Audio technology features & opinions

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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the audio technology industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.

Features & OpinionsThe AirPods Pro 3 put another brick in Apple's walled gardenNo wonder the company keeps getting fined.

Tom TriggsSeptember 23, 2025

Tom TriggsSeptember 18, 2025

Features & OpinionsDecoding Apple's marketing jargon on the AirPods Pro 3What does 'awe-dropping' actually mean? Spoiler: nothing

Jhaycee CalvezSeptember 13, 2025

Features & OpinionsPhone-specific features suck. Here's whyHeadphone manufacturers are marching to the same somber beat.

Tom TriggsSeptember 11, 2025

Features & OpinionsSix things draining your headphone battery (and how to fix them)Changing your listening habits can save you hours of battery life.

Tom TriggsSeptember 10, 2025

Features & OpinionsEQ presets aren't meant for everyone, and that's okayEQ recommendations are starting points, not destinations.

Adam BirneySeptember 2, 2025

Features & OpinionsWhy cassette players are making a comebackAnd why nostalgia isn't enough.

Ansel TanAugust 30, 2025

Tom TriggsAugust 28, 2025

Adam BirneyAugust 22, 2025

Features & OpinionsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 exemplifies why technology is boringAfter months of hype, the Sony WH-1000XM6's biggest upgrade was better hinges, and that says everything about where tech innovation has gone.

Ansel TanAugust 7, 2025

Features & OpinionsPoll: What do you consider "cheap" headphones?What do people think are the normal price of headphones?

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