niche vinyl format with new releases for the RSD3 Mini Turntable. With news that vinyl says are the highest they’ve been since 1986, the 3″ vinyl format may be making a come back. The format was first popula…
Stagelight Acquired By Roland — Launching New Product Called Zenbeats
Open Labs has announced Roland Corporation has acquired Stagelight. The announcement says the app and team will continue under Roland. The development has continued at a rapid pace, and the team is introducing a new product called Roland Zenbeats. Zen…
Sony Unveils First Streaming Compatible Walkman with MQA Support
Sony is launching a new streaming Walkman, headphones, and speakers at IFA 2019. The Walkman is arguably the most well-known portable music device from the 80s and 90s. Its dominance was only supplanted by the arrival of the iPod and .mp3 dominance. No…
Native Instruments Confirms 100 Layoffs In “Global Restructuring”
Native Instruments has confirmed that 100 employees have been laid off in a “global restructuring plan.” Last week, we first reported on rumors of issues at the Berlin-based DJ hardware manufacturer. Several ex-employee reviews on Glassdoor painted a …