The new Revolution Turntable and Speakers sound system is crafted from sustainable materials including bamboo, post-consumer plastics and the brand’s signature REWIND™ fabric – a blend of organic cotton, reclaimed hemp and recycled PET. The turntable and bookshelf speakers not only look great but sound great too, featuring an Audio-Technica stylus, felt mat, and pre-calibrated tracking force and anti-skate. The system is easy to set up; simply plug in the turntable, slide on the counterbalance as far as it can go and tighten, then plug in the speakers. Accompanied by a sleek, easy-clean dust cover, the turntable requires minimal maintenance. Once a refrigerator drawer (yes, really), the dust cover protects from particles and is made from 100% post-consumer plastic. There’s Bluetooth® connectivity, as well as a power cable and quick-start guide included.
The Revolution Turntable and Speakers sound system is available to purchase from thehouseofmarley.co.uk, HMV and Amazon (RRP £249.99). The Revolution Turntable is also available to purchase individually from thehouseofmarley.co.uk, HMV and Amazon (RRP £149.99, PROMO £129.99).
The Zion True Wireless Earbuds are crafted from bamboo and Marley’s own REGRIND™ material – made from 100% recycled plastic mixed with mica or wood fiber, helping to reduce waste. These sustainable materials not only offer a great aesthetic but are also really durable. The lightweight Bluetooth® earbuds are perfect for long listening sessions as the non-occluding comfort fit is designed to reduce pressure on the ears while delivering a secure, airy fit for a natural, balanced sound experience. They provide up to 16 hours of playtime thanks to the transparent charging case and come with a USB-C charging cable, quick-start guide and 100% plastic-free packaging.
The Zion True Wireless Earbuds come in black or cream and can be purchased from thehouseofmarley.co.uk, HMV and Amazon (RRP £49.99).
Finally, the Smile Jamaica Mini True Wireless Earbuds are extra-small and lightweight and feature premium bamboo and recycled plastics. They offer up to 14 hours of total playtime with the compact charging case, superior sound and a secure fit. There’s a versatile cord to attach to keys and bags and they come with a USB-C cable for quick charging and spare ear tips to ensure the perfect fit.
The Smile Jamaica Mini True Wireless Earbuds come in black or cream and can be purchased from thehouseofmarley.co.uk, HMV and Amazon (RRP £29.99).
Martin Lindgren, CEO of Innit Audio, states, “Our new Freemium model demonstrates Innit’s commitment to making lifelike audio immersion accessible to everyone. Whether you choose our free or Pro option, Innit ensures an unparalleled sound experience that blurs the line between virtual and reality.” New free core offering
Innit’s free version allows gamers to experience the core features of its revolutionary algorithm without the need for a credit card or account creation. Anyone can now install Innit and enjoy an unforgettable audio experience on any headset and in any game.
Based on new science and understanding of how to process audio, all sounds played through Innit go through sophisticated optimization by Innit’s patented algorithm. This creates time-domain coded sound vectors that add critical missing information, resulting in true 360×360 3D soundscapes and world-leading directional sound placement. Introducing Innit Pro
While the core Innit offering is now free, the company is also launching new paid options for those who want the best gaming audio environment possible. At the forefront of these new features is the Innit Exclusive mode, which reduces latency between in-game actions and the sound heard in your headset.
Innit Pro also includes Innit’s 7-band Equalizer, enabling users to fine-tune their audio settings for a personalized experience. Gamers will be able to take advantage of pre-made EQ profiles, tailored specifically for the biggest games and most popular headsets, or create their own profiles to ensure an optimal and personalized sound experience. Anyone downloading Innit will get access to Innit Pro for free for 3 months.
Following the free trial, gamers can experience Innit’s new Exclusive Mode, EQ and other premium features for just $3.99/month, $8.99/quarter, $29.99/year, or a one-time purchase of $69.99.
