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How to use lossless audio on the AirPods Max
When the AirPods Max arrived in late 2020, there wasn’t much spatial audio content for Apple’s high-end headphones. What’s more, there wasn’t any support at all for lossless audio. The company hadn’t added Dolby Atmos and lossless tunes to Apple Music yet, but even when those arrived, Apple still hadn’t solved my biggest problem with…
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Your TV Sounds Awful. These Soundbars Can Fix That.
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Parker Hall There are a lot of great soundbars out there, and we don’t have room to feature them all. Here are some others you might want to consider. LG’s S95TR for $1,000-1,300: LG’s 9.1.5-channel soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) doesn’t perform as well as Samsung’s flagship Q990 series, but it could be…
Noble Audio FoKus Apollo review: The high price of pristine audio
I don’t review a lot of $650 headphones. That’s because most audio companies sell their top-of-the-line gear around $300-$400. Noble Audio isn’t like most companies. The FoKus Rex5 earbuds, for example, cram in five separate drivers where much of the competition uses two at the most. Noble was also among the first to employ xMEMS…
Convert Audio to Video: How to Transform Your Podcasts into Must-Watch Videos
Not getting enough views or traffic to your podcasts? Try this stunning AI audio-to-video generator to transform your podcasts into must-watch videos. Is the audience viewing count of your podcasts lower than you expect? Many content creators deal with the problem of maintaining viewer interest because video content popularity is increasing in digital spaces. Being…
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The Best Podcasts for Everyone
Podcasts are to radio as streaming services are to television, and we’re lucky to be living through the golden age of both. But you need help finding the best podcasts worthy of your ear because, while you can find a podcast about almost anything these days, with great choice comes great mediocrity. Our expertly curated…
The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2025
Let’s be honest — most built-in TV speakers just don’t cut it. They’re often unable to provide the immersive experience you’re looking for, leaving much to be desired. That’s where a soundbar comes in, giving your setup a serious audio upgrade without the hassle (or price tag) of a full surround-sound system. If you want…
The 17 best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025
Portable Bluetooth speakers are one of the most versatile audio products you can own — they let you enjoy your favorite music wherever you go, whether it’s in the backyard for a BBQ, to the beach for the weekend or on an epic hiking trip. These compact devices deliver excellent sounds and impressive bass, all…
The best wireless workout headphones for 2025
Regardless of what kind of exercise you’re into, if you’re working out, you’ll want a pair of wireless workout headphones. They allow you to be free and untethered during a serious weight-lifting session, a 5K run, an hour at the skate park and everywhere in between where you’re moving and sweating a ton. There are…
Pushing the frontiers of audio generation
Technologies Published 30 October 2024 Authors Zalán Borsos, Matt Sharifi and Marco Tagliasacchi Our pioneering speech generation technologies are helping people around the world interact with more natural, conversational and intuitive digital assistants and AI tools. Speech is central to human connection. It helps people around the world exchange information and ideas, express emotions and…
The best earbuds for Android devices in 2025
Whether it’s justified or not, Apple’s AirPods have become the default for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. If you use an Android phone, however, the best options aren’t as obvious. If you’re hunting for a new pair yourself, allow us to help: We’ve tested countless pairs over the years, so…