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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
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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
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Simon Cohen
5
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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
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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
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Simon Cohen
2
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
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Simon Cohen
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Today I learned that K-pop fans buy (tons of) CDs they'll never play
Sales of CDs are growing again, but to understand why, I needed to be schooled on one of music's wildest fandoms.
Aug 5
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Simon Cohen
3
3
July 2026
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: A big upgrade for neutral sound fans
Sennheiser’s latest flagship ANC headphones close the gap with Sony and Bose while setting a new standard for repairability.
Jul 30
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Simon Cohen
2
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless: One of its best features won't work for most buyers
Granular control of aptX codecs is a delightful surprise, but you probably can't use it.
Jul 30
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Simon Cohen
1
Sonos is slowly undoing a two-year-old mistake
It's not a complete reversal, but users can now access tabs and other features that the 2024 app redesign infamously scrapped.
Jul 23
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Simon Cohen
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2
If it sounds good, it is good
Specs are important, but they can't tell you what only your ears can hear.
Jul 19
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Simon Cohen
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How I (sort of) fixed Apple Music's missing Dolby Atmos switch
It's a band-aid at best, but this iOS Shortcut is better than the alternative.
Jul 9
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Simon Cohen
4
June 2026
Tidal to AI music creators: We’ll stream your tracks, but you won’t see a dime
Instead of removing AI music from its platform, Tidal is removing the financial incentive.
Jun 30
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Simon Cohen
2
1
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