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.
Apple has finally debuted CarPlay Ultra, its next-generation car infotainment system. This follows a long wait since it was previewed in 2022. However, the rollout will be gradual, beginning with select Aston Martin vehicles receiving it first, with more brands to follow.
Runners and athletes planning to upgrade their smartwatch this spring or the upcoming summer now have something to look forward to from Garmin. The company has announced the new flagship Forerunner 970 and mid-range Forerunner 570 watches. This wearable duo brings Bluetooth calling, an updated UI adopting the Fenix line’s design language, and new runner- and athlete-focused tracking features.
Although Apple Music noticeably lacks many features compared to major music streaming services, it continues to receive smaller yet important improvements. The iPhone maker’s latest upgrade is support for transferring or syncing music libraries and playlists to the Apple Music app, which is now rolling out to a few countries.
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Huawei just gave its Watch Fit series a serious upgrade—with a Pro twist for the very first time. The new Watch Fit 4 Pro is a sleek, lightweight smartwatch packed with advanced health and fitness features. It’s clearly aiming for premium territory, but at a price that’s easier to swallow. I’ve been wearing it for a bit to get a sense of what this Pro model brings to the table. Here’s what stood out.
The Nothing Phone (3) will cost 800 pounds sterling, or about $1000. This was declared by Nothing founder and CEO Carl Pei at the Android Show organized by Google on May 14, a choice that comes as little surprise but is nevertheless at odds with Nothing’s philosophy. Until now, the London-based brand had been releasing products that were more affordable than the competition, with a focus on simplicity.
MediaTek is increasingly producing mobile chipsets, recently announcing the new Dimensity 9400e SoC. Positioned below the Dimensity 9400 and the newly launched Dimensity 9400+, this new chip is designed to power budget flagship smartphones and tablets.
Google is already generating excitement ahead of I/O 2025 next week by previewing what we can expect from the upcoming major conference. This includes updates to Gemini’s expansion, which is now slated to reach more platforms, including the Pixel Watch and Galaxy smartwatches via the Wear OS 6 update, as well as third-party earbuds.
Android 16’s timeline is progressing smoothly and as planned. Following the wrap-up of the beta program last month, Google is now set to announce when the stable version will arrive for the public. The release date is now narrowed further, confirmed by the company itself, suggesting the wait might not be long.
Honor will launch a new smartphone on May 22, the Honor 400. Honor has teased an AI feature on its next phone in anticipation of the official release. Called “AI Image to Video” and developed with Google, it can generate videos from images. The effect is quite disconcerting.