Innit Audio invites everyone to explore this new era of sound immersion. Experience the transformation today by visiting https://innit.audio.
Edifier International, the award-winning audio electronics designer, announces the NeoDots True Wireless earbuds featuring a hybrid driver unit combined with a digital signal processor for the optimum in sound quality.
The combination of dynamic drivers and balanced armature drivers in audio equipment allows a broad frequency response, where dynamic drivers effectively manage low frequencies, delivering deep and rich bass, whilst the balanced armature drivers handle mid and high frequencies ensuring clear and detailed treble. This synergy results in a well-rounded sound profile that enhances the listening experience across different music genres and audio content.
The digital signal processor (DSP) enhances audio quality by optimizing balance and clarity, while the active crossover efficiently divides the audio signal into distinct frequency bands—sending low frequencies to the dynamic driver and mid/high frequencies to the balanced armature (BA) driver. This dual-driver arrangement gives superior sound quality, offering improved clarity, detail, and an overall balanced listening experience.
Premium Quality Sound
Experience exceptional audio performance with Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. The hybrid driver units, which include balanced armature and 10mm dynamic drivers, work in tandem with advanced digital signal processing and an active crossover to deliver superior sound quality. Additionally, support for LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs ensures a versatile and accurate listening experience across various devices.
Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
Advanced noise cancelling technology enhances the listening experience by extending the depth of noise cancellation thus minimizing unwanted ambient sounds. With multiple noise cancellation modes available, you can easily adapt to different scenarios, ensuring optimal audio clarity whether you’re in a busy, noisy city, or a quiet home environment.
Battery Life
Enjoy up to 17 hours of playtime on a single charge, with an impressive total of 56 hours when utilizing the charging case. A 15-minute charge provides an additional 5 hours of use.
Crystal Clear Calls
AI algorithms enhance the performance of earbuds by focusing on specific sound sources, like a user’s voice, while filtering out background noise. This results in clearer and more accurate audio during hands-free calls, ensuring that conversations are easily intelligible even in noisy environments.
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Bluetooth V5.4 enhances audio streaming and its multipoint connection feature enables users to effortlessly switch between music, videos and calls on two devices simultaneously, making it convenient for multitasking and enhancing the overall user experience.
Game Mode
The 80ms low latency audio in gaming mode ensures that sound effects and in-game actions are synchronized in real time, providing a more immersive and responsive gaming experience. This minimal delay allows gamers to react swiftly to audio cues, enhancing gameplay and overall performance during competitive scenarios.
Easy To Use
Featuring a press controldesign to avoid accidental touch and with wearing detection, the earbuds pause music when taken off and resume playback when put on.
Compatible with EDIFIER ConneX app for additional functions: personalize control settings, customize your EQ, and more.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are the latest tech in my ears a while now and alongside that their Pixel 9 devices still my daily drivers which both combined work a treat.
Earbuds come through here so fast we have reviewed over 200 pairs now at this stage if not more and I love them but slightly off the topic Google Need to give us headphones next time around or even as a separate product and I am hoping they will soon but as far as their earbuds go they are one of if not the best out there today and a big improvement over the last model which is now around two years ago, why the gap one asks?
Smaller earbuds and a smaller battery this time around and they still deliver in every aspect and give you more this year with their smarts on board like most other brands and their AI but it is fair to say Google is way ahead of the game some time now and the rest are playing catch up.
OK so they are smaller and not the type of earbud I go for I rather stems however this time around the wing has a different shape and it is at the start a bit fiddly to get them in but once in they will not budge even if running, they are sleek and subtle and not only that you can wear these in bed lying down on either side without hitting a command and this for me is a huge bonus as I like to listen to music and podcasts in bed and also test the. This is a win for me.
They are small and look like a small pebble or mint and still at that people asked what are they when out and about and me with the big smile ohh they are the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and they were surprised to see the size and shape not only that the colour is also cool and the nicest out of the new range but I do like some other flavours too.
