Sony’s classic MDR-3 return to ride the retro revival wave

The techno-nostalgia trend continues as Sony releases a smartphone-friendly version of its first Walkman headphones, along with a Stranger Things…

Nov 5 • Simon Cohen

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Now playing: album art that lives in your room, not your phone

From budget to bonkers, these devices bridge the visual gap between streaming music and records/CDs.

Nov 3 • Simon Cohen

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October 2026

Multiroom smartspeaker shootout: Sonos vs. Bose, Denon, and Wiim

Before you go shopping for a Sonos Era 100, Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Denon Home 200, or Wiim Sound, see how they compare.

Oct 28 • Simon Cohen

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Live F1 coverage is getting a spatial audio upgrade. Your smartphone videos can get it too.

Apple TV is supercharging Formula 1 streaming with immersive 3D audio. But why should race fans have all the fun? You may already own the gear needed to…

Oct 22 • Simon Cohen

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Apple Music is now on Bluesound. Please hold your applause.

Bluesound users finally get a long-awaited native implementation of Apple Music. But it arrives without lossless, hi-res, or Dolby Atmos support.

Oct 20 • Simon Cohen

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The new Apple TV 4K: Who asked for this?

It runs Siri AI, plays nicely with Apple’s new smart home devices, and helps you find your remote. But it still doesn’t do the one thing audio fans have…

Oct 14 • Simon Cohen

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Sonos Ace Ultra review: We got what we wanted, with a catch

Sonos’ latest wireless headphones can finally be controlled by the Sonos app. So why am I complaining?

Oct 5 • Simon Cohen

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September 2026

Don't like AirPods? Bose's new open earbuds will get Alexa+ built-in

A truly open design *and* a conversational voice assistant? Apple, I hope you’re taking notes.

Sep 17 • Simon Cohen

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August 2026

“Slop, shlock, crap, garbage”

Qobuz Managing Director Dan Mackta offers his unfiltered take on what a future with AI music looks like and whether we can (or should) resist it.

Aug 25 • Simon Cohen

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Samsung's earbuds had the makings of a much-needed privacy feature. Too bad they killed it.

As tech companies increasingly embrace AI recording, translation, and transcription, earbud LEDs are no longer just for fun.

Aug 21 • Simon Cohen

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Sonos already knows what's wrong with its Ace headphones. Will its new version fix it?

All signs point to a September launch for the Sonos Ace Ultra, a sequel that can't afford to be a minor upgrade.

Aug 12 • Simon Cohen

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Trendspotting: Victrola and Fiio bolt modern tech onto their retro devices

It may fly in the face of a pure vintage aesthetic, but these brands are betting you’ll prefer retro tech that can integrate into your current life.

Aug 8 • Simon Cohen

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