The Galaxy Buds FE were a significant addition to Samsung’s wireless earbuds lineup, offering Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for a lower price. These buds are apparently due for an update, as their successor has recently been certified, which carries the new Galaxy Buds “Core” moniker, while a new leak points to a notable upgraded battery.
Microsoft has just expanded its “Stream your own game” catalog. This feature lets you play your own games in the cloud from an Xbox console, PC or smartphone/tablet. From now on, you can stream over a hundred games, as long as you own a copy somewhere.
Android XR, Google’s Gemini-powered platform designed to fuel next-generation smart glasses and headsets, debuted last year. Since then, developments surrounding it have progressed at a measured pace. At I/O 2025, Google shared new details about Android XR, announcing additional partner brands beyond Samsung.
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Sony’s flagship over-ear headphones, the WH1000XM6, are entering their sixth generation! According to Sony employees at the launch event, they couldn’t have done much wrong if there had been five generations before this. Despite such an impressive track record, Sony listened to customer feedback. We are pleased to announce that the WH-1000XM6 are finally foldable again, offer even better Active Noise Cancellation, and feature a few other advantages.
If you’re in the market for some of the best wireless ANC earbuds, now might be the best time to finally buy. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are among the most recommended for Android users, and these earbuds are back at their best price on Amazon, with a 24% discount.
The AirPods Max are Apple’s only over-ear ANC headphone offering, but they come with a significant price tag. If you’re on a budget but want comparable audio quality and features, the Apple-owned Beats Studio Pro are a great and more affordable alternative. They are now on sale at Amazon for $199, down from $349, slashing their price by 43%.
Persona 5 and its predecessors were undoubtedly hits, amassing a dedicated following. While a sequel, Persona 5 Strikers, followed, news on the highly anticipated Persona 6 has remained scarce. Instead, a spin-off set within the same universe, Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X), is now slated to launch globally on PC and mobile next month.
Sonos has introduced an AI-supported voice enhancement feature with a new update for the Arc Ultra soundbar. The audio specialist is thus taking a significant step towards intelligent audio processing. But what does the technology do? We have tested the innovation and explained what AI can do and why it is exciting for audiophiles.
A headset for the hearing impaired that amplifies sound via dual bone and air conduction is the concept behind Spokeo, a made-in-France invention awarded the Grand Prix at the Lépine 2025 competition, held in Paris from April 30 to May 11. The headset works in conjunction with a Bluetooth microphone. It is designed as a listening assistant for hearing-impaired people and their close ones.
Nintendo is known for many things. Some are good, and others may appear downright evil at times. One issue that the company has repeatedly taken a tough stance on is the modification and piracy of its games and consoles. Now, an update to Nintendo’s EULA allows the company to brick your entire system at will.