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Researchers with the EPFL Acoustic Group are looking to take noise cancelling a bit further. While it’s easy to set up ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) in headphones and cars to work well, setting it up at room scale can be a bit trickier, as the current way we utilize this tech still leas low-frequency sounds out. However, a new plasma-based noise-cancelling tech could help solve this issue. ANC tech relies heavily on measuring the pressure of the waves used to generate sound in speakers and then releasing it in…

The Brit award-winning singer Lewis Capaldi apologised to fans after cancelling all of his upcoming commitments to “rest and recover” ahead of Glastonbury.Capaldi, 26, said in an Instagram post on Monday that he is “struggling” after a “full on” couple of months in which he released the chart-topping album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent.In the post, the Scottish singer wrote: “Hi everyone, hope you’re well. This is a really difficult message and one that hurts me a lot to have to type.“But I’m really sorry to say…

After iOS 16.4 beta hinted at a new Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds, it seems macOS 13.4 has now revealed another Beats product, this time the Beats Studio Pro. The information was first shared by Twitter user Aaronp613. He said: “macOS 13.4 RC hints at a new ‘Beats Headset’ with the A model A2924. It will be called Beats Studio Pro.” Then, 9to5Mac exclusively revealed that this product is being developed in partnership with Samuel Ross of A-Cold-Wall. Beats has previously worked with him in past iterations of…

Introducing the OPPO Enco Free 3: A High-Quality Alternative to Apple AirPods The OPPO Enco Free 3 headphones come with noise cancellation, great autonomy, support for major sound codecs, and touch controls, allowing you to skip songs without having to reach for your mobile device. This product comes in the form of earbuds that house the battery in their “sticks”. In appearance, these earbuds bear a striking resemblance to Apple AirPods. The OPPO Enco Free 3 headphones promise a superior listening experience…

Specs: Battery life: 8 hours | Waterproof rating: IPX4 | Earbud weight: 5.5g | Wireless charging: NoYou can't go wrong with JBL earbuds, especially when you can get a pair of noise-canceling earbuds for just $50. Although these headphones are the cheapest option, this product has most of the features that the other headphones have, including Active noise-canceling, ambient awareness, and IPX4 capabilities.With the JBL Headphones app, you are able to customize your listening experience through fit, sound settings, and…

Atari recently released its half-year earnings report for the current financial year, and it didn't seem to have much good news for the Atari VCS console. As picked up by Tom's Hardware, the report pointed to a decline in Atari's hardware sales, along with a reorganization of the hardware side of the business that would involve suspending relationships with the VCS' manufacturer.The report points to a 92% decrease in hardware revenue year-on-year, dropping from $2.44 million to only $212,466. Atari points…

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Photo: Dua Rashid / GizmodoMassachusetts-based audio giant, Bose, recently released the successor to its first gen QuietComfort Earbuds, which came out two years ago. The newly released buds, named the QuietComfort Earbuds II (QC Earbuds II), brought with them a plethora of upgrades. Enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a trimmed down size, and improved audio, just to name a few. Priced at $299, Bose’s latest release is definitely not what many would call cheap. But for the most part, it’s worth the price.Bose…

In early August, Yard Act were at Stansted airport, waiting for a flight to Sicily, when singer James Smith hit a wall. “It felt as if I was in a cattle shed,” he says. “I was banging my head against the table saying: ‘I can’t do this any more.’”Since the Leeds post-punk band released their debut album, The Overload, in January, their touring schedule had been relentless. Critical acclaim and a Mercury nomination had only amplified the pressure – bigger bookings kept coming, and the band was determined to play them all.…

The WH-1000XM5 takes ahead the legacy of the WH-1000XM4 with a new and modern design, though it compromises portability. As for the sound, they are the best, and even noise cancellation is one of the best in the market. The battery life could have been better, but 30 hours is still good, if not great.It is not worth upgrading from the WH-1000XM4. But, if you plan to buy a new pair of noise-cancelling headphones without killing off your wallet, the Sony WH-1000XM5 is the best option.The Sony WH-1000XM5 comes in India for…