Sound then.. Yes they are better than the last version quite a bit actually and with all the new features on board they are topping the list for me which is a hard feat and I would say even better than Samsung’s Buds Pro 3 but again they are device specific like the Pixel Buds Pro 2 which loses features on iPhone but this is a game they are all playing.
Excellent volume decently loud great highs lows and mids really good bass and treble and then you have the app to play around with the EQs and get the best sound for you there is and whats more they sound like you are there in some aspects like in podcasts and also other settings and this is thanks to new features, again if watching movies footsteps and background noise more present and to top things off you have got spatial audio conversation detection and head tracking all thrown in here.
The gesture controls work really well and all the options are like skip and reverse track volume control call control play and pause and your AI assistant access. The ANC is pretty much up at the top here to but also do check the fit and tips and the earseal test as I always advise in any other earbud that offers the same which is now becoming a basic feature these days.
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are almost on par with headphones now once you have the right tips and test done and for me this is the second pair of earbuds so far this year that have come close to this, you have you ANC on/off and of course transparency mode which is superb so you can hear your surroundings and again conversation detection so you have no need to remove one of your earbuds to hear that conversation.
Multipoint connection works seamlessly here and of like me you own more than one pixel device even better, battery is decent too and again a first with the tensor chip inside and overall even for an audiophile they might just give them the nod too and for me they are easy to recommend this year and better again if you are a Google Pixel owner you are in for a treat.
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Ten things to know about the Pixel Buds Pro 2
1 – Designed to be the most comfortable earbuds.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 are designed to be the most comfortable and secure-fitting earbuds. They were designed using 45 million data points from ear scans to come up with the optimal shape for maximum comfort and a secure fit. Combined with the new Tensor A1 chip, we were further able to reduce the size by 27% as well as make them lighter while increasing performance and battery life.
2 – Twist-to-adjust stabilizer for adaptable fit during exercise.
Use the twist-to-adjust stabilizer when you’re exercising to lock your Pixel Buds Pro 2 securely in your ear, or adjust in the other direction for all-day comfort.
3 – The first Tensor chip in an earbud.
The Tensor A1 chip was built for advanced audio processing and Google AI. It
processes audio 90 times faster than the speed of sound to adapt to you and
your environment, cancels twice as much noise,2 and helps deliver clear calls.
4 – Silent SealTM 2.0 cancels twice as much noise.
Active Noise Cancellation with Silent SealTM 2.0 adapts to your environment up to 3 million times per second, and adapts to your ear to cancel up to twice as much noise as before.2 By expanding the frequency range, Silent SealTM 2.0 also cancels
a wider range of noises, including even higher frequencies.
5 – Upgraded acoustic architecture for premium sound.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 have large 11 mm drivers for powerful bass and a new high- frequency chamber for smooth treble. Multi-path processing on the Tensor A1 chip adds an additional signal path for music. This allows it to bypass the Silent SealTM processing chain to deliver unaltered, pure sound to the speaker drivers.
6 – Improved Clear Calling.
Clear Calling on Pixel reduces the noise around the person on the other side of the call, enhancing their voice so you can hear them even more clearly.3 For example, when your friend is on the subway, you’ll hear them clearly through your Pixel Buds Pro 2, no matter which phone and earbuds they use. This year, updated algorithms reduce noise in even more settings.
7 – No more taking out earbuds to talk.
With Conversation Detection, Pixel Buds Pro 2 use AI to tell when you start speaking. Your music gets paused and the earbuds switch to Transparency mode. When the conversation ends, the music resumes automatically, going back to Active Noise Cancellation without you taking any action.
8 – More precise location tracking for your earbuds and case.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 support the new Find My Device network, so you can find your earbuds’ precise location on a map.4 When you’re close, just ring them or the charging case to find them even faster.
9 – Switch audio automatically.
