So much for our ‘amazing’ wireless future. Amazon Echo Buds are overheating due to a firmware update. Remember the last time your 3.5mm headphones overheated while charging? Me neither. Amazon has issued a dire email warning to owners of th…
Category archives: Headphones and Speakers
AirPods 3 Will Feature SiP Technology, Much Like AirPods Pro – Report
Apple’s next-generation ‘AirPods 3’ will feature system-in-package chip technology – like the AirPods Pro. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared the prediction via Twitter. The AirPods 3 featuring a SiP chip would replace the surface m…
AirPods Update – Automatic Switching and ‘Spatial Audio’ Feature Incoming
Apple announced two new features in an AirPods update at WWDC this year. Automatic switching between devices and a new “spatial audio” feature for 3D sound will come to AirPods Pro. The new automatic switching feature will come to a variety…
Apple Moves ‘Some’ Airpods Pro Manufacturing From China to Vietnam
Apple appears to have shifted some AirPods Pro production to Vietnam from China. Eagle-eyed Twitter users are reporting seeing ‘assembled in Vietnam’ on their newly acquired AirPods Pro. The highly popular accessory sold out at the beginnin…
Rumored Apple StudioPods Coming Soon? – New Retail Listing Leaked
The long-rumored Apple StudioPods, over-the-ear headphones may be launching soon. A new retail listing for Target may give some clues about the headphones. A new listing dubbed “Apple AirPods (X Generation)” has appeared for $399. Tech anal…
Samsung’s New Galaxy Buds+ Feature Much Deeper Spotify Integration
Samsung and Spotify’s two-year partnership just got a little bit deeper with the new Galaxy Buds+. Yesterday during its Samsung Unpacked event, Samsung showcased several new devices. The Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip, and a new pair of Galaxy Buds+ h…
AirPods Pro Sales Predicted to Reach 90 Million in 2020 – Still Sold Out
The AirPods Pro SKU has become a significant source of revenue for Apple. Sales analysts believe AirPods Pro sales could reach 90 million in 2020. The first generation AirPods released in 2016 – while AirPods Pro debuted last year. The wireless earbuds…
Now You Can Buy Louis Vuitton Wireless Earbuds (Price: $1,090 a Pair)
Master & Dynamic has partnered with Louis Vuitton to release a new set of stylish luxury earbuds. The Horizon Earphones are updated this year with Louis Vuitton styling in five different styles. They clock in at an eye-watering $1,090 per pair. The…
AirPods Pro Firmware Update 2C54 May Make Noise Cancellation Worse
AirPods are a massive market for Apple, but firmware updates may be ruining their noise-cancellation feature. Apple’s firmware update 2C54 is the most commonly cited firmware with issues. Many anecdotal reports began popping up on the internet sh…
Bose Shutting Down All Retail Stores in North America, Europe, Japan & Australia
Bose will close all of its retail stores in North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia. Online sales played a significant part in Bose making the decision. The company says its headphones, speakers, and other products are usually purchased online. As …