Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser headphones found to contain toxic chemicals

Study finds BPA, phthalates and flame retardants in every headphone tested, even major brands, raising concerns about long-term chemical exposure.
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AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse — and I’m not sure anyone asked for it

The Skullcandy Method 540 ANC are incredibly similar to their predecessor. The only change is a higher price and optional AI assistant, and it’s hard to believe anybody wanted either of these updates.
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Audible’s Read and Listen feature is a handy and accessible new audiobook tool, but it comes with a catch that’s quite back-handed for book lovers

Audible’s new Read and Listen tool lets you follow your favorite audiobooks using synchronized text.

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Majority’s budget audio sub-brand just unveiled blindingly cheap speakers, MP3 players and soundbars — and I’m gonna need to hear them

Active bookshelf speakers for just £70 (which is around $95 or AU$134)? They’ve got to be worth a test drive…

I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn’t amaze, I wouldn’t write if off — here’s why

The Groov-e Thunder is affordable and many will appreciate its RGB lighting, but muddy audio and a plasticky build hold it back.
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Apple Music is getting two upgrades that Spotify has had for ages — and thankfully, you don’t even need Apple Intelligence

Apple Music is taking a new notes from Spotify with a new AI playlist tool, and you don’t need an Apple Intelligence device to use it.
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Deezer is finally granting the one wish Spotify users have been crying out for — put the algo in its place and ban AI slop

Deezer’s Flow algorithm-playlist-maker now gets Tuner, a way to limit or change which genres are included in the mix.
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Six weeks in and I’m still sticking to my New Year fitness regime — and it’s all thanks to these Shokz earbuds keeping me motivated

Bone conduction and open earbuds from Shokz are the audio tech I use to stay motivated.

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Edifier’s portable wireless speaker has won me over with its bargain price, compelling sound and stunning looks — and this $100 President’s Day discount makes it a must-buy

This Edifier speaker has an enormous $100 off for President’s Day — making it a bargain I don’t think you can afford to sleep on.
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My job is testing budget earbuds and I’d buy these 4 options right now in the Presidents’ Day sales — including a lowest price deal on my top pick

It seems like every pair of earbuds I’ve enjoyed is discounted right now; here are five you should check out, all at reduced prices.
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