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Pros:– Fun and energetic sound output– Usable sound presets, handy sound tweaks– Support for aptX Adaptive codec– Comfortable in-ear fit, good passive noise isolation– Dual pairing support, IPX5-rated splash resistance– Impressive battery backup, supports wireless charging– Configurable controls, volume control on the buds– 18-months warranty Cons:– Active noise cancellation needs improvement– No wear detection sensors– Touch sensitivity can be iffy at times Rating: 4/5Price: Rs 5,625 I had heard…

Simon Cohen / Digital Trends When it comes to discussions of digital audio, you’ll quickly run into an alphabet soup of acronyms: MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, DSD, and so on. It’s practically endless. You’d think that with this many digital audio file types, we wouldn’t need yet another. However, there is one more digital audio file you need to know about. It’s called MQA. The claims for MQA are impressive. It’s an audio format that can be downloaded, streamed, or even played from a CD, and yet it’s also purportedly…

While its name might make it the subject of many jokes and puns, Nothing has done reasonably well as a technology company in its relatively short existence thus far. What's also commendable is its steady approach to its product lineup, which started out with the decent Nothing Ear 1 true wireless earphones in 2021. Now, with a couple of other products launched along the way – including its first smartphone – comes the company's first ever second-generation product, the Nothing Ear 2, which offers some noteworthy…

Most file formats, extensions, and codecs are easy enough to recognize, but one of the lesser-known ones that you might come across is Xvid (which in terms of capitalization can be styled in a number of ways). It’s essentially a way of compressing video, and it’s been around since 2001—and here we’re going to explain everything you need to know about Xvid files. Because, despite their age, you might need to know about them for certain kinds of work.What are video formats and codecs?Every video has a format and a…

Xiaomi Buds 4 were launched alongside the Xiaomi 13 series on Sunday. The latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds made their debut as the successors to last year's Xiaomi Buds 3, along with a few upgrades. They feature adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) with Hi-Fi audio and pack dual magnetic drivers. The earbuds have Bluetooth v5.3 for connectivity and have LHDC 5.0 as well as Hi-Res Audio support. The Xiaomi Buds 4 have an IP54 rating for sweat and water resistance. Xiaomi claims that its new TWS earbuds can…

Just when you thought it was safe to step back into the turbulent waters of Bluetooth audio, we have yet another Bluetooth codec to consider. In addition to SBC, AAC, LDAC, and the constantly expanding family of aptX codecs, you can now add MQair (em-kyoo-air). MQA MQair is the latest technology from MQA, the company founded by British audio pioneer Bob Stuart of Meridian Audio fame, and it has just been granted permission by the Japan Audio Society (JAS) to use the society’s Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo. It’s the…

According to the latest report, Android 14 will make the AV1 codec support mandatory for all devices. Additionally, this version of Google OS requires some devices to support 64-bit-only apps.Android 13 is the latest version of Android that was just released by the company. However, Google is always one step ahead, and it’s not developing Android 14. Each version of Android brings its own requirements, and Android 14 is reportedly focused on AV1 codec and 64-bit-only apps. Satellite connectivity was already confirmed for…

New findings by 9to5Google suggest that the new Google Pixel 7 series (and future Pixel 7a) may support a new Bluetooth codec. Android 13 brought support for ‘Bluetooth LE Audio’ using the LC3 codec. The new codec brings improvements to the overall listening experience and sound quality. In the findings, a recent Android code change uncovered a particular XML file labeled “le_audio_codec_setting.xml”. A message exchange mentions this XML file is associated with ‘P22’ and ‘P23a’. The former identifier refers to the…

Today, Samsung unveiled its latest flagship wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. These earbuds are the successors of the Galaxy Buds Pro that were launched back in early 2021. They bring an improved design, better audio quality, a more stable wireless connection, and brand-new audio codecs. If you are interested in the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, here are some of its best features that you should be looking at. Best Galaxy Buds 2 Pro features 1. Bluetooth 5.3 chip with Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is…

Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro were launched in India on Friday, September 3 alongside the Redmi 10 Prime smartphones. The new true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds are essentially a rebadged Redmi AirDots 3 that Xiaomi launched in China in February. The Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro come with dual drivers and feature an IPX4-rated build (for the earbuds) for splash and sweat resistance. The TWS earbuds also come with support for Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive codec. Other key highlights of the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro include quick pairing feature for…