Easily switch from watching a movie or show on your tablet to listening to your running playlist on your watch.
10 – The best earbuds for Pixel.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 are deeply integrated with your other Pixel devices. Features like Clear Calling, Spatial Audio with head tracking, precise location tracking of your buds and case with Find My Device, and seamless switching make them the
best earbuds for everything Pixel.
The HyperX Cloud III wireless headphones are a much improved and welcome update to their previous model and look the part whilst keeping it clean and simple.
The build quality is excellent here with a robust finish and fit and look premium they are comfortable to wear for hours on end and do not sweat the ears and this is after testing on gaming and using for general music which you can do with these and they do not sound bad either on that front.
The cups are a soft leatherette finish as is the headband one one cup you have a volume wheel and the other is where all the other action happens with a port for the mic a USB-C port for charging and software updates the power key and a mic mute/monitoring button and all buttons tactile. The mic is is excellent this time around but could have been slightly longer however the sound is excellent and you then have the software to get your personal tailored sound, these are not on the bassy side so if you like bass perhaps a miss here but also remember you can customize. Sound is subjective and everyone’s ears different.
When gaming these capture sounds you may miss with other gaming headphones like footsteps and have a great soundstage overall and giving you a more immersive feeling compared to other gaming headsets out there. Vocals are good and so is dialogs with highs and lows well balanced overall.
Overall these are decent and well priced given I do not game that much I have reviewed many gaming headsets and earbuds and these did a good job overall and can be used for general music too and sound good so a bargain to be had if you want to use for both gaming and general music.
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Offers up to 120 hours battery
Improved Comfort with Softer Leatherette and Memory foam
Premium Leatherette and Thicker Memory Foam
Steel Headband with Redesigned Aluminum Forks
Improved Durability with Single Piece Buckle Plastic (Wired) / Metal (Wireless)
Redesigned Angled 53mm Drivers with Improved Sound Quality
The TOZO T6 earbuds (upgraded 2023) model are an affordable pair of earbuds that do a great job for the price with plenty of features to keep those on a budget interested.
I have been testing TOZO products some time now and they never fail to impress even at entry level priced goods they deliver for the most part and these also come with a companion app but tamed down for their earbuds but not to be sniffed at either.
These type of earbuds are not my go to type but I test such out and they fit well with the right tips and give a good passive seal and will not fall out of ears even for the more active person.
There is no ANC but these get loud and have good touch controls which work well each time and you can customise to your own needs too and you will see how well these work in the video review below.
All the options are there as you would expect you can even use these individually which is a plus effectively doubling you use time which is not seen at this price.
They also come with wireless charging again not seen at this price and you can get up to 30 hours per fully charged case depending on your EQ and volume settings which is quite good for the size of the earbuds and the case.
The audio is decent too with no lag latency but I did find slight tinny sound to the right earbud when on max volume on some genres but not a consistent problem overall with the rigorous testing I give my earbuds in general, highs lows and mids fine great bass and instruments and fairly central and with the App you can control your own needs, though as mentioned toned down a little the most of the options are there to get the best sound you desire.
You can connect up to two devices at once which for me is vital and overall for the money you cant really complain with what you get here that some features are omitted from more expensive well known brands.
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[Smart Touch Control] Specific touch control function makes it more convenient, tap once to play/pause music and answer calls, double tap to skip forward/backward, hold to adjust the volume. You can easily control it without operating the phone.
[ Bluetooth 5.3] Adopt the advanced Bluetooth 5.3 technology. TOZO T6 Support HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, which greatly improve the transmission speed and providing you with a low-latency listening experience.
[One step pairing] Pick up 2 headsets from charging case and they will connect each other automatically, then only one step easily enter mobile phone Bluetooth setting to pair the earbuds.
[IPX8 waterproof] Earbuds inner Nano-coating makes it possible to waterproof for 1 meters deep for 30 minutes. It is suitable for sports to prevent water. Ideal for sweating it out at the gym . Earbuds and case even can be washed by water and soap.
