The 5th generation Amazon Echo Dot (2022) is currently the cheapest entry into the world of smart speakers with Alexa voice control. Besides that, the small sound ball with its distinctive blue LED light ring is frequently on offer. The nextpit editorial team has tested the Echo Dot (5th gen.) and answers the question of what the compact sound sphere is capable of.
Is a pair of wireless earbuds discounted at $35 good for anything? The manufacturer EarFun sent us the Air 2 for a nextpit review, where we find out just what this pair of wireless earbuds are good for. Why is this interesting? The more expensive EarFun Pro 3 scored 4.5 stars in our review, and with the Air 2 featuring multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, LDAC, and other benefits, things get more interesting. What are we waiting for? Let’s go!
Although the Presidents’ Day sale is almost over for many brands, there are still worthy online deals hanging around, including some fantastic Bluetooth headphones. But if you’re specifically in the market for some budget noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds FE have returned to their second-best price of $79 from $99.
The Amazon Echo Hub is nothing less than a revolution in the Alexa ecosystem. With the new wall-mounted tablet, Amazon’s smart home ecosystem finally has a usable touchscreen interface. Read the nextpit review of the Amazon Echo Hub to find out why this is so ingenious.
Apart from a wave of new iPad tablets and the iPhone 16, Apple is also expected to refresh its AirPods headphones line this year, which could include the next-gen AirPods and AirPods Max. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has provided a fresh update that doubles down on the existence and arrival of these headphones by the end of 2024.
If you were put off by Apple AirPods Max’s (review) premium price, you can still find comparable ANC function from some of the most compelling Bluetooth headphones without breaking a bank. Notably, these include the just launched Bose QuietComfort Headphones which have their price slashed by 29 percent, dropping them to $249 from $349.
While everyone is testing the Apple Vision Pro, I’d like to offer you an AirPods Max review, almost four years after its release. Apple’s wireless headphones with active noise reduction still cost $550 in 2024. The AirPods Max has many qualities, but also far too many flaws for its exorbitant price to be forgivable. I give you my honest opinion of Apple’s audio (not VR) headset in this comprehensive AirPods Max review.
If you’re looking to snag some of the best noise-cancelling headphones this upcoming Presidents’ Day, there are now great deals running around ahead of the special event. Particularly, Apple has its AirPods Max slashed by $100 in major retailers. Meaning, you can buy it for $449 or 18 percent off its regular price.
Before a HomePod with a circular display arrived on the scene, an Apple HomePod speaker with a tablet-sized display was speculated first. However, developments surrounding this tablet-speaker hybrid did not materialize further and seemingly died out, suggesting that a regular HomePod entry is more likely to happen. To make matters more puzzling, a new discovering shed light on the possibility of a HomePod 3 with a larger display.
Samsung announced that it is enabling two Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro (review) and Galaxy Buds 2. The features, which include Live Translation and Interpretation, make true wireless earbuds even more practical to use. These will arrive as an OTA (over-the-air) update to the earbuds.