Spotify has a new Exclusive Mode to please audiophile ears with bit-perfect playback

Spotify’s new Exclusive Mode lets you bypass system audio processing on desktop, delivering bit-perfect playback and a cleaner listening experience, especially if you are using external DACs or high-end audio gear.
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Philips’ new audio gear brings back the bright, bold colors of the ’80s
Philips’ new audio gear brings back the bright, bold colors of the ’80s

Not even electronics were able to escape the dominant ’80s aesthetic of garishly bright colors. Both Sony and Philips offered devices wrapped in yellow plastic during that era, but Philips has decided to bring its hardware back as part of a new Moving Sound collection celebrating 100 years of the company making audio gear, as […]

Sonos CEO says the company remains ‘really excited’ about headphones — but in-car audio isn’t a priority

Sonos boss Tom Conrad has been speaking to Bloomberg about plans for headphones and audio for the car.

‘The real question is, are there any audio products Philips won’t be releasing in 2026?’ — I just looked at the firm’s hi-fi listings for 2026, and it’s a lot

Earbuds, wireless over-ears, retro on-ears, boombox-style speakers, a turntable, and a ‘micro hi-fi system’ — is there any audio product Philips isn’t releasing in 2026?

Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker

I tested Marshall’s second party speaker, and it may be smaller, but my word does it pack a punch — here’s how I rated it.

Spotify could be coming to your smart glasses with a fun tool that’s perfect for solo karaoke

Spotify could be developing support for smart glasses — here’s what it could entail when Spotify enters the world of XR.

‘Hard-pressed to find a more affordable pair of IEMs’ — Astell & Kern’s cheaper sub-brand just released budget 5-driver wired earbuds

Astell & Kern’s budget arm has unveiled new wired earbuds, the Scoop, which offer five drivers and multiple connection options for under £100.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a no-brainer for iPhone users — and this Amazon deal makes them even more enticing

The AirPods Pro 3, unfortunately, launched in Australia at a higher price than their predecessor, but this Amazon Big Smile Sale discount makes them a much more attractive proposition.