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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Are $50 Off Right Now
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are currently available for $200, a $50 discount from their usual $250 price, as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. These headphones feature active noise cancellation, an "acoustic architecture" for clearer audio, heart rate monitoring, and up to eight hours of battery life. They are also integrated with Apple's "Find My" app for easy location.
Sony adds the Bravia Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7 to its soundbar lineup
Sony has expanded its Bravia Theater soundbar lineup with the introduction of the Bravia Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7. The Bar 7 is a premium offering featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support with nine drivers, while the Bar 5 provides a more affordable 3.1-channel solution. The company also launched new subwoofers and rear speakers to complement the soundbars.
RAZER’S THINNEST GAMING LAPTOP EVOLVES: INTRODUCING THE 2026 BLADE 16 WITH MORE CORES, FASTEST MEMORY, AND NEXT-GEN EFFICIENCY.
Razer has announced the 2026 evolution of its Razer Blade 16 gaming laptop, featuring a new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H with more cores, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU, and faster LPDDR5X-9600MHz memory. The updated model boasts improved battery efficiency, a brighter QHD+ 240 Hz OLED display, and next-generation connectivity including Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7, while maintaining its ultra-thin chassis.
RIG puts some real sci-fi material in its latest headset, and it could give you that all-important edge
Nacon's RIG brand has launched the RIG R5 SPEAR MAX HD gaming headset, featuring Ora Graphene Audio's graphene drivers tuned for first-person shooters. The headset includes a 32-bit USB-C DAC with Dolby Atmos support, a magnetic customization system, and is available for $149.99 USD in the US market.
LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package
LG's Sound Suite offers a powerful and immersive home theater experience with its Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, allowing speakers to be placed anywhere without sacrificing audio performance. While the system, particularly the H7 soundbar, W7 subwoofer, and M7 speakers, is expensive and experienced some initial setup connectivity issues, it provides excellent directional audio for movies and shows. The system is best suited for those with recent LG TVs and a significant budget for a premium audio setup.
Should you buy an open-back headset for gaming?
This article discusses the pros and cons of open-back gaming headsets, highlighting their natural sound and spatial awareness benefits compared to closed-back alternatives. It advises that open-back designs are best suited for isolated gaming environments and audiophiles seeking natural soundstages, while closed-back headsets offer better noise isolation and are more versatile.
The Morning After: Apple's surprise AirPods Max refresh
Apple has released an updated version of its AirPods Max headphones, featuring an H2 chip for improved noise cancellation and support for Adaptive Audio and Live Translation. The new AirPods Max retain their original design and $549 price point, with pre-orders starting March 25 and shipping in early April. The article also touches on other tech news including Samsung's discontinuation of the Galaxy Z TriFold, NVIDIA's collaboration on robotaxis, a review of the Samsung Galaxy S26, a reboot of Firefly as an animated series, NVIDIA's DLSS 5 claims, and a lawsuit against xAI's Grok AI for allegedly generating child sexual abuse material.
RIG R5 SPEAR MAX HD Headset Launches With Graphene Drivers And Studio-Grade Audio
RIG has launched the R5 SPEAR MAX HD gaming headset, featuring GrapheneQ driver technology for enhanced audio precision and reduced distortion. Developed with Ora Graphene Audio and published by NACON, the headset is initially available in North America for $149.99 and is compatible with PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.
RIG Gaming Partners with Ora Graphene Audio to Launch High-Fidelity Gaming Headset with GrapheneQ Drivers – the RIG R5 SPEAR MAX HD
NACON's RIG brand has launched the RIG R5 SPEAR MAX HD gaming headset for PC, featuring Ora Graphene Audio's GrapheneQ drivers for high-fidelity sound and improved spatial audio. The headset includes a USB-C DAC with Dolby Atmos support and a modular microphone system, priced at $149.99 USD and available from March 15th, 2026.
Apple announces the AirPods Max 2 with improved noise cancelation and H2 chip
Apple has announced the AirPods Max 2, featuring the H2 chip for improved noise cancellation and new features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation. The headphones maintain the original design and $549 price point, with pre-orders starting March 25 and shipping in early April.
JBL's two new Live headphones offer 80 hours of battery each
JBL has launched two new headphones, the over-ear Live 780NC and the on-ear Live 680NC. Both models boast an impressive 80 hours of battery life with regular use, or 50 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC). The Live 780NC features six microphones for ANC and costs $250, while the Live 680NC has four microphones and is priced at $160.
The Sonos Play puts the best parts of the Era 100 in a portable speaker
Sonos has announced the Play, a new portable speaker positioned between the Roam 2 and Move 2, featuring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The speaker shares many components with the Era 100, including dual tweeters and a midwoofer, and boasts an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. Sonos also introduced the Era 100 SL, a microphone-less version of the Era 100, with both new products available for pre-order and shipping on March 31.
Asus just released new open earbuds... for gaming?
Asus has launched the ROG Cetra Open Wireless, the first open-ear gaming earbuds from a major brand, priced at $199. These earbuds feature a unique open design for situational awareness and comfort, with 14.2mm drivers, 2.4GHz ROG SpeedNova technology, Bluetooth connectivity, and customizable RGB lighting.
Nothing Expands Audio Partnership with Audiodo for New Headphone | Invision Game Community
Nothing has expanded its audio partnership with Audiodo, integrating Audiodo's Audiosphere technology into its new Nothing Headphone (a). This collaboration, which previously featured in Nothing Headphone (1) and Ear (3), aims to enhance the listening experience with more immersive and natural soundstages. The continued integration highlights a strong, long-term strategic alignment between the two companies focused on refining everyday audio perception.
Nothing's new over-ear headphones can pump out the jams for five days on a single charge
Nothing has launched its new over-ear headphones, the Headphone (a), available in four colors for $200. These headphones boast an impressive battery life of over 135 hours on a single charge, significantly longer than competitors like Sony's WH-CH520. They also feature adaptive active noise cancellation, spatial audio approximation, and tactile controls.
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Series unveiled with 24-bit audio and come with 100-day return window
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4, featuring 24-bit audio, improved Active Noise Cancellation, and enhanced call quality. The new earbuds are designed for comfort and stability, with the Pro model offering a canal-fit design and the standard model an open-fit shape. They are available for pre-order starting February 25th, with general sales beginning March 11th.