[Charge on the go] Playtime lasts for over 6 hours from single charge and total 30 hours with charging case. Enjoy fast charging, to fully charge the rechargeable case only 55 minutes via cable or less than 2 hours via wireless charger. Providing convenient charging way with no strings attached.
Google’s new Audio Overview feature can turn documents, slides, charts and more into engaging discussions with one click, read more below on the latest news
Over the summer, NotebookLM expanded globally and used Gemini 1.5’s multimodal capabilities to power new features, such as Google Slides and web URL support, better ways to fact-check, and the ability to instantly create study guides, briefing docs, and more.
Today, we’re introducing Audio Overview, a new way to turn your documents into engaging audio discussions. With one click, two AI hosts start up a lively “deep dive” discussion based on your sources. They summarize your material, make connections between topics, and banter back and forth. You can even download the conversation and take it on the go.
It’s important to remember that these generated discussions are not a comprehensive or objective view of a topic, but simply a reflection of the sources that you’ve given it.
To try it out, follow these steps:
Open an existing notebook
Open your Notebook guide
Click on the “Generate” button to create an Audio Overview
Audio Overview is still experimental and has some known limitations. For example, for large notebooks, it can take several minutes to generate an Audio Overview. Also, when the AI hosts are explaining your sources today, they only speak English, sometimes introduce inaccuracies, and you can’t interrupt them yet.
We’re excited to bring audio into NotebookLM since we know some people learn and remember better by listening to conversations. Be sure to share your feedback so we can make Audio Overviews an even better way for understanding the information that matters most to you.
Jabra has announced the launch of Jabra ClearSpeech, an AI-driven solution to remove unwanted noise for a better and clearer audio experience. The quality of the audio experience is paramount to contact centres, and this innovative technology provides an AI-driven solution to mitigate distracting noise, enhancing speech on calls.
Launching as an integrated part of Engage AI, Jabra ClearSpeech is being introduced to help users focus on what really matters – the customer conversation at hand, rather than repetition and mistakes. By enhancing speech in the far end and removing background noise it helps headset users better understand what is being said.
Getting to the core of contact centre conversations
The audio quality in contact centres greatly impacts key metrics like customer and agent experience and average handle time. In fact, background noise hinders 76%* of interactions, causing frustration on both sides of the call. Improving far-end audio quality can reduce average handle time by more than 30%*, as clear communication minimises the need for repetition.
Jabra analysed 1.5 million calls and found that 2/3** of the far end audio is non-speech. In addition, another study showed that 69%*** of agents reported that noise negatively impacts their wellbeing, adding to their cognitive load and reducing call satisfaction. Jabra ClearSpeech was specifically designed based on such data, with the aim of mitigating these factors with high-quality technology, in turn helping to reduce agent attrition, and ultimately save costs.
Optimising calls with AI speech enhancement and noise suppression
Jabra ClearSpeech is an AI speech enhancement and noise suppressor that aims to improve agent wellbeing and motivation by removing far-end noise, as it is ‘taught’ to distinguish between speech and non-speech, such as echoes, music from the radio in the background, barking dogs or traffic. The feature will be available directly within Engage AI Voice Coaching Software. It will improve the agent experience and show that with better audio, AI will improve speech to text accuracy too, for all-round optimisation.
Jabra aims to give full control of the conversation quality to professionals through this new feature Jabra ClearSpeech coupled with a Jabra headset, improving employee wellbeing, productivity, and overall comfort.
Anders Hvelplund, SVP for Headsets BU Enterprise at Jabra said: “We have analysed millions of conversations; the quality of a conversation can only be as good as its lowest denominator. If the ‘other side’ is calling from a busy street corner, a bad connection, or while driving a car and listening to the radio, your conversation will inevitably be impacted by those conditions. And that’s what Jabra ClearSpeech can help you with. Facilitating clear speech through our technology is a big focus for Jabra, which we work very hard on, particularly as voice becomes increasingly important when it comes to AI prompts.”
Jabra ClearSpeech will be available in all markets and will work with any Jabra headset. Engage 40 and Engage 50 II users have the possibility to control ClearSpeech directly on the hardware through control units.
Jabra ClearSpeech is available today via a free upgrade for current Engage AI customers.Please find out more information at https://www.jabra.com/engageai
The HiFiMan Svanar Wireless Jr earbuds are lets say their entry level of the series to their product portfolio with an unusual shape and case to boot these are quite a different take on earbuds but worth it in the end.W
With the case having a different shape to most again their design elements stand out like their earbuds on looks alone and I like this, I am known for my liking to quirky looking cases and earbuds but this is great it takes you away from an industry norm and the stand out and grab attention.
Does this take away from the brands key element though? Not at all and with no companion app either these are certainly ones to look at if you are an audiophile on a budget as now they are on sale.
The earbuds themselves are on the larger side and really built well and look great, everyone’s ears are different and even I struggle to get them on but with the comply foam tips that changed and I got a snug secure fit giving nme decent passive noise isolation out of the box.
The sound here is magnificent giving there is no app at all here and just three settings on the earbuds to control the ANC transparency and High Fidelity, these are noticeable too and not to be ignored and also ensure on your smartphone you active LDAC as you will miss out. Movies music and gaming is excellent here too and you will not be disappointed no matter the source used with these in your ears.
There is no lag latency either or tinny sound when maxed out the volume is loud the audio is crisp and clean picking up symbols and a slight hint of other background sounds no matter the genre.
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HIFIMAN Topology Diaphragm The “Topology Diaphragm” refers to a diaphragm that features a special Nano particle coating applied to its surface. The result is a more natural and detailed sound than what is typically achieved with True Wireless earphones.
Call quality is also fine here with no issues and you also have a decent battery life on board which is up to 32hrs which will vary per user and their settings. The controls work well although missing volume control and have all the other features as expected such as call control, skip/reverse tracks and voice assistant.
Overall if you want high fidelity audio on a next level and the pricepoint these should be on your radar with the level of technology given here.
HiFIMan Svanar Wireless Jr
Warmth and Luxury-DSP Algorithm Optimization, Independent Amplifier and Topology Diaphragm HD Bluetooth→DSP Algorithm Optimization→ Amplifier Module→Topology Diaphragm
Independent Class AB Balanced Headphone Amplifier Module Output Spec: 10mW@32Q,THD+N: 0.019% Maximum Output: 50mW@32Q,THD+N: 1%
HIFIMAN Topology Diaphragm The “Topology Diaphragm” refers to a diaphragm that features a special Nano particle coating applied to its surface. The result is a more natural and detailed sound than what is typically achieved with True Wireless earphones. The idea behind the new Topology Diaphragm was inspired by Dr.Fang Bian’s Ph.D. thesis that states, “Different Nano materials have differing structures and each of those materials have its own properties.”Therefore, by carefully controlling the diaphragm surface structure we can yield different results that are superior in acoustic performance to a degree previously unobtainable.
Support LDAC HD Bluetooth Format; Lossless Sound Quality Transmission
ANC Deep Noise Cancellation: Immerse yourself in your own world of sound. The microphone accurately identifies noise, generating a reverse signal that reduces noise up to -35dB.
8hrs Uninterrupted listening; 32hrs Including the battery life of the charging case. Earbuds may be charged up to three times before needing to recharge the battery case.
Charging case designed to accommodate most silicone tips, including larger sizes. Most true wireless earphones cannot be charged when using larger-size silicone tips. The Svanar Wireless increases the internal space of the charging case, so there is no need to replace the silicone tips repeatedly when charging the earbuds. Inbox comes with 8 pairs of silicone tips.
