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Even with the low-latency modes offered by popular wireless earphones, nothing beats the accuracy and timing of good old-fashioned wires when gaming. This is especially important with smartphone gaming; popular titles such as PUBG Mobile allow you to use sound cues as much as visuals to stay ahead of the competition. Although smartphones such as the Asus ROG Phone 3 are focused on the mobile gaming experience, not too many gaming-focused headsets for smartphones can be found.Furthermore, with the 3.5mm headphone jack…

Personal accessories company Noise has launched the Noise Colorfit Nav smartwatch in India as its latest budget wearable. This smartwatch offers built-in GPS, an optical heart rate sensor, a colour touchscreen, and a few workout modes for keeping track of fitness. The new Colorfit Nav promises up to four days of battery life and is also IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, and is priced at a competitive price point of Rs. 4,499 in India. We have comprehensively tested the device for more than a week to see if it…

American audio products manufacturer Shure is best known for its professional and audiophile-grade headphones, earphones, and microphones, used in recording studios the world over. Although regular consumers can buy and use Shure products quite easily, only purists and audiophiles are likely to enjoy the kind of sound that Shure usually has to offer with its headphones and earphones.The company is now looking to change that approach a little bit with its wireless Aonic lineup, which was launched earlier this year at CES.…

Launched back in 2018, the Sony WH-1000XM3 has widely been considered among the best wireless active noise cancelling headphones you can buy. It was also, in my opinion, the first pair of headphones from Sony (or indeed any other brand) that truly gave Bose's fabled active noise cancellation a run for its money. However, along came 2020, and the ever-improving competition has been making the Sony WH-1000XM3 look increasingly dated. Things have finally changed for Sony with the highly anticipated launch of the Sony…

Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representational image. HighlightsANC means Active Noise Cancellation, a feature in most bluetooth earbuds, headphones ANC feature reduces extra sound in the environment, improves listening quality Noise-cancelling headphones can help you block all unwanted background noise around you Tech news: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is designed to cancel out some components of ambient sound. The critical word here is active since the technology does not just try and stop the sound. Instead,…

Affordable audio brand Zebronics has been around for a long time, and has a strong position in both the online and offline markets with a presence on e-commerce retailers and in small electronics stores. The company seems to have a good idea of what works in India and what doesn't, particularly when it comes to affordable audio products such as headphones, earphones, and speakers. One of Zebronics' newest products in India is the Zeb-Monk, a wireless in-ear headset priced below Rs. 3,000.Although there are plenty of…

Active noise cancellation has become one of the most useful features in modern wireless headphones, and thanks to a team of researchers from the University of Washington, the technology that intelligently silences unwanted background noises during a conversation could soon take a giant leap forward.As effective as the active noise cancellation is in products like the Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds or the Apple AirPods Max headphones, it also has its limitations. Current ANC methods, no matter how many microphones some…

Popular smartphone maker Realme has worked hard to build up a capable range of audio products at competitive prices. While the range covers wired, neckband-style wireless, and true wireless earphones, the company has sensibly put a strong focus on the true wireless segment, and launched good products with useful features such as active noise cancellation and app support. Realme's newest launch in the space is the Buds Air 2, a pair of true wireless earphones that promises a superior feature set at a very affordable…

Once a premium feature exclusive to high-end headphones and earphones, active noise cancellation is now often seen even on affordable wireless audio products. While there's naturally still a significant difference in ANC performance between entry-level and premium headsets, the fact that you can now get this excellent technology at such low prices shows just how far the personal audio segment in India and abroad has come in just a few years. Today, I'm reviewing an affordable wireless headset with active noise…

Sometimes you need to get work done and avoid the noises of the world. These noise-cancelling Sony wireless headphones can automatically detect when noise cancelling is needed in part to its Dual Noise Sensor Technology. By connecting to your phone and wireless devices through Bluetooth, take hands-free calls using the microphone located on the side.For a high-quality set of headphones like these Sony headphones, you would typically pay anywhere from $150-$200. While these typically retail for $150, they are